Preclinical Vaccinology | Book Publisher International

The book “Preclinical Vaccinology” was organized into four parts, eight sections and seventeen chapters. Part one, the platform was focused on the basics of infectology and vaccinology in two sections and six chapters. Part two the preclinical immunogenicity covers the burn infection vaccines and urinary infection vaccines in two sections, five chapters. Part three concentrated on monotypic preclinical vaccinology of;-gut infection vaccines, respiratory infection vaccines and uropathogen vaccines in three sections, five chapters. Part four was ensembled in one section, one chapter concerning the polytypic vaccines. The book was intended to serve freshman vaccinologists, vaccine researchers and postgraduate immunology students.

 

Author (s) Details

IBRAHIM M S SHNAWA
Department of Medical Biotechnology, College of Biotechnology, AL-Qasim Green University, Qasim, Babylon, Iraq and College of Nursing, University of Hilla, Iraq.

 

 

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A Review on Healthcare System in Saudi Arabia: Opportunities and Obstacles | Chapter 4 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 9

Access to healthcare remains a significant challenge for many individuals, particularly in third-world countries. The ability to obtain healthcare services encompasses prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and the management of diseases, illnesses, disorders, and other health-impacting conditions. Like many nations, Saudi Arabia strives to deliver high-quality and cost-effective healthcare services to its population. In recent years, the overall health of the Saudi population has witnessed significant improvement. However, the healthcare system continues to face a range of complex mid- to long-term challenges. These challenges include the multifaceted roles of the Ministry of Health, limited financial resources, and evolving patterns of disease, among others. Healthcare services in Saudi Arabia are organized into four levels: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care.  Recognizing the importance of healthcare, the Saudi Arabian government has invested substantial resources to enhance the system, with the ultimate goal of providing free and accessible healthcare services for all Saudi citizens and expatriates working in the public sector. This review aims to provide an overview of the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia and examine the challenges it currently faces. In conclusion, the path forward involves not only financial investment but also fostering collaboration across governmental and non-governmental sectors to implement evidence-based policies. Leveraging expertise, advancing digital health solutions, and prioritizing public health education will be essential components in overcoming these obstacles. With careful planning and determination, Saudi Arabia is well-positioned to lead by example in healthcare innovation and provision, ensuring equitable access and improved health outcomes for all its residents.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Abdulhameed G. Albeshr
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Alanoud M. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

May M Aleraij
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Setah T. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

Yazeed A. Alhabdan
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

 

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Role of Bioactive Green Synthesized Nanoparticles in Various Diseases | Chapter 9 | Research Perspectives of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 9

Nanoparticles (NPs) are transforming agents in biotechnology. The current strategies for diagnostics, targeted drug delivery and therapy may be offered through this transformational agent. The green synthesis of NPs, which may include those obtained from plant extracts, thereby outlining a sustainable and biocompatible approach to nanobiotechnology. This green synthesis method is much less harmful than chemical processes in the aspect of toxicity. It also makes the nanoparticle much more biocompatible and suitable for medical applications.

Gold NPs are among the most prominent examples to date and have the significant contributions in the realms of biosensing technologies: enabling early detection of infectious diseases and offering novel pathways for cancer therapy. From green synthesis, the gold NPs possess physicochemical properties that allow them to be a functionalized target delivery system, enhancing therapy efficacy while reducing the onset of side effects. Leverage the bioactive compounds found in plants to understand how such NPs may enhance the diagnosis accuracy and the effectiveness of the therapeutic approaches. Integrating sustainability in biotechnology applications has great potential by way of advancing personalized medicine in the face of environmental sustainability within the field.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Sushanta Kumar Barik
Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Akshata Sewalikar
Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

Mulay Manjushree Vijay
Department of Microbiology, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Smita Sitaram Kulkarni
Department of Microbiology, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Sanjay N Harke
Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Annasaheb S Khemnar
Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Biosciences and Technology, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Ashish S. Deshmukh
Department of Respiratory Medicine, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India.

 

Sanjay J Dhoble
Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur-440033, India.

 

Sadanand Y Guhe
Department of Chemical Engineering, MGM’S Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College-MGM University, Maharashtra, India.

 

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Various Approaches and Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Preventing and Detecting Diseases | Chapter 7 | Pharmaceutical Research - Recent Advances and Trends Vol. 1

 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being applied in the advancement of disease prevention and early detection in recent times. The basic concept of artificial intelligence is imitating human intellect in the sense that it can execute tasks, detect patterns, or forecast events via learning from data gathered from diverse sources. It can analyze a lot of medical information, like images and records, to find patterns and identify risks for different diseases. This helps doctors diagnose and treat illnesses sooner, improving morbidity and mortality. Additionally, AI can analyze data from diverse sources like social media and travel patterns to predict and track disease outbreaks, helping public health officials take preventative measures and mitigate the spread of infections. The article explores various approaches and applications of artificial intelligence in preventing and detecting diseases across different medical domains.

 

Author(s) Details:

 

Dr. Kotha Kranthi Kumar (Associate Professor)
Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

 

Dr. Sheik Nasar I (Associate Professor)
Department of Pharmacology, East Point College of Pharmacy, East Point Group of Institutions, Jnana Prabha, East Point Campus, Virgo Nagar, Bidarahalli, Karnataka, India.

 

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A Case Study about Peripheral Blood Plasmacytosis Mimicking a Plasma Cell Neoplasm | Chapter 3 | Novel Research Aspects in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 2

 We present the case of an old male patient with an contamination-related plasmacytosis that mimicked a neoplastic process. For two different reasons, plasmacytosis may be respected as having dispassionate significance: 1. It must distinct a malignant plasmacytic illness. 2. Evaluation of allure diagnostic and dispassionate relevance should. Infectious diseases have the potential to produce an increase in the number of plasma containers in the blood. It can raise the possibility of a red body fluid cell abnormal growth in animate being being present. Plasma cells reduce in the minor circulation before ceasing entirely.  Infections, malignancies, and autoimmune ailments are just a few of the factors that can cause sensitive plasmacytosis. In summary, regardless of the patient's age, workshop doctors and clinicians should grant infection-related plasmacytosis in the characteristic diagnosis of body tissue cell dyscrasia before exciting forward with a all-encompassing and invasive evaluation like BME and added pricey tests, exceptionally in settings accompanying limited resources.

Author(s) Details:

Malvika Gaur,
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.

Amod Saroj,
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.

Tushar Sehgal,
Department of Laboratory Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NRAMMS-V2/article/view/11799

Integrated Surveillance Model for improving Completeness of Notifiable Disease Surveillance in Jaffna, Sri Lanka | Chapter 5 | Current Innovations in Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

 Across the realm, health systems endure the burden of infectious diseases, specifically in low and middle-income nations. In Sri Lanka, the effectiveness of notifiable disease following heavily relies on the dossier collected from government wards within the Western medical method. Unfortunately, the absence of announcements from other pertinent beginnings hinders comprehensive newsgathering of notifiable diseases, consequently agreeing the quality of epidemiological data. To address this issue, an preliminary study was undertaken to identify alternative announcement sources, examine the challenges guide these sources, and propose an joined surveillance model (using Soft Systems Methodology) for catching disease notification.The study working a qualitative approach, involving interviews accompanying 38 healthcare professionals engaged in notifiable ailment surveillance activities in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The assembled information was transcribed and analysed utilizing thematic analysis methods. The findings of the study emphasize incompleteness as a major determinant contributing to the substandard newsgathering of surveillance data in Jaffna. To reinforce the completeness of reporting in the domain, it is crucial to involve miscellaneous stakeholders in the notification scheme. This includes indigenous healing practitioners, private sector Western healing practitioners, public health traders, medical laboratories, instructional institutions, civil service officials, and the general public. Incorporating these additional beginnings would result in more comprehensive newsgathering of notifiable diseases, through strengthening the overall surveillance works in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Author(s) Details:

Kalpana Chandrasekar,
University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Sinnathamby Mahesan,
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Jaffna, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Peter A. Bath,
Information School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CIDHR-V5/article/view/11586

Applications of Traditional Medicines in Prevention and Treatment of the Diseases of Humankind | Chapter 1 | Current Overview on Pharmaceutical Science Vol. 9

 Globally, spreading afflictions have been a danger to public's well-being. The use of newly found antiviral and medicine powers has allowed us to favorably treat the plurality of afflictions due to our merciless works and research.  Unfortunately, the talent of microorganisms to adapt and convert over period leads to medicine and antiviral resistance. There are many troubles in doctoring contaminations, such as the microorganisms' failure to respond to the healing agents, that has raised the risk of difficulties, chronic contaminations, and stoppable fatalities. As a result, a multidisciplinary approach and cooperation are necessary to expand more potent, persuasive, and adjustable analyses to prevent and destroy two together traditional and new diseases. Natural medicine has currently showed allure effectiveness in acting a sort of diseases. The majority of drug powers now in use maybe copied back to unrefined products by some means, shape, or form. Because many water have still to be surveyed and resolved, the complete potential of natural output has still expected realized. This entails continuous support for research and reasoning of ancient situation plans in consideration of fully exploit their potential and use bureaucracy a suggestion of choice or basic therapy.

Author(s) Details:

Syed A. A. Rizvi,
College of Biomedical Sciences, Larkin University, Miami, FL, USA.

George P. Einstein,
College of Medicine, University of Science, Arts & Technology, Olveston, Montserrat.

Orien L. Tulp,
College of Medicine, University of Science, Arts & Technology, Olveston, Montserrat.

Frantz Sainvil,
College of Medicine, University of Science, Arts & Technology, Olveston, Montserrat.

Rolando Branly,
Physical Sciences Department, Broward College, Davie, FL, USA.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/COPS-V9/article/view/10166

Personal Hygiene in Public and Private Schools in an Urban Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria: A Comparative Study | Chapter 2 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 4

 This study is made necessary by the need to see the state of the personal clean practices of school pupils as well as referring to practices or policies that do not negatively affect the environment hygiene environments and to compare this rank between the public and private schools, to form evidence-based pieces of advice on how to advance further or strengthen school-based energy program in the state. Children the one are healthy and well-augment are better able to engage adequately in class and thereby benefit from instruction. By resulting in days misplaced from illness, weak hygiene practises contribute to the increasing burden of communicable afflictions. This comparative cross-divided study was conducted in four public and private primary schools in Port Harcourt LGA, Rivers State. The sample magnitude was calculated and 139 pupils were carelessly selected, 75 in all and 64 in the private schools. Data collection was accomplished the use of interviewer-administered inquiry. Data was analysed using SPSS Version 16. Differences in resources were compared utilizing Student’s t-test while association between explicit variables were examined accompanying Chi-Square (X2) test. A probability worth ?0.05 was considered statistically significant.Public and preparatory school pupils had very good cleanliness knowledge (?2=0.101; p=0.97). Assessment of the individual hygiene disclosed that the proportion of pupils who were ranked as ‘very clean’ was greater in the private schools than the public schools, even though not statistically significant (?2=2.881; p=0.277). There were significant distinctnesses in favour of the private schools in the cleanliness of the nails, crowd (skin) and mouth/dentition with p-principles of 0.027, 0.003 and 0.003 respectively. Pupils in public and private schools have a very extreme level of hygiene information but low cleanliness practice. The study forms part of the baseline for judging future programming and invasions for addressing cleanliness behaviour among schools and school children. This take care of indicate that supplementary health troop are needed in Nigeria and additional poor nations to take care of the health of schoolchildren.

Author(s) Details:

Ifeoma Nwadiuto,
Department of Public Health and Disease Control, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Lukman Ango,
Department of Public Health and Disease Control, Rivers State Ministry of Health, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Felix Emeka Anyiam,
Centre for Health and Development, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHDHR-V4/article/view/9934

Synthesis of Novel Virus-Like Mesoporous Silica-ZnO-Ag Nanoparticles and Quercetin Synergize with NIR Laser for Omicron Mutated Covid-19 Virus Infectious Diseases Treatment| Chapter 5 | Research Advances in Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 2

 This work shows that novel viruslike mesopore silicazinc group of chemical elements/Ag nanoparticles (SZnOAg) synthesized and professionally composed on NIR laser irradiation accompanying quercetin to improve the removal the mutated virus as a biomedical application. A singular type of silica nanoparticles with a selfinflating tubular surface has existed successfully combined using a novel singlemicelle epitaxial growth process. The characteristics of the nanoparticles can be brought into harmony with respect to their core width, tubular length, and external diameter. Due to their biomimetic presentation, they can rapidly transform living containers into virus-like pieces, this SZnOAg nanomaterial has specific elimination effect on bacteriophage and Covid-19. Using epitaxial development, we can construct bacterium-like structures that maybe used for biomedicine applications. These nanomaterials and NIR ray of light could prepare the way to a new range of antiviral materials, due to the lowefficiency basic uptake of current nanoparticles, their requests in the biomedical field are limited. Herein, it obviously shows that novel mesoporous silica nanoparticles can be easily shown superior cellular rude answer property.

Author(s) Details:

Fadi Ibrahim Ahmed,
Chemistry Department, Al-Shujaa bin Al-Aslam School, Kuwait.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RAMB-V2/article/view/9222

Why Biologics are Ultimaely a Failed Therapy for Crohns Disease| Chapter 8 | Current Overview on Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 Since allure introduction in 2003, a drug has prevailed as the drug of choice in the treatment of Crohn’s affliction. Its dominance for ancient times two decades is poorly supported by allure limited therapeutic efficiency. In 2001, Infectious Diseases Incorporated entered a crucial alliance accompanying the University of Florida which ultimately met on the potential threat that Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) authorizes for animal and human health. What has existed established is that Crohn’s disease is an invulnerable-mediated affliction whose effector is preservation of a flawed proinflammatory response directed against MAP and whose affecter is the extensive presence of MAP in the provisions of industrialized countries with its own government. The efficacy of biologics is secondary to their minor disruption of the cytokine answer to MAP. Biologics fail cause they lack the ability to destroy the MAP invulnerable template and therefore require persisted, costly administration that does not completely preclude the growth of bowel penetration and fistula inference. This IDI Perspective presents its combining as to why biologics show a failed medicine for Crohn’s disease.

Author(s) Details:

Gilles R G Monif,
Infectious Diseases Incorporated, United States.

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Biological Concept of Bacterial Pathogenicity (Theoretical Review)| Chapter 4 | Research Advances in Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 1

 Biological type of the bacterial pathogenicity wonder is established the interplay of prokaryotic and eukaryotic structures. The wonder is the poly-working organic effectiveness of beginning that are earned by determinants (cause) of pathogenicity. Some fundamental organic functions are being the reason for bacterial pathogenicity in a multi-natural host structure: the sticking function, the function of encroachment and infiltration into the container, the function of avoidance of host justification, and the damage function. The operation of holding fast, encroachment and evasionis supervised to towards fixing an environmental slot in multi-natural host while the aim of the injurious function is demolition of the atmosphere.

Author(s) Details:

Yurii V. Ezepchuk,
2937 South Revere Street, Aurora, CO, USA.

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Assessment of Acute Nephronia and Renal Abscesses in Children: A Case from Quito, Ecuador | Chapter 12 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 7

 

The target of this study is to publically talk about this pathology to stay away from dreariness and mortality in youngsters, because of the absence of public and global epidemiological information. Renal boil and nephronia are extraordinary youth sicknesses with unsure worldwide recurrence. Nephronia is a condition that exists among pyelonephritis and renal boil. Brief finding is basic for lessening grimness and mortality (sepsis, renal injury, passing). Albeit logical advances have made these substances more noticeable, they might in any case stay undiscovered. Nephronia and renal boil should be viewed as in the differential analysis in all patients with constant fever, stomach torment, leukocytosis, raised aggravation biomarkers as well as lethargic clinical advancement. Patients with this condition need delayed intravenous anti-infection treatment and may require a medical procedure to treat them, normally when the sores are bigger than 3 to 5 cm and are open to percutaneous depleting after intravenous anti-toxin treatment alone falls flat. The review portray five instances of pediatric patients from four confidential emergency clinics in Quito, Ecuador followed during a one-year time span. For each situation, persevering fever, stomach torment, extreme leukocytosis, or potentially expanded fiery biomarkers were the fundamental reasons the finding was thought. Only one of them had a background marked by urinary parcel deformation, albeit one more had a contortion that was found upon confirmation. Each occurrence was microbiologically segregated. They generally made a full recuperation. There have been no past reports of these problems in pediatric youngsters in our country, and there is little information around the world.

Author(s) Details:

Adriana Arnao,
Hospital Axxis, Quito, Ecuador and Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador and  Hospital de los Valles, Quito, Ecuador and Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador.

Maria Augusta Guerrero,
Hospital Axxis, Quito, Ecuador.

Nathaly Arias,
Hospital Axxis, Quito, Ecuador and Universidad Internacional del Ecuador powered by Arizona State University, Ecuador.

Piedad Villacis,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Katia Rivas,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Mariana Flores,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Jhoana Rivera,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Jack Saltos,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Gloria Soto,
Hospital de los Valles, Quito, Ecuador.

Jorge García,
Hospital de los Valles, Quito, Ecuador.

Edison Aymacaña,
Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador.

Diego Bonilla,
Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador.

Marcelo Merizalde,
Hospital Metropolitano, Quito, Ecuador.

Cristina Garzón,
Hospital Vozandes, Quito, Ecuador.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPMS-V7/article/view/7843

Polifunctional liposomes with Oligoelements and Vitamins to Prevent COVID-19 Infection | Chapter 15 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 5

 

We propose a new generation supplement that has shown remarkable ability to contain SARS-CoV-2 infection and improve the clinical course of COVID 19. After many months of the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, having an injectable medical device, whose effectiveness has been heavily questioned by prestigious scientific journals, and an effective drug therapy if implemented at the onset of the disease, are proposed.

The supplement is made with trace elements and vitamins with demonstrated immunostimulant activity that are incorporated in the individual liposomes, which operate as vectors and are therefore described as multifunctional, in order to increase the absorption and bioavailability of the chemicals used.

The role of zinc as a potent immunostimulant and particular antagonist of the SARS-COV-2 virus is the main topic of discussion.

Author(s) Details:

Bruno Riccardi,
Representative Lipotech, 56022 Castelfranco di Sotto (PI), Via dei Lazzeri, 33, Italy.

Sergio Resta,
Surgeon, General Surgery Specialist, Freelancer, 53043 Chiusi (SI), Via Montegrappa 1, Italy.

Giacomo Resta,
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Perugia, Italy.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CPMS-V5/article/view/7664

Epidemiological Models for Infectious Diseases and Applications in COVID-19 | Chapter 14 | Current Overview on Disease and Health Research Vol. 1

Humans are always at risk from infectious illnesses, including the continuing COVID-19 epidemic. One approach used in the field of epidemiology to research infectious illnesses is disease modelling. Both mathematical and computer simulation models are used to forecast the spread of an illness and suggest methods of infection control. To analyse diverse infectious illnesses, models with one to several compartments have been developed. Several models were developed to analyse the COVID-19's effects in the current situation of the epidemic that is affecting the entire world. Countries have implemented a variety of controls, such as lockdowns and limits, to limit the spread of the COVID-19. This chapter describes the different compartmental models used to simulate diseases and how they are used in the COVID-19 scenario as it stands right now.

Author (s) Details:

S. Manju Devi,
Department of Biochemistry, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.

A. Sai Padma,
Department of Biochemistry, Bhavan’s Vivekananda College, Sainikpuri, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.

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Silver Nanoparticles as Drug Delivery System in Combating Infections and Cancer | Chapter 14 | Challenges and Advances in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 4

Despite advancements in medical and pharmaceutical sciences, chemotherapy still presents a significant challenge in treating a variety of infectious illnesses that pose a major threat to life. Most drugs have a high level of toxicity, which results in a number of side effects and a decreased quality of life. The use of traditional microbicidal medicines to treat infections has been associated with poor therapeutic index, constrained drug absorption, the emergence of multiple drug resistance, and unfavourable systemic side effects. Antimicrobial silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become recognised as a strong and effective agent against infection because of their extremely tiny regulated sizes, large surface area, and better reactivity with active functional structures. After exposure, AgNPs attach to cells and enter the cells. They release reactive oxygen species (ROS), which damage membranes and deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), cause oxidative stress, protein malfunction, and alteration of signal transduction pathways. When a medicine is given into the body using AgNPs as the drug delivery vehicle, the surface-ligand coating ensures a prolonged drug release with fewer adverse effects. The primary focus of this review is on the synthesis, surface functionalization, mechanism of action, biomedical applications, therapeutic efficacies, toxicity, biodistribution, and elimination of AgNPs as potential nanomedicinal drug delivery systems for targeted therapy against infections and cancer.

Author (s) Details:

Ardhendu Kumar Mandal,
Central Instrumentation Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CAPR-V4/article/view/7523

Clinical Profile and Outcome of Patients in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in India | Chapter 18 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 11

 The current study's objectives were to summarise the clinical characteristics and prognosis of our PICU patients and to identify potential changes that may be made to improve the prognosis of critically sick children. Pediatric critical care's main goal is to restore a child who is suffering from a life-threatening condition to health with the least amount of discomfort, worry, and difficulties, as well as to soothe and support the kid's family. This is a Hospital based, retrospective, descriptive research, in a tertiary care institution in puducherry, south India. Participants were children who were admitted to and received care in the paediatric ICU at Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Puducherry, between January 2019 and December 2019. According to this study, the most typical clinical profile seen was respiratory sickness and infectious disorders. Out of 345 kids brought to the paediatric intensive care unit, 303 (87.8%) were released as a result, it was reported. A total of 37 patients (or 10.7%) disobeyed medical advice, while 5 patients (or 1.4%) were referred at the parents' request. The study would like to suggest for additional comprehensive prospective investigations in future, with emphasis on the awareness of the most prevalent and developing unusual aetiology of patients referred to PICU.

Author(s) Details:

K. Maheswari,
Department of Pediatrics, Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Centre, Puducherry, India.

Neha Sharma,
Department of Pediatrics, Sri Venkateshwara Medical College and Research Centre, Puducherry, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/NHMMR-V11/article/view/7153

Readiness of Community Pharmacists to Play a Supportive and Advocacy Role in the Fight against Corona Virus Disease: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study | Chapter 13 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

 Background: As the coronavirus illness pandemic continues to impose a strain on healthcare systems worldwide, it is vital to analyse whether every part of the healthcare system is ready to respond.

The study sought to determine whether community pharmacists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are willing to assist in the fight against COVID-19.

The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional survey as its methodology. A descriptive analysis was used to identify the demographic characteristics of the sampled population, as well as frequency tables and graphs to determine the practise, readiness, attitudes, and knowledge of community pharmacists. The means of the subset of knowledge on COVID-19 aetiology, prognosis, and management, and the practise, attitudes were compared in a one-way analysis of variance to see if the difference was significant in predicting preparedness to play a supporting role in the battle against COVID-19.

Results: Adherence to the Ministry of Health's recommended recommendations for COVID-19 treatment and control as indicated by the practise of a community pharmacist. Approximately 74% cleaned all contact surfaces on a regular basis, and 69 percent performed basic temperature checks on personnel and consumers. Community pharmacists in Saudi Arabia viewed the fight against COVID-19 positively [m = 4.08, with a reasonably small difference in percentage distribution between those who were doubtful and those who claimed to be extremely satisfied (20 percent).] Community pharmacists in KSA revealed considerable awareness of COVID-19, as all respondents (100%) were aware of the basic symptoms of COVID-19, 62 percent were aware of COVID-19 management options, and 81 percent considered the ministry's material was adequate. A p value of 0.00 suggested that the findings were significant enough to support the hypothesis that community pharmacists in KSA were eager to help battle COVID-19.

Conclusion: The data show that Saudi Arabian community pharmacists are prepared to participate in COVID-19 pandemic preparation and response.

Author(S) Details

Ali Alshararni
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, TU, P.O. BOX: 888, Haweiah 21974 Saudi Arabia.

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The Effect of Pests and Their Co – Infections on Senior High School Students in the Greater Kumasi: A Study of Some Selected Senior High Schools | Chapter 09 | Innovations in Science and Technology Vol. 4

 The most prevalent mammals on the earth are pests, insects, and rodents. These mammals are responsible for the transmission of more than 200 diseases to humans and animals all over the world. They do significant damage to a wide range of structures. Because resources that would otherwise be spent for development projects are diverted to avoid hospitalisation and manage outbreaks, epidemics and diseases have a substantial economic impact on a country's economy. Infected invasive mosquito species have been found to increase in both local and worldwide borders as a result of escalating environmental changes. The goals of this chapter were to look at the most common boarding house pests that cause the most problems for students, to identify pest infestations and disease-causing agents, and to learn how pests are controlled using chemicals, physical, mechanical, and biological methods, as well as integrated pest management. Respondents were studied using a descriptive research approach. The study used a sample size (n) of 227 respondents. The approaches utilised were simple random sampling, purposive sampling, and stratified sampling. Respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to collect and analyse data (SPSS). Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The majority (74.1 percent) of students have complained of pest and insect-borne ailments, with the bulk of these insects and rodents appearing in bedrooms (43.8 percent), kitchens (26.4 percent), and classrooms (13.4 percent). This chapter, on the other hand, suggests that the Ghana Education Service take immediate efforts to avoid the spread of pests and insects, such as repairing windows or leisure areas, nets and windows, and doors, and spraying regularly.

Author(S) Details

Adanse, John
Department of Hospitality Management, Bolgatanga Technical University, P. O. Box 767, Bolgatanga, Upper East Region, Ghana.

Anita Serwaa Agyemang
Home Economics Department, Islamic Senior High School , Box 1393, Kumasi, Ghana.

Sussana Antwi-Boasiako
Department Hospitality Management, Accra Technical University, GP 561, Barnes Road, Accra, Ghana.

Grace Efua Owusu Gyasi
Department of Hospitality Management, Box 981 Koforidua Technical University, Koforidua, Ghana.

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COVID-19 Threat to Major Global Urban Centers and Crowded Rural Areas| Chapter 20 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 11

 The planet is being put to the ultimate test by a new and deadly enemy: the COVID-19 epidemic. As COVID-19 spreads over the globe, the world faces major social, political, and economic ramifications. This article examines COVID-19's threat to major worldwide urban centres and crowded rural areas after an introduction and a brief epidemiological synopsis. COVID-19's global influence is unparalleled, particularly in large global cities, for a variety of reasons, including their status as international hotspot locations. Financial centres, heavily populated locations, and higher percentages of low-income individuals and families all draw entrepreneurs from around the world.

Author (s) Details

Dr. Jean-d'Amour K. Twibanire
Canam Bioresearch Inc. Winnipeg, MB. R3T 0P4, Canada

Nawal K. Paul
The American University of Integrated Sciences, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten.

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