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Suicide in health care workers during covid 19 pandemic
No full textABSTRACT: Background- As we all know, the globe, including India, is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. It has caused a slew of psychological issues for millions of people. Healthcare workers remain the most vulnerable group only next to the general population for psychological impact due to COVID-19. Though there is an array of psychological issues suicidal behavior as a result of COVID-19 remains an important aspect of identification and management. Objective- To assess the prevalence of suicidal behavior in frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods- The literature search was conducted using a combination of medical subject headings (Mesh) and free text terms. From December 2019 to August 2021, a search was done in all databases with no restriction of language. As a part of the primary screening, the research studies which involved the assessment of depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disturbances, traumatic stress, and psychological impact were encompassed. Regardless of the scale used for assessment, studies describing any of the aforementioned results were assessed. Later on, only studies that assessed suicidality were further screened and included in the review. Conclusion- Healthcare workers were at high risk of suicidal behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with preexisting psychiatric illness were at higher risk of developing suicidal ideations Keywords - health care workers, frontline workers, covid19,pandemic,suicide,stress,anxiety,depression,insomnia
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Get PDFI am pleased to present to you this latest issue of the year 2022. Australasian medical Journal was established in the year 2008 and ever since its inception; the Journal has been consistently publishing scholarly and systematic study findings at issue release frequency of twelve issues per yea
Artificial Intelligence – A new approach in pharmaceutical marketing
Get PDFThe simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, particularly computer systems, is known as artificial intelligence (Al). One of the most eagerly awaited digital healthcare innovations is Al. It's not about developing a mind with Al; it's about improving problem-solving tools. The importance and uses of Al in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as the function of AI in business development and pharmaceutical marketing, are discussed in this review paper. Al is used by over 33 pharmaceutical companies for various initiatives. Al has uses in Drug Discovery, Clinical Trials, Al-assisted robotic surgery, Analytical development, and finally, pharmaceutical marketing enhancemen
CLINICAL PROFILE OF ELDERLY PATIENTS PRESENTING WITH ALTERED MENTAL STATUS
Get PDFBackground The geriatric age group, defined as any individual above the age of 60 years, is expected to double from 7.7% in 2001 to 12.30% in 2025.,1 Altered mental status is a challenging entity, where atypical manifestations poses greater challenge for diagnosis and treatment Aims To analyze the clinical profile and etiology of elderly patients presenting with altered mental status Methods A prospective, descriptive study of 247 elderly patients who presented with altered mental status were admitted to the wards/ICU. Detailed history was obtained from the attender, including comorbid conditions, activities of daily living, polypharmacy, physical disabilities. Comprehensive geriatric assessment, MMSE, GCS was performed and documented. Laboratory, radiological and other investigations were reviewed in order to make a conclusive diagnosis and care plan and patients were followed up, until discharge from the hospital Results 247 elderly patients were included with a mean age was 71 years out of which 86.4% had comorbidities and 14.17% had psychiatric illness. 37% consumed alcohol and 33.19% were on medication with probable cause delirium. (78.3%). The mean GCs was 9.68. The most common etiology were metabolic disturbances (60.7%), followed by septic etiology (30.7%), cerebrovascular disease (12.55%), delirium (10%) The mortality rate in this study was 13.9% Conclusion Majority patients had one or more comorbid conditions, drowsiness being the most common (68.01%). 14.5% had focal neurological deficits. Metabolic and septic encephalopathy were the most common. 20.6% had multiple causes of altered mental status. Septic encephalopathy with a worst outcome (23.07%) deaths.80.5% of patients were discharged.
Prevalence of Diabetes among Young and Adolescent Population in Australasian Region Perspective
No full textThe diabetic microvascular complications can be prevented by maintaining the blood glucose levels. Among children the recommended level of HbA1c target i
CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLOGY PRACTICE AND EDUCATION IN AUSTRALASIAN REGION: A RECENT PERSPECTIVE
Get PDFOphthalmology has been actively pursued in Australia and New Zealand with peripatetic surgeons working in both the countries in earlier days. Medical congresses that were conducted also helped in the development of strong links within the Australasian region. Ophthalmologists in both the countries have endeavored for the formation of Royal Australian College of Surgeons as early as 192
A review on quality by design (QbD) - Its significance and applications
Get PDFThe pharmaceutical Quality by Design (QbD) is a systematic approach to development that begins with predefined objectives and emphasizes product and process understanding and process control, based on sound science and quality risk management. The basic concept of QbD is “The Quality cannot be tested into the product, but it should be built into it.” Quality by design is a direct relation to Product performance. The review paper includes the development process of QbD, significance and various applications in the pharmaceutical industry1. The process includes the quality target product profile (QTTP), critical material attributes (CMAs), quality risk management (QRM), Design space, comprehensive control strategy, and finally lifecycle management. The importance of QbD design is that it offers various advantages over the traditional approaches for the testing and development of drug quality. QbD has its perspectives to contribute the drug design, development, and manufacture of high-quality products. Applications of QbD to pharmaceutical processes (formulation development), analytical development are briefly discussed using few examples. A harmonized pharmaceutical quality system applicable across the lifecycle of the product emphasizing an integrated approach to risk management and science should be built up leading to better quality medicines to patients
Prevalence and alleviation of different forms of cancer in Australasian region
Get PDFAustralasian region comprising of the Australia, New Zealand and some neighbouring islands is culturally and ethnically diverse and even economically distinct. Therefore, there is variation in the health care setups. The screening programs for the cervical cancer and other forms of cancer also vary in this region. For example Human papilloma virus is the most common risk factor. Australia is the first country in the world to start government funded HPV vaccine program. Among women, breast cancer is the most common form of neoplasm and is also the leading cause of mortality among women all across the world. This is also true in case of Australasian region. On a world wide scale more than 2 million cases are reported per year out of which nearly 70000 succumb to the disease. Clinical research and development in the last few decades has resulted in development and optimization of methods and protocols for the large scale screening, early diagnosis, treatment and management of breast cancer in an effective and efficient manner