scholarly journals Pericarditis in Covid 19 - An Unusual Presentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 2532-2534
Author(s):  
Abhijit Wadekar ◽  
Sanyauta Hepat ◽  
Sourya Acharya ◽  
Sunil Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Chest Pain ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Rna Virus ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Systemic Involvement ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Cardiovascular Involvement ◽  
Major Mode

Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection causing the current pandemic began as a cluster of cases in Wuhan Province of China which has now progressed to the current dangerously exponential rise of billions of cases all over the world.1 COVID19 virus is a single stranded RNA virus having zoonotic origin. It’s ability to cause cross infection is the reason for the current devastating pandemic.2 Adding to that, COVID-19 is also called as novel corona virus as such a strain of virus had never affected mankind before. The spectrum of infection is also quite interesting. Cases range from asymptomatic, mild infections having cold, cough and fever, to life threatening instances of acute respiratory failure requiring ventilator support and intensive care admission.3 With fewer treatment options available, vaccination in the pipeline, the major mode of management is symptomatic treatment. Higher antibiotics, immunity stimulant drugs, oxygen supplementation currently form the mainstay of treatment. The management of Covid-19 still remains us shooting in the dark, exploring for ground-breaking options which prevent mortality and morbidity. Another lesser explored facet of the Covid-19 infection, is its ability to rapidly disseminate in the body and not be restricted just to the respiratory system. This rapid dissemination is the reason for the multi-systemic involvement in extreme cases of Covid-19.4 There have been reported cases of Covid-19 along with neurological and cardiovascular involvement. The cardiovascular involvement can also range from chest pain and palpitations to emergencies like cardiac tamponade and cardiac failure. As the aetiology and complete progression of this disease is yet to be fully understood, such cases with multi-systemic involvement pose imminent challenges in treatment and management.5 Here, we are presenting a case of 29-year-old male Covid positive patient, who presented with chest pain and tachycardia and diagnosed as pericarditis.

Potential of ICT in India to Cater Pandemics in Healthcare Sector with Special Reference to Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Zafar Majeed Rather ◽  
Magray Ajaz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
The Body ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Infected People ◽  
Personal Data Protection ◽  
Corona Virus

Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019–20 corona virus pandemic. As of 9 June 2020, more than 7.12 million cases have been reported across 187 countries and territories, resulting in more than 406,000 deaths. More than 3.29 million people have recovered. The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact, often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking. The disease has been given official name as COVID-19[1]. Since its outbreak in china, infrared thermometers were used to check the body temperature in order to identify the infected people. Countries like China and Korea started the use of different technologies to detect, track and prevent the spread of this deadly virus. Among the major technologies used are Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep learning. With the invent of 5G technologies, we are able to transfer and process huge amounts of data on a real time basis. Health experts have argued that a key tool at governments’ disposal to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and which was not around during the 1918 Spanish Flu, is the ability to harness digital technologies to track the spread. At the same time, deployment of contact tracing apps by governments or public health authorities has added to the debate on online privacy and personal data protection. In this research paper, we discuss the potential application of different information and communication technologies (ICT) like IoT, AI and 5G that can help in (i) Monitoring (ii) surveillance (iii) detection and prevention of COVID-19 and enhancing the healthcare to make it future-ready for any such diseases like COVID-19.

scholarly journals Role of Ayurvedic Anticoagulant and Antioxidant Treatment in Covid-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Amrut.S. Salunke ◽  
Adarsh Ramkalap Sharma ◽  
Sonali Sunil Tadasarkar
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory System ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Circulatory System ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
The Body ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Antioxidant Treatment ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Corona Virus

Corona virus disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2[SARS-CoV-2] infections attacking multisystem of the human body at a time, of which respiratory system, immune system and circulatory system are most affected. The complications of the disease arise or it becomes more pronounced, after the cytokinine storm phase becomes established leading to hypercoagulative state affecting the circulatory and respiratory system. In Ayurveda, there is a holistic approach in treating the disease and the body as a whole. Drugs such as Haridra, Tulasi, Guduchi, Yashtimadhu, Twak, Triphala, Lavang, Maricha, Pippali etc and few Visha Dravyas like Langali, Dravanti etc can be used a single drug or a group of drugs with their phytochemical properties and active principles leading to delay and prevention of hyper coagulable states thereby preventing the cascade of complications caused by COVID, additionally having anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory effect. Scientific research on these drugs may reveal a new approach for management and prevention of COVID related complications and can be a subject of future research interest.

scholarly journals Rebuilding After a Pandemic, the Place of Engineering Education in Nation Building

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 481-486
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Rna Virus ◽  
National Development ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Specific Activities

Engineering education was defined as a field, discipline, practice and profession that has ties with the development, acquisition and the application of technical, scientific and mathematical principles to understand, design, implement and invent materials, machines, structures, systems and processes for specific activities. This typifies that engineering education has the drive to make things better. Engineering education is vital for national development and competitiveness. Issues of health are vital to humans and humans are key elements in nation building. At the termination of the year 2019, series of pneumonia cases were discovered in Wuhan China. The corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an RNA virus with a crown like appearance when viewed under an electron microscope as a result of the presence of glycoprotein spikes on its envelope. The study looked at the place of engineering education to ensure rebuilding after a pandemic. Findings from the study revealed that engineering is important for nation building and various evidences that supports this were considered in this study. The Impetus of engineering education for rebuilding after the pandemic to contribute to nation building was also considered in the study. The study therefore recommended that effort must be made at leveraging on engineering education because of its import for rebuilding after a pandemic.

scholarly journals COVID-19 in pregnant women

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 430-432
Author(s):  
Vaishnavi C. Ghate ◽  
Swapnil Borage ◽  
Priyanka Shelotkar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Rna Virus ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The World

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an emerging disease with rapid increases in cases. COVID-19 is a single-stranded RNA virus which can produce diseases in Humans and Animals also. As COVID-19 is a developing health issue in the World, Experts also remain unsure whether pregnant women are having a higher risk of COVID-19 or not. The emergency of acute health care, it is particularly deadly in large populations and communities in which health care providers are insufficiently prepared to manage the COVID-19 infection. And cases have increased in other countries around the world day by day. It has increased the possibility of vertical transmission of the virus from the mother to the fetus—the WHO the total confirmed cases as of 12th April as 1,836,041. Total death 113,233and pregnant women having positive corona cases is 38, as of 1st April 2020. Partial suppression of the immune system in pregnancy can increase the chances of a viral infection such as flu (influenza) in pregnant women. World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that there is no specific evidence exists that pregnant women are more prone to severe COVID-19 symptoms than other general people. Physiologic and immunologic changes in pregnant women have systemic effects which in an increased risk of respiratory infections, various other changes like cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, increased heart rate and decreased lung capacity. Pregnant women become infected with two pathogenic corona virus infections, one as a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and other one is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).

scholarly journals Novel Remedial Approaches Against Virulent Corona Viruses

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Respiratory Pathogens ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Group I ◽  
The World ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Corona Viruses

Novel Corona virus disease (COVID-19) was first identified in China, which eventually became a major global health concern due to its pathogenicity and widespread distribution around the world. In the mid-sixties of the previous century, the first two human Corona viruses (HCoV) were identified: HCoV-229E and HCoV-OC43. These two human Corona viruses were studied extensively from approximately 1965 to the mid-1980s. HCoV-229E is a member of the group I Corona viruses, and HCoV-OC43 is a member of group II. 1Besides the human Corona viruses, there are several group I and group II animal corona viruses that infect cattle, pigs, cats, dogs, mice, and other animals. There is one additional branch, the group III Corona viruses, which are found exclusively in birds. By infecting healthy volunteers, researchers learned that infection with HCoV-229E or HCoV-OC43 results in a common cold, and since then, HCoVs have been considered to be relatively harmless respiratory pathogens. This image was roughly disturbed when severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)-CoV was introduced into the human population in the winter of 2002 to 2003 in China. SARS-CoV causes a severe respiratory illness with high morbidity and mortality. Currently, the Novel Corona Virus disease COVID 19 spreads around the world, killing people and turning them into corpses. The best way to do this in India, that is what it is there are many types of alkaloids in our Indian Medicinal Plants, which kill the virus of any kind and dispose of it. The alkaloids – Piperine, Curcumin, Allicin, Alliin, Allylsulfide, Allyldisulfide, Citric Acid, Acorbic Acid, Menthol, Gingerols, Shogaols, zingerone, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, rosmarinic acid, eugenol, carvacrol, linalool, β-caryophyllene etc., the alkaloids that are mentioned are not only killing the virus but also stimulate, and activate the immune system in the body and at the same develops human energy to fight against COVID 19. The preparation and methodologies of simple medicine briefly explained in the topic Novel Remedial Approaches against Virulent Corona Viruses.

Transmission of covid 19 through eyes — Review article

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1008-1010
Author(s):  
Shivani Sanjay Ingole ◽  
Roshna Bhutada
Keyword(s):  
Rna Virus ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
Virus Genome ◽  
The Body ◽  
Respiratory Disorder ◽  
Infected Person ◽  
Spot Area ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Respiratory Droplets

The Corona virus Covid19 is a severe respiratory disorder which is caused due to infection, previously known as 2019-nCoV. The infection is caused due to the contagious virus, which leads to a severe respiratory disease known as COVID-19. Patients who are suffering from conjunctivitis, fever, cough and shortness of breath and those who traveled from hots spot area of corona virus or their family members are suffering from corona virus come to an ophthalmologist could be the patient suffering from corona virus or may have an infection due to covid19. Conjunctivitis patients coming from regions with a high prevalence of COVID-19, come to an ophthalmologist could be suffered from corona virus. The corona virus genome is a single-stranded RNA that causes COVID-19. The corona virus is a contagious disease which spreads from person to person through their respiratory droplets of an infected person after their coughing and sneezing. A healthy person could be infected by corona virus if people touch an object or surface with virus present from an infected person, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. In some recent articles and reports, it is suggested that corona virus can cause conjunctivitis either as an early sign or during hospitalization during severe covid19. There are chances of spreading of corona virus to eyes through aerosols or due to hands to eye contact. Covid19 patients have single-stranded RNA virus throughout the body and also in the tears of eyes, but there is no evidence of corona virus cultured in the conjunctiva of eyes. Conjunctiva congestion and conjunctivitis are found in patients having confirmed diagnosis of covid19.

scholarly journals Myths versus Truths regarding the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-2019) Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kapil Amgain ◽  
Sujana Neupane ◽  
Laxmi Panthi ◽  
Pooja Thapaliya
Keyword(s):  
Social Distance ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Rna Virus ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Viral Disease ◽  
The Body ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: The Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) is a novel infectious disease caused by the COVID-19 Virus. This virus belongs to the family of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and classified as SARS-CoV-2, a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus that is causing an ongoing global pandemic. The outbreak of this novel Coronavirus (nCoV-19) is causing great fear in public due to its rapid spread over 200 countries worldwide and created a global Public Health Emergency. The virus is an intracellular obligatory parasite that can even infect bacteria called Bacteriophage. Unlike Bacteria, Virus is not a living microorganism and can’t multiply in the outer environment. If we draw a line in between the living and non-living, it lies in the border3. However, the peculiar characteristic of the virus is that it can be living after entering the body of the living organism, causing harmful effects. Since it behaves like dust or dirt outside of our body, it is better to wash them out and prevent it to enter our bodies. In this way, the best way of prevention of this novel COVID-19 viral disease is to wash it out from our hand, rather than killing it by using a disinfectant, hand sanitizer, alcohol-based rub, etc. Key Message: Don’t Get the Virus, Don’t Give the Virus. Since COVID-19 Virus can enter the body from the reservoir mainly through respiratory droplets during coughing, keeping social distance and proper hand-washing are the best way to preventive measure. To prevent the rapid spreading of COVID-19, please strictly follow the following five precautionary and preventive measures yourself and ask others too. HANDS – wash them often with soap and water ELBOW – cough into it FACE – don’t touch it SPACE – keep social distance (> 3feets) FEEL SICK? - Stay home (with proper nursing care)

scholarly journals Treatment with Corticosteroids may Link to Higher Risk of COVID-19 Disease?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Quratulain Pirzada ◽  
Somia Gul ◽  
Faizan Baig
Keyword(s):  
Inhaled Corticosteroids ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Immunosuppressive Drugs ◽  
The Body ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Primary Concern ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Early Symptoms ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Anti Inflammatory

Corticosteroids are one of the important natural hormones released in the body that play a vital role in metabolism due to their intense anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and immune suppressive activity. These are most prescribed medications available in various dosage forms like topical formulations, inhalers and injectables. The current outbreak of corona virus disease COVID-19 became a global threat and primary concern worldwide. In respiratory patients, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids exacerbate the disease symptoms of COVID-19 patients, as they are often regarded as immunosuppressive drugs. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are considered as first line treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COVID-19 disease led the upper respiratory tract illness. ICS are used in the treatment of early symptoms of COVID-19 disease in low doses. Asthmatic patients or patients with chronic obstructive lung disease, who are on regular use of ICS were found to have a low risk of early symptoms of severely ill COVID-19 disease. Although there appeared to be some evidence that corticosteroid therapy may be beneficial in treatment of corona virus disease, but it is also reported to be applicable only at the early acute phase. The literature records revealed that injectable formulations of corticosteroids are known to suppress the immunity in patients infected with SARS-CoV2. The present review is to study the different formulations of corticosteroids and their possible use in COVID-19 progression.

scholarly journals The Culture of Thahârah in the Corona Virus Disease Pendemic: an Offer to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19 with Islamic Jurisprudence Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Zurifah Nurdin
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
The Body ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Literary Research ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Islamic Jurisprudence ◽  
The World

Islamic teachings explain comprehensively how to purify, clean the body and the environment from uncleanness, and to use water and other washing media in a measured manner. In the concept of Islamic theory, this purification activity is known as thahârah. Due to the wide transmission of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 or Covid-19 throughout the world, this article offered preventive measures to restrain the spread of Covid-19 by practicing thahârah consistently based on a fiqh perspective. This study employed literary research method which traced a number of books by Islamic scholars related to the thahârah or purification procedures. After the data was collected, the analysis was carried out by analyzing, processing, and interpreting the data into a conclusion. The results revealed that in addition to eliminating hadaṡ, dirt, and impurity, thahârah activities such as wudhu, tayamum, titual bathing, and teeth brushing benefit for physical and spiritual health. If thahârah is practiced consistently; as a cleaning up routine activity, it will diminish the spread of Covid-19. Instead of just washing hands, for instance, it is recommended to do wudhu even if it is not for praying. Viruses sticking to the hands and face will be washed away and disappear if a person performs wudhu properly according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.  The research has shown that wudhu contains tremendous benefits for health as it can stimulate energy in the body and improve blood circulation.Ajaran Islam secara rinci menjelaskan bagaimana bersuci, membersihkan badan dan lingkungan dari najis, dan bagaimana menggunakan air dan media pencuci lainnya dengan terukur. Aktivitas bersuci tersebut dalam konsep Islam disebut thahârah. Sehubungan dengan telah menyebarnya virus corona 2019 atau Covid-19 yang melanda ke seluruh dunia, artikel ini menawarkan upaya tindakan preventif pencegahan tertularnya Covid-19 dengan membudayakan thahârah  secara konsisten berdasarkan perspektif fikih. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode literary research, yakni menelusuri sejumlah buku-buku karya ulama Islam yang berhubungan dengan ṭahârah atau tatacara bersuci menurut fikih Islam. Setelah data terkumpul, dilakukan analisis dengan mengkalisifikasi, mengolah, dan menginterpretasi data menjadi suatu kesimpulan. Dari hasil analisis tersebut dapat disimpulkan bahwa selain bertujuan menghilangkan hadas, kotoran, dan najis, kegiatan thahârah seperti wudhu, tayamum, mandi, dan bersiwak bermanfaat untuk kesehatan jasmani dan rohani. Jika aktivitas thahârah ini dibudayakan secara konsisten, dalam arti dijadikan aktivitas yang rutin dalam membersihkan sesuatu, penyebaran Covid-19 akan tertekan menjadi minimal. Daripada mencuci tangan saja, misalnya, lebih baik sekalian berwudhu walaupun tidak untuk melakukan salat. Virus yang menempel di tangan dan wajah akan terbasuh dan lenyap jika seseorang melakukan wudhu dengan benar sesuai dengan ajaran Nabi Muhammad Saw. Penelitian membuktikan bahwa wudhu mengandung manfaat yang besar bagi kesehatan karena mampu merangsang dan menstimulus energi dalam tubuh serta melancarkan peredaran darah.

scholarly journals A Review on Pre and Post Systematic Survey of Corona Virus Disease-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 522-539
Author(s):  
Swapnali Zore ◽  
Priyanka Bhosale
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Burden Of Illness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Respiratory Disorder ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Impact

Coronavirus disease2019(COVID-19)has become a serious ill health causing sever acute respiratory disorder in humans. The most purpose of this work to review various symptoms which occur during this disease of corona. It’s claimed that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) Pandemic had a negative impact on psychological state. Since, it's important to spot which factors modulate the strain response to the pandemic. This article gives detailed information of corona virus or disease, that's origin of virus, how these virus affects the body? Which symptoms are produced during this disease? It describes detailed information of not only pre-covid phase but also post-covid phase. Because in some cases, after recovering of covid, some symptoms are remaining in patients and that they can appear as very long time this called post COVID. So, this text Describes that what Symptoms are produced and the way was treated that's it describes over you journey of coronavirus to black fungus i.e., Mucormycosis. The study was informed by emerging clinical understandings of long Covid and theories from the social sciences of the narrative nature of human experience, lived experience of illness and its links to identity, stigma, burden of illness, good professional practice, access to health care, peer support among patient communities and experience-based co-design of services. The main aim of this research study is to assess the impact of theCovid-19 Outbreak on psychological state and to research the flexibility of pre-outbreak SOC levels to predict changes in psychopathological symptoms.

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