scholarly journals Trans Fat Free by 2023—A Building Block of the COVID-19 Response

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Bösch ◽  
Lucinda Westerman ◽  
Nina Renshaw ◽  
Igor Pravst
Keyword(s):  
Trans Fatty Acids ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Trans Fat ◽  
The Public ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Important Health Issue ◽  
First Time ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Global Food Supply

COVID-19 has brought to center stage the most important health issue of our era, largely ignored by policymakers and the public to date: non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the cause of 71% of deaths per year worldwide. People living with NCDs, and particularly those living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), are at higher risk of severe symptoms and death from COVID-19. As a result, the urgent need for policy measures to protect cardiovascular health is more apparent than ever. One example of “low-hanging fruit” in the prevention of CVD is the elimination of industrially-produced trans fatty acids (iTFA). Their removal from the global food supply could prevent up to 17 million deaths by 2040 and would be the first time an NCD risk factor has been eliminated.

scholarly journals Buzz City: Bee-Builder's Toolkit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Sisourath
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Urban Site ◽  
Bee Pollination ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Global Food Supply

Bee populations are directly linked to the sustainability of our environment, as healthy bees are required for viable food production. Habitat loss and fragmentation from rapid urban development are some of the major factors that have led to an alarming decline in recent bee populations. Without bee pollination, our global food supply would diminish immensely leading to shortages and crises that threaten our food security. This thesis will explore architectural strategies to create dedicated bee habitats within the urban realm. The designs will encompass the crafting of a bee builder’s toolkit, which consist of bee-friendly components that can be adapted to various urban site conditions. It will look at opportunities for integrating bee-friendly habitats within the public sphere. These will create networks of pollination corridors that connect existing fragmented urban green spaces. This strategy aims to strengthen pollination and pollinator health while stimulating public engagement and awareness of the environment.

scholarly journals Sensitivity of Vermamoeba (Hartmannella) vermiformis cysts to conventional disinfectants and protease

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilie Fouque ◽  
Yann Héchard ◽  
Philippe Hartemann ◽  
Philippe Humeau ◽  
Marie-Cécile Trouilhé
Keyword(s):  
Legionella Pneumophila ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Water Networks ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Hartmannella Vermiformis ◽  
Important Health Issue ◽  
Few Data ◽  
First Time

Vermamoeba vermiformis is a free-living amoeba (FLA) widely distributed in the environment, known to colonize hot water networks and to be the reservoir of pathogenic bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila. FLA are partly resistant to biocides, especially in their cyst form. The control of V. vermiformis in hot water networks represents an important health issue, but there are very few data on their resistance to disinfection treatments. The sensitivity of cysts of two strains of V. vermiformis to three disinfectants frequently used in hot water networks (chlorine, heat shock, peracetic acid (PAA) mixed with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)) was investigated. In vitro, several concentrations of biocides, temperatures and exposure times according to the French regulation were tested. Cysts were fully inactivated by the following conditions: 15 mg/L of chlorine for 10 min; 60 °C for 30 min; and 0.5 g/L equivalent H2O2 of PAA mixed with H2O2 for 30 min. For the first time, the strong efficacy of subtilisin (0.625 U/mL for 24 h), a protease, to inactivate the V. vermiformis cysts has been demonstrated. It suggests that novel approaches may be efficient for disinfection processes. Finally, V. vermifomis cysts were sensitive to all the tested treatments and appeared to be more sensitive than Acanthamoeba cysts.

scholarly journals Age- and gender-dependent association of SLC11A1 polymorphisms with tuberculosis susceptibility

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhe Wang ◽  
Zhongtao Wang ◽  
Xue He ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Mei Bai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unconditional Logistic Regression ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Genotype Frequencies ◽  
Important Health ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Important Health Issue ◽  
Regression Adjustment ◽  
Stratified Analysis ◽  
First Time ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an important health issue in our world. It is reported that various factors may effect on its pathogenesis. In this current study, we aimed to investigate the association between SLC11A1 polymorphism and the risk of TB among 510 TB patients and 508 healthy controls.Methods: Agena MassARRAY platform was conducted for genotyping. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were analyzed through unconditional logistic regression adjustment confound factors, such as age and gender.Results: The results suggested that the allele and genotype frequencies of polymorphisms in SLC11A1 were not observed associated with TB risk. Subsequently, stratified analysis by age and gender confirmed that rs7608307 “A/A” and “C/T-T/T” genotypes were related with increased TB risk in age ≤ 41 group (p = 0.021) and males (p = 0.013), respectively. Besides, rs13062 “A/A” genotype was reduced TB risk in age > 41 group (p = 0.043). In addition, we observed that the “C/C” genotype of rs4674301 was noteworthy correlated with increased TB risk in females (p = 0.043). Conclusion: Our results demonstrated the relationship between SLC11A1 polymorphism and TB risk and confirmed for the first time that the correlation was restricted to age and gender in northwest Chinese population.

scholarly journals Self medication practice and associated factors at the regional hospital Bamenda, Cameroon: a prospective study

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 1560
Author(s):  
Gerald Ngo Teke ◽  
Sirri Letisia Nde ◽  
Mary Bi Suh
Keyword(s):  
Regional Hospital ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Over The Counter ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medication Prescription ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Important Health Issue ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Source Of Information

Background: Due to paucity of studies on the prevalence and pattern of self medication among Cameroonians and particularly dwellers of Bamenda City, in this research was undertaken to study the practice of self-drug administration among adult out patients at the Regional Hospital Bamenda; identify potential factors influencing self-medication practices; sources of drugs and/or information about medications and finally the reasons for self-drug administration.Methods: Participants (200) of age 18 years and above who came for external consultation during the study period were sampled conveniently after giving their consent. They were administered questionnaires on self-medication practices. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 19.0.Results: The prevalence of self-medication in this study was 86.50% (173/200). The females were more involved in the practice of self-medication (88.18%) than males (85.54%). Participants from deferent occupations had used various classes of drugs through self initiative. Analgesics were most commonly used (84.39%). This was followed by antimalarials (52.60%) and antibiotics (41.62%). While the least represented was the class of laxatives (1.73%). The factors promoting self medication practices were mainly due to mild nature of illness (36.50%) and longtime spent to see the doctor (22.50%). The leading source of information on self-medication prescription and administration came from doctors (78.61%) and pharmacists (34.42%). Over the counter drugs were the most commonly purchased from private pharmacies (76.88%).Conclusions: Self-medication is an important health issue in this area. This study shows the necessity to educate the public on health education and make regulation of pharmacies in limiting self-medication practices.

scholarly journals Buzz City: Bee-Builder's Toolkit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan Sisourath
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Green Spaces ◽  
Urban Site ◽  
Bee Pollination ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Global Food Supply

Bee populations are directly linked to the sustainability of our environment, as healthy bees are required for viable food production. Habitat loss and fragmentation from rapid urban development are some of the major factors that have led to an alarming decline in recent bee populations. Without bee pollination, our global food supply would diminish immensely leading to shortages and crises that threaten our food security. This thesis will explore architectural strategies to create dedicated bee habitats within the urban realm. The designs will encompass the crafting of a bee builder’s toolkit, which consist of bee-friendly components that can be adapted to various urban site conditions. It will look at opportunities for integrating bee-friendly habitats within the public sphere. These will create networks of pollination corridors that connect existing fragmented urban green spaces. This strategy aims to strengthen pollination and pollinator health while stimulating public engagement and awareness of the environment.

Phosphorus: Past History and Contributions to the Global Food Supply

2019 ◽  
Vol 103 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Past History ◽  
Phosphate Fertilizer ◽  
Global Food ◽  
Global Food Supply

Since its early rudimentary forms, phosphate fertilizer has developed in step with our understanding of successful food production systems. Recognized as essential to life, the responsible use P in agriculture remains key to food security.

scholarly journals Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, and Herbs to Combat Viral Pathogens Including SARS-CoV-2

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1775
Author(s):  
Arumugam Vijaya Anand ◽  
Balasubramanian Balamuralikrishnan ◽  
Mohandass Kaviya ◽  
Kathirvel Bharathi ◽  
Aluru Parithathvi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Viral Entry ◽  
Antiviral Agents ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Direct Inhibition ◽  
Viral Pathogens ◽  
Important Health ◽  
Antiviral Activities ◽  
Important Health Issue

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is the most important health issue, internationally. With no specific and effective antiviral therapy for COVID-19, new or repurposed antiviral are urgently needed. Phytochemicals pose a ray of hope for human health during this pandemic, and a great deal of research is concentrated on it. Phytochemicals have been used as antiviral agents against several viruses since they could inhibit several viruses via different mechanisms of direct inhibition either at the viral entry point or the replication stages and via immunomodulation potentials. Recent evidence also suggests that some plants and its components have shown promising antiviral properties against SARS-CoV-2. This review summarizes certain phytochemical agents along with their mode of actions and potential antiviral activities against important viral pathogens. A special focus has been given on medicinal plants and their extracts as well as herbs which have shown promising results to combat SARS-CoV-2 infection and can be useful in treating patients with COVID-19 as alternatives for treatment under phytotherapy approaches during this devastating pandemic situation.

scholarly journals Simultaneous Voltage and Current Measurement Instrumentation Amplifier for ECG and PPG Monitoring

Electronics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 679
Author(s):  
Jongpal Kim
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Cardiovascular Health ◽  
Current Noise ◽  
Instrumentation Amplifier ◽  
Current Sensing ◽  
Application Specific Integrated Circuit ◽  
Time Division ◽  
Electrocardiogram Ecg ◽  
First Time ◽  
Application Specific

An instrumentation amplifier (IA) capable of sensing both voltage and current at the same time has been introduced and applied to electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG) measurements for cardiovascular health monitoring applications. The proposed IA can switch between the voltage and current sensing configurations in a time–division manner faster than the ECG and PPG bandwidths. The application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) of the proposed circuit design was implemented using 180 nm CMOS fabrication technology. Input-referred voltage noise and current noise were measured as 3.9 µVrms and 172 pArms, respectively, and power consumption was measured as 34.9 µA. In the current sensing configuration, a current noise reduction technique is applied, which was confirmed to be a 25 times improvement over the previous version. Using a single IA, ECG and PPG can be monitored in the form of separated ECG and PPG signals. In addition, for the first time, a merged ECG/PPG signal is acquired, which has features of both ECG and PPG peaks.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Pandemic, Transparency, and “Polidemic” in the Republic of Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-224
Author(s):  
Cheol Kang ◽  
Ilhak Lee
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Republic Of Korea ◽  
Global Media ◽  
The Public ◽  
Rational Debate ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
The Republic ◽  
New Perspective

AbstractThis article examines the development of the Republic of Korea’s strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with particular focus on ethical issues and the problem of politicization of public communication. Using prominent examples of stakeholders who have acted and expressed themselves in highly contradictory ways on the topic of the pandemic, we provide an analysis of how the public health policy discourse has entered into the realm of politicization and elaborate on the danger that this phenomenon poses in terms of rational debate and appropriate policy measures geared toward the public’s safety. Considering the role that the Republic of Korea have had in global media coverage of quarantine policies and epidemic prevention, we believe that our study makes a significant contribution to the literature because it provides a new perspective and insights into the forces at work within and around a prevention strategy that has both been lauded and seen as highly controversial.

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