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Annals Abbasi Shaheed Hospital & Karachi Medical & Dental College
| Keywords | covid19 |
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| Publisher | WHO |
| Document type | Article |
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| Database | COVID19 |
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Annals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College, Vol 25, Iss
2020 Volume 2
Abstract: The planet has been facing an unprecedented condition visible under the name of COVID-19 since December 2019. This viral infection was first documented in the domestically and globally spreading city of Wuhan1. Pakistan has had a series of survivors and ... ...
| Abstract | The planet has been facing an unprecedented condition visible under the name of COVID-19 since December 2019. This viral infection was first documented in the domestically and globally spreading city of Wuhan1. Pakistan has had a series of survivors and this lethal virus has infected many patients. Since then the pandemic has spread all over the country. Sadly, the number of infected people and deaths caused by the disease is increasing constantly. |
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| Keywords | psychological ; COVID ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920 ; Dentistry ; RK1-715 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | KARACHI MEDICAL AND DENTAL COLLEGE |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
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2023 Volume 11, Page(s) 1078023
Abstract: Aim: The study aimed to document the anxiety attributed to COVID-19, disease knowledge, and intention to vaccinate against the disease in general public. Moreover, the interplay among these three outcomes was also investigated.: Methods: A cross- ... ...
| Abstract | Aim: The study aimed to document the anxiety attributed to COVID-19, disease knowledge, and intention to vaccinate against the disease in general public. Moreover, the interplay among these three outcomes was also investigated. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for 2 months in three cities of Dammam Region of Saudi Arabia. The target segment was the adult population of Saudi Arabia. Convenience sampling was used and all adults aged ≥18 were invited to participate. The questionnaire used in the study was available in both Arabic and English languages. It included a demographic section, a section dedicated to vaccination intention and, a section containing coronavirus anxiety scale (CAS). The data analysis was carried out using IBM SPSS version 23. The study was approved by an ethics committee (IRB-2021-05-297). Results: A total of 542 responses were analyzed. Most respondents had no anxiety attributed to COVID-19 (92.1%), self-reported good knowledge of COVID-19 (79.7%) and intended to administer a vaccine (57.4%). Age groups 18-29 years and 30-45 years, and having a chronic medical condition, were found to be determinants of having COVID-19 anxiety ( Conclusion: The anxiety due to COVID-19 was present in a few participants. Besides, self-reported knowledge about COVID-19 and intention to administer a vaccine, were positively linked to each other. However, both variables had no effect on COVID-19 anxiety. It is important to review and address the determinants of positive intention to further increase vaccine acceptance rate. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Saudi Arabia/epidemiology ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Intention ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Vaccination |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-02-07 |
| Publishing country | Switzerland |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| ZDB-ID | 2711781-9 |
| ISSN | 2296-2565 ; 2296-2565 |
| ISSN (online) | 2296-2565 |
| ISSN | 2296-2565 |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1078023 |
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2024 Volume 252, Issue Pt 1, Page(s) 118862
Abstract: The escalating issue of air pollution has become a significant concern in urban regions, including Islamabad, Pakistan, due to the rise in air pollutant emissions driven by economic and industrial expansion. To gain a deeper understanding of air ... ...
| Abstract | The escalating issue of air pollution has become a significant concern in urban regions, including Islamabad, Pakistan, due to the rise in air pollutant emissions driven by economic and industrial expansion. To gain a deeper understanding of air pollution, a study was conducted during winter 2022-2023, assessing physical, chemical, and biological factors in Islamabad. The findings revealed that the average concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was notably greater than the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, reaching 133.39 μg/m³. Additionally, the average concentration of bacteria (308.64 CFU/m³) was notably greater than that of fungi (203.55 CFU/m³) throughout the study. Analytical analyses, including SEM-EDS and FTIR, showed that the PM2.5 in Islamabad is composed of various particles such as soot aggregates, coal fly ash, minerals, bio-particles, and some unidentified particles. EF analysis distinguished PM2.5 sources, enhancing understanding of pollutants origin, whereas Spearman's correlation analysis elucidated constituent interactions, further explaining air quality impact. The results from the Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) indicated a gradual increase in the total elemental composition of PM2.5 from autumn to winter, maintaining high levels throughout the winter season. Furthermore, a significant variation was found in the mass concentration of PM2.5 when comparing samples collected in the morning and evening. The study also identified the presence of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in PM2.5 samples, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and phenolic compounds, with notable variations in their concentrations. Utilizing health risk assessment models developed by the US EPA, we estimated the potential health risks associated with PM2.5 exposure, highlighting the urgency of addressing air quality issues. These findings provide valuable insights into the sources and composition of PM2.5 in Islamabad, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of air quality and its potential environmental and health implications. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2024-04-02 |
| Publishing country | Netherlands |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 205699-9 |
| ISSN | 1096-0953 ; 0013-9351 |
| ISSN (online) | 1096-0953 |
| ISSN | 0013-9351 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118862 |
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2023 Volume 23, Issue 9
Abstract: Hundreds of people are injured or killed in road accidents. These accidents are caused by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including the attentiveness of the driver towards the road and its associated features. These features include approaching ... ...
| Abstract | Hundreds of people are injured or killed in road accidents. These accidents are caused by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including the attentiveness of the driver towards the road and its associated features. These features include approaching vehicles, pedestrians, and static fixtures, such as road lanes and traffic signs. If a driver is made aware of these features in a timely manner, a huge chunk of these accidents can be avoided. This study proposes a computer vision-based solution for detecting and recognizing traffic types and signs to help drivers pave the door for self-driving cars. A real-world roadside dataset was collected under varying lighting and road conditions, and individual frames were annotated. Two deep learning models, YOLOv7 and Faster RCNN, were trained on this custom-collected dataset to detect the aforementioned road features. The models produced mean Average Precision ( |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Accidents, Traffic/prevention & control ; Automobile Driving ; Deep Learning ; Attention ; Pedestrians |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-05-04 |
| Publishing country | Switzerland |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2052857-7 |
| ISSN | 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220 |
| ISSN (online) | 1424-8220 |
| ISSN | 1424-8220 |
| DOI | 10.3390/s23094466 |
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JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
2020 Volume 70Suppl 3, Issue 5, Page(s) S113–S117
Abstract: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has rendered the world completely unaware and off-balance. Most of the countries of the world are in a lockdown of varying severity to break the chain of transmission. Many non-essential healthcare practices have ... ...
| Abstract | Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has rendered the world completely unaware and off-balance. Most of the countries of the world are in a lockdown of varying severity to break the chain of transmission. Many non-essential healthcare practices have been shut down to impose social distancing against a population whose slogan has been freedom of movement. Several healthcare providers have also been caught off guard. Many are not well-versed in the use of transmission-based safeguards, and the dental community, is no different. In this article, we identify the challenges faced by the oral and dental care providers, whose procedures generate a significant amount of aerosol, which can be a significant source of disease transmission within the community. It further describes the dynamics of aerosol spread and various strategies to minimise aerosol generation. Guidelines for the delivery of emergency dental treatment are formulated based on different guidelines from various international dental associations and organisations. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections ; Delivery of Health Care ; Dental Health Services ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; SARS-CoV-2 |
| Keywords | covid19 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-06-09 |
| Publishing country | Pakistan |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 603873-6 |
| ISSN | 0030-9982 |
| ISSN | 0030-9982 |
| DOI | 10.5455/JPMA.26 |
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2020 Volume 20, Issue 4, Page(s) 5694
Abstract: Introduction: Over the past few decades, Australia's population and multicultural landscape have changed significantly. The growing population of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups requires changes in the provision of health services to ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Over the past few decades, Australia's population and multicultural landscape have changed significantly. The growing population of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups requires changes in the provision of health services to meet their special health needs. CALD populations face multiple challenges in accessing health services. Access to and utilisation of health services are multifaceted and are influenced by factors at individual, household and societal levels. Additionally, poor access to and utilisation of health services are affected by health systems, organisations and provider factors. Given the growing number and diversity of CALD populations in Australia, including in regional areas, a better understanding of these factors is crucial to identifying existing gaps and health service needs. This qualitative study aimed to explore factors affecting effective access to and utilisation of health services among CALD populations in the south and east regions of South Australia (SA). Methods: The 'access to health service' theoretical framework developed by Levesque and colleagues guided this study. A qualitative study was conducted between December 2018 and April 2019 through: (a) individual interviews with service providers (n=23); and (b) focus group discussions (n=4) with CALD populations in three regional towns in SA. Data from interview and focus group discussions were analysed using inductive and deductive analysis approaches. Results: Poor health literacy among CALD populations, such as difficulties in searching and understanding health information, and seeking the right services at the right time, were significant barriers to effective navigation and utilisation of health services. Factors leading to low health literacy included language and communication problems, the complexity of the Australian health system, and poor availability of multilingual health materials to health providers and community members. Interpreting services were widely used to facilitate communication between patients and health providers, although these were inadequate and needed some improvements. A shortage and high turnover of health providers as well as distance and transport difficulties were major barriers to the accessibility of health services. Poor access to female-specific services to meet cultural needs in some population groups and the lack of cultural competency training were key issues reported in relation to acceptability and cultural appropriateness of health services. Additionally, the cost of services and poor service affordability hampered access to and utilisation of some services. Finally, broader social determinants of health such as poor housing and unemployment were reported as factors negatively affecting access to health services by CALD populations. Conclusion: This study revealed key factors facilitating or constraining access to and utilisation of health services by CALD populations living in regional SA. A combination of strategies at different levels of health services is required to ensure services are accessible, culturally appropriate, acceptable and affordable. Improving accessibility is necessary in order to reduce inequity in health access and outcomes among the growing CALD populations in Australia. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Australia ; Cultural Diversity ; Female ; Health Services ; Health Services Accessibility ; Humans ; Qualitative Research ; South Australia |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-11-19 |
| Publishing country | Australia |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2105620-1 |
| ISSN | 1445-6354 ; 1445-6354 |
| ISSN (online) | 1445-6354 |
| ISSN | 1445-6354 |
| DOI | 10.22605/RRH5694 |
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Rural and Remote Health, Vol
a qualitative study
2020 Volume 20
Abstract: Introduction: Over the past few decades, Australia's population and multicultural landscape have changed significantly. The growing population of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups requires changes in the provision of health services to ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Over the past few decades, Australia's population and multicultural landscape have changed significantly. The growing population of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups requires changes in the provision of health services to meet their special health needs. CALD populations face multiple challenges in accessing health services. Access to and utilisation of health services are multifaceted and are influenced by factors at individual, household and societal levels. Additionally, poor access to and utilisation of health services are affected by health systems, organisations and provider factors. Given the growing number and diversity of CALD populations in Australia, including in regional areas, a better understanding of these factors is crucial to identifying existing gaps and health service needs. This qualitative study aimed to explore factors affecting effective access to and utilisation of health services among CALD populations in the south and east regions of South Australia (SA). Methods: The 'access to health service' theoretical framework developed by Levesque and colleagues guided this study. A qualitative study was conducted between December 2018 and April 2019 through: (a) individual interviews with service providers (n=23); and (b) focus group discussions (n=4) with CALD populations in three regional towns in SA. Data from interview and focus group discussions were analysed using inductive and deductive analysis approaches. Results: Poor health literacy among CALD populations, such as difficulties in searching and understanding health information, and seeking the right services at the right time, were significant barriers to effective navigation and utilisation of health services. Factors leading to low health literacy included language and communication problems, the complexity of the Australian health system, and poor availability of multilingual health materials to health providers and community members. Interpreting services were widely used to facilitate communication ... |
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| Keywords | access to health services ; Australia ; communication barriers ; culturally and linguistically diverse population ; health literacy ; migrants and refugees ; Special situations and conditions ; RC952-1245 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270 |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | James Cook University |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
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Environmental science and pollution research international
2021 Volume 28, Issue 28, Page(s) 37279–37291
Abstract: Globally, climate change is an alarming threat to the livestock industry. Such changes in the climate can also adversely affect the returns of livestock farmers in Pakistan. Improvement in the production process could decrease the risk of losses. This ... ...
| Abstract | Globally, climate change is an alarming threat to the livestock industry. Such changes in the climate can also adversely affect the returns of livestock farmers in Pakistan. Improvement in the production process could decrease the risk of losses. This study analyzes the efficacy of silage to abate the losses in livestock profitability resulting from the climate change. The study employed cross-sectional survey data of 492 livestock farmers collected from six districts of Punjab Province, Pakistan. The data are analyzed with endogenous switching regression, considering the possibility of selection bias and endogeneity in adopting silage as a climate change adaptation measure. The study findings show a significant difference in material well-being between silage users and conventional feed users. Furthermore, training programs such as silage training and livestock development programs could be meaningful provisions to abate climate change and improve food security. It is suggested that training and development programs should be incorporated in policy plans to improve the well-being of farmers in terms of their farm revenues. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-03-13 |
| Publishing country | Germany |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 1178791-0 |
| ISSN | 1614-7499 ; 0944-1344 |
| ISSN (online) | 1614-7499 |
| ISSN | 0944-1344 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s11356-021-13181-5 |
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Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
2021 Volume 34, Issue 3, Page(s) 951–956
Abstract: Daclatasvir dihydrochloride is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of Hepatitis C and for its estimation in drug product, no Pharmacopeial method is available. Therefore, a simple, rapid, precise and accurate isocratic RP-HPLC method was developed ... ...
| Abstract | Daclatasvir dihydrochloride is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of Hepatitis C and for its estimation in drug product, no Pharmacopeial method is available. Therefore, a simple, rapid, precise and accurate isocratic RP-HPLC method was developed and validated for quantification of daclatasvir dihydrochloride in pharmaceutical dosage form. The quantification was carried out using Hypersil ODS - C18 Column (250mm, 4.6mm, 5μm), Shimadzu LC-2030 Prominence-I Series. The mobile phase composed of phosphate buffer (pH 3.5, adjusted with ortho phosphoric acid) and acetonitrile (60:40 v/v). The flow rate was 1.0ml/min with UV detection at 308 nm. The validation of developed method was conducted for specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, LOD and LOQ. A linearity was established in the concentration range of 0.5-150% with coefficient of correlation 0.9993. The limit of detection (LOD) was 0.005μg/ml and the limit of quantification (LOQ) was 0.01μg/ml. The method was successfully applied to the assay and in-vitro dissolution studies of daclatasvir dihydrochloride in tablet dosage form. It can be concluded that this method can be very helpful in the quality control estimation of daclatasvir dihydrochloride in different pharmaceutical products intended for hepatitis C infections. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Antiviral Agents/analysis ; Antiviral Agents/chemistry ; Carbamates/analysis ; Carbamates/chemistry ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid/methods ; Chromatography, Reverse-Phase/methods ; Hepatitis C/drug therapy ; Imidazoles/analysis ; Imidazoles/chemistry ; Limit of Detection ; Pyrrolidines/analysis ; Pyrrolidines/chemistry ; Reproducibility of Results ; Tablets/analysis ; Tablets/chemistry ; Valine/analogs & derivatives ; Valine/analysis ; Valine/chemistry |
| Chemical Substances | Antiviral Agents ; Carbamates ; Imidazoles ; Pyrrolidines ; Tablets ; Valine (HG18B9YRS7) ; daclatasvir (LI2427F9CI) |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-09-08 |
| Publishing country | Pakistan |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 885131-1 |
| ISSN | 1011-601X |
| ISSN | 1011-601X |
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