Traditional Healing in the Prevention and Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

1994 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang G. Jilek
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Traditional Healing ◽  
Folk Beliefs ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Alcohol And Drug Abuse ◽  
Traditional Practitioners ◽  
Traditional Approaches

This article reviews traditional non-Western approaches to the treatment and prevention of substance abuse and dependence. Therapeutic practices reported here are based on Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Islamic and shaman ic traditions as well as on syncretistic Christianized folk beliefs. Traditional practitioners operate outside the official health care system but in some areas in collab oration with it. Analysis of these practices reveals general principles of traditional healing and permits hypotheses on the advantages and disadvantages of traditional approaches.

scholarly journals The concept of diseases and health care in African traditional religion in Ghana

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter White
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Traditional Healing ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Traditional Religion ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
African Traditional Religion ◽  
The Government

As human beings we sometimes in one way or another become sick, and therefore go for treatment depending on our choice of treatment (religious perspective or Western medical treatment). Although African traditional religion is not against a Western medical way of treatment or healing process, its followers believe that there are some diseases that Western medicine cannot treat, and therefore need spiritual attention, as it is sometimes practiced in churches. This article discusses the African traditional view regarding disease, causes of disease, how disease is diagnosed and treated, with a special focus on Ghana. The article also describes the role of the diviner or the African traditional priest or what others may term as ‘herbalists’. The advantages and disadvantages of the African traditional healing process are considered. The article concludes by discussing African traditional healing in the context of a contemporary health care discourse, as well as a proposal for dialogue between traditional healers, Western medical practitioners, the government of Ghana, and the governments of various countries where this issue may be applicable, to build a consensus in addressing health issues.

scholarly journals Nanorobots is an Emerging Technology Which is Helpful in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Various Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akash G. Avachar ◽  
Aniket M. Ingole ◽  
Utkarsh N. Chimote ◽  
Jayshree B. Taksande ◽  
Milind J. Umekar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Small Dose ◽  
Health Care Industry ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Nanometer Scale ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Care Industry ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

This review is provided detailed overview of the types, properties and application of nanorobot in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of various diseases. Now a day’s health care industry focusing on the development of nanotechnology for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases. Development of nanorobots is an interesting and hopeful area of nanotechnology which is produce on nanoscale. Many drugs exhibit is the problem of less bioavailability of drug and require the administration of higher amount for treatment of various diseases. To overcome such problem, nanorobot are the novel solution that deliver the drug to the target thus small dose is sufficient to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Nanorobots are tiny device which is measure on the nanometer scale. Nanorobots also known as nanite, nanobots, or nanomites. Nanorobots are used in the diagnosing, treatment and prevention of the diseases, relieving pain and improving the human health.

Update on Interventions in Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric Asthma

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (16) ◽  
pp. 1909-1919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Calamelli ◽  
Paolo Bottau ◽  
Marcello Lanari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Allergic Sensitization ◽  
Pediatric Asthma ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Pubmed Search ◽  
The Individual

Background: Asthma represents a worldwide health problem with a strong morbidity and a major impact on the health care system. Multiple efforts have been made towards the development of new strategies for the prevention and treatment of this disorder. In the light of this the present review of the literature aimed at summarizing the latest advances in prevention and treatment of pediatric asthma with a focus on the most effective options of interventions during the first stages of life. Methods: References were identified by searches of PubMed. Search terms used in the search were “pediatric asthma”, “treatment” and “prevention”. We included only meta-analysis, randomized controlled trials, reviews and systematic review articles pertaining to humans and subjects aged 0-18 years. All the interventions have been classified as “non-pharmacological” and “pharmacological”. Results: Non-pharmacological interventions have been focused in identifying the genetic and environmental factors underlying the pathogenesis of this disease, including the individual genetic susceptibility, the early allergic sensitization, the role of the environmental microbiome and the exposure to infections and to pollutants. Moreover, the optimization of the existing pharmacological strategies and the development of new treatment options have improved markedly the management of this disease, thereby reducing the health care costs and ameliorating the quality of life of patients. Conclusion: Childhood asthma prevention and treatment still represents a worldwide challenge. Future efforts should be aimed at identifying high risk target populations, minimizing the costs of each policy of intervention and increasing adherence to treatment strategies.

Trends in Diagnosis for Active Tuberculosis Using Nanomaterials

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1946-1959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Le Minh Tu Phan ◽  
Lemma Teshome Tufa ◽  
Hwa-Jung Kim ◽  
Jaebeom Lee ◽  
Tae Jung Park
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Clinical Tools ◽  
Diagnostic Applications

Background:Tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading causes of death worldwide, is difficult to diagnose based only on signs and symptoms. Methods for TB detection are continuously being researched to design novel effective clinical tools for the diagnosis of TB.Objective:This article reviews the methods to diagnose TB at the latent and active stages and to recognize prospective TB diagnostic methods based on nanomaterials.Methods:The current methods for TB diagnosis were reviewed by evaluating their advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the trends in TB detection using nanomaterials were discussed regarding their performance capacity for clinical diagnostic applications.Results:Current methods such as microscopy, culture, and tuberculin skin test are still being employed to diagnose TB, however, a highly sensitive point of care tool without false results is still needed. The utilization of nanomaterials to detect the specific TB biomarkers with high sensitivity and specificity can provide a possible strategy to rapidly diagnose TB. Although it is challenging for nanodiagnostic platforms to be assessed in clinical trials, active TB diagnosis using nanomaterials is highly expected to achieve clinical significance for regular application. In addition, aspects and future directions in developing the high-efficiency tools to diagnose active TB using advanced nanomaterials are expounded.Conclusion:This review suggests that nanomaterials have high potential as rapid, costeffective tools to enhance the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for the accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB. Hence, portable nanobiosensors can be alternative effective tests to be exploited globally after clinical trial execution.

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