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Tomato Flu: A Short Commentary
Full text linkTomato flu is a contagious disease caused by infection. Its source is said to be a strange virus not known to common knowledge. It is an anonymous virus the symptom of its infection is a blister formed all over the body in the shape of a tomato hence it is called the tomato fever. The blisters appearing all over the body are similar in appearance to a tomato its victim are children below the age of 5 years .The virus effects the hands mouth and feet. It is supposed to be an infection limited to itself and gets to be subsided in 7 to 10 days. The diagnosis are done as per the clinical history and physical check up. Since it is an etiological agent its line of treatment and vaccination are a question mark and needs to be researched upon at top priority. Covid 19 has imparted a lesson for outbreak alert in propagation and management of such cases during emergency condition by reproposing drugs and vaccines.  
The Psychological Impact of the Second Wave of COVID-19 on People Living with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
Full text linkBACKGROUND: COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in various psychological problems for people in India. AIM: The aim of this research was to assess the psychological impact of COVID-19 on people living with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus evaluating their stress, anxiety, and depression levels during pandemic. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The study used validated Hindi version of GASS-21 questionnaire, It was handed out to 1143 eligible and consenting patients across eight secondary care centres in Lucknow. RESULTS: The study enrolled 1143 participants and out of that, 8% were depressed, 19% were anxious, and 6% were stressed. The significant psychological drivers were family members who tested positive for COVID 19, death of a first degree family member, post covid infections and vaccination status. Patients who were not vaccinated for COVID were significantly more affected psychologically. CONCLUSION: COVID-19 and associated morbidity and mortality, post covid complications and vaccinations on apprehensions were significantly associated COVID-19 related psychological impacts that were studied
Skin Reaction to an Asthmatic Patient on Hydrocortisone
Full text linkSteroids constitute the basic of treatment of asthma by interrupting the development of inflammation. Although being prescribed to subjects for allergies, they can also be the culprit behind allergic reactions. We report a case of a 38-year-old woman, who was prescribed hydrocortisone for severe acute asthma, and presented with an allergy to hydrocortisone in the form of generalized pruritus, cutaneous mucosal lesions in the form of purpura and ecchymoses on the abdomen and limbs. The substitution of hydrocortisone led to recovery
Application of Nanotechnology for Development of Latent Lip Prints: A Review
Full text linkThe forensic science is the scientific approach to identify these existing identities. From the beginning of the civilization, identification of a person uses to be an integral part of various legal and cultural activities. Forensic science is used not only to identify the criminal but also to solve the hidden mysteries of the past. With the modernization of the society, the need of personal identification also became an integral part of forensic sciences, weather its recording fingerprints for biometric attendance or dental records for estimation of age
An Integrative Review of Transformational Leadership Style and Burnout: Implications for Nurse Leaders
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Transformational leadership improves the motivation and performance of others through different ways. Nurse leaders can use prior evidence to reimagine how transformational leadership can be applied in nursing while considering the uniqueness of nursing context vs other contexts. Nurse leaders additionally need to pay attention to the negative downside of transformational leadership on leaders themselves because it may have significant consequences on nurse leader burnout. PURPOSE: To review the evidence and determine how transformational leadership characteristics are associated with burnout among nurse leaders. MATERIALS AND METHOD: An integrative review of transformational leadership in nursing and nurse leader’s burnout was conducted using Whittemore and Knafl’s (2005) methodology. PubMed and Google Scholar were used in the literature search. Multiple combinations of the keywords and phrases “transformation leadership,” “nursing leadership,” “transformational leadership and burnout,” or “burnout among nurse leaders” were used for the literature search. To capture all articles relevant to this review, the inclusion criteria were set to peer reviewed and English articles published between 2002 and 2020 that reported on transformational leadership and nurse leader’s burnout. RESULTS: Taking into consideration the main findings, their common meanings were organized and integrated as themes including transformational leadership in nursing, burnout of nurse leaders, and burnout of transformational leaders. CONCLUSION: This integrative review explored how transformational leadership might be associated with burnout amongst nurse leaders. Overall, transformational leadership style was established as an effective leadership style at the organizational and employee levels in terms of, for example, job satisfaction. Literature showed that transformational leadership style has an association with burnout among leaders from contexts other than nursing. For nurse leaders, how this leadership style has an association with burnout needs to be investigated
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals Regarding use of Telemedicine in Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, India
Full text linkINTRODUCTION: Telemedicine, the delivery of healthcare services remotely using communication technologies, has rapidly emerged as a transformative solution in the healthcare industry. The successful implementation of any new technology is influenced by several factors, including the knowledge and comprehension of the concept, acquired skills, attitudes towards technology, and the working environment of the professionals involved. AIM: The main objective of this study was to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude and skills of telemedicine among the health professionals working in various private and government teaching hospitals in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, India. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 110 healthcare professionals, including teaching faculties and practitioners from preclinical, para-clinical, and clinical departments in Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh, India. A pre-validated self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitude, and practice of telemedicine. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and the application of the t-test. The study provides valuable insights into the current state of telemedicine among healthcare professionals in the region. RESULTS: The study found that among the respondents, 41% demonstrated good knowledge of telemedicine, while 35% had fair knowledge, and 24% lacked adequate knowledge. Regarding attitude, 39% exhibited a high attitude towards telemedicine, 31% had a moderate attitude, and 30% had a low attitude. In terms of practice, only 9% were skilfully practicing telemedicine on a regular basis, 35% were in learners or beginners stage of practice and 56% were unskilled and incapable of practicing telemedicine and handling related equipments. CONCLUSION: The study findings indicate that while the respondents have limited experience and knowledge in telemedicine technology, a significant proportion of them exhibit a positive attitude towards telemedicine. It is imperative to prioritize the education and training of teaching faculty, practicing physicians, residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals regarding telemedicine and its associated considerations
Profile Of Chest Injury in the Peri-COVID-19 Period: A Single Centre Series
Full text linkBACKGROUND: Chest traumas continue to constitute about 30% of all traumas and contribute to 25-50% of trauma-related deaths. COVID-19 has its primary pathophysiologies in the lung, and can worsen the morbidity and mortality of chest trauma if it occurs concomitantly. AIM: To Examine the profile and outcome of chest trauma across the peri-COVID-19 period. MATERIALS AND METHOD: A retrospective analysis of cases of chest trauma in the peri-COVID-19 period (mid-Nov 2019 to mid-March 2022) at GMC Doda. RESULTS: Eighty-five cases of chest trauma met inclusion criteria within the 28 months period, M:F = 7.5:1, age range 3-80years, mean age (38.60±17.40years) and median age of 37years. There were 54 (63.5%0) cases of blunt chest trauma and 31 (36.5%) cases of penetrating chest trauma. Thirty-one (36.5%) patients sustained haemothorax, 9 (10.6%) pneumothorax, 14 (16.5%) haemopneumothorax, 21 (24.7%) rib fractures, and 10 (11.8%) chest wall lacerations. Fifty-one (60%) patients had isolated chest trauma while the remaining 34 (40%) had associated injuries in one or more other organ systems. Closed thoracostomy tube drainage was definitive treatment in 48 (56.5%) patients while emergency thoracotomy was done in 5 (6%) patients. The treatment administered in the remaining 32 (37%) patients included intercostal nerve block for chest pain from rib fractures, wound exploration and wound repair. In the series, 75 (88%) had complete recovery, six (7%) patients left against medical advice, and four (5%) in-hospital mortality was recorded. CONCLUSION: The profile of chest trauma in the peri-COVID-19 period in our centre differed from the pre-COVID-19 years with a higher mortality figure. Management protocol also necessitated certain modifications
Effect of Infodemic on Covid -19 Vaccination
Full text linkThe pandemic Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has developed as a major and global public health crisis. Despite the increase in cases and fatalities, the outbreak has also had an impact on communities, jobs, and safety regulations. As billions are quarantined at home to contain the infection, the uncertainty caused huge anguish. Outlining, there has been a concealed epidemic of "information," reflecting COVID-19 as a "digital infodemic" from previous epidemics. With growing digitalization, media penetration has expanded, with a larger number of individuals attributing to "information pollution.
Global Health: No Borders, Just Health Care
Full text linkAchieving marked health and improving the quality of life is the area of major concern for the healthcare bodies and workers all over the world. “No man is an island”. We live in a community and are inter-related. So is health. Global community health is an amalgamation of health care services, economies and social conditions of the communities all over the globe in a unison. Health is not only restricted within the four walls of a clinic or a hospital, but involves every individual of a population outside those walls and is community-oriented. It deals with solving health related issues and achieving better health goals, by inter-connecting healthcare systems globally with the main focus at achieving health for all, and not for one