scholarly journals Vector Control of Zoonotic Arbovirus Disease in Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Fitrine Ekawasti ◽  
Eny Martindah

Zoonotic Arbovirus diseases which are caused by the genus of Flavivirus, Alphavirus, and Bunyavirus, are transmitted through potential vectors. These diseases are commonly occurred, especially in tropical countries, including Indonesia. They can affect the economic development because of the high morbidity and mortality. This paper describes the incidence of zoonotic Arbovirus in Indonesia and the strategy to control its vector. Factors that support the occurrence of zoonotic Arbovirus diseases are environmental, demographic and behavioral changes, as well as advanced technology, transportation and global trade. These diseases would not occur without the role of vectors. Vector control can be carried out effectively through longitudinal surveillance to identify types of potential vectors in the area. Therefore to prevent the increased incidence of the diseases, controlling the vector is necessary.

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-82
Author(s):  
Ramesh Chandra Thanna ◽  
B K Agarwal ◽  
Rakesh Romday ◽  
Neha Sharma

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are known as important reasons of the increased morbidity and mortality observed in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). The association of serum Interlukin-6 , homocysteine as well as other cardiovascular risk factors in relation to existence and cause of CVD were investigated. Method: In this study 200 CRF patients were recruited and further stratified into group with Male and Female as case groups. Those without renal failure were assigned as control group (n=200). Results: The patients with CRF showed a significant increase in plasma levels of Cpk-MB homocysteine and C-reactive protein (CRP) compared to control. The positive association were observed between homocysteine, Urea and Hs-CRP, IL_6 . It shows a significant Association of parameters in CRF . Conclusion: The results demonstrated elevation in plasma values IL-6 , homocysteine and HS-CRP in patients with CRF . However, these modifications may be lead to atherosclerosis and consequence CVD event. These parameters may be important with respect to the high morbidity and mortality of CVD found in patients with CRF.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 190-195
Author(s):  
Wulandari Berliani Putri ◽  
Syaefudin Ali Akhmad ◽  
Sufi Desrini

Background: Nearly 1.7 million children suffer from diarrhoea and around 760,000 die each year. The high prevalence of diarrhoea in the developing countries is closely related to lack of safe drinking water, inadequate sanitation and hygiene, and poor health and nutritional status. These environmental conditions facilitate the spread of infectious disease easily. The great morbidity and mortality of this preventable and treatable disease raise concern on how to save children from this fatal disease by improving management of diarrhoea. Several studies suggest that zinc deficiency contribute towards high morbidity and mortality in diarrhoea. Further, there is an area of uncertainty regarding how significant zinc supplementation will help to reduce the duration and severity of diarrhoea in children compared to the diarrhoea management without zinc? Objective: To critically analyse the current evidences of zinc supplementation in diarrhoea. Data Sources: Keywords searching through MEDLINE Ovid database and additional references from retrieved articles. Study Selection: Limited to randomized controlled trial(RCT) study design and systematic review studies which were conducted from 2006 to 2016. However, there is one prospective cohort study included as it is a follow-up of subjects who participated in the previous double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. Data Synthesis: This review involves a summary of 10 articles that have been appraised on their relevance in evaluating the role of zinc in reducing severity and duration of diarrhoea in children. Further, the literature found is synthesised through method used in the studies and the effectiveness of zinc therapy Conclusion: Zinc is relatively safe to be used and it can improve diarrhoea management especially in developing countries. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.18(2) 2019 p.190-195


2020 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koichi Yuki ◽  
Lifei Hou

ABSTRACT Sepsis remains medically challenging, with high morbidity and mortality. A novel intervention is urgently needed in the absence of specific, targeted therapy. Neutrophils act as double-edged swords in sepsis; they can help to eradicate microbes, but they also contribute to tissue injury. β2 integrins are critical adhesion molecules that regulate a number of neutrophil functions. β2 integrins consist of four members, namely, αLβ2, αMβ2, αXβ2, and αDβ2. Here, we review the role of each β2 integrin in neutrophils and sepsis and consider future direction for therapeutic intervention.


2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Gediminas Kundrotas ◽  
Vilija Jakumaitė

Gediminas Kundrotas, Vilija JakumaitėKlaipėdos jūrininkų ligoninės Kardiochirurgijos skyrius, Liepojos g. 45, LT-92288 KlaipėdaEl paštas: [email protected] Įvadas / tikslas Mediastinitas po širdies operacijų lemia sunkią ligonių būklę ir didelį mirštamumą. Žinomi keli šios komplikacijos chirurginio gydymo metodai. Šiame darbe vertinami tarpuplaučio plastikos didžiąja taukine (omentoplastikos) rezultatai. Ligoniai ir metodai Klaipėdos jūrininkų ligoninėje nuo 2002 m. lapkričio 15 d. iki 2007 m. kovo 1 d. atliktos 1629 širdies operacijos per vidurinės sternotomijos pjūvį. 29 (1,8%) ligoniams operacija komplikavosi pūliniu mediastinitu, kuris buvo gydomas atviru būdu, uždaru būdu arba omentolpastika. Operacijos metodas priklausė nuo chirurgo pasirinkimo. Rezultatai Ligonių, kuriems atlikta omentoplastika, pooperacinė būklė buvo lengvesnė negu ligonių, kurie gydyti atviru ar uždaru būdu, trumpesnis jų gulėjimo laikas, mažesnis mirštamumas, rečiau prireikė pakartotinės chirurginės intervencijos. Omenpolastika sėkmingai atlikta ir tiems ligoniams, kuriems anksčiau laparoskopiškai buvo pašalinta tulžies pūslė. Išvados Omentoplastika yra geresnis mediastinitų gydymo metodas už atvirąjį ir uždarąjį metodus. Didžiąją taukinę omentoplastikai galima naudoti po buvusių laparoskopinių cholecistektomijų. Pagrindiniai žodžiai: vidurinė sternotomija, mediastinitas, omentoplastika The role of greater omentum in treating poststernotomy mediastinitis GEDIMINAS KUNDROTAS, VILIJA JAKUMAITĖKlaipėda Seamen’s Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery,Liepojos str. 45, LT-92288 Klaipėda, LithuaniaE-mail: [email protected] Background / objective Mediastinitis following median sternotomy causes high morbidity and mortality. Several mediastinitis treatment methods are known. We analyzed the results of plastic procedure with omental flap. Patients and methods Between November 15, 2002, and March 3, 2007, 1629 open heart procedures were performed using median sternotomy. Mediastinitis developed in 29 (1.8 %) patients. Open drainage, closed irrigation or omental transfer were used to treat mediastinitis. The choice of the procedure was made according to the surgeon’s preference. Results The patients treated by omental transfer had reduced morbidity and mortality as well as shorter treatment duration. The number of reoperations was also lower in this group. The omental flap was also successfully applied to patients who have previously undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Conclusions The mediastinitis treatment by omental transfer is superior to open drainage or closed irrigation. The omental flap can be successfully used in patients who have previously undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Key words: median sternotomy, mediastinitis, omental transfer


Author(s):  
Deborah Oxley

Female heights matter. They matter for girls’ and women’s health and productivity, as a measure of inequality, and—significantly—as a bridge transferring welfare across generations. This chapter examines some of the early historiography on female stature and summarizes the historical evidence. The focus then shifts to how we understand the growth of girls versus boys and the methods used to measure historical populations. The chapter then outlines some of the risks of being stunted, identified in a set of empirical relationships among height, weight, morbidity, and mortality that are a function of both age and sex. The chapter then looks at the unique role of mothers and the way their stature not only records the accumulated experience of their own nutrition and welfare history, but how it intimately shapes the generations to come, critically influencing future economic performance.


2017 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
MM Mourad ◽  
RPT Evans ◽  
V Kalidindi ◽  
R Navaratnam ◽  
L Dvorkin ◽  
...  

INTRODUCTION The development of pancreatic infection is associated with the development of a deteriorating disease with subsequent high morbidity and mortality. There is agreement that in mild pancreatitis there is no need to use antibiotics; in severe pancreatitis it would appear to be a logical choice to use antibiotics to prevent secondary pancreatic infection and decrease associated mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS A non-systematic review of current evidence, meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials was conducted to assess the role of prophylactic antibiotics in acute pancreatitis and whether it might improve morbidity and mortality in pancreatitis. RESULTS Mixed evidence was found to support and refute the role of prophylactic antibiotics in acute pancreatitis. Most studies have failed to demonstrate much benefit from its routine use. Data from our unit suggested little benefit of their routine use, and showed that the mortality of those treated with antibiotics was significantly higher compared with those not treated with antibiotics (9% vs 0%, respectively, P = 0.043). In addition, the antibiotic group had significantly higher morbidity (36% vs 5%, respectively, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Antibiotics should be used in patients who develop sepsis, infected necrosis-related systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome or pancreatic and extra-pancreatic infection. Despite the many other factors that should be considered, prompt antibiotic therapy is recommended once inflammatory markers are raised, to prevent secondary pancreatic infection. Unfortunately, there remain many unanswered questions regarding the indications for antibiotic administration and the patients who benefit from antibiotic treatment in acute pancreatitis.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Bondan Kanumoyoso

The development of maritime activities in Southeast Asia in the “Age of Commerce” was strongly support by the Malay people. although Westerners have begun to dominate maritime activities in the region since the 17th century, but in the same period Malays and their trading networks continue to perform their irreplaceable function of connecting the various maritime communities that scattered throughout Southeast Asia. The extent of the Malay trade network was one of the factors that shape the maritime character of Southeast Asia. However, Malay trading activities was not only encouraged economic development in this region, but also form an identity that can be called as Malay maritime world of Southeast Asia. This article examines the maritime characteristic of Malay world and how global trade actually strengthens the role of Malay in trade and other maritime activities.


2014 ◽  
pp. 86-105
Author(s):  
M. Shabanova

The author discusses the importance of studying socio-structural factors of socio-economic development through a broader application of the economic approach. The resources of status positions of economic agents are in the spotlight. A possible platform for interdisciplinary interactions is proposed which allows to increase the contribution of both economics and sociology in improving governance at all levels.


2007 ◽  
pp. 55-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Bogomolov

The article reveals the influence of the spiritual and moral atmosphere in the society on economic development. The emphasis is put especially on the role of social confidence and social justice. The author indicates also some measures on improving the worsening moral situation in Russia.


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