Databombing in Medicine

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India;
  • Suneet Kumar Verma Department of Medicine, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula India; Sparsh Clinic, Panchkula, India;
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-62

Abstract

The term ‘data bombing’ may be defined as the sharing of ultra current information or knowledge, during or after an educational talk in which updated data has not beena covered by the speaker. Primary care physicians are increasingly being exposed to huge amounts of [often conflicting] data and opinions. This makes it challenging to follow recent advances in medicine in a pragmatic and practical way. This opinion piece describes data bombing and suggests ways of handling it.

Keywords: Communication, infodemic, information pandemic, medical teaching

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Published

2026-07-12

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Suneet Kumar Verma, & Nitin Kapoor. (2026). Databombing in Medicine. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 76(8), 1371–1372. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-62

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 8 (2026): AUGUST

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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