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A Leak in the System: Addressing the Environmental Impact of Urologic Care

As urologists we have an opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the procedures we perform. We highlight some areas of interest in urology and potential initiatives to reduce the energy and waste footprint of urology care. Urologists can and should make an impact on the growing climate crisis.

Excessive use of disinfectants against COVID-19 posing a potential threat to living beings

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The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan city of China in late December 2019.

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The rapid spread of the COVID-19 across the communities shock the entire population, because of no existing therapies.

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Health professionals recommended frequent washing of hands with soap and alcohol-based sanitizers, but these disinfectants has worst effects on human health.

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Precautionary measures should be ensured to protect ourselves and the community from the possible risk associated with disinfectants.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan city of China in late December 2019 and identified as a novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). On January 30, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency. The rapid spread of the pathogen across the communities shock the entire population. As no existing therapy were available during the pandemic. Health professionals recommended frequent washing of hands with soap and alcohol-based sanitizers. Disinfectants were extensively sprayed to minimize the possibility of getting COVID-19. Despite the potential benefits of these germicidal agents against COVID-19. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers lead to dry skin, infection, and alcohol poisoning. Children are considered more prone to alcohol poisoning and other major health concern. Precautionary measures should be ensured to protect the community from the possible risk associated with disinfectants.