Alcohol-Based Sanitizers: An Effective Means for Preventing the Spread of Contagious Viral Diseases Including COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 416-426
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumar Chaudhary ◽  
Biswash Guragain ◽  
Summi Rai ◽  
Nabina Chaudhary ◽  
Rahul Chaudhary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Enveloped Virus ◽  
Current Review

Abstract The global community is struggling with the highly contagious COVID-19. Returning to \normal life" now poses risks, and the use of appropriate protective measures has become necessary to continue daily life and protect public health. The main protective measures to prevent transmission of COVID-19 are masks, soaps and disinfectants. Because coronavirus is a \lipid-enveloped virus", it is very sensitive to lipid-dissolving chemicals and can therefore be effectively removed by washing hands sufficiently with soap and water. However, using an alcohol-based disinfectant is a more viable option for outdoor use. Alcohol-based disinfectants are inexpensive, immediately effective, easy to use and better tolerated by the skin compared to other disinfectants. WHO recommends disinfectants containing 75% isopropanol or 80% ethanol as highly effective in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2-virus. The current review discusses the role of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (ABHS) in preventing the spread of viruses, their side effects on human health, and suggests the use of alcohol-based sanitizers as potentially effective in combating the current epidemic.

scholarly journals To study the role of guduchyadi kashaya on viral diseases.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akshay Vaidya
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Broad Spectrum ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
Modern Science ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Diverse Group ◽  
Herbal Extracts

Viral infections remain major “worldwide” cause of morbidity and mortality.  Herbal extracts or wholesome drugs have been in use for medicinal purposes since ancient time and are known for their antiviral properties and more tolerable side effects. Thus, naturally based pharmacotherapy is a proper alternative for treating viral diseases. Hence this article describes potential antiviral properties of medicinal plants against diverse group of viruses and suggests screening the potential of plants possessing broad spectrum anti-viral effects against viral diseases. Guduchyadi Kwath is a polyherb ayurvedic preparation useful in various diseases. It is useful in pitta vikar, shleshma vikar, Jwara, Chardi, Daha, Trushna, and Agnimandya1. According to modern science it showed anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antimalarial, hepatoprotective, wound healing and immune-modulatory action. The study is aim to the effect of “Guduchyadi kashaya” on viral diseases.

scholarly journals Treating incarcerated inguinal hernias with TEP is a viable option for experienced surgeons

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayo Augusto de Almeida Medeiros ◽  
Bárbara Justo Carvalho ◽  
Leonardo Zumerkorn Pipek ◽  
Gustavo Heluani Antunes de Mesquita ◽  
Fernanda Nii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair ◽  
Technical Difficulty ◽  
Viable Option ◽  
Hernia Surgery ◽  
Inguinal Hernias ◽  
Surgical Methods ◽  
Significant Difference

AbstractDespite inguinal hernias being a common problem in public health, there is still scarce information about the epidemiology of the complications, especially incarceration, and their influence on the laparoscopic surgical methods considering the role of the learning process of the surgeon. Compare laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) approach in the repair of incarcerated and non-incarcerated inguinal hernias from the perspective of technical difficulty for trained surgeons. We obtained data about sex, age, location and type of hernia, surgery duration, ASA score, postoperative complications, previous surgeries and BMI. Groups were descriptively analyzed and statistically compared to verify how similar the samples were. 265 (90.1%) patients had non-incarcerated hernias and 29 (9.9%) incarcerated. We observed that there was no significant difference in the pattern of location (right, left or bilateral), sex, ASA, previous or complications between the two groups. Unilateral incarcerated hernias had longer operative times compared to non-incarcerated. No difference was found between bilateral hernias. We didn´t find significant epidemiological differences between incarcerated and non-incarcerated hernias. In our experience, with the limitation of a single-surgeon series, laparoscopic hernia repair achieved satisfactory results in terms of feasibility (especially for bilateral hernias) and safety.

scholarly journals Investigating the Impact of Misinformation Sources on Health Issues: Implications for Public Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianna Isaakidou ◽  
Emmanouil Zoulias ◽  
Marianna Diomidous
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Fake News ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Area ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this work is to shortly provide the public with an overview about fake news and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Especially in our days, where there is a high speed of spreading news, the impact of fake news on public health is crucial and the development of valid and effective means of technology to support the provision of safe and trustworthy information about public health issues is vital. The role of informatics in health area is profoundly important and AI in public health, so people will be able to distinguish the genuine information from the fake one.

scholarly journals Worry, Perceived Threat and Media Communication as Predictors of Self-Protective Behaviors During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Europe

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Vacondio ◽  
Giulia Priolo ◽  
Stephan Dickert ◽  
Nicolao Bonini
Keyword(s):  
Risk Communication ◽  
Impact Behavior ◽  
Viral Diseases ◽  
Perceived Threat ◽  
Protective Behaviors ◽  
Protective Measures ◽  
Media Communication ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Seasonal Flu

Efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus emphasize the central role of citizens’ compliance with self-protective behaviors. Understanding the processes underlying the decision to self-protect is, therefore, essential for effective risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the present study, we investigate the determinants of perceived threat and engagement in self-protective measures in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Austria during the first wave of the pandemic. The type of disease (coronavirus vs. seasonal flu) and the type of numerical information regarding the disease (number of recovered vs. number of dead) were manipulated. Participants’ cognitive and emotional risk assessment as well as self-reported engagement in protective behaviors were measured. Results show that worry was the best predictor of perceived threat in all countries. Moreover, a path analysis revealed that worry and perceived threat serially mediated the effect of type of disease on engagement in self-protective behaviors. The numerical framing manipulation did not significantly impact behavior but had a direct effect on worry and an indirect effect on perceived threat. These results are in line with theoretical accounts that identify emotions as a central determinant for risk perception. Moreover, our findings also suggest that effective risk communication during the COVID-19 pandemic should not stress comparisons to other, well-known viral diseases, as this can ultimately reduce self-protective behaviors.

scholarly journals MicroRNAs as Regulatory Elements of Mammalian Spermatogenesis

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Malekvandfard ◽  
Leila Zare ◽  
Seyedeh Sahar Mortazavi Farsani ◽  
Mahsa Motavaf
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Regulatory Elements ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Sperm Production ◽  
Current Review ◽  
Review Study

: In recent decades, infertility is becoming a public health issue. Male spermatogenesis failure has been considered a major contributory factor to infertility. Mammalian spermatogenesis is a well-defined process, requiring highly regulation processes in both transcriptional and the posttranscriptional levels. Discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs or miR) as essential class of gene expression regulators has provided new insights into a multitude of biological processes including spermatogenesis. In current review study, we first provide a short overview of spermatogenesis process, and then focus on recent studies that have elucidated the essential role of miRNAs in different steps of sperm production.

scholarly journals THE UNEXPECTED MEDIASTINAL EXTENSION IN A CASE OF LUNG CANCER: THE ROLE OF IMAGING AND MULTIPLE SIDE-EFFECTS WITH CLINICAL RELEVANCE FOLLOWING TOPIRAMATE THERAPY

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 478-486
Author(s):  
Daniela Cipu ◽  
Dan Simion Cipu ◽  
Agneta Maria Pusztai ◽  
Anca Alexandra Matusz
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The World ◽  
Mediastinal Extension

Bronchopulmonary neoplasm is the first cause of cancer mortality in the world and a major public health problem, affecting 17% of men and 12% of women; in this context it is very important and necessary to establish the correct diagnosis in the early stages of the disease in order to initiate the required surgical therapy [1]

Natural Products, for Fungal Diseases Management and Prevention

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahid Akhtar ◽  
Rabia Ayoubi ◽  
Vinaypreet Kour ◽  
Umesh Goutam ◽  
M. Amin-ul Mannan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Antifungal Agents ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
Antifungal Drugs ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Invasive Fungal Diseases ◽  
Emergence Of Resistance

Abstract: Fungal diseases cause more deaths as compared to combined deaths due to malaria and tuberculosis. There are around 3.8 million fungal species, but only about 300 of them are pathogenic to humans. Invasive fungal diseases are majorly caused by Aspergillus, Candida, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, Mucorales, and Pneumocystis. It has been estimated that around 1.5 million people die because of these infections across the globe. The emergence of resistance against the major classes of antifungal drugs poses a serious threat to public health. Moreover, the commonly used antifungal drugs are loaded with side effects. Some of them are nephrotoxic, hepatotoxic, cause cardiomyopathy, and in acute cases, cytotoxicity. Hence, it is important to seek novel molecules that can be safe and effective antifungal drugs. Naturally occurring molecules in plants and various microorganisms can be a safe and effective alternative to the existing antifungal drugs. In this review, the role of various phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and phenols as potential antifungal agents has been discussed. Similarly, naturally occurring molecules in other microorganisms like algae, bacteria, and various other fungi have been summarized. The information discussed in this review can be useful in the identification of novel antifungals.

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