Early identification and treatment of sepsis is vital

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 218-219
Author(s):  
Dorothy Lepkowska
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
General Public ◽  
Signs And Symptoms

There have been recent calls for all health professionals, as well as the general public to be educated on the signs and symptoms of sepsis. Dorothy Lepkowska discusses some of these

Child Abuse Presenting as Chylothorax

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 620-621
Author(s):  
Hubert Gordon Green
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Unusual Manifestation ◽  
Upper Respiratory Infection ◽  
Inappropriate Treatment ◽  
Broad Array ◽  
Upper Respiratory ◽  
Physical Features

Child abuse may be seen with a broad array of signs and symptoms.1,2 Some cases are easily recognized, with one or more of the now classic historical and physical features of this condition. Others come to attention only after more subtle findings lead to consideration of the diagnosis. Some cases, unfortunately, escape recognition and are not identified as instances of child abuse, leading to incomplete diagnosis and possibly inappropriate treatment and follow-up. Our purpose in reporting this case is to alert health professionals to an unusual manifestation of child abuse. CASE REPORT The patient, A.R., was an 8-month old girl who had, according to her parents, manifested symptoms of an upper respiratory infection for a week prior to her admission to hospital.

Early identification of hepatic encephalopathy improves outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (Sup17) ◽  
pp. S10-S13
Author(s):  
Richard Parker
Keyword(s):  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Overt Form

Early identification and prompt treatment of hepatic encephalopathy can help reduce its progression into its overt form. As the initial signs and symptoms of this complication can be extremely subtle, diagnosis can be difficult, particularly for non-specialists. This article describes how the use of simple and widely available tests can help facilitate this

scholarly journals Stigmatising pharmaceutical advertisements

2000 ◽  
Vol 177 (05) ◽  
pp. 467-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. McKay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Public ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pharmaceutical Advertising ◽  
Negative Image

The general public holds stigmatising attitudes toward those with mental disorder, with schizophrenia being rated as highly associated with dangerousness and unpredictability (Crisp et al, 2000). The authors mention that health professionals may share some of these views. After reading their article, I was struck by a number of pharmaceutical advertisements elsewhere in the same issue of the Journal, that appeared to perpetuate a negative image of schizophrenia. My curiosity thus stimulated, I performed a cursory lunchbreak study examining the portrayal of people with mental disorder in pharmaceutical advertising in three recent issues of international psychiatric journals (Table 1). It was notable that all the advertising for antidepressants had positive imagery. Indeed this was also largely true for the ‘other’ category, with only one negatively rated advertisement.

Contemporary Challenges and Management of Dental Caries in the Older Population

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Martina Hayes ◽  
Igor R. Blum ◽  
Cristiane da Mata
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Cavity Preparation ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Concomitant Reduction ◽  
Risk Reduction Strategies ◽  
Topical Fluoride

The prevalence of caries is set to increase in the coming years as a result of a growing ageing population and a concomitant reduction in levels of edentulousness. Evidence for management of caries in older adults is scarce compared to that for the child population, however, similar principles of risk assessment, prevention and minimal intervention should be applied by dental health professionals. Early identification of high-risk older adults facilitates the implementation of risk reduction strategies, such as topical fluoride regimes. When operative intervention cannot be avoided, Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART) may allow for conservative cavity preparation and has the advantage of being suitable for the domiciliary setting.

scholarly journals Cafe-au-lait spots as a clinical sign of syndromes

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e14310917607
Author(s):  
Adriana Amaral Carvalho ◽  
Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli ◽  
Maria Fernanda Amaral Carvalho ◽  
Mário Sérgio Oliveira Swerts ◽  
Hercílio Martelli Júnior
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Final Diagnosis ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Clinical Symptomatology ◽  
Café Au Lait Spots ◽  
Organ Systems ◽  
Extensive Literature Search

Several studies describe the frequent association of cafe-au-lait spots with neurofibromatosis. However, many other genetic diseases might be associated with the presence of café-au-lait spots. Several genetic diseases are rare. In most cases, syndromes present themselves as a set of signs and symptoms that may present varied penetrance, therefore largely reducing the percentage of final diagnosis. Exploration of clinical symptomatology is essential for the understanding and diagnosis of syndromes. In this review, we conduct an extensive literature search looking for research that investigated diseases that may be present simultaneously with the cafe-au-lait spots. A total of 60 genetic diseases were found, all of them rare. These syndromes were evaluated based on their most relevant features and described in a summary of the typical, general, and head and neck findings. The available OMIM number, mode of inheritance, chromosome, mutated genes, and affected proteins were also listed. The considerable variety of diseases associated with the presence of cafe-au-lait spots and the fact that many of these conditions affect various organ systems with diverse phenotypic presentations is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The objective of this study was to provide health professionals with an instrument containing a broad spectrum of genetic diseases coincident with the presence of cafe-au-lait spots in order to facilitate the differential and final diagnosis of these syndromes.

scholarly journals It Will Take a Global Movement to Curb Corruption in Health Systems Comment on "We Need to Talk About Corruption in Health Systems"

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 662-664
Author(s):  
Margot I. Witvliet
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Public ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Medical Professionals ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Movement

Corruption in health systems is a problem around the world. Prior research consistently shows that corruption is detrimental to population health. Yet public health professionals are slow to address this complicated issue on a global scale. In the editorial entitled "We Need to Talk About Corruption in Health Systems" concern with the general lack of discourse on this topic amongst health professionals is highlighted. In this invited commentary three contributing factors that hamper public dialogue on corruption are discussed. These include (i) corrupt acts are often not illegal, (ii) government and medical professionals continued acceptance of corruption in the health systems, and (iii) lack of awareness within the general public on the extent of the problem. It is advocated that a global movement that is fully inclusive needs to occur to eradicate corruption.

scholarly journals Higiene nasal e ambiental: uma orientação imprescindível no tratamento da rinite alérgica / Nasal and environmental hygiene: an essential guide in the allergic rhinitis treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Gabrielly Menezes ◽  
Tainá Mosca ◽  
Wilma Carvalho Neves Forte
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Tobacco Smoke ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Environmental Hygiene ◽  
Almost All

Introdução: Os aeroalérgenos e os irritantes inespecíficos são os desencadeadores dos sinais e sintomas da rinite alérgica. Os aeroalérgenos da grande maioria das regiões do Brasil são os ácaros da poeira, pelos de animais domésticos e restos de baratas. Entre os agravantes inespecíficos encontram-se fumaça de tabaco, odores, fiapos de tecidos e mudanças de temperatura. A base fundamental para o tratamento de indivíduos com rinite alérgica é diminuir a exposição a aeroalérgenos e agravantes inespecíficos através da higiene nasal e ambiental. Objetivo: O presente estudo tem como objetivo rever os principais métodos que evitam aeroalérgenos e agravantes da rinite alérgica. Métodos: Foi feita uma revisão narrativa da literatura dos últimos vinte anos, pautada nos descritores e nos termos mais utilizados para rinite alérgica, tendo como base LILACS, SciELO e PubMed. Os critérios de inclusão foram métodos para evitar aeroalérgenos e agravantes causadores da rinite alérgica da quase totalidade das regiões do Brasil. Resultados e conclusão: Foram observadas várias condutas a serem adotadas para a remoção de aeroalérgenos e agravantes. Acreditamos que o tratamento da rinite alérgica através da higiene nasal e ambiental deva ser aplicado por profissionais da saúde e, especialmente, por equipes de Enfermagem. Seu conhecimento e aplicação são imprescindíveis para o tratamento da rinite alérgica. Palavras chave: Rinite, Rinite alérgica, AlérgenosABSTRACT:Introduction: Aeroallergens and nonspecific irritants are the triggers for the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Aeroallergens in the vast majority of regions in Brazil are dust mites, pet hair and the remains of cockroaches. Among the nonspecific aggravating factors are tobacco smoke, odors, lint and changes in temperature. The fundamental basis for the treatment of individuals with allergic rhinitis is to reduce exposure to aeroallergens and nonspecific aggravators through nasal and environmental hygiene. Aim: The present study aims to review the main methods that prevent aeroallergens and aggravating allergic rhinitis. Method: A narrative review of the literature of the last twenty years was carried out, based on the descriptors and terms most used for allergic rhinitis, based on LILACS, SciELO and PubMed. The inclusion criteria were methods to avoid aeroallergens and aggravating factors that cause allergic rhinitis in almost all regions of Brazil. Result and Conclusion: Various conducts to be adopted were observed for the removal of aeroallergens and aggravating agents. We believe that the treatment of allergic rhinitis through nasal and environmental hygiene should be applied by health professionals and, especially, by Nursing teams. Its knowledge and application are essential for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.Keywords: Rhinitis, Allergic rhinitis, Allergens

scholarly journals A Short Communication on Indoor-Based Therapies to Reduce Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-101
Author(s):  
Karam Daljit Singh ◽  
Rajoo Keeren Sundara ◽  
Muharam Farrah Melissa ◽  
Zulperi Dzarifah
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Public ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Healthy Body

Preserving mental health during the COVID-19 crisis should be a priority for individuals worldwide. In this regard, mental health professionals should advise the general public on the actions/activities that they can take to prevent mental health issues from becoming the next pandemic. However, the general public should also actively take measures to improve their mental wellbeing. Music therapy, aromatherapy or indoor nature therapy may or may not have the potential to preserve mental wellbeing, but individuals should experiment with them to ascertain the effects on themselves. Moreover, the guidelines provided by WHO should also be adhered to, as a healthy mind starts with a healthy body.

OCD in the Educational Setting

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen H. Weg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Treatment Process ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Treatment Protocols

This chapter looks at how OCD is typically manifested in the school environment. Various symptom presentations are reviewed, each with multiple illustrations of how they might be manifested in students with OCD. Examination of how treatment protocols can be developed to reverse and minimize the effects of the disorder on school-related functioning is followed by an exploration of how school personnel, together with mental health professionals and parents, can become active participants in OCD therapy. A strong emphasis throughout is placed on educating the educators, and virtually all school personnel, on what OCD is, how it might appear in the academic setting, and how to respond to it. The goal is to promote early identification of the disorder and appropriate referral for treatment, as well as an understanding of how school personnel can be a part of the treatment process.

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