104 research outputs found
Food Security Challenges Emanating from COVID-19
No full textFood security is a multidimensional notion and it can be achieved at individual, domestic, regional,
countrywide and global levels. This is achieved when all individuals, at all times, have physical and economic
access to adequate, safe, and nutritious food to fulfill their intake needs and food choices for an active and
healthy life. As a result of COVID-19, global activity has witnessed an exceptional decline. The physical
distance, school closures, trade restrictions, and country lockdowns for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic
have led to escalated nutritional challenges globally. Food insecurity is defined as the persistent concern about
access to sufficient and affordable food at all times. Food insecurity causes stress in people. This review aimed
to evaluate the extent of disruption and break in the chain of continuity of food security as a result of the COVID-
19 pandemic. The review perused peculiar causes of food insecurity in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
along with measures to counter them for the attainment of sufficient food security. This review article
methodology was inclusive of the utilization of three search engines. These included PubMed, Google as well as
Google Scholar. The keywords included food security, food chain, challenges as well as COVID-19, and health
outcomes. Articles were included based on being published from the year 2008-2023. Out of 66 articles, 50
were included (75%). The food availability having deteriorated due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected food
security globally leading to various adverse health outcomes. Also, this has added to the burden of hunger and
malnutrition across the globe. A special focus on agriculture can aid in dealing with the shortage of food. The
COVID-19 pandemic has culminated in tremendous detrimental repercussions on food security. Food chain
improvement and efficiency can be of pivotal importance in connection with the food security challenges
having ensued following the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to cite this: Junejo S, Javaid Q, Lateef M. Food Security Challenges Emanating from COVID-19. Life and Science. 2024; 5(4): 573-. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1.1.57
Determination of Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Breast Cancer by Enzyme Linked Immunoassay Technique
No full textGrace under pressure: Leadership in emergency medicine
No full textPhysicians in general, including emergency physicians (EPs), are trained in the diagnostic, therapeutic, and administrative aspects of patient care but not so much in the theoretical and practical aspects of assuming and delivery of leadership. EPs are always taught to focus on their performance, to excel and achieve, to be accountable for their own clinical decisions, and to appreciate feedback and peer-to-peer review. Currently, if there are some semblances of formal or semi-formal leadership instruction, the organized theoretical curriculum often does not formally include very structured and planned departmental leadership and management elements. Leadership is a process for a person (≥the leader≥) to lead, influence, and engage a group or organization to accomplish their objectives and mission. To do this, the leader must understand a variety of issues of working, interacting, and integrating with people, the environment and both, the intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and elements that have an impact on the industry or area he/she is leading in. Leadership in emergency medicine (EM) is even more challenging, with its unique focus, issues, and trajectory, moving into the new century, with new considerations. No single strategy is sufficient to ace EM leadership and no single specific leadership model is complete. This paper shares some current views on medical/EM leadership. The author shares her views and some suggested proposals for more formal and structured leadership, implementation, and succession to help nurture and groom Eps who will become leaders in EM in the near future
Novel Crown Ether-Functionalized Fusidic Acid Butyl Ester: Synthesis, Biological Evaluation, In Silico ADMET, and Molecular Docking Studies
No full textCrown ethers have gained importance in the field of medicine because of their resemblance to natural ionophores like valinomycin. With the goal of developing new pharmacologically important crown ethers, a novel series of crown ethers linked with Fusidic acid butyl ester 10a–d were synthesized and characterized by means of their 1H NMR, 13C NMR DEPT-135, FT-IR, and mass spectrometry. In vitro antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibition activities of all crown ethers along with the precursor Fusidic acid butyl ester were examined and compared to the standard butylated hydroxyanisole and acarbose, respectively. Compounds (FABE-16-crown-4) 10b and (FABE-19-crown-5) 10c showed high antioxidant potential with the IC50 = 22.5 ± 0.2 μM and 32.1 ± 0.3 μM, respectively, when compared to the standard BHA (IC50 = 44.2 ± 0.34 μM). To understand the binding mode of the compounds, molecular docking investigations were performed using human antioxidant protein, peroxiredoxin 5. Molecular docking studies revealed higher docking scores (−6.5 and −6.7 kcal/mol) for the highly active compounds 10c and 10b, respectively, than standard BHA (−5.3 kcal/mol). Synthesized crown ethers exhibited moderate α-glucosidase inhibition with (IC50 = 23.5 ± 0.2 to 76.5 ± 0.1 μM) when compared to acarbose as standard (IC50 = 5.2 ± 0.8 μM). The in silico ADMET predictions indicated that the prepared compounds obeyed (bRO5) and Veber’s rule for the acceptance as orally administered drugs and indicated that all the prepared crown ethers exhibited calculated values of drug likeness parameters in acceptable ranges that showed good potential of these molecules for further drug development investigations
Relationship of Age, BMI, Serum Calcium and Estradiol with BMD in Postmenopausal Osteoporotic Females
No full textIntroduction: The current study was designed to investigate the relationship of age, body mass index (BMI), serum calcium and estradiol with bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal females with and without osteoporosis.
Subjects & Methods: One hundred females were included in this study and were divided into two groups (fifty in each group): postmenopausal females without osteoporosis (age: 54.36 ± 0.51 yrs) and postmenopausal females with osteoporosis (age: 59.92 ± 0.68 yrs). BMD assessment was done on calcaneous by peripheral ultrasound bone densitometry and T scores were calculated. Serum estradiol was measured by ELIZA and calcium levels were determined by using spectrophotometric kit.
Results: BMD was significantly lower in postmenopausal osteoporotic females as compared to postmenopausal non-osteoporotic females which indicated increased bone loss in osteoporotic group. Serum calcium levels were significantly lower in postmenopausal females with osteoporosis (8.73 ± 0.08) as compared to postmenopausal females without osteoporosis (9.04 ± 0.09). BMD was correlated with body weight ( r= 0.50, p<0.05; r= 0.45, p<0.05) and BMI (r=0.61, p<0.01; r= 0.31, p<0.05) in both groups. Negative correlation of BMD was found with age (r= -0.67, p<0.01r= -0.57, p<0.05) and calcium (r= -0.44, p<0.05; r= -0.38, p<0.05) in postmenopausal females with and without osteoporosis respectively. Osteopenia was detected in postmenopausal females without osteoporosis.
Conclusion: It is concluded that increasing age, low body weight, low BMI, and low BMD are few of the contributing factors to osteoporosi
مکاتیبِ رشید احمد صدیقی کااُسلوبیاتی مطالعہ
No full textRasheed Ahmed Siddiqui has a remarkable prose style with a refined sense of humor, a flash of wit and unending passion for the values and personalities of Aligadh. Lateef Arif of Multan has compiled all the writings of R.A.Siddiqui with love and care. The author of this article has used these writings as a source material and tried to analyze it with his critical insight
NEW FACTOR CRIPPLING CORBIN CASE
No full textIt was ruled last week that prosecutors in the Barton Corbin case, involving the 2004 death of Corbin\u27s wife, will be allowed to use evidence regarding his 1990 murder allegation. Criminal procedure authority Ronald L. Carlson called the ruling a major win for the prosecutors, and said he can quote trial after trial where similar evidence has been instrumental to a guilty verdict. To read the full story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . The article title is Evidence allowed in Corbin case. It was published on 3/31/06, and the author is Lateef Mungin
CREATIVE CLAIM IN DENTIST CASE
No full textDr. Barton Corbin\u27s lawyers have requested charges against him regarding the 1990 death of his girlfriend be dropped, maintaining authorities waited too long to arrest him. Criminal law guru Ronald L. Carlson called the claim creative, saying it is very unusual for attorneys to make a statement like this. To read the complete story, see The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article title is Dentist\u27s lawyers say Augusta case too old. The article was published on 9/30/05, and the author is Lateef Mungin
SPECIAL GRAND JURY NEEDED?
No full textDiscussions continue as to whether or not a special grand jury will be empanelled in the case of a man killed last year after being handcuffed by deputies and shocked with a Taser. Criminal law specialist Alan A. Cook (J.D.\u2784) said this jury would be only the sixth of its kind in Georgia in the past decade. To read the complete story, see the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and enter Taser case may reopen in the search field. The article was published on 5/26/05, and the author is Lateef Mungin
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