scholarly journals The Common Cold, Influenza and Immunity in Post-Pandemic Times: Lay representations of Self and Other among older people in Sweden

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Lundgren
Keyword(s):  
Common Cold ◽  
Immune Defense ◽  
The Body ◽  
H1n1 Pandemic ◽  
Pandemic Preparedness ◽  
Trust Value ◽  
Written Responses ◽  
Self And Other ◽  
The Common ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The need for new knowledge about lay representations of contagions, immunity, vaccination, common colds, and influenza has become clear after the A(H1N1) pandemic and the resulting challenges regarding pandemic preparedness. This article analyses written responses from 67 persons, mostly women, to a semi-structured questionnaire about colds and the flu. Three themes are discussed: “Common cold and flus as ritualized experiences”, “Me, my body, and my immune defense”, and “Regulations of space, place, and behaviors.” Overall, the narratives were about trust, value, and respect in the body, in lived experiences, and in the capacity to ‘help’ and ‘nurture’ the immune system, but also about the feeling of powerlessness when perceiving inadequacies in other people’s parallel interpretations and actions. Pandemic preparedness policies need to acknowledge the multiple ‘immunity talk’ in the responses to create productive, ongoing relations with the ‘Other’, that rely on people’s trust and resilience, rather than on people´s fear.

Parent-Child Conversations of Germ and Cold Weather Theories of the Common Cold in Two Cultures

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iseli G. Hernandez ◽  
David Menendez ◽  
Vienne Seitz ◽  
Isabel Pinto-Pro ◽  
Mary H. Zeitler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Common Cold ◽  
Picture Books ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
European American ◽  
American Study ◽  
Two Cultures ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
The Common ◽  
American Families

This study examines how children learn information about the causes of illness (such as germs or cold weather) through conversations with their parents in two cultures. Mexican (Study 1, N = 35) and European-American (Study 2, N = 31) mothers and their children (ages 4 to 6) read picture books in which one of the characters either got sick or did not get sick with the common cold. Mexican dyads discussed health and illness in terms of maintaining a balance in the body. European-American families relied on germ-based explanations. In Study 3 (N = 429), parent’s beliefs about the cause of illness predicted their engagement in preventative behavior.

Viral and Rickettsial Diseases of the Skin, Eye and Mucous Membranes of Man

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1956 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 973-974
Author(s):  
HAROLD K. FABER
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
The Body ◽  
Large Segment ◽  
Mucous Membranes ◽  
The Common ◽  
Rickettsial Diseases

This compact volume covers a remarkably large segment of virology, since it deals with not only those diseases which are limited to the body surfaces but also many of those systemic disorders in which the surfaces are incidentally involved, e.g., the common acute exanthemata, typhus, etc. Both authors are eminently qualified for the task, Dr. Blank being a dermatologist of note, and Dr. Rake an acknowledged authority in general virology whose original contributions in herpes, the common cold, influenza, etc., are outstanding. Both men are connected with the Squibb Institute for Medical Research.

scholarly journals Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Cd2+ on the Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) HO Gene Family and Intestinal Immune Mechanisms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZHOU JIANG ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Kaiyue Liu ◽  
Yaguo Xue ◽  
Peng Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Oxidative Damage ◽  
Tissue Distribution ◽  
Common Carp ◽  
Immune Defense ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Genome Database ◽  
Stressed Group ◽  
The Common

Abstract Heavy metal Cadmium (Cd2+) is an environmental pollutant that poses serious health hazards. Due to the increasing contamination of aquatic systems with Cd2+, the increased accumulation of Cd2+ in fish has become a food safety and public health concern. Heme oxygenase(HO) is an important antioxidant enzyme that plays a key role in defending the body against oxidative damage, but less research has been done in common carp. In this study, 6 HO genes were identified in the common carp genome database. Comparative genomics analysis showed considerable expansion of the HO genes and verified the four-round whole genome duplication (WGD) event in common carp. Phylogenetic analysis revealed all HO genes of common carp were clustered into orthologous groups indicating the highly conservative during evolution. In addition, the results of tissue distribution showed that most HO genes had extensive tissue distribution and showed tissue-specific expression patterns. Exposure to 0.5 mg/L Cd2+ significantly reduced the expression of TGF-β and IL-10 in common carp, which may indicate that Cd2+ exposure can destroy the physical barrier function of the intestine, inhibit intestinal immune defense and induce intestinal inflammation. In order to find a suitable concentration of Bacillus coagulans that could activate HO-1 genes and the immunity of the organism, we investigated the changes of HO-1 gene expression levels in the intestinal tract of common carp under Cd2+ stress at 30d and 60d by adding different concentrations of B. coagulans to the feed. The results showed that L2 upregulated HO-1 gene expression at different infection time points compared to the control/stressed group, but L1 and L3 almost inhibited the expression of most HO-1 genes. This result suggests that the optimum concentration of 2.0´108 CFU/g for activation of HO-1 gene expression by B. coagulans when subjected to Cd2+ stress may have an important role in organism resistance to oxidative stress and immune response. Also compared to the Cd2+ stressed group, the addition of B. coagulans to the diet provoked an upregulation of IL10 and TGF-β gene expression in almost all periods and reduced the ability to suppress intestinal immune defenses in L1, L2 and L3, with the L2 group showing the best induction level. Therefore, the addition of appropriate concentrations of B. coagulans may be a good way to activate HO-1 genes and reduce oxidative damage.

scholarly journals EDUKASI MANFAAT PIJAT BAYI, UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KESEHATAN PADA BAYI SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI DESA TELAGAWARU LOMBOK BARAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 376
Author(s):  
Catur Esty Pamungkas ◽  
Desi Rofita ◽  
Siti Mardiyah WD ◽  
Alika Biantari Maharani ◽  
Yuyun Gustiana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Common Cold ◽  
The Body ◽  
Infant Massage ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Emotional Bonds ◽  
Relieve Pain ◽  
The Common ◽  
Beta Endorphins ◽  
Neuromotor Development ◽  
At Home

ABSTRAKPijat bayi merupakan upaya meningkatkan kesehatan pada bayi balita pada upaya promotif terutama pada masa pandemi covid19, Pijat merupakan terapi sentuh tertua dan terpopuler yang dikenal. Pijat bertujuan untuk menghilangkan rasa sakit dan mengembalikan tubuh menjadi segar kembali. Sentuhan pijat bayi akan merangsang produksi hormon betha endorprin yang akan membantu mekanisme pertumbuhan dan merangsang produksi hormon oksitosin dan menurunkan produksi hormon kortisol sehingga bayi dan balita menjadi rileks dan tenang sehingga perkembangannya akan lebih optimal. Selain itu pijat memiliki beberapa efek positif dalam hal penambahan berat badan, pola tidur yang lebih baik, peningkatan perkembangan neuromotorik, ikatan emosional yang lebih baik, penurunan tingkat infeksi nosokomial salah satunya common cold. Solusi permasalahan yang ditawarkan yaitu edukasi manfaat pijat bayi untuk meningkatkan kesehatan bayi selama masa pandemia Covid-19. Setelah diberikan edukasi tentang manfaat pijat bayi, ibu balita dibekali modul yang dapat dipelajari di rumah dapat mempraktikan pijat bayi di rumah. Jumlah responden yang mengikuti kegiatan ini sebanyak 11 ibu yang memiliki bayi. Hasil pengabdian didapatkan pengetahuan ibu meningkat tentang pijat bayi yaitu sebanyak 46%. Kata kunci: pijat bayi; balita; pandemi covid19 ABSTRACTBaby massage is an effort to improve the health of infants under five in promotive efforts, especially during the covid19 pandemic. Massage is the oldest and most popular touch therapy known. Massage aims to relieve pain and restore the body to be fresh again. The touch of a baby massage will stimulate the production of beta-endorphins which will help the growth mechanism and stimulate the production of the hormone oxytocin and reduce the production of the hormone cortisol so that babies and toddlers become relaxed and calm so that their development will be more optimal. In addition, massage has several positive effects in terms of weight gain, better sleep patterns, increased neuromotor development, better emotional bonds, decreased levels of nosocomial infections, one of which is the common cold. The solution to the problem offered is education on the benefits of baby massage to improve the baby's health during the Covid-19 pandemic. After being given education about the benefits of baby massage, mothers of toddlers are provided with modules that can be studied at home and can practice baby massage at home. The number of respondents who participated in this activity were 11 mothers who had babies. The results of the service showed that the mother's knowledge increased about infant massage as much as 46%. Keywords: baby massage ;  toddlers; the covid pandemic 19

STUDY OF PEDIATRIC INJURIES: PATTERNS AND OUTCOME

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasir. B. Elshambaty
Keyword(s):  
School Level ◽  
Common Mechanism ◽  
Injury Patterns ◽  
Severe Injuries ◽  
Injured Child ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pediatric Injuries ◽  
Pediatric Injury ◽  
The Common ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose this study aims to show the patterns and outcome of pediatric injury among those living in Albaha region in Saudi Arabia Methods this is a cross-sectional descriptive household-based study, included children between 0-17 years old both male and female. The data were collected with structured questionnaire between 20 Nov – 20 Dec 2018 and  analyzed with SPSS version 25 Results the total of participants was 257 injured child. 199(77.4%) are male and 58(22.6%) are female. About 44%of them were injured at pre-school level and 56% were traumatized at school age. The least incidence of injury occurred in those less than 2 yrs and higher incidence in those between 3-10 yrs old. The most common mechanism of injury was falling from height. The most affected group age by RTA accidents was 11-17 yrs old. Approximately 83% of the injured children required hospital management. Only one third of the injuries were  associated complications. The most common injured anatomic part was the upper limb and the least affected part was the spine. Only 5% of the injuries were associated with a disability and the common was loss of organ or part of it. Paralysis occurred in less than 1% and head injury resulted in disabilities more than 1%. Conclusion the vast majority of the injuries in our participants are not serious. The severe injuries were associated with RTA-related trauma. Most of injuries due to falling from height are not serious. We recommend not to allow the children to drive cars. Keywords: pediatric injuries; injury patterns; household.

The Common as Body Without Organs

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (supplement) ◽  
pp. 46-63
Author(s):  
Vidar Thorsteinsson
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Fundamental Importance ◽  
Recent Book ◽  
Social Production ◽  
Deleuze And Guattari ◽  
Political Thinking ◽  
Conceptual Apparatus ◽  
Body Without Organs ◽  
Social Factory ◽  
The Common

The paper explores the relation of Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri's work to that of Deleuze and Guattari. The main focus is on Hardt and Negri's concept of ‘the common’ as developed in their most recent book Commonwealth. It is argued that the common can complement what Nicholas Thoburn terms the ‘minor’ characteristics of Deleuze's political thinking while also surpassing certain limitations posed by Hardt and Negri's own previous emphasis on ‘autonomy-in-production’. With reference to Marx's notion of real subsumption and early workerism's social-factory thesis, the discussion circles around showing how a distinction between capital and the common can provide a basis for what Alberto Toscano calls ‘antagonistic separation’ from capital in a more effective way than can the classical capital–labour distinction. To this end, it is demonstrated how the common might benefit from being understood in light of Deleuze and Guattari's conceptual apparatus, with reference primarily to the ‘body without organs’ of Anti-Oedipus. It is argued that the common as body without organs, now understood as constituting its own ‘social production’ separate from the BwO of capital, can provide a new basis for antagonistic separation from capital. Of fundamental importance is how the common potentially invents a novel regime of qualitative valorisation, distinct from capital's limitation to quantity and scarcity.

Our Bodies, Whose Property?

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Phillips
Keyword(s):  
Labor Markets ◽  
Personal Autonomy ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
Human Organs ◽  
Property Owners ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Right

No one wants to be treated like an object, regarded as an item of property, or put up for sale. Yet many people frame personal autonomy in terms of self-ownership, representing themselves as property owners with the right to do as they wish with their bodies. Others do not use the language of property, but are similarly insistent on the rights of free individuals to decide for themselves whether to engage in commercial transactions for sex, reproduction, or organ sales. Drawing on analyses of rape, surrogacy, and markets in human organs, this book challenges notions of freedom based on ownership of our bodies and argues against the normalization of markets in bodily services and parts. The book explores the risks associated with metaphors of property and the reasons why the commodification of the body remains problematic. The book asks what is wrong with thinking of oneself as the owner of one's body? What is wrong with making our bodies available for rent or sale? What, if anything, is the difference between markets in sex, reproduction, or human body parts, and the other markets we commonly applaud? The book contends that body markets occupy the outer edges of a continuum that is, in some way, a feature of all labor markets. But it also emphasizes that we all have bodies, and considers the implications of this otherwise banal fact for equality. Bodies remind us of shared vulnerability, alerting us to the common experience of living as embodied beings in the same world. Examining the complex issue of body exceptionalism, the book demonstrates that treating the body as property makes human equality harder to comprehend.

Current updates on COVID-19 - A review

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Ghotekar D S ◽  
Vishal N Kushare ◽  
Sagar V Ghotekar
Keyword(s):  
World Health Organization ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Gastrointestinal Diseases ◽  
Hubei Province ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
The Common ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause illness such as respiratory diseases or gastrointestinal diseases. Respiratory diseases can range from the common cold to more severe diseases. A novel coronavirus outbreak was first documented in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. A global coordinated effort is needed to stop the further spread of the virus. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been identified in humans previously. Once scientists determine exactly what coronavirus it is, they give it a name (as in the case of COVID-19, the virus causing it is SARS-CoV-2).

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