scholarly journals Homeopathy and Collective Health: The Case of Dengue Epidemics

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (25) ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Renan Marino
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Single Dose ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
High Dilution ◽  
Crotalus Horridus ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Political Intervention ◽  
Eupatorium Perfoliatum ◽  
Dengue Epidemics

This paper describes experiences of the use of homeopathy in the prevention and treatment Dengue fever in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. May 2001, a single dose of the homeopathic remedy Eupatorium perfoliatum 30cH was given to 40% of residents of the most highly affected neighborhood. Thereafter, Dengue incidence decreased by 81.5%, a highly significant decrease as compared with neighborhoods that did not receive homeopathic prophylaxis (p lower 0.0001). Between April and September 2007, a homeopathic complex composed of Eupatorium perfoliatum, Phosphorus and Crotalus horridus 30cH, given to 20,000 city residents. This trial was aborted prematurely due to national political intervention; therefore, only partial and isolated data could be recorded. However, the results suggest that homeopathy may be effective in the prevention and treatment of Dengue epidemics. Keywords: Homeopathy; public health; Epidemic; Dengue.   Homeopatia e Saúde Coletiva: o caso da epidemia de Dengue Resumo Este artigo descreve a prescrição do tratamento homeopático na prevenção e tratamento da Dengue, na cidade de São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. Em Maio de 2001, uma dose única do medicamento Eupatorium perfoliatum 30 cH foi adminstrado a 40% dos moradores de uma das regiões mais afetadas pelo vírus. Observou-se uma redução de 81,5% na incidéncia da Dengue, resultado altamente significativo quando comparado com as regiões vizinhas que não receberam o tratamento homeopático (p menor 0.0001). Entre Abril e Setembro de 2007, foi administrado um complexo homeopático composto de Eupatorium perfoliatum, Phosphorus and Crotalus horridus 30cH, para 20.000 moradores. O tratamento foi interrompido prematuramente devido à intervenção de órgãos oficial da Saúde. Em conseqüéncia disso, apenas dados parciais e isolados puderam ser obtidos. Mesmo assim, estes resultados sugerem que a Homeopatia pode ser efetiva na prevenção e tratamento da epidemia de Dengue. Palavras-chave: Homeopatia, Saúde Pública, Epidemia, Dengue.   Homeopatia y Salud Coletiva: el caso de la epidemia de Dengue. Resumen Este documento describe las experiencias de la utilización de la homeopatía en la prevención y el tratamiento del Dengue en São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. En mayo de 2001, una sola dosis del remedio homeopático Eupatorium perfoliatum 30cH se dio a 40% de los residentes en los barrios más afectados. Posteriormente, la incidencia de dengue disminuyó en un 81,5%, una disminución muy significativa en comparación con los barrios que no recibiron la profilaxia homeopática (p menor 0,0001). Entre abril y septiembre de 2007, un complejo homeopático compuesto de Eupatorium perfoliatum, Phosphorus y Crotalus horridus 30cH, fue administrado a 20.000 residentes de la ciudad. Este tratamiento fue interrumpido prematuramente debido a la intervención de agencias governamentales de Salud, por lo tanto, sólo datos parciales y aislados pudieron ser registrados. Sin embargo, los resultados sugieren que la homeopatía puede ser eficaz en la prevención y el tratamiento de epidemias de dengue. Palabras-clave: Homeopatía, la salud pública; epidémico; dengue.   Correspondence author: Renan Marino, [email protected] How to cite this article: Marino R. Homeopathy and Collective Health: The Case of Dengue Epidemics. Int J High Dilution Res [online]. 2008 [cited YYYY Mmm DD]; 7(25): 179-185. Available from: http://journal.giri-society.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/312/373.  

scholarly journals Contribution of homeopathy to the control of an outbreak of dengue in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (25) ◽  
pp. 186-192
Author(s):  
Laila Aparecida De Souza Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Rio De Janeiro ◽  
Outpatient Clinics ◽  
High Dilution ◽  
Crotalus Horridus ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Eupatorium Perfoliatum ◽  
Effective Adjunct ◽  
Epidemic Diseases ◽  
Control And Eradication

Homeopathy has contributed throughout history to the control and eradication of epidemic diseases. Facing the challenge of controlling an outbreak of dengue, the Secretary of Health of the county of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in early 2007 carried out a “Homeopathy Campaign against Dengue”. 156,000 doses of homeopathic remedy were freely distributed in April and May 2007 to asymptomatic patients and 129 doses to symptomatic patients treated in outpatient clinics, according to the notion of “epidemic genus”. The remedy used was a homeopathic complex against dengue containing Phosphorus 30cH, Crotalus horridus 30cH and Eupatorium perfoliatum 30cH. The incidence of the disease in the first three months of 2008 fell 93% by comparison to the corresponding period in 2007, whereas in the rest of the State of Rio de Janeiro there was an increase of 128%. While confounding factors were not controlled for, these results suggest that homeopathy may be an effective adjunct in Dengue outbreak prevention. Keywords: Homeopathy; Collective Health; Epidemics; Dengue.   Contribuição da Homeopatia para o controle da epidemia de dengue em Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Resumo A Homepatia tem contribuído através da História no controle e erradicação de epidemias. Em face ao desafio de controlar uma epidemia de dengue, a Secretaria de Saúde do município de Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, iniciou em 2007 a “Campanha da Homeopatia contra a Dengue”. 156,000 doses de medicamento foram gratuitamente distribuídas entre Abril e Maio de 2007 para pacientes assintomáticos e 129 doses para pacientes que já apresentavam os sintomas. Seguindo o conceito de “Génio Epidémico” foi usado um complexo homeopático contendo Phosphorus 30cH, Crotalus horridus 30cH e Eupatorium perfoliatum 30cH. A incidéncia da doença, nos primeiros 3 meses de 2008, revelou uma queda de 93% em comparação com o período correspondente em 2007, enquanto que no resto do estado do Rio de Janeiro houve um aumento de 128% dos casos. Apesar de alguns fatores não terem sido controlados, estes resultados sugerem que o tratamento homeopático pode ser um complemento efetivo na prevenção da epidemia de Dengue. Palavras-chave: Homeopatia; Saúde Pública; Epidemia; Dengue.   Contribución de la homeopatía para el control de un brote de dengue en Macaé, Río de Janeiro, Resumen La homeopatía ha contribuido a lo largo de la historia em el control y la erradicación de las enfermedades epidémicas. Al enfrentar el reto de controlar un brote de dengue, el Secretario de Salud de la provincia de Macaé, Río de Janeiro, Brasil, a principios de 2007, llevó a cabo una "Campaña de la homeopatía contra el Dengue". 156.000 dosis de remedio homeopático se distribuyeron libremente entre abril y mayo de 2007 a pacientes asintomáticos y 129 dosis a los pacientes sintomáticos tratados en ambulatorios, de acuerdo con la noción de "epidemia de género". El recurso utilizado fue un complejo homeopático contra el dengue que contiene Phosporus 30cH, Crotalus horridus 30cH y Eupatorium perfoliatum 30cH. La incidencia de la enfermedad en los tres primeros meses de 2008 se redujo 93% en comparación con el período correspondiente en 2007, mientras que en el resto del Estado de Río de Janeiro hubo un aumento de 128%. Si bien hay factores no controlados, estos resultados sugieren que la homeopatía puede ser un complemento eficaz en la prevención del brote de dengue. Palabras-clave: Homeopatía; Salud Colectiva; epidemias; dengue.   Correspondence author: Laila Aparecida de Souza Nunes, [email protected] How to cite this article: Nunes LAS. Contribution of homeopathy to the control of an outbreak of dengue in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro. Int J High Dilution Res [online]. 2008 [cited YYYY Mmm DD]; 7(25): 186-192. Available from: http://journal.giri-society.org/index.php/ijhdr/article/view/315/374.  

Detection of Flaviviral-Like DNA Sequences in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Collected From Argentina

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melisa B Bonica ◽  
Dario E Balcazar ◽  
Ailen Chuchuy ◽  
Jorge A Barneche ◽  
Carolina Torres ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Dna Sequences ◽  
Immature Stages ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
The Past ◽  
Health Burden ◽  
The World ◽  
Aegypti Genome ◽  
Dengue Epidemics

Abstract Diseases caused by flaviviruses are a major public health burden across the world. In the past decades, South America has suffered dengue epidemics, the re-emergence of yellow fever and St. Louis encephalitis viruses, and the introduction of West Nile and Zika viruses. Many insect-specific flaviviruses (ISFs) that cannot replicate in vertebrate cells have recently been described. In this study, we analyzed field-collected mosquito samples from six different ecoregions of Argentina to detect flaviviruses. We did not find any RNA belonging to pathogenic flaviviruses or ISFs in adults or immature stages. However, flaviviral-like DNA similar to flavivirus NS5 region was detected in 83–100% of Aedes aegypti (L.). Despite being previously described as an ancient element in the Ae. aegypti genome, the flaviviral-like DNA sequence was not detected in all Ae. aegypti samples and sequences obtained did not form a monophyletic group, possibly reflecting the genetic diversity of mosquito populations in Argentina.

COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE OF DENGUE FEVER IN ALLAMA IQBAL TOWN, LAHORE

2020 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
OJS Admin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hemorrhagic Fever ◽  
Community Knowledge

Globally, dengue is an emerging serious public health problem with a million infections occurring annually including significant number of dengue hemorrhagic fever cases.

Time for a strategic research response to anal cancer

Sexual Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew E. Grulich ◽  
Richard Hillman ◽  
Julia M. L. Brotherton ◽  
Christopher K. Fairley
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Anal Cancer ◽  
Rare Cancer ◽  
Special Edition ◽  
Strategic Research ◽  
Public Health Priority ◽  
Health Priority ◽  
Summary Paper ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Anal cancer was until recently regarded as a rare cancer of little consequence. The articles in this special edition of Sexual Health clearly demonstrate that anal cancer is increasing in incidence and, in some populations, it has become an urgent public health priority. In this summary paper, we will review the data presented in this issue and elsewhere on the magnitude of the issue, the means of prevention and treatment, and suggest a way forward.

Autonomí­a Y Vulnerabilidad Como Fundamentos Del Derecho A La Salud En El Marco De Los Cambios Legales En Argentina En El Siglo XXI

Xihmai ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (29) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marí­a Marta Mainetti [1] ◽  
Susana La Rocca [2]
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Right To Health ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
National University ◽  
The Right ◽  
Health Laws ◽  
The Relationship

ResumenNos proponemos reflexionar acerca de la relación entre dos principios bioéticos fundamentales en el ejercicio del derecho a la salud: el principio de autonomí­a y el de vulnerabilidad, en el marco de cambios legales en salud ocurridos en las últimas décadas en Argentina. El respeto a la vulnerabilidad comienza a consolidarse no sólo como el reconocimiento al principio más esencial de la Bioética sino como la base de toda la ética. La vulnerabilidad de individuos y poblaciones requiere una concepción de autonomí­a que implique en sí­ misma la inclusión. Se presentan algunas reflexiones y resultados de un proyecto de investigación realizado en 2018-2019 desde la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, que analiza este tema a partir de la percepción de los profesionales de la salud pública en el Partido de General Pueyrredón, provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Palabras clave: autonomí­a, vulnerabilidad, bioética, leyes en salud, derecho a la salud. AbstractWe propose to reflect on the relationship between two fundamental bioethical principles in the exercise of the right to health: the principle of autonomy and that of vulnerability, within the framework of legal changes in health that have occurred in recent decades in Argentina. Respect for vulnerability begins to consolidate not only as recognition of the most essential principle of Bioethics but as the basis of all ethics. The vulnerability of individuals and populations requires a conception of autonomy that implies inclusion in itself. Some reflections and results of a research project carried out in 2018-2019 from the National University of Mar del Plata are presented, which analyzes this topic from the perception of public health professionals in the Party of General Pueyrredón, province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.Keywords: autonomy, vulnerability, bioethics, health laws, right to health.  [1] Lic. en Antropologí­a. Mg. en Bioética. Dra. en Ciencias de la Vida. Docente e investigadora de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina. Integrante del Programa Temático Interdisciplinario en Bioética de la UNMDP.[2] Prof. en Filosofí­a. Mg. en Epistemologí­a. Docente e investigadora de la Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina. Coordinadora del Programa Temático Interdisciplinario en Bioética de la UNMDP.

TRENDS IN HEALTH LEGISLATION AND ADMINISTRATION

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1948 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 622-624
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Cardiovascular Research ◽  
National Heart ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
The Law ◽  
Health Legislation ◽  
Training Of Personnel

NOW that the national elections are in the background, we may expect to see Congressional decks being cleared for action in the 81st Congress. It is therefore in order to review the achievements of the 80th Congress in respect to health legislation. The magnitude of the federal government's role in the development and financing of programs in the field of health can readily be appreciated by the fact that Congress appropriated approximately $165,000,000 for public health activities during the current fiscal year. Contract authorizations will raise the amount to more than $275,000,000. Besides these appropriations, the federal government assumes the total cost for many of the medical and hospital needs of the veteran population. Among the appropriations voted by Congress for various health programs for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1948, are the following:[see table in source pdf] LEGISLATION PASSED Heart Disease Program: Congress enacted the National Heart Act. This law provides for (1) increased cardiovascular research, (2) improvement and expansion of heart disease detection and diagnostic services, (3) training of personnel both in the fields of research and matters relating to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of heart disease. For these purposes, Congress voted an appropriation of over $3,000,000 for the current fiscal year. This program, which is to be administered by the Public Health Service, is comparable with those already operating in the fields of cancer and mental health. The law establishes the National Heart Institute and a National Advisory Heart Council consisting of 12 non-federal members, of which Dr. Paul D. White of Boston has been appointed Chairman. Included within the appropriation is an authorization for grants-in-aid to states for community heart disease programs in the amount of $500,000. Dental Disease Program: Congress passed the National Dental Research Act to establish a program to increase research in problems of dental health and to increase training of personnel in matters related to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental diseases. For these purposes, the law authorizes an annual appropriation of $750,000.

scholarly journals Dengue Risk Mapping from Geospatial Data Using GIS and Data Mining Techniques

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 57
Author(s):  
Benjawan Hnusuwan ◽  
Siriwan Kajornkasirat ◽  
Supattra Puttinaovarat
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Data Mining ◽  
Random Forest ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Patient Information ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Random Tree ◽  
Correct Result ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Data Mining Techniques

Dengue fever is a major public health problem and has been an epidemic in Thailand for a long time. Therefore, there is a need to find a way to prevent the disease. This research aimed to explore the important factors of dengue fever, to study the factors affecting dengue hemorrhagic fever in Surat Thani Province, and to map the potential outbreak of dengue fever. Collecting patient information was done including, Rainfall, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Land Use and Land Cover (LULC), Population Density, and Patients in Surat Thani Province, which was analyzed using data mining techniques involving analysis using 3 algorithms comprising Random Forest, J48, and Random Tree. The correct result is Random Forest since the accuracy of the data is 96.7 percent followed by J48 with accuracy of 95.9 percent. The final sequence is Random Tree with accuracy of 93.5 percent. Then, using the information can be displayed through ArcGIS program to see the risk points that are compared to the risk areas that have been previously done. The results can be very risky in Mueang District, Kanchanadit District, and Don Sak District, corresponding to the information obtained from the Public Health Office and the risk map created from the patient information.

scholarly journals Evidence of the Importance of Dietary Habits Regarding Depressive Symptoms and Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Ljungberg ◽  
Emma Bondza ◽  
Connie Lethin
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Healthy Eating Habits

Background: Mental illness is one of the fastest rising threats to public health, of which depression and anxiety disorders are increasing the most. Research shows that diet is associated with depressive symptoms or depression (depression). Aim: This study aimed to investigate the diets impact on depression, by reviewing the scientific evidence for prevention and treatment interventions. Method: A systematic review was conducted, and narrative synthesis analysis was performed. Result: Twenty scientific articles were included in this review. The result showed that high adherence to dietary recommendations; avoiding processed foods; intake of anti-inflammatory diet; magnesium and folic acid; various fatty acids; and fish consumption had a depression. Public health professionals that work to support and motivate healthy eating habits may help prevent and treat depression based on the evidence presented in the results of this study. Further research is needed to strengthen a causal relationship and define evidence-based strategies to implement in prevention and treatment by public healthcare.

scholarly journals Using an Open GIS Framework and Epidemiological Intelligence for Dengue Surveillance

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ta-Chien Chan ◽  
Bo-Cheng Lin ◽  
Chiao-Ling Kuo ◽  
Li-hsiang Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Dengue Fever ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Outbreak Investigation ◽  
First Line ◽  
Public Health Workers ◽  
Risk Areas

Objective: In this paper we designed one cross-platform surveillance system to assist dengue fever surveillance, outbreak investigation and risk management of dengue fever.Introduction:In the 2015 dengue outbreak in Taiwan, 43,784 people were infected and 228 died, making it the nation’s largest outbreak ever. Facing the increasing threat of dengue, the integration of health information for prevention and control of outbreaks becomes very important. Based on past epidemics, the areas with higher incidence of dengue fever are located in southern Taiwan. Without a smart and integrated surveillance system, the information on case distribution, high risk areas, mosquito surveillance, flooding areas and so on is fragmented. The first-line public health workers need to check all this information through different systems manually. When outbreaks occurred, paper-based outbreak investigation forms had to be prepared and filled in by public health workers. Then, they needed to enter part of this information into Taiwan CDC’s system. Duplicated work occurred and cost lots of labor time during the epidemic period. Therefore, we choose one rural county, Pingtung County, with scarce financial resources, to set up a new dengue surveillance system.Methods: We designed a web-based cross-platform system based on an open geographical information system (GIS) framework including Openlayers, Javascript, PHP, MySQL and open data from government open data in Taiwan. There were seven epidemiological intelligence functions within the system including risk management, outbreak investigation, planning controlled areas, intelligent detection of high-risk areas, useful tools for decision making, historical epidemics, and system management. The website was developed by responsive web design which can let public health workers check information and fill in the investigation form by any devices.Results: The system was promptly set up in June 2016. With first-line public health workers’ efforts and the help of the surveillance system, there were no indigenous dengue fever cases after the system was implemented. There were sporadic imported cases from south-east Asia. The dengue surveillance system achieved three major improvements: integration of all decision support information; digitalization and automation of outbreak investigation; and planning the control areas. The results on outbreak investigation and mosquito surveillance can directly transfer to Taiwan CDC’s database by Web Application Programming Interface (API). It can avoid duplicated work for disease surveillance.Conclusions: Through introducing the new dengue surveillance system into local health departments, first-line public health workers can update all epidemic information at the same time. During epidemic periods, it can provide demographic, epidemiological, environmental, and entomological information for decision making. During non-epidemic periods, it can highlight the high risk areas for enhanced surveillance to reduce the risk of outbreaks.

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