scholarly journals Vestibular Rehabilitation in Isolated Otolith Dysfunction After Covid-19: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 473-480
Author(s):  
Parisa Jalilzadeh Afshar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pure Tone Audiometry ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Integrity Assessment ◽  
Computerized Posturography ◽  
Chief Complaints ◽  
Visual Vertical ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

A 56-year-old female with dizziness, imbalance, and a slight floating sensation was evaluated. Her symptoms started after infection with the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Routine auditory test (pure tone audiometry), vestibular assessment (videonystagmography), and neurologic test results were in the normal range, but the otolith evaluations, such as cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMP) and subjective visual vertical tests, showed abnormal findings. The patient underwent a ten-session individualized vestibular rehabilitation program (one session per week). After completing rehabilitation sessions, her chief complaints were alleviated, the performance on computerized posturography was improved, and the abnormal cVEMP amplitude asymmetry between ears disappeared. In conclusion, vestibular disorders can happen after COVID-19 infection, presenting exclusively with isolated otolith dysfunction. In these patients, functional integrity assessment of the whole vestibular system is crucial, and vestibular rehabilitation may be beneficial.

scholarly journals LIMITATIONS OF VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION THERAPY USING DYNAMIC COMPUTERIZED POSTUROGRAPHY IN PATIENTS WITH CENTRAL VESTIBULAR SYNDROME

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
Anamaria Andreia Ulmeanu ◽  
◽  
Andreea Didilescu ◽  
Raluca Enache ◽  
Gabriela Musat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postural Stability ◽  
Maximum Amplitude ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Dynamic Posturography ◽  
Computerized Posturography ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Anterior Posterior

Objectives. To evaluate the importance of computerized dynamic posturography in vestibular rehabilitation (VR) of patients with central vestibular syndrome. Methods. The study included 30 patients with central vestibular syndrome with mean age (± SD) = 72.96 ± 11.97 which benefited from VR on a posturography platform between 2012-2014. All patients were evaluated using sensory integration tests. The parameters studied were: Romberg coefficient, statokinesigram (SKG), maximum amplitude of the degree of deviation in anterior-posterior and medial-lateral planes, SKG and the time interval of the rehabilitation program. Results. All of the analyzed parameters showed statistically significant results (p <0.05). The anterior-posterior and medio-lateral balance improved significantly at the end of the vestibular rehabilitation program and the parameters decreased to values close to normal. Conclusions. For patients with central vestibular syndrome, the vestibular rehabilitation improves postural stability and quality of life by reducing the risk of falls.

scholarly journals Rehabilitation after new coronavirus infection (COVID-19): principles and approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6-14
Author(s):  
Marina G. Bubnova ◽  
Anna L. Persiyanova-Dubrova ◽  
Nadezhda P. Lyamina ◽  
David M. Aronov
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Multisystem Disease ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Self Service ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), which quickly became a pandemic in 2020, has presented new challenges for healthcare system. COVID-19, being a contagious infectious disease predominantly affects respiratory system, causes cardiovascular, neurocognitive, renal, gastrointestinal, hepatic, metabolic and mental damages, which is in fact a multisystem disease. Patients with COVID-19, primarily with moderate and severe forms, need appropriate rehabilitation. This article establishes need of development of rehabilitation programs for COVID-19 patients, identifies their problems that leads to restrictions on everyday life, self-service, mobility, communication, interpersonal relationships, and professional activities. Goals and general principles of medical rehabilitation in context of a pandemic at all three stages are presented. Features of rehabilitation approaches are highlighted and important components of individual rehabilitation program for COVID-19 patients are highlighted.

Normoxic barotherapy in medical rehabilitation of patients after the novel coronavirus infection

2020 ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
A. S. Kaisinova ◽  
A. N. Semukhin ◽  
A. V. Abramtsova ◽  
N. V. Efimenko ◽  
D. I. Velikanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Spa Therapy ◽  
Blood Oxygen ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Blood Oxygen Saturation ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

The purpose of the study is to develop a medical rehabilitation program for the patients who have come through a new coronavirus infection in the resort of Pyatigorsk. Material and methods. In the conditions of the health center named after S.M. Kirov in Pyatigorsk, a branch of FSBI NCFSCC FMBA of Russia, there have been observed 52 patients who had the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 of moderate severity, at the age from 18 up to 65 years old. Two groups have been formed by simple randomization: in the main group, the patients received normoxic barotherapy against the background of traditional spa therapy for pulmonary patients; in the control group, the patients had only conventional therapy. Results. The inclusion of normoxic barotherapy in the complex of medical rehabilitation of patients who came through the novel coronavirus infection contributed to the increase of tolerance to exercise and improved blood oxygen saturation in 92,9 % of cases, restoration of impaired functions of bronchopulmonary apparatus in 89,3 % and physical and mental health in 85.7 % of cases, which was significantly higher in comparison to similar indicators in the control group. Conclusion. Medical rehabilitation of patients after the new coronavirus infection in the resort is justified and advisable.

Use of Vestibular Rehabilitation in the Pediatric Population

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1399-1405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Christy
Keyword(s):  
Pediatric Population ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Vestibular Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Gaze Stabilization ◽  
Motor Delay ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Motor Practice ◽  
Balance Exercises

Purpose The purpose of this article was to provide a perspective on vestibular rehabilitation for children. Conclusion The developing child with vestibular dysfunction may present with a progressive gross motor delay, sensory disorganization for postural control, gaze instability, and poor perception of motion and verticality. It is important that vestibular-related impairments be identified early in infancy or childhood so that evidence-based interventions can be initiated. A focused and custom vestibular rehabilitation program can improve vestibular-related impairments, enabling participation. Depending on the child's age, diagnosis, severity, and quality of impairments, vestibular rehabilitation programs may consist of gaze stabilization exercises, static and dynamic balance exercises, gross motor practice, and/or habituation exercises. Exercises must be modified for children, done daily at home, and incorporated into the daily life situation.

Comparative docking of SARS-CoV-2 receptors antagonists from repurposing drugs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Micael Davi Lima de Oliveira ◽  
Kelson Mota Teixeira de Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organisation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Lung Cells ◽  
The Novel ◽  
High Modulation ◽  
Main Protease ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Viral Receptors ◽  
Theoretical Results

According to the World Health Organisation, until 16 June, 2020, the number of confirmed and notified cases of COVID-19 has already exceeded 7.9 million with approximately 434 thousand deaths worldwide. This research aimed to find repurposing antagonists, that may inhibit the activity of the main protease (Mpro) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, as well as partially modulate the ACE2 receptors largely found in lung cells, and reduce viral replication by inhibiting Nsp12 RNA polymerase. Docking molecular simulations were performed among a total of 60 structures, most of all, published in the literature against the novel coronavirus. The theoretical results indicated that, in comparative terms, paritaprevir, ivermectin, ledipasvir, and simeprevir, are among the most theoretical promising drugs in remission of symptoms from the disease. Furthermore, also corroborate indinavir to the high modulation in viral receptors. The second group of promising drugs includes remdesivir and azithromycin. The repurposing drugs HCQ and chloroquine were not effective in comparative terms to other drugs, as monotherapies, against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

SARS-COV2 virus and Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 977-982
Author(s):  
Mohamed J. Saadh ◽  
Bashar Haj Rashid M ◽  
Roa’a Matar ◽  
Sajeda Riyad Aldibs ◽  
Hala Sbaih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Close Contact ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Fatal Disease ◽  
Mild Disease ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

SARS-COV2 virus causes Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and represents the causative agent of a potentially fatal disease that is of great global public health concern. The novel coronavirus (2019) was discovered in 2019 in Wuhan, the market of the wet animal, China with viral pneumonia cases and is life-threatening. Today, WHO announces COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. COVID-19 is likely to be zoonotic. It is transmitted from bats as intermediary animals to human. Also, the virus is transmitted from human to human who is in close contact with others. The computerized tomographic chest scan is usually abnormal even in those with no symptoms or mild disease. Treatment is nearly supportive; the role of antiviral agents is yet to be established. The SARS-COV2 virus spreads faster than its two ancestors, the SARS-CoV and Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), but has lower fatality. In this article, we aimed to summarize the transmission, symptoms, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine to control the spread of this fatal disease.

Coronavirus: Towards controlling of the pandemic - Indian scenario

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 462-468
Author(s):  
Latika kothari ◽  
Sanskruti Wadatkar ◽  
Roshni Taori ◽  
Pavan Bajaj ◽  
Diksha Agrawal
Keyword(s):  
Control Measures ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Medical Treatments ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
The Public ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
The Social ◽  
Asking Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a communicable infection caused by the novel coronavirus resulting in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV). It was recognized to be a health crisis for the general population of international concern on 30th January 2020 and conceded as a pandemic on 11th March 2020. India is taking various measures to fight this invisible enemy by adopting different strategies and policies. To stop the COVID-19 from spreading, the Home Affairs Ministry and the health ministry, of India, has issued the nCoV 19 guidelines on travel. Screening for COVID-19 by asking questions about any symptoms, recent travel history, and exposure. India has been trying to get testing kits available. The government of India has enforced various laws like the social distancing, Janata curfew, strict lockdowns, screening door to door to control the spread of novel coronavirus. In this pandemic, innovative medical treatments are being explored, and a proper vaccine is being hunted to deal with the situation. Infection control measures are necessary to prevent the virus from further spreading and to help control the current situation. Thus, this review illustrates and explains the criteria provided by the government of India to the awareness of the public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Association and treatment of diabetes in patients affected by Covid-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1198-1201
Author(s):  
Syed Yasir Afaque
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Heart Diseases ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The World ◽  
Treatment Of Diabetes ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Composite Outcomes ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

In December 2019, a unique coronavirus infection, SARS-CoV-2, was first identified in the province of Wuhan in China. Since then, it spread rapidly all over the world and has been responsible for a large number of morbidity and mortality among humans. According to a latest study, Diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, Hypertension etc. are being considered important risk factors for the development of this infection and is also associated with unfavorable outcomes in these patients. There is little evidence concerning the trail back of these patients possibly because of a small number of participants and people who experienced primary composite outcomes (such as admission in the ICU, usage of machine-driven ventilation or even fatality of these patients). Until now, there are no academic findings that have proven independent prognostic value of diabetes on death in the novel Coronavirus patients. However, there are several conjectures linking Diabetes with the impact as well as progression of COVID-19 in these patients. The aim of this review is to acknowledge about the association amongst Diabetes and the novel Coronavirus and the result of the infection in such patients.

The role and relationship of mindreading and social attunement in HRI – position statements of interdisciplinary researchers. Workshop HRI'20

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Wykowska ◽  
Jairo Pérez-Osorio ◽  
Stefan Kopp
Keyword(s):  
Mental States ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Artificial Agents ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Robot Interaction ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This booklet is a collection of the position statements accepted for the HRI’20 conference workshop “Social Cognition for HRI: Exploring the relationship between mindreading and social attunement in human-robot interaction” (Wykowska, Perez-Osorio &amp; Kopp, 2020). Unfortunately, due to the rapid unfolding of the novel coronavirus at the beginning of the present year, the conference and consequently our workshop, were canceled. On the light of these events, we decided to put together the positions statements accepted for the workshop. The contributions collected in these pages highlight the role of attribution of mental states to artificial agents in human-robot interaction, and precisely the quality and presence of social attunement mechanisms that are known to make human interaction smooth, efficient, and robust. These papers also accentuate the importance of the multidisciplinary approach to advance the understanding of the factors and the consequences of social interactions with artificial agents.

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