The effects of disease awareness on lifestyle changes and the use of preventive measures in asthma patients

Lifestyle changes have contributed a lot in the manifestation and exacerbation of different disorders. Diseases can be prevented by doing nidana parivarjana, dinacharya, ritucharya, following sadvritta and following ashta ahara vidhi ayatana. Ritu shodhana will help to promote health and prevent the onset of diseases and also by doing the nidana parivarjana which will help to prevent the onset of diseases. Shodhana is an effective tool to prevent the lifestyle diseases also. This article will explain about the preventive measures of lifestyle disorders through Ayurvedic principles.

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Optimale medikamentöse Therapie bei Patienten nach akutem Koronarsyndrom

DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift ◽

10.1055/s-0044-100714 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 143 (09) ◽

pp. 672-679

Author(s):

Barbara Stähli ◽

Ulf Landmesser

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Coronary Revascularization ◽

Pressure Control ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Lipid Lowering ◽

Current Guideline ◽

Coronary Syndrome ◽

European Society Of Cardiology

AbstractAntithrombotic therapy and other secondary preventive measures such as lifestyle changes, lipid lowering and blood pressure control, along with coronary revascularization strategies, can markedly improve clinical outcomes in patients after an acute coronary syndrome. Current guideline-recommended secondary preventive measures in patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome event according to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) are summarized in this review.

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Induction and Prevention of Gastric Cancer with Combined Helicobacter Pylori and Capsaicin Administration and DFMO Treatment, Respectively

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers12040816 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 816

Author(s):

Faisal Aziz ◽

Mingxia Xin ◽

Yunfeng Gao ◽

Abhijit Chakroborty ◽

Imran Khan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gastric Cancer ◽

Helicobacter Pylori ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Mucosal Injury ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Gastric Cancer Risk ◽

Hot Peppers ◽

H Pylori ◽

Disease Free

Gastric cancer risk evolves over time due to environmental, dietary, and lifestyle changes, including Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and consumption of hot peppers (i.e., capsaicin). H. pylori infection promotes gastric mucosal injury in the early phase of capsaicin exposure. This relationship suggests a need to investigate the mechanism of how both H. pylori infection and capsaicin contribute to gastric inflammation and lead to gastric cancer. C57-Balb/c mice were infected with the H. pylori (SS1) strain and then fed capsaicin (0.05% or 0.2 g/kg/day) or not. Consequently, tumor size and phenotype were analyzed to determine the molecular mechanism driving the shift from gastritis to stomach cancer. Moreover, we used 2-difluoromethylornithine (DFMO) in mice to prevent gastric tumorigenesis by reducing inflammation and promoting recovery of disease-free stasis. This study provides evidence showing that a combination of H. pylori infection and capsaicin consumption leads to gastric carcinogenesis mediated through interleukin-6 (IL-6) stimulation with an incidence rate of 50%. The anti-inflammatory role of DFMO highlights the injurious effect of inflammation in gastric cancer development and the need to reduce gastric inflammation for cancer prevention by inhibiting IL-6. Accordingly, preventive measures such as reduced capsaicin consumption, H. pylori clearance, and DFMO treatment may lessen gastric cancer incidence.

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Preeclampsia Is a Biomarker for Vascular Disease in Both Mother and Child: The Need for a Medical Alert System

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2013/953150 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Julie Hakim ◽

Mary K. Senterman ◽

Antoine M. Hakim

Keyword(s):

Vascular Disease ◽

Medical Records ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Vascular Complications ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Alert System ◽

Epigenetic Programming ◽

Vascular Insufficiency ◽

Mother And Child ◽

The Impact

This paper reviews the literature pertaining to the impact of preeclampsia not only on the mother but particularly on the children. The review points to the higher blood pressure in children born to preeclamptic mothers compared to controls, their increased tendency to suffer strokes, the reduction in their cognitive ability, and their vulnerability to depression. Mechanisms that may induce these changes are emphasized, particularly the placental vascular insufficiency and the resulting hypoxic and proinflammatory environments in which the fetus develops. The hypothesis proposed is that these changes in the fetal-placental environment result in epigenetic programming of the child towards a higher propensity for vascular disease. The review’s main recommendation is that, within ethical boundaries, the medical records of individuals born to preeclamptic mothers should clearly indicate this event and should be made available to the affected individuals so that preventive measures against vascular complications and lifestyle changes that may mitigate the latter can be instituted.

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An empirical study on hospital-based prevention of recurrent urinary stone disease in Germany

World Journal of Urology ◽

10.1007/s00345-021-03813-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Alina Reicherz ◽

Patricia Rausch ◽

Roman Herout ◽

Joachim Noldus ◽

Peter Bach

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Urinary Stone ◽

Stone Disease ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Published Data ◽

Common Disease ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Urinary Stone Disease ◽

Stone Formers

Abstract Purpose Urinary stone disease is a common disease with a prevalence of 4.7% in Germany. The incidence increased over the last decades, and recurrence rates are up to 50% in the first 5 years after diagnosis. Adequate preventive measures can avoid up to 46% of stone recurrences. These numbers outline the importance of prevention. Especially among high-risk stone formers, specific diagnostics and measures are required. Published data indicate the divergence between the importance of prevention and its implementation in everyday clinical practice. This is the first survey among German urological departments highlighting medical care concerning the prevention of recurrent urinary stone disease, identifying challenges and providing recommendations for improvements. Methods Two hundred and seventy urological hospital departments in Germany were anonymously surveyed about measurements to prevent recurrent stone disease. The questionnaire comprised 23 items dealing with diagnostics, counselling, knowledge among doctors concerning preventive measures and difficulties in preventing recurrent urinary stone disease. Results Sixty-three urological departments (23.8%) answered the survey. The majority perform stone analysis at first and repeat events. Most patients with urinary stone disease receive general advice on preventive measures during their hospitalization. General recommendations focus on fluid intake and lifestyle changes. However, specific diets are infrequently recommended by inpatient urologists. Diagnostics to identify high-risk stone formers are mostly insufficient, and guideline-compliant urine tests are uncommon. Conclusion The quality of secondary prevention needs to improve considerably. The focus should be put on identifying high-risk stone formers and offering those patients specific counselling. Furthermore, general advice on dietary recommendations should be extended.

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The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Pregnant Women

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9060725 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 725

Author(s):

Ruxandra-Gabriela Cigăran ◽

Radu Botezatu ◽

Elma-Maria Mînecan ◽

Corina Gică ◽

Anca Maria Panaitescu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prenatal Care ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Healthcare System ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Psychological Impact ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Psychological Support ◽

Study Participants ◽

Negative Outcome

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has meant significant precautions and changes in delivering healthcare services. The aim of the study was to explore the lifestyle changes of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Romania, the changes in prenatal care and delivery during the pandemic and the psychological impact on women and to determine how healthcare providers can help them to overcome this period. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted anonymously and distributed among pregnancy-related groups from Romania, recruiting 559 study participants, between May and October 2020. A total of 559 pregnant women completed an online 26-item questionnaire but we only validated 557 responses for study. The survey included basic demographic questions, pregnancy-related questions, questions regarding the pregnant women’s lifestyle changes during the pandemic and their perception of the COVID-19 pandemic and questions which evaluated the impact of the pandemic on prenatal care and delivery in Romania. Results: The pandemic restrictions affected women’s routine activities regarding professional, familial and social life. Therefore, for pregnant women who were emotionally vulnerable, these restrictions had a great impact on their mental health. The majority of the study participants (78.8%, N = 439) were emotionally affected by the pandemic. The fear related to the possibility of having their pregnancy affected by the virus was dominant in the group (45.8%). A high number of women (69.5%) felt safe when they accessed health services, but private hospitals were considered safer (53.1%) compared to public hospitals (14.4%). The majority of participants (53.7%) used to have prenatal care in a private healthcare system. During the pandemic, preventive measures were associated with low confidence in the healthcare system. Of the total group of participants, 123 women (22.1%) gave birth during the pandemic. Of these, a majority of the study participants considered that it was very difficult for them to cope without their partner during the hospitalization and labor period. Conclusions: The main anxiety of pregnant women were related to threats to their lives and their baby’s health because of the uncertainty caused by pandemic. It is important to know that the restrictions and the changes in maternity care had a negative impact on them. This conclusion must be taken into account when preventive measures will be decided for helping them to get through such a period. Additionally, psychological support will be essential for improving the mental health of pregnant women and for preventing a negative outcome of the pregnancy. These feelings must be taken into account when preventive measures will be established during pandemic and a psychological support will be essential for improving their mental health for preventing negative outcome of pregnancy.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Pediatricians toward Oral Health of Asthma Patients

World Journal of Dentistry ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10015-1372 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 92-94

Author(s):

Roopa P Shahapur ◽

Praveen R Shahapur

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Care ◽

Oral Health ◽

Multidisciplinary Approach ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Anticholinergic Drugs ◽

Multifactorial Disease ◽

Asthma Patients

ABSTRACT Background Asthma is a multifactorial disease affecting the airways. Though it is a benign disorder, the treatment with medications such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and anticholinergic drugs may cause adverse effects on oral health. Materials and methods A questionnaire consisting of 16 closed-ended questions were mailed to pediatricians of Bijapur and Belgaum district. Of a total of 316, 96 duly filled questionnaires were collected. Results About 30 to 50% of the doctors were aware of the ill effects of medication and disease on the oral cavity. About 30% of the doctors advised preventive measures to their patients. Conclusion A multidisciplinary approach for treatment of the affected children is the key to improved health care delivery and better quality of life among these patients. How to cite this article Shahapur RP, Shahapur PR. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Pediatricians toward Oral Health of Asthma Patients. World J Dent 2016;7(2):92-94.

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How to Defend COVID-19 in Taiwan? Talk about People’s Disease Awareness, Attitudes, Behaviors and the Impact of Physical and Mental Health

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17134694 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (13) ◽

pp. 4694 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chin-Hsien Hsu ◽

Hsiao-Hsien Lin ◽

Chun-Chih Wang ◽

Shangwun Jhang

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Field Research ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Disease Awareness ◽

Strict Compliance ◽

High Level ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

The Impact

This study explored awareness, attitudes, and behavior in relation to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention among Taiwanese citizens and their physical and mental health statuses. Through collection of 2132 questionnaire responses in field research, the present researchers analyzed the data using descriptive statistics and various approaches. In conclusion, the public’s high level of willingness to share information, sufficient knowledge of and consensus on epidemic prevention between individuals and families, strict compliance with relevant regulations, effective preventive measures, and adequate public facilities have contributed to control of COVID-19. However, vigilance and awareness of the pandemic in some individuals, epidemic-prevention campaigns, and community-based preventive measures were insufficient. Some citizens subsequently suffered from headaches, anxiety, and mood instability. Furthermore, demographic variables (place of residence, sex, age, and occupation) and physical and mental health status produced various effects on citizens’ awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding epidemic prevention as well as the perceived effect of COVID-19 on physical and mental health.

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