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Jain N, Umar TP, Sayad R, Mokresh ME, Tandarto K, Siburian R, Liana P, Laivacuma S, Reinis A. Monkeypox Diagnosis in Clinical Settings: A Comprehensive Review of Best Laboratory Practices. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2024; 1451:253-271. [PMID: 38801583 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-57165-7_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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An outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) was reported in more than 40 countries in early 2022. Accurate diagnosis of Mpox can be challenging, but history, clinical findings, and laboratory diagnosis can establish the diagnosis. The pre-analytic phase of testing includes collecting, storing, and transporting specimens. It is advised to swab the lesion site with virus transport medium (VTM) containing Dacron or polyester flock swabs from two different sites. Blood, urine, and semen samples may also be used. Timely sampling is necessary to obtain a sufficient amount of virus or antibodies. The analytical phase of infectious disease control involves diagnostic tools to determine the presence of the virus. While polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is the gold standard for detecting Mpox, genome sequencing is for identifying new or modified viruses. As a complement to these methods, isothermal amplification methods have been designed. ELISA assays are also available for the determination of antibodies. Electron microscopy is another effective diagnostic method for tissue identification of the virus. Wastewater fingerprinting provides some of the most effective diagnostic methods for virus identification at the community level. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are further discussed. Post-analytic phase requires proper interpretation of test results and the preparation of accurate patient reports that include relevant medical history, clinical guidelines, and recommendations for follow-up testing or treatment.
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- Nityanand Jain
- Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradiņš University, Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, 1007, Latvia.
- Joint Microbiology Laboratory, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Pilsonu Street 13, Riga, 1002, Latvia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Dr. Mohammad Ali Street-RSMH Complex, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Saad Zaghloul, Assiut, 71515, Egypt
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- Faculty of International Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Tibbiye, Istanbul, 34668, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Pluit Raya Street No. 2, North Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, 14440, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University, Dr. Mohammad Ali Street-RSMH Complex, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University-Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, 30126, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradiņš University, Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, 1007, Latvia
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, Hipokrata Street 2, Riga, 1038, Latvia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Riga Stradiņš University, Dzirciema Street 16, Riga, 1007, Latvia
- Joint Microbiology Laboratory, Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital, Pilsonu Street 13, Riga, 1002, Latvia
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Bouarar AC, Mouloudj S, Umar TP, Mouloudj K. Antecedents of physicians' intentions to engage in digital volunteering work: an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) approach. JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED CARE 2023; 31:285-299. [DOI: 10.1108/jica-03-2023-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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PurposeThe digitalization has changed the volunteer paradigm, making young volunteers use technology in their volunteering activities. The current study sets out to identify and model the antecedents that determine intention to engage in digital health volunteering among Algerian physicians to give insights promoting the development of digital volunteering in different countries of the world.Design/methodology/approachTo this end, the authors used a survey design to extend the technology acceptance model (TAM) with two construct (self-efficacy and perceived risk of COVID-19 infection). A convenience sample of 163 physicians; working in the private and public sectors in six provinces of Algeria was selected. The data were analyzed through a multiple linear regression.FindingsThe findings show that the perceived usefulness, ease of use, attitudes toward digital volunteering, level of self-efficacy and perceived risk of COVID-19 infection have a significant positive effect on physicians' intentions to engage in digital volunteering work in the context of health crises.Practical implicationsThis study reveals that engaging in digital volunteering can be promoted during health crises as an effective strategy to provide support and assist public health institutions and emergency management.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first study from Africa that explores digital volunteer work, and the first study that extends the TAM to investigate digital volunteer intention among physicians.
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HOSAMIRUDSARI HADISEH, ALIMOHAMADI YOUSEF, AKRAMI MAJID, ZAHRA MAHAK, FARAJI NEDA. Is single point HbA1c a reliable predictor for death in severe COVID-19? JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE 2023; 64:E298-E303. [PMID: 38125992 PMCID: PMC10730054 DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2023.64.3.3032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Introduction The severity of COVID-19 infection is affected by several risk factors such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The current study aimed to determine the effect of single-point HbA1c on the severity and mortality of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among hospitalized moderate and severe COVID-19 patients in Baharloo Hospital in Iran between December 23rd and February 23rd, 2021. The patients have been diagnosed by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Chest Computed Tomography (CT) imaging as COVID-19. Demographic data, clinical presentation, laboratory results, and treatments along with the HbA1c data were included. Results 165 COVID-19 cases were included in this study; 126 (76.4%) of which were severe cases. 89 (53.9%) patients were male, with a mean age of 59.89 ± 16.59 years. Severe COVID-19 patients were more prone to a longer hospital stay, and a higher level of inflammatory mediators, compared to the moderate COVID-19 patients (p < 0.05). No significant association was found between single point HbA1c, FBS, and severity and mortality of COVID-19 cases (p > 0.05). Conclusions Single point HbA1c was not a reliable mediator for the prediction of severity or death in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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- HADISEH HOSAMIRUDSARI
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Baharloo Hospital, Railway Square, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Baharloo Hospital, Railway Square; Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Baharloo Hospital, Railway Square, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Baharloo Hospital, Railway Square, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Kadir AKMS, Umar TP, Rabbi AA, Chowdhury MS, Shemanto MU. Preparedness of South Asian countries regarding Langya virus emergence: A view on the current situation. HEALTH CARE SCIENCE 2023; 2:194-197. [PMID: 38939109 PMCID: PMC11080717 DOI: 10.1002/hcs2.42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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- Al Kamal Muhammad Shafiul Kadir
- Biomedical Research Division, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc)University of RajshahiRajshahiNorthern RegionBangladesh
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- Medical Profession Program, Faculty of MedicineSriwijaya UniversityPalembangSouth SumateraIndonesia
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- Biomedical Research Division, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBSc)University of RajshahiRajshahiNorthern RegionBangladesh
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- Health Education DivisionCentral Medical Assistant Training SchoolRangpurNorth BengalBangladesh
- Health Education DivisionSmart Living Nursing CollegeRangpurNorth BengalBangladesh
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- Healthcare Services DivisionAhsania Mission Cancer and General Hospital (AMCGH)DhakaCentral RegionBangladesh
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