scholarly journals Mastoid surgery: a high-risk aerosol generating surgical procedure in COVID-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1941
Author(s):  
Santosh Kumar Swain ◽  
Rohit Agrawala
Keyword(s):  
Medical Literature ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Review Article ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Unknown Status ◽  
Mastoid Surgery

<p class="abstract">Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is highly contagious disease occurred by the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which spreads human to human through respiratory secretions. It was declared as public health emergency all over the world. There is lack of data in relation to the otologic or mastoid surgery during COVID-19 pandemic. Aerosolization of the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2 is associated with middle ear and mastoid surgery. So, the safety precautions are important parts in this present pandemic time for preventing transmission of the infections to the surgeon and team members of the surgery. Preoperative screening for COVID-19 is must for safety of the surgeon and team members. The mastoid surgery on the positive, suspected or unknown status for COVID-19 patients need protection with adequate Personal protection equipment (PPE) such as disposable cap, N95 respirator and sealed eye protection or Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), disposable gown and gloves. In the mastoid surgery, there is scarcity of the medical literature related to the transmission of the novel corona virus SARS-CoV-2and its prevention during present COVID-19 pandemic. So, the aim of this review article is to increase awareness among the otolaryngologists for preventing the viral exposure during the mastoid surgery.</p>

scholarly journals A Review on the Novel Corona Virus with International and Indian Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4-S) ◽  
pp. 236-241
Author(s):  
Gayatri Suresh K P ◽  
Thabit Ahmed ◽  
Mohamed Abdelgadir Mohammed Saeed ◽  
Jereish Varghese Daivamthadathil ◽  
Anandhu Jayan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Indian Perspective ◽  
Country Office

On 31 December 2019, pneumonia of unknown cause was detected in Wuhan, China, and was first reported to the WHO Country Office in China. On 30 January 2020, the outbreak was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. 1 It was an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection that occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China and got spread across China and beyond. WHO officially named the disease - Corona virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on February 12, 2020. 2 It has been spreading worldwide for a period of atleast a year & half 3 This review article addresses the current scenario caused by the SARS- Co V along with the treatment protocols and ongoing vaccines. Keywords: Corona virus,COVID-19, m RNA, current therapy, vaccines, clinical symptoms, review

scholarly journals Awareness of COVID-19 Pandemic and General Management Protocol for Home Isolated Patients through Modern and Ayurvedic Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 210-215
Author(s):  
Mishra Meenu ◽  
Pandey Mahima ◽  
Borkar Shubham
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
General Management ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Management Protocol

The corona virus pandemic, is an ongoing pandemic of corona virus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2. The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The WHO declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. The aim and objectives are to describe awareness factors for COVID-19 pandemic and to summarize general protocol for home isolated patients through modern and Ayurveda perspective. For this study Ayurveda Samhitas, authentic publications, internet and modern medical literature have been reviewed. By this review article it is concluded that all introducing, recognizing, spreading, preventive and treatment modalities for COVID-19 pandemic are very important to aware and controlling this pandemic. Key words: COVID-19 pandemic, Awareness of COVID-19, Home isolated patient.

Outbreak Of Nipah Encephalitis In Greater Faridpur District

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-65
Author(s):  
MY Ali ◽  
SA Fattah ◽  
MM Islam ◽  
MA Hossain ◽  
SY Ali
Keyword(s):  
Health Personnel ◽  
Viral Encephalitis ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Personal Protection ◽  
Emerging Infections ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Personal Protection Equipment ◽  
Medical College ◽  
History Of ◽  
Deadly Disease

Nipah viral encephalitis is one of the fatal re-emerging infections especially in southeast Asia. After its outbreak in Malaysia and Singapore; repeated outbreaks occurred at western part of Bangladesh especially in Faridpur region. Besides, sporadic attacks appear to occur in the country throughout the year. Here two Nipah outbreaks in greater Faridpur district in 2003 and 2004 are described along with brief review on transmission of the virus. Where the history of illness among patients are very much in favour of man to man transmission. Moreover the death of an intern doctor from Nipah encephalitis who was involved in managing such patients in Faridpur Medical College Hospital strongly suggests man to man transmission of this virus. So, aim of this review article to make the health personnel and general people be aware about man to man transmission of virus, so that they can adapt personal protection equipment (PPE) for their protection against this deadly disease. DOI: 10.3329/fmcj.v5i2.6825Faridpur Med. Coll. J. 2010;5(2):63-65

scholarly journals Use and validation of text mining and cluster algorithms to derive insights from Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) medical literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 100010
Author(s):  
Sandeep Reddy ◽  
Ravi Bhaskar ◽  
Sandosh Padmanabhan ◽  
Karin Verspoor ◽  
Chaitanya Mamillapalli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Text Mining ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Cluster Algorithms ◽  
Corona Virus

Clinical cases of eculizumab use as a part of complex therapy in patients with severe COVID-19.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Р.А. Майер ◽  
Б.А. Бакиров ◽  
А.А. Набиева ◽  
Д.А. Кудлай
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
Membrane Attack Complex ◽  
Lung Ventilation ◽  
Blood Analysis ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Complex Therapy ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Clinical Cases

Введение. В последние 2 года серьезной проблемой для всего мирового сообщества стало распространение новой коронавирусной (CoV) инфекции COVID-19 (COrona VIrus Disease-2019). Ввиду сложившихся событий в лечении COVID-19 активно стали применяться новые молекулы и уже зарегистрированные лекарственные препараты, доказавшие свою эффективность при других заболеваниях. Цель исследования: оценить эффективность применения препарата экулизумаб у пациентов с тяжелой формой течения COVID-19. Материалы и методы. Проанализированы 3 клинических случая применения препарата экулизумаб в составе комплексной терапии у пациентов с тяжелой формой течения COVID-19. Для оценки эффективности лечения проводился мониторинг основных клинико-лабораторных показателей, а также показателей, характеризующих воспалительный процесс при коронавирусной инфекции: общий анализ крови, биохимический анализ крови, проанализированы уровни таких показателей как ферритин, С-реактивный белок, интерлейкин-6, лактатдегидрогеназа и мембраноатакующий комплекс. Результаты. На фоне проводимой терапии выявлено снижение концентрации основных маркеров воспаления относительно исходных значений. Заключение. Комплексная терапия, включающая экулизумаб, облегчает течение заболевания, позволяет сократить длительность пребывания пациентов в отделении реанимации и интенсивной терапии, укорачивает срок их пребывания на искусственной вентиляции легких, тем самым снижая процент летальности. Background. In the past two years, the incidence of the novel coronavirus (CoV) infection COVID-19 (COrona Virus Disease-2019) has been a serious problem for the global community. Considering these circumstances, new molecules and already registered drugs that have proven their effectiveness in other diseases, began to be actively used in COVID-19 treatment. Objectives: to assess the effi cacy of eculizumab in patients with severe COVID-19. Patients/Methods. Three clinical cases of eculizumab use as a part of complex therapy in patients with severe COVID-19 have been analyzed. To assess the treatment efficacy, the main clinical and laboratory parameters and indicators of inflammatory process in coronavirus infection were monitored (clinical blood analysis, biochemical blood test, levels of ferritin, C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, lactate dehydrogenase and membrane attack complex). Results. Under the therapy we found the reduction of concentration of the main inflammation markers relative to the initial values. Conclusions. Complex therapy with eculizumab facilitates the course of the disease, reduces the stay duration of patients in the intensive care unit, shortens the period of artificial lung ventilation, thereby reducing the mortality rate.

scholarly journals A Review on Automatic Covid-19 Lung Infection Detection from Different Imaging Techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VII) ◽  
pp. 3850-3856
Author(s):  
Sangeeta Singh
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
High Level ◽  
Precision Rate

Corona Virus Disease-2019 commonly known as COVID-19 which has been defined by the Novel Corona Virus. It is a family of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and was first detected during respiratory outbreak. It was first reported to the World Health Organization on December 31, 2019. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 eruption a global health emergency. As of 27-May-2021 169,095,283 confirmed cases have been reported in the world and 2, 73, 67, 935 cases in India. It is required to identify the infection with high precision rate but there are lots of deficiency in the diagnosing system that may resulted false alarm rate. Initially it could be detected through throat saliva but now it can also be identified thought the impairment in lungs from computerized tomographical imaging technique. This paper reviewed various researches over COVID-19 diagnosis approach as well as the syndrome in respiratory organs. There are so many imaging techniques through which lungs impairments can be detected that may diagnose COVID-19 with high level of accuracy. CT scan image is the best alternative for diagnosing COVID-19.

scholarly journals COVID-19: The Pandemic Situation in the Context of India

2021 ◽  
pp. 456-463
Author(s):  
Daksh Hardaswani
Keyword(s):  
Virus Disease ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Animal Virus ◽  
Therapeutic Drugs ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Hand Wash ◽  
The World ◽  
Financial Impacts

The novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) is a pandemic due to the global health crisis it has created in the world and greatest challenges that it has introduced in this 21ST century. COVID-19 is the the 5th pandemic which was first reported in Wuhan, China and gradually spread into the other parts of the world. This virus is a spillover of an animal virus and then also adapted the ability of transferring human to human. The virus is highly contagious due to rapid spread and constantly evolves in the human population.  COVID-19 pandemic is a lot more than just a health emergency, but it is also socio-economic because people are losing jobs and income. The COVID-19 disease affects physical and mental health due to isolation. Moreover, more and more countries are affecting the cases of COVID-19 which are rising very rapidly day by day. Therefore, every country needs to several actions which accelerates their safety health, balance between the protection of health, prevent economic and social disruption due to this pandemic. In the spirit of the solidarity, we all need to be contributing our self to protect this situation. However, every country is equally responsible for determining the measures to prevent or decrease the viral transmission. Government authorizes also trying to act for reduce disease’s trajectory and they focus on develop the vaccination and therapeutic drugs.  Aim: To find causes, symptoms, awareness, Prevention, and treatment of COVID-19. Conclusion: The world is going by the critical situation and that is COVID-19 pandemic which is originated due to corona virus. Shortness of breath, fever and dry cough are most common symptoms of the novel corona virus. COVID-19 is highly contagious, so we must keep safe distance from other people and wear a mast hand wash our hands frequently. As it were together can we overcome the interwoven wellbeing and social and financial impacts of the widespread and anticipate its acceleration into an extended compassionate and nourishment security catastrophe, with the potential misfortune of as of now accomplished advancement picks up. 

scholarly journals The First Case of Reactive Arthritis Associated with SARS-CoV-2-Infection in A 4-Year Old Child

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Gabriele Werner ◽  
Hans-Eckhard Langer
Keyword(s):  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Reactive Arthritis ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
First Case ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background: The novel coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) and its associated disease COVID‐19 (Corona Virus Disease 19) has become a worldwide pandemic since its first cases in December 2019 in Wuhan Province in China. In Germany the pandemic started in February 2020.Case presentation: A 4 year old boy was presented and suffered from pain in the right hip. Arthrosonography demonstrated a significant effusion in the involved joint. The extended history revealed a slight but long lasting cold before. Serological findings were inconspicuous except for positive ELISA (Enzyme-linked Immuno Sorbent Assay) - test for SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion: In conclusion we believe that we can report the first case of reactive arthritis associated with SARS-CoV-2 in children.

ANALYSIS OF THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL IMPACTS OF CORONA VIRUS DISEASE-2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-105
Author(s):  
Imran ◽  
Saima Sarir ◽  
Mamoon Khan Khattak ◽  
Intikhab Alam ◽  
Seema Zubair
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
First Century ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Travel And Tourism ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose of the study: The twenty-first century has witnessed numerous impacts of the novel Corona Virus Disease-2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in different walks of life across the globe. The present study was designed to get a societal response regarding the multifaceted impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of the populace of the study locale. Methodology: The researchers selected a qualitative research approach for gaining in-depth insights on the issue at hand, wherein the data was collected from the potential participants through purposive sampling. The In-depth Interviews were conducted in district Swat which is one of the most affected districts from Covid-19. The In-depth Interview was used as a research instrument. The data was analyzed through thematic analysis. Main Findings: The study findings revealed that human lives are severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The routine life cycle was badly affected, and people were confined to their houses. Like other parts of the world, different sectors like education, health, rituals, social interaction, travel, and tourism are desperately affected. Resultantly, it drastically raised the socio-cultural and economic (especially unemployment) unrest situation in the region. Apart from these consequences, due to the Pandemic scenario, various socio-cultural rituals, events, and activities were at a halt due to the imposition of social distancing measures. Applications of this study: The findings can be utilized/generalized in the normal course of life keeping in view the multidimensional impacts of the Covid-19 in the region. This study could be utilized for future research studies on the same issue. Novelty/Originality of this study: Besides, the study has immense significance, such studies are novel in the region with such a distinct perspective that covers various aspects of the impacts of Covid-19 using a qualitative research approach.  

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