scholarly journals Aging in HIV: Can natural compounds beneficially affect its higher progression?

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Reza Rastmanesh ◽  
Maki Osato ◽  
Surajit Pathak ◽  
Antara Banerjee ◽  
Saida Rasulova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Natural Compounds ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Genetic Pathways ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Aging in HIV patients is accompanied with many physical and psychological health threatening challenges. A full citation of all natural compounds and their beneficial effects in aging process in HIV-positive patients is beyond the scope of a short editorial like this and we do not intend to delve in depth of genetic pathways. However, we shortly present some useful notes below worth of ongoing research.

scholarly journals Sport Intervention Programs (SIPs) to Improve Health and Social Inclusion in People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scifo ◽  
Borrego ◽  
Monteiro ◽  
Matosic ◽  
Feka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Specific Practice ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Improve Health

Inactivity is a major issue that causes physical and psychological health problems, especially in people with intellectual disability (ID). This review discusses the beneficial effects of sport intervention programs (SIPs) in people with ID, and aims to provide an overview of the scientific literature in order to identify the main factors influencing the participation of people with ID in SIPs. Twelve papers were analyzed and compared. The results show a large variety in examined SIPs, concerning participants’ age and disability, intervention characteristics and context, as well as measures and findings. The main factors essential for people with ID partaking in SIPs appeared to be suitable places for the SIP development, adequate implementation of physical activity (PA) programs in school and extra-school contexts, education, and the training of teachers and instructors. The literature review highlights the relevance of using SIPs in order to improve physical and psychological health, as well as increase social inclusion in populations with ID. SIPs should be included in multifactor intervention programs. Nevertheless, the need is recognized for stakeholders to adopt specific practice and policy in promoting social inclusion in order to organize intervention strategies which are able to provide quality experiences in sport and physical activity for people with ID.

scholarly journals Autogenic Training Improves the Subjective Perception of Physical and Psychological Health and of Interpersonal Relational Abilities: An Electronic Field Survey During the COVID-19 Crisis in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis de Rivera ◽  
Naiara Ozamiz-Etxebarria ◽  
María Dosil Santamaría ◽  
Leonor de Rivera-Monterrey
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Autogenic Training ◽  
Stress Disorders ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Psychological Resources ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Poor Social Support ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Currently, humanity is facing one of the most critical situations of this century, the COVID-19. The adverse effects of the pandemic on the mental health of the population are well known. Fear of illness, confinement, lack of financial resources, or poor social support can influence people’s mental state. Despite these risks, several psychological resources may help address this situation. The present study investigated the effectiveness of a self-relaxation techniques known as autogenic training. Autogenic training is a well-known method in Europe for the treatment of anxiety and stress disorders. The practice of autogenic training is also reported to improve neurovegetative and immune regulation. This study focuses on describing how autogenic training is helping its practitioners to cope with the pandemic. Specifically, they report strong beneficial effects on their physical, psychological, and relational health. In total, 75 autogenic training practitioners (41 women), age 22–71, participated in the survey. An ad-hoc questionnaire was developed to collect information on sociodemographic variables, health status during the pandemic, characteristics of their AT practice, and response to the pandemic as outcome variables. The questionnaire was distributed through Google Forms in the first week of September 2020. The results show that there was an increase in the practice of autogenic therapy during the pandemic, especially among women. In addition, the majority of participants (88%) remained healthy during the pandemic. Furthermore, the results show that autogenic training is very useful for physical and psychological health and for a better understanding of others. Therefore, the practice of autogenic training is recommended to people who live moments of anxiety, are afraid of illness, or feel that they have to improve the quality of relationships with others.

scholarly journals Description Of Independence Level Elders to Fulfill ADL(Activity Daily Living

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-159
Author(s):  
Ratna Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Research Design ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Good Health ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
High Level

The influence of the aging process can a variety of problems both physically, mentally and economically so as to affect the fulfillment of the ADL (Activity Daily Living). The level of ability of the elderly in activity can be measured by the level of independence of elderly in performing 6 basic activities include bathing, dressing, toileting, moving, continence and eating.. Method: The research design was description design. The population was 80 elders in UPT PSLU Blitar, the sample was 44 by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by  interviews guided. Result : The results showed that 86.4% 6 independent activities, 11.4% 5 activities, and 2.3% 4 activities. Elderly that has a high level of independence is has physical and psychological health and sufficient prima. Discussion : By getting a good health the elderly can perform any activity in their everyday lives. It is expected that the results of this study, carers must keep the safety of elders in activities to prevent deterioration in elderly activities which could be due to fall or hurt.

scholarly journals Physical and Psychological Health Outcomes of Qigong Exercise in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (02) ◽  
pp. 301-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Shiun Chang ◽  
Tish Knobf ◽  
Byeongsang Oh ◽  
Marjorie Funk
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Physical Ability ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health

Physical limitations, depression and anxiety are prevalent among older adults. Mild to moderate exercise can promote physical and psychological health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Qigong, a type of Chinese traditional medicine exercise, has demonstrated beneficial effects on physical ability and mental health in adults with chronic conditions. The purpose of this review was to systematically assess the effects of Qigong exercise on physical and psychological health outcomes in older adults. A total of 1282 older adults aged 62 to 83 years with depressive symptoms, frailty or chronic medical illnesses were included in this review. The meta-analysis showed that Qigong exercise resulted in significantly improved physical ability compared with active control or usual care (standardized mean difference [SMD] [Formula: see text] 1.00 and 1.20, respectively). The pooled effects of studies with thrice weekly Qigong sessions had the greatest effect ([Formula: see text]) on physical ability in older adults. Lower quality studies demonstrated larger effect sizes than those of higher quality. Although Qigong exercise showed favorable effects on depression, balance and functioning, the overall effects did not reach statistical significance. No significant adverse events were reported. The findings suggest that the Qigong exercise may be an option for older adults to improve physical ability, functional ability, balance and to lessen depression and anxiety. However, the number of RCTs that enroll older adults is limited. More methodologically sound RCTs are needed to confirm the efficacy of Qigong exercise on physical and psychological health in older adults with chronic illnesses.

Generalized mycobacteriosis with secondary lesions of the spine in HIV positive patients

MedAlliance ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Therapy ◽  
Granulomatous Inflammation ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Histological Picture ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Spinal Lesion ◽  
Secondary Lesion

2 clinical observations of generalized forms of mycobacteriosis in HIV (+) patients complicated by secondary spinal lesion are described. Anamnestic data on the presence of mycobacteriosis of the lungs allowed to suspect a secondary lesion of the spine. Verification of the diagnosis is possible only with bacteriological confirmation, since the histological picture is nonspecific and resembles tuberculous granulomatous inflammation. Treatment of spondylitis caused by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is complex and includes both surgical rehabilitation of the focus and long-term (at least 1 year) antibiotic therapy.

TRABALHO DE ENFERMAGEM E PRECARIZAÇÃO: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugenio Fuentes Pérez Júnior ◽  
Helena Maria Scherlowski Leal David
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Health Nursing

Objetivos: identificar e discutir a produção do conhecimento da enfermagem sobre a influência da precarização no processo de trabalho e a saúde do trabalhador de enfermagem. Metodologia: estudo bibliográfico com abordagem qualitativa, de revisão integrativa da literatura, realizada nas bases BVS, portal de periódicos CAPES, PubMed e Science Direct, no período de 2010 a 2016 e submetidos a análise de conteúdo Resultados: identificou-se a baixa produção da literatura acerca do tema. Na análise qualitativa obteve-se as seguintes categorias: o processo de precarização do trabalho da enfermagem e repercussões da precarização ao processo de trabalho da enfermagem e a saúde do trabalhador. Conclusão: identificou-se a incipiência da produção da enfermagem sobre o tema. Como repercussão da precarização verificou-se o desgaste e sobrecarga de trabalho, assim como impactos negativos na saúde física e psíquica dos trabalhadores.Descritores: Enfermagem do Trabalho; Saúde do Trabalhador; Riscos Ocupacionais.NURSING WORK AND PRECARIOUSNESS: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW.Objectives: to identify and discuss the production of nursing knowledge about the influence of precariousness in the work process and the health of the nursing worker. Methodology: a bibliographical study with qualitative approach, of an integrative review of the literature, carried out in the VHL databases, CAPES journal, PubMed and Science Direct, from 2010 to 2016 and submitted to content analysis. Results: low production of Literature on the subject. In the qualitative analysis, the following categories were obtained: the process of precariousness of nursing work and repercussions of the precariousness to the nursing work process and the health of the worker. Conclusion: the incipience of nursing production on the theme was identified. As a consequence of the precariousness, there was the wear and overload of work, as well as negative impacts on the physical and psychological health of the workers.Descriptors: Occupational health nursing, occupational health, occupational risks.TRABAJO DE ENFERMERÍA Y PRECARIZACIÓN: UNA REVISIÓN INTEGRATIVA.Objetivos: identificar y discutir la producción del conocimiento de la enfermería sobre la influencia de la precarización en el proceso de trabajo y la salud del trabajador de enfermería. Metodologia: estudio bibliográfico con abordaje cualitativo, de revisión integrativa de la literatura, realizada en las bases BVS, portal de revistas CAPES, PubMed y Science Direct, en el período de 2010 a 2016 y sometidos a análisis de contenido. Resultados: se identificó la baja producción de la producción Literatura sobre el tema. En el análisis cualitativo se obtuvieron las siguientes categorías: el proceso de precarización del trabajo de la enfermería y repercusiones de la precarización al proceso de trabajo de la enfermería y la salud del trabajador. Conclusión: se identificó la incipiente de la producción de la enfermería sobre el tema. Como repercusión de la precarización se verificó el desgaste y sobrecarga de trabajo, así como impactos negativos en la salud física y psíquica de los trabajadores.Descriptores: Enfermería del Trabajo; Salud Laboral; Riesgos Laborales.

The Effects of Herbal Medicines on Women Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Molkara ◽  
Maliheh Motavasselian ◽  
Farideh Akhlaghi ◽  
Mohammad Arash Ramezani ◽  
Hamideh Naghedi Baghdar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Herbal Medicine ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Physical And Psychological Health ◽  
Female Sexual Response

: Sexual health plays an important role in the women’s health and quality of life. Sexual health management is a prerequisite for physical and psychological health of women. Sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm are three factors of female sexual response. So far many different methods has been known for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction, however none of them are not an efficacious therapy. Generally, use of herbal medicine is a safe and effective therapeutic method in the treatment of women with sexual dysfunction. The role of herbal and nutritional supplementation in female sexual function has attracted researchers’ interest in recent years. This study aimed to the evaluation of the studies focusing on the herbal medicine on women sexual function and the assessment of its effectiveness.

Natural Compounds and Drug Discovery: Can Cnidarian Venom Play a Role?

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Gian Luigi Mariottini ◽  
Irwin Darren Grice
Keyword(s):  
Biological Activity ◽  
Marine Species ◽  
Natural Compounds ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Bioactive Molecules ◽  
Sea Anemones ◽  
Therapeutic Approaches ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Biological Compounds

Natural compounds extracted from organisms and microorganisms are an important resource for the development of drugs and bioactive molecules. Many such compounds have made valuable contributions in diverse fields such as human health, pharmaceutics and industrial applications. Presently, however, research on investigating natural compounds from marine organisms is scarce. This is somewhat surprising considering that the marine environment makes a major contribution to Earth's ecosystems and consequently possesses a vast storehouse of diverse marine species. Interestingly, of the marine bioactive natural compounds identified to date, many are venoms, coming from Cnidarians (jellyfish, sea anemones, corals). Cnidarians are therefore particularly interesting marine species, producing important biological compounds that warrant further investigation for their development as possible therapeutic agents. From an experimental aspect, this review aims to emphasize and update the current scientific knowledge reported on selected biological activity (antiinflammatory, antimicrobial, antitumoral, anticoagulant, along with several less studied effects) of Cnidarian venoms/extracts, highlighting potential aspects for ongoing research towards their utilization in human therapeutic approaches.

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