Do Face Masks Increase the Rate of Staphylococcus Aureus Infection as Secondary Infection during Covid-19? | Author : Mahdi Bozorgnia | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Nowadays due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to save our lives, we have to use masks in a wider range. Since masks are now considered a protective device to prevent some bacterial or viral diseases, especially COVID-19, and the advice is that we should use them to save our lives and the lives of others. It is true that masks have many benefits, but maybe they are also harmful. It seems that is possible in long- term masking, itself cause side effects or even other diseases. Therefore, since masks are now more widely used, its advantages and even disadvantages are important to us. We think, maybe there are harms that may cause other bacterial diseases as secondary bacterial infection that may be confused with COVID-19 because they may have similar symptoms or may increase the severity of it. In this article, we review Staphylococcus Aureus that may be exacerbate or cause infectious diseases and increase the risk of infection. We may be able to prevent them with some recommendations. |
| Erectile Dysfunction: A Systemic look at the Mind-Body connection in Erectile Physiology | Author : Denise Von Dolinger de Brito | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Sex is, without a doubt, an experience for the senses and, as such, it is fundamentally an experience for the "here and now". Human sexuality is a natural and poignant experience. Although they may be accentuated by words, the vitality and depth of feelings provided by sexual contact are expressed through immediate sensory experience. Despite this, few people know how to create the satisfying and rewarding sexual experiences they desire. Since sex is essentially a present and undoubtedly a sensual experience, the most important change in internal processes involves paying attention to the sensations.
This review aims to show how essential it is to have a careful attention of the patient as a whole, requiring a systemic look at him through a multidisciplinary approach, seeing the individual. Additionally, it will be shown the sexual dysfunction, as a psychosomatic being, integrating the physical and psychological evaluation, seeking data on the sexual life of the patient, relevant to the treatment of his dysfunction.
The use of such approach facilitates the obtaining of unconscious information, brought through an extremely careful interview to raise the individual internal processes; understand attitudes, external behaviors, subjective states, representative systems and beliefs, in addition to a thorough observation of the ocular access tracks of the patient with erectile dysfunction, where incongruities may arise that could otherwise be disregarded and hinder the proper treatment of the patient. All this will allow a more complete understanding of his physiological response and will facilitate the reconnection of the individual to his natural process of sexual response. |
| Pancytopenia –An Uncommon Presentation of an Inborn Error of Metabolism | Author : Anand Prakash | Abstract | Full Text | Abstract :Pancytopenia as a presenting feature of an Inborn Error of Metabolism (IEM) is rare. Two children with pancytopenia mimicking sepsis are presented here. Investigations revealed pancytopenia and metabolic acidosis. Both had previous episodes of encephalopathy. In view of the persisting pancytopenia, episodic encephalopathy and metabolic acidosis, despite therapy for sepsis, an underlying IEM was considered and further workup revealed organic acidemia. Both children were started on dietary modifications and supplements, to which they responded, however one of them succumbed to an intercurrent infection. IEM should be considered in children with episodic encephalopathy, metabolic acidosis and pancytopenia after ruling out sepsis. Timely intervention can reduce morbidity and mortality. |
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