Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Academia |
Author : Uriel Halbreich |
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Abstract :The COVID-19 Pandemic has been impacting all aspects of life. Scientific publications related to the Pandemic flooded the professional literature. They reflect current focus of public interest as well as academic endeavors and funding. It is of interest when the acute short-term academic interest would give way to long-term pursuits. |
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Role of Artificial Intelligence in Management of Covid19 Patients: An Editorial Note |
Author : Piush Choudhry |
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Abstract :Artificial intelligence has now become an integral part of our healthcare infrastructure such as precision medicine in cancer diagnosis, radiological analysis, digital pathology reporting, surgical robots to name a few besides finding brain activity in clinically unresponsive patients. Neural networks are now trained to detect changes in chest x-rays that can predict mortality up to twelve years in advance using parameters such as aortic calcification and heart size. Covid19 is a global pandemic and a life threatening condition that would largely benefit by a software that can cope with unpredictable mutations in viruses which are often beyond routine human observation. |
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COVID-19 in Real Time in a Population of Alamar |
Author : Clara Perez Cardenas |
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Abstract :Introduction: COVID 19 is a pandemic that currently affects 183 countries. So far it has caused threats to people’s physical health and lives. Has triggered a variety of psychological problems and the field of assistance and research for psychology professionals.Objectives: To specify population information on COVID 19, sources of information used and their evaluation; identify emotional reactions as a result of living in real time this pandemic and point out behaviors assumed food achieve the time of oscillation in the house.Materials and Methods:Qualitative research, developed inthehealth area of the Teaching Polyclinic Dr. Mario Escalona Reguera, in Alamar, Municipality Habana del Este,during the month of April 2020.The interview (telephone) is usedas an information collectiontool, doing content analysis of the responses. |
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Does Estrogen Therapy Prevent Late Onset Alzheimers Disease? |
Author : Thekkuttuparambil Ananthanarayanan Ajith |
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Abstract :Sporadic AD is a late onset disease constitutes more than 90% of the incidence in which declined activity of two metalloprotease Neprilysin and insulin-degrading enzyme (IDE) were reported. Neprilysin is for the extracellular degradation while IDE in neu-ronal and microglial cells is involved in both intra- and extracellu-lar degradation. |
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Possible Applications of Noisy Synthetic Systems in Covid-19 |
Author : Sisir Roy and Sarangam Majumdar |
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Abstract :Noise is usually thought as an unwanted signal in the study of science and technology. The introduction of stochastic resonance in nonlinear dynamical systems change our view of the role of noise (in living systems) from the destructive nature to constructive one. We highlight some recent time observations on the role of noise in synthetic systems. Finally, we address the possible application of synthetic systems in a Covid-19 situation along with the role of noise in the systems. |
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The Protective Role of Self-Efficacy for Resilience in the COVID-19 Period |
Author : Andrea Kovesdi, Krisztina Toro, Éva Hadhazi, Szabolcs Takacs, Sandor Rozsa, Gabor Csikos and Rita F Foldi |
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Abstract :The aim of our research group is to examine the protection of mental health during a pandemic. In our April 2020 study, we analyzed the association between stress, health anxiety and self-efficacy in terms of resilience. The study included 684 persons, arranged by parents and their children. Women are over represented in the sample. Based on the results, we can say that parental health anxiety and perceived stress reduce resilience. And self-efficacy is a protective factor for both parental and child resilience. |
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A New Definition of Body Schema with Respect to Body-Centered Vs External Frames of Reference |
Author : Rodrigues MRM PT MSc |
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Abstract :Moving is a way of experiencing the world and the way we move, as well as the way we perceive the environment around us, is relevant to this experience. The world we live in, however, is more than an ensemble of coordinates and the body is more than a passive machine ruled by laws of mechanics. A pragmatic view arised in 1920, when Held implied that body schema plays an important role in the control of action, involving aspects of both central and peripheral nervous systems. This is typically a non-conscious process and is used primarily for spatial organization of action |
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A Clinicopathological Correlation of Pineal Region Tumours |
Author : Prabal Deb and Gurpreet Kaur |
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Abstract :A variety of lesions involve the pineal region these include both neoplastic processes and congenital lesions. Tumors of the pineal region are classified into those arising from the pineal parenchyma, germ cell neoplasms, metastasis, and lesions arising from adjacent structures. They make up less than 1% of intracranial tumors in adults and are commoner in children.Knowledge of the variety of lesions that occur in the pineal region, their imaging appearances, and their clinical features assists in narrowing the differential diagnosis and optimizing patient treatment of these rare tumors. Pineal gland lesions as it is are rare, with only a few cytologic descriptions occurring in the literature. We hereby present 04 cases of pineal region tumours with a radiology cytology and histopathological correlation |
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Role of 10000-Fold Effect in Improving Urodynamic Parameters with Supra Spinal Cord Injury |
Author : Vinod Kumar Tewari, Devesh Johari, Lori Tewari and Neeraj |
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Abstract :Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI), whether complete or incomplete of supra-above D6 (SSCI as the autonomic supply of spinal cord is usually controlled and is situated here at D6 level) usually also presents with urinary problems of UMN type. Nitric oxide by virtue of its 10000-fold effect at synapse and neuromuscular junction has been shown excellent results in ASIA grading and also its predictability of improvements has been well demonstrated with the use of ALTENS (Acupressure Like Transcutaneous Epidermal Stimulation). Objectives: To access the urodynamic urinary bladder parameter improvements via 10000-fold effect by Intrathecal Sodium Nitroprusside (ITSNP) superfusion, on patients with supra spinal cord injury cases |
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Executive Functions and Cannabis Use in Adolescents |
Author : Frolli A, Ricci M C, Cavallaro A, Lombardi A, Bosco A, Operto FF and Franzese L. |
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Abstract :Adolescence is a development stage characterized by multiple neurocognitive and psychosocial changes and therefore considered a critical phase of human development. At this stage, is when young adults start consuming substances, consequently the ad-diction process begins. Several studies show that chronic cannabis abuse can cause neurofunctional and neurocognitive changes. Particularly it would negatively impact on divided attention, short-term verbal memory and working memory performance. In this study we investigate how abuse of cannabis can affect global cognitive functioning, also through the evaluation of executive functions. Sample population that took part in this study was grouped by the frequency of use of cannabinoid substances (chronic, occasional, and absent consumption). Statistical analysis showed a significant decrease in performance in working memory tasks by subjects who used chronic cannabis (group 1) compared to subjects who did not use it at all (group 3). Future studies could verify the extent of the neuro cognitive alterations through re-evaluations with controlled follow-ups. |
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Towards Covid-19 in Nepal: A Cross-sectional Study |
Author : Pooja Prakash, Ayush Chandra, Nabina Shanrma and Avinash Chandra |
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Abstract :Background:The recently surfaced infectious disease SARS-CoV-2 caused by novel corona virus was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Despite the entire endeavor, it has rapidly infected nearly 200 countries and millions of deaths while many more is counting.In Nepal, the first case had appeared in late January 2020. Till now the lack of knowledge and lack of safe practices are main reason of the spread the pandemic world-wide. Our study aims to assess the Nepalese’s knowledge, attitude regarding COVID-19 and its preventive practices. Methods:A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March 28th to April 8th, 2020. A total of 114 Nepalese residents were selected using convenience sampling method. An anonymous, self-administered questionnaires (SAQ) containing 16 knowledge questions and 3-point Likert scale to acknowledge attitude and practices regarding COVID-19 was used for data collection. Chi-square test as Bivariate analysis and Linear regression models as multivariate analysis were used to assess association between KAP. |
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Nutritional Epigenetic Support for Fighting Viral and Toxin Exposure |
Author : Jennifer Gantzer. |
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Abstract :Extrinsic epigenetic influences alter the physiological function and body habitus response to transient as well as long-term exposures and more importantly, the outcome of the response. We must prepare nutritionally and epigenetically to sustain and support optimal function which then allows the body’s intrinsic mechanisms to do their job, including fighting foreign invaders (i.e. bacteria, virus, parasite, fungus) and eliminating toxins (i.e. chemicals, pollutants, xenobiotic medications and OTC drugs, heavy metals, volatile gases) each requiring bioavailable essential nutrients that power and support enzymatic reactions that are the physiological machinery behind these immune and toxic battles. |
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Young People in the Face of Remote Schooling Imposed by the Pandemic |
Author : Eva María Esparza Meza |
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Abstract :A fundamental task of young people is to achieve sufficient autonomy and maturity to actively insert the social community; for this purpose, the school represents a device of both learning and socialization, which allows the young person to gradually detach himself from family dependence and form a new system of ideas about the world. Data from recent research [1-3] report that both education and socialization have been adversely affected by the pandemic, since due to the globally recommended confinement to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, students moved away from classrooms untimely to continue their education at home through classes taught online |
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A Brief Review between the Relationship of Chronic Pain with Brain |
Author : Abhishek Jha and Suvercha Arya |
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Abstract :Pain comprises a multidimensional encounter that incorporates intellectual, full of feeling and tangible qualities in light of noxious stimuli. Numerous frameworks for ordering pain exist. These incorporate multidimensional arrangement frameworks, for example, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Classification of Chronic Pain, and frameworks dependent on a solitary element of the pain insight. Of the last frameworks, those dependent on basic pathophysiology and agony term (i.e. intense versus ongoing pain) are most ordinarily utilized and structure the premise of this review. Constant agony is a condition where pain advances from an intense to persistent state and continues past the healing process. Ongoing agony disables capacity and diminishes patients’ personal satisfaction. Lately, endeavors have been made to extend our comprehension of persistent agony and to grow better therapies to ease constant torment. In this survey, we sum up the aftereffects of past investigations, zeroing in on the systems hidden ongoing torment improvement and the distinguishing proof of neural areas related to chronic pain. |
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Burnout among Doctors during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
Author : Suprakash Chaudhury, Pushpa V and Daniel Saldanha |
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Abstract :There are situations when a doctor is overwhelmed by the sheer number of patients he has to deal with viz. following natural or man-made disasters, accidents or war. Fortunately, most of these occur at one time or over a short period. Though wars may last longer, their intensity and the consequent casualties usually wax and wane. Pandemics however are different; there is a spate of patients who are critically ill and this continues for months on end without let up. Doing duties under severe stress for prolonged periods is going to take its toll on the mental health of doctors, Manifesting with depletion of affective reserves, a sense of unreality along with a negative evaluation of one’s expertise as a specialist. |
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