Neurological Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic - E-Book

Neurological Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic - E-Book
Author: Ahmad Riad Ramadan
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2021-08-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032382692X

Offering a comprehensive review of the neuropathology of SARS-CoV-2, Neurological Care and the COVID-19 Pandemic provides up-to-date coverage of the wide array of the pathogen's neurological symptoms and complications. Drs. Ahmad Riad Ramadan and Gamaledin Osman discuss the neuropathology of SARS-CoV-2, its neurological manifestations, and the impact the pandemic has had on the care of patients with pre-existing neurological conditions. The authors also offer an overview of emerging treatments and vaccines, as well as ways healthcare systems have reorganized in order to respond to the pandemic. - Offers a thorough discussion of the impact the virus has had on the care of patients with neurological ailments, accompanied by recommendations on how to care for these patients. - Covers the impact of COVID-19 on patients with cerebrovascular diseases, seizures, demyelinating diseases, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, headache disorders, cognitive disorders, and neuro-oncological disorders. - Includes a detailed case study of how one healthcare system hit hard by COVID-19 successfully transformed itself to respond to the challenges imposed by the pandemic. - Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

Coronavirus Disease - COVID-19

Coronavirus Disease - COVID-19
Author: Nima Rezaei
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 964
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030637611

In December 2019, the world witnessed the occurrence of a new coronavirus to humanity. The disease spread quickly and became known as a pandemic globally, affecting both society and the health care system, both the elderly and young groups of people, and both the men’s and women’s groups. It was a universal challenge that immediately caused a surge in scientific research. Be a part of a world rising in fighting against the pandemic, the Coronavirus Disease - COVID-19 was depicted in the early days of the pandemic, but updated by more than 200 scientists and clinicians to include many facets of this new infectious pandemic, including i, characteristics, ecology, and evolution of coronaviruses; ii, epidemiology, genetics, and pathogenesis (immune responses and oxidative stress) of the disease; iii, diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical manifestations of the disease in pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnant women, and neonates; iv, challenges of co-occurring the disease with tropical infections, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and cancer and to the settings of dentistry, hematology, ophthalmology, and pharmacy; v, transmission, prevention, and potential treatments, ranging from supportive ventilator support and nutrition therapy to potential virus- and host-based therapies, immune-based therapies, photobiomodulation, antiviral photodynamic therapy, and vaccines; vi, the resulting consequences on social lives, mental health, education, tourism industry and economy; and vii, multimodal approaches to solve the problem by bioinformatic methods, innovation and ingenuity, globalization, social and scientific networking, interdisciplinary approaches, and art integration. We are approaching December 2020 and the still presence of COVID-19, asking us to call it COVID (without 19).

Neurological Disorders

Neurological Disorders
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9241563362

Although there are several gaps in understanding the many issues related to neurological disorders, we know enough to be able to shape effective policy responses to some of the most common. This book describes and discusses the increasing public health impact of common neurological disorders such as dementia, epilepsy, headache disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuroinfections, neurological disorders associated with malnutrition, pain associated with neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease, stroke and traumatic brain injuries. It provides information and advice on public health interventions that may reduce their occurrence and consequences, and offers health professionals and planners the opportunity to assess the burden caused by these disorders. The clear message that emerges is that unless immediate action is taken globally, the neurological burden is likely to become an increasingly serious and unmanageable.

Fangcang Shelter Hospitals For Covid-19: Construction And Operation Manual

Fangcang Shelter Hospitals For Covid-19: Construction And Operation Manual
Author:
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811223092

A novel public health concept, the Fangcang Shelter Hospital was first proposed by Professor Wang Chen, an academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, in Wuhan, China, in February 2020. While responding to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, medical staff faced the pressing situation of limited medical supplies, which led Professor Wang Chen to the suggestion of converting large-scale public venues such as exhibition centers and indoor stadiums into shelter hospitals to receive large number of patients, as this involved minimum time and monetary costs. The five essential functions of Fangcang Shelter Hospitals (isolation, triage, provision of basic medical care, frequent monitoring and rapid referral, and essential living and social engagement) enable shelter hospitals to receive patients with mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19, and have the greatest impact on isolating the source of infection and expanding the area's health-care capacity.Two of the first three Fangcang Shelter Hospitals set up in Wuhan were redeveloped by Zall Group Property from existing buildings, while Zall Foundation was responsible for the provision of essential medical supplies and logistical support to facilitate the running of these shelter hospitals. In total, the two shelter hospitals have been instrumental in diagnosing, treating and curing 3663 patients. Under the medical expertise and guidance of Professor Wang Chen, as well as inputs from Zall Foundation's crews who contributed to the design, renovation and operation of these shelter hospitals, this manual encompasses knowledge and experience distilled from the running of these Fangcang Shelter Hospitals. Covering five important aspects, namely the proposal, design, renovation, operation, and logistical support for shelter hospitals, this booklet aims to be a useful reference for other epidemic prevention and control efforts in regions around the world. The manual has been translated into more than 20 languages.

Infections of the Nervous System

Infections of the Nervous System
Author: Peter G. E. Kennedy
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1987
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Infections of the Nervous System aims to continue the legacy of its predecessor, Modern Trends in Neurology. Its goal is to produce annually a monograph on a topic in clinical neurology in which progress through research has brought about new concepts of patient management. This book is organized into 13 chapters. It highlights the areas or subjects in which significant advances have been made which also have relevance to the treatment of patients. It covers a number of important aspects of different infectious diseases of the nervous system including acute bacterial meningitis, tuberculosis o ...

Handbook of Research on Pathophysiology and Strategies for the Management of COVID-19

Handbook of Research on Pathophysiology and Strategies for the Management of COVID-19
Author: El Hiba, Omar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-08-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1799882268

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-Cov2), which may cause mild to moderate respiratory complications in most infected people. Older people and those with chronic and/or acute illnesses may present serious complications. Underlying mechanisms of the cellular responses to the virus are not fully revealed; therefore, understanding the pathophysiology of COVID-19 is crucial to provide efficient data to define the appropriate and effective therapeutic strategies to cure and prevent COVID-19-associated complications. The Handbook of Research on Pathophysiology and Strategies for the Management of COVID-19 summarizes and assembles the published data on COVID-19 and provides an answer to the reader for the mystery of SARS-Cov2’s impact on human health through a deep analysis of the current data available in the literature. This book addresses the epidemiology and infectious patterns of the disease and the recent pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease and relationships to the medical history of the patient. Covering topics from the tie between COVID-19 and respiratory disease to vaccination information, this comprehensive reference source is ideal for clinicians, health professionals, pathologists, virologists, researchers, academicians, and medical and PhD students.

COVID-19 and the Heart: A Case-Based Pocket Guide

COVID-19 and the Heart: A Case-Based Pocket Guide
Author: Muhammad Saad
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2021-10-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1264266715

From frontline experts on the topic—everything you need to know about COVID-19 and how it affects the heart COVID-19’s effect on the cardiovascular system continues to drive increases in morbidity and mortality. Building a solid understanding of the disease spectrum is critical for accurately diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with heart issues in the time of COVID. Written by a team of experts who worked on the frontlines in New York City throughout the worst of the pandemic, COVID-19 and the Heart: A Case-Based Pocket Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource for providing safe, effective care for COVID-19-related heart conditions. Designed for quick and easy learning and on-the-spot clinical decision making, this practical guide is organized into chapters based on genuine clinical cases and provides the best approach for each one. The authors highlight key points throughout the clinical content for easy review, and provide up-to-date information on clinical trials/vaccines, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, therapeutics, monitoring, and patient education. Ideal for healthcare workers actively engaged in the ongoing pandemic and students seeking to build their expertise, COVID-19 and the Heart is the go-to guide to making the right clinical judgments with respect to the cardiac manifestations of COVID-19. COVID-19 and the Heart starts with the physiology of COVID-related heart disease, and walks you through COVID’s effect on: ACS Valvular heart disease Arrythmia Pericardial disease Heart failure Shock Thromboembolism Hypertension

Merritt's Neurology

Merritt's Neurology
Author: Lewis P. Rowland
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1200
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0781791863

The latest neurologic findings are presented here in a crisp, clinical focus that incorporates recent advances in the molecular biology of neurologic disease. This edition will debut at the Neurological Institute of New York's centennial in the fall of 2009.

Corona- and Related Viruses

Corona- and Related Viruses
Author: Gary A. Levy
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-10-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781461357759

Corona- and related viruses are important human and animal pathogens that also serve as models for other viral-mediated diseases. Interest in these pathogens has grown tremendously since the First International Symposium was held at the Institute of Virology and Immunobiology of the University of Wiirzburg, Germany. The Sixth International Symposium was held in Quebec City from August 27 to September I, 1994, and provided further understanding of the molecular biology, immunology, and pathogenesis of corona-, toro-, and arterivirus infections. Lectures were given on the molecular biology, pathogenesis, immune responses, and development of vaccines. Studies on the pathogenesis of coronavirus infections have been focused mainly on murine coronavirus, and mouse hepatitis virus. Neurotropic strains ofMHV (e.g., JHM, A59) cause a demyelinating disease that has served as an animal model for human multiple sclerosis. Dr. Samuel Dales, of the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, gave a state-of-the-art lecture on our current under standing of the pathogenesis of JHM-induced disease.

Advances in Neuropathology

Advances in Neuropathology
Author: John O. McCarthy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-03-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781685076207

This compilation includes eleven chapters detailing various advances in neuropathology. Chapter One includes a quantitative study concerning the spectrum of temporal lobe pathology in argyrophilic grain disease. Chapter Two discusses the clinical, pathologic, and recent genetic features of pineoblastoma tumors. Chapter Three describes the clinical and histopathological features of spinal ependymomas, focusing on the current approach to treatment. Chapter Four defines the clinical and molecular pathological hallmarks of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and explores various therapies for treatment. Chapter Five reviews the clinicopathologic and genetic features of supratentorial ependymomas. Chapter Six reviews various features of astroblastoma. Chapter Seven explores the clinical, pathology, and genetic features of pilocytic astrocytomas. Chapter Eight describes rare, benign brain tumors called craniopharyngiomas. Chapter Nine reviews the clinicopathologic features of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis and how it is impacted by climate change. Chapter Ten deals with a rare cerebral hemispheric tumor with characteristics often resembling grade 4 astrocytoma. Finally, Chapter Eleven details the clinicopathologic features of myxoid glioneuronal tumors.