Users’ Internet Searches as Proxies for Disease Escalation Trends

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Izzat Alsmadi ◽  
Rand Obeidat
Keyword(s):  
Internet Searches

scholarly journals Artelleet al. (2018) miss the science underlying North American wildlife management

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. eaat8281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan R. Mawdsley ◽  
John F. Organ ◽  
Daniel J. Decker ◽  
Ann B. Forstchen ◽  
Ronald J. Regan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
North American ◽  
Missing Information ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Wildlife Populations ◽  
Desk Review ◽  
Selection Of

Artelleet al. (2018) conclude that “hallmarks of science” are largely missing from North American wildlife management based on a desk review of selected hunting management plans and related documents found through Internet searches and email requests to state and provincial wildlife agencies. We highlight three fundamental problems that compromise the validity of the conclusions posited: missing information to support selection of “hallmarks of science,” confusion about the roles and nature of science and management, and failure to engage effectively with the scientists and managers actively managing wildlife populations in North America.

scholarly journals Quantifying Canadians' use of the Internet as a source of information on behavioural risk factor modifications related to cancer prevention

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
CG Richardson ◽  
LG Hamadani ◽  
C Gotay
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Introduction The purpose of this study was to quantify the frequency and timing of Canadians' Internet searches for information on modifying cancer prevention-related behavioural risk factors. Methods We used the Google AdWords Keyword tool to estimate the number of Internet searches in Canada from July 2010 to May 2011 for content associated with the keywords "physical activity / exercise", "healthy eating / weight loss" and "quit smoking". Results For ''physical activity / exercise,'' 663 related keywords resulted in 117 951 699 searches. For ''healthy eating / weight loss,'' 687 related search terms yielded 98 277 954 searches. ''Quit smoking'' was associated with 759 related keywords with 31 688 973 searches. All search patterns noticeably peaked in January 2011. Conclusion Many Canadians are actively searching for information on the Internet to support health behaviour change associated with cancer prevention, especially during the month of January. To take advantage of this opportunity, key stakeholders in cancer prevention need to identify knowledge translation priorities and work with health agencies to develop evidence-based strategies to support Internet-facilitated behaviour change.

scholarly journals Phytochemistry and Biological Activities of Amburana cearensis (Allemão) ACSm

Molecules ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Zildene de Sousa Silveira ◽  
Nair Silva Macêdo ◽  
Suieny Rodrigues Bezerra ◽  
Abolghasem Siyadatpanah ◽  
Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Analytical Technique ◽  
Popular Medicine ◽  
Brazilian Semiarid ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Internet Searches

Amburana cearensis (Allemão) ACSm. belongs to the Fabaceae family and occurs in the Brazilian semiarid, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru. Numerous studies that portray its ethnobotany, use in popular medicine, chemical composition, and biological activities exist in the literature. This review aimed to provide an overview of the chemical composition, ethnopharmacology, and biological activities associated with A. cearensis and its isolated constituents. Information was collected from internet searches in the Scopus, Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect databases were performed covering publications from 1997–2020. An ethnopharmacological literature analysis revealed that A. cearensis is used to treat a wide range of respiratory disorders in addition to intestinal, circulatory, and inflammatory problems. Coumarins, flavonoids, phenolic glycosides, phenolic acids, phenylpropanoid derivatives, and triterpenoids, among others, have been reported as active compounds, with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) being the main analytical technique used. The A. cearensis extracts and compounds presented several biological activities, including antimicrobial, antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, and myorelaxant activities, among others. This review provides a useful bibliography for future investigations and A. cearensis applications; however, future studies should focus on its toxic effects and the mechanisms of action of its extracts and isolated constituents to guide clinical applications.

scholarly journals China's Policy to Close Borders to Prevent the Spread of the Second Wave of Covid-19 Virus

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-178
Author(s):  
Elyta Elyta ◽  
Syarifah Ema Rahmaniah ◽  
Hendra Ramdani
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Border Region ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
Data Collection Methods ◽  
The World ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Local Transmission ◽  
Collection Methods

At the beginning of 2020, the world was shocked by the outbreak of Covid-19, which was known to have originated from Wuhan. The increase in cases of local transmission in China's border region with Russia has sparked new concerns. In writing this paper, the author uses data collection methods with literature studies from journals and electronic books, including data from trusted websites through internet searches in the form of soft files that can support the paper's explanation. From the results of this paper, the reader can see that it is divided into several essential points explaining how China's policy to close the border in Russia to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 Virus in their country, first, how the procedures carried out by China in tightening checks on Russian borders. And Second, knowing how China monitors its citizens by using cell phones.

scholarly journals Patients’ experiences and perceptions of Guillain-Barré syndrome: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. e0245826
Author(s):  
Despina Laparidou ◽  
Ffion Curtis ◽  
Joseph Akanuwe ◽  
Jennifer Jackson ◽  
Timothy L. Hodgson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Guillain Barre Syndrome ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Acceptable Quality ◽  
Guillain Barré Syndrome ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Guillain Barré ◽  
Full Text Screening

Background Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy, with an incidence of 1-2/100,000 per year. Its severity is variable, ranging from very mild cases with brief weakness to severe paralysis, leading to inability to breathe independently, or even death. Currently there is limited evidence exploring the experiences of GBS patients. The aim of this study was to review patients’ experiences and perceptions of GBS and its variants at diagnosis, discharge and during recovery, by conducting a systematic review and thematic meta-synthesis of qualitative studies of patients’ experiences of GBS (and its variants). Methods We searched twelve electronic databases, supplemented with internet searches and forward and backward citation tracking from the included studies and review articles. Data were synthesised thematically following the Thomas and Harden approach. The CASP Qualitative Checklist was used to assess the quality of the included studies of this review. Results Our search strategy identified a total of 5,282 citations and after removing duplicates and excluding citations based on title and abstract, and full-text screening, five studies were included in the review and meta-synthesis; all included studies were considered of acceptable quality. Through constant discussions and an iterative approach, we developed six analytical themes following a patient’s journey from suspecting that they had a health problem, through to being hospitalised, experiencing ongoing difficulties, slowly recovering from GBS, adjusting to their new circumstances, and re-evaluating their lives. Conclusions Despite the variety of experiences, it was evident from all included studies that being diagnosed with and surviving GBS was a life-changing experience for all participants. Trial registration Protocol was registered (CRD42019122199) on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO).

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