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This study aimed to evaluate the problems faced by dental patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 100 dental patients who had experienced post-complications due to the pandemic-induced lockdown were surveyed using a self-prepared questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using statistical analysis with SPSS, and the study included 108 responders, of which 43% were male and 57% were female. The results were presented in pie charts and bar graphs. The findings revealed that the pandemic situation had a significant impact on dental patients, with disruptions to follow-ups and other related procedures. Overall, this study highlights the unexpected challenges faced by dental patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for additional measures to address the issues caused by this situation. © 2023 IEEE.
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Background Respiratory disorders are diseases of the airways and other structures of the lungs. Coronavirus disease ( COVID) is a respiratory disorder caused by coronavirus ( SARS COV-2). It was first identified in Wuhan, China in 2019 and it shows symptoms similar to other respiratory disorders. Aim To assess the problems faced by people with respiratory disorders during corona pandemic. Objectives People with respiratory disorders are more vulnerable to COVID. Hence, there is a need to find the various problems faced by them during the COVID pandemic and create awareness and provide preventive measures to them. Materials and method A cross sectional study was conducted among the general population. The study was conducted as a questionnaire based survey. The responses were recorded and the data was entered in Microsoft Excel and transferred to SPSS software-version 23 for statistical analysis. Chi square test was performed to compare two different variables. Results Statistically significant results were observed between age and the question - Are all people with respiratory disorders aware that they are vulnerable to COVID?", -Are people with respiratory disorders mentally stressed during the corona pandemic?", -Are people with respiratory problems neglected by their family to prevent them from COVID?", -Is wearing a mask a problem among people with respiratory problems?" and -Do they face difficulty in consulting a doctor during emergency situations?" Conclusion The present study concluded that awareness about the problems faced by people with respiratory disorders is necessary to protect them from COVID.
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Aim: The aim of this study is to review the curative effects of Ayurvedic and Siddha medicines and explore whether Ayurvedic medicines can cure global pandemic COVID-19. Introduction: Ayurvedic medicines bring a huge impact both on our physical and mental health. It is highly effective and more effective in chronic diseases. Natural medicines like Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani are the traditional medicine system which is known as the science of longevity and plays an important role in encountering global health care needs. Ayurvedic medicines are a practice towards psychological, philosophical, ethical, and spiritual health. Covid19 has occurred in many different kinds like mild respiratory illness (nose, throat, and lungs), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Different studies have been done on curative effects of Ayurvedic and other traditional medicines on these various diseases. Methods: The present study has collected various articles related to the current topic from various internet sources such as PubMed, Google Scholar, PMC, etc. Conclusion: Traditional medicines are known for their safety, potential efficacy, and ease of availability as India is the country where the world’s oldest traditional living health care system originated. The present study thus concluded that Siddha and Ayur-vedic medicines have mitigated COVID-19 infections. © IJCRR.
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Background: The novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by SARS-CoV-2, which is the causative agent of a potentially deadly disease that is of severe global public health concern. The rapid onset of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc worldwide because of inadequate risk assessment regarding the urgency of the situation. The COVID-19 infection has spread over 210 countries and territories around the world as there are no clinically approved treatments or vaccines available to date. When compared with SARS and MERS, COVID-19 has spread drastically, due to increased globalization and adaptation of the virus in every environment. Siddha system of medicine (SSM) is one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine, which has originated from India and is practiced mainly in the southern part of this country for curing different types of diseases including even chronic conditions. Siddha based approaches have been proved to cure various respiratory diseases. Material and Method: The present study has reviewed articles through various internet sources such as PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar. Conclusion: The present study explores the properties of different traditional herbs in treating the novel Coronavirus disease. The aim of the study is to analyze Siddha-based decoctions as a better remedy in overcoming COVID-19. The present study has collected various articles related to the current topic from multiple internet sources. The present study thus concluded that the Siddha-based decoctions may mitigate the COVID-19. © IJCRR.
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Introduction: The coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered coronavirus. This virus belongs to the family of Coronaviridae. It is closely related or similar to SARS & MERS. The disease has nearly infected about 5,939,234 people and claimed 367,255 lives globally till June 2020. The main aim is to create awareness about the preventive measures to be taken during this massive spread of coronavirus. Materials and Methods: This is a review-based study about the preventive measures to be taken during the COVID-19 pan-demic. Coronavirus and its Preventive Measures: The virus causing COVID-19 is similar to that of SARS and MERS. In humans, these viruses cause respiratory tract infections, ranging from mild to lethal. To prevent the spread of this disease, a person must wash their hands thoroughly and maintain at least 1m distance from others. The COVID-19 symptoms might be milder but infec-tivity is higher than SARS and MERS. Hence proper preventive measures must be taken. © IJCRR.
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Curcumin, a yellow pigment, which is a bioactive compound in Turmeric, is a polyphenol derivative used as an herbal medicine to treat remedies. Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is caused due to coronavirus which is an infectious and dangerous virus. Coronavirus causes severe infections in humans and also in different species of animals. Curcumin has multi properties in which one of them is anti-viral, which may help in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. Curcumin can be taken by the means of food and studies show that there are no side effects, caused due to its consumption. Turmeric is the main source of Curcumin;RDA of Curcumin is 3mg/kg/day. Some of its properties include: anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, anti-tumor, anti-microbial activities. It also has the ability to gene transcription the viral strains like coronavirus, and maybe a possible treatment in treating COVID-19. Curcumin as exhibits anti-viral properties and acts on viral strains for gene transcription, can be a possible treatment in prevention and treating COVID-19. © 2020, Institute of Medico-Legal Publications. All rights reserved.
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Introduction: Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease where the best way to prevent it is self-isolation. Due to COVID-19, people are experiencing mental stress, aggression, and depression. Covid19 can lead to an epidemic of clinical depression due to various reasons like personal loss, unemployment, or the unpredictability of the virus. The principal aim of this study is to know if the COVID-19 lockdown is having a stress impact on the mental health of the general population. Materials and Methods: The study setting was done through an online survey among the general population. A questionnaire comprising of 12 questions were posted on an online survey platform. The collected data were then analyzed in SPSS online software and the results were plotted in the form of bar graphs. Results: From the present study, it is inferred that 85% of the study participants are undergoing mental and emotional stress. Conclusion: Hence, it is evident that the COVID-19 lockdown is bringing a great impact on people both mentally and physically. Thus, it is important for professional health care seekers to provide help in the current situation. © IJCRR.
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Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a coronavirus. The spread of COVID-19 could be controlled through social distancing which has resulted in the shutdown of financial markets, business, corporate of-fices, transports across the countries, and other activities. Many experts on economic and financial matters have warned about the worsening condition of global economic and financial structure. Covid-19 is harming the global economy because the world has been experiencing the most difficult economic situation. The aim of the present study is to assess the impact of pandemic COVID-19 on the global economy. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted with a study population of 136 subjects. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the study population through online survey links and the data were collected, tabulated, and statistically analyzed using SPSS software. Result: The results revealed that 93.33 percent of the study participants were aware of the impact of pandemic COVID-19 on the global economy. Conclusion: The impact of pandemic COVID-19 led to the fatal global recession. Copyright@IJCRR.
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Introduction: Misinformation can amplify humanity’s greatest challenges. A salient example of this is the COVID-19 pandemic, which has spread a wide range of falsehoods even as truth has more and more turned into a matter of life and death. In the current study, the aim is to analyze the effect of social media on the public with regard to COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A survey was conducted among 100 participants [79 male, 21 female]. 13 questions were circulated through online Google forms via WhatsApp platform. Responses were collected and verified. Result: On analyzing the data majority of the participants used WhatsApp and Facebook for news updates regarding COVID-19, 46% were aware of authentic websites to cross-check the news and 77% of the participants agreed that they get disturbed with a lot of information related to COVID-19. Conclusion: Thus we conclude that strict measures must be taken to prevent the spread of misinformation and to avoid mental health problems. © IJCRR.
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Ayurveda is a pseudoscientific system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Ayurvedic medicines have been proved to be beneficial against viral infection. Ayurveda therapies have varied and evolved over more than two millennia. Therapies are typically based on complex herbal compounds, minerals and metal substances. Ayurveda follows the concept of Dinacharya, which says that natural cycles (waking, sleeping, working, meditation etc.) are important for health. Hygiene, including regular bathing, cleaning of teeth, oil pulling, tongue scraping, skin care, and eye washing, is also a central practice. Plant-based treatments in Ayurveda may be derived from roots, leaves, fruits, bark, or seeds such as cardamom and cinnamon. Products made of Ayurvedic herbs and shrubs play a beneficial role to fight against viral infections. In the present study, ayurvedic medicines have been perceived to be beneficial against viral infections especially patients affected with COVID-19 by lieu of a literature review. Data was collected and was referred to in brief about the effect of ayurvedic medicines and other alternative medicines. Quality Assessment of various articles was done with context to this present study. Finally it was concluded that ayurvedic medicines were deemed to be potentially effective against patients affected with COVID-19 and other viral infections;though the claim needs to be proven by scientific studies. © 2020 Ubiquity Press. All rights reserved.
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Siddha medicine is an ancient system of medicine practicing in south India till today. In the siddha system, it is considered as each and every individual is a microcosm of this universe. The human body consists of the five primordial elements earth, water, fire, and space and it contains the 3 humours-vatha, pitta, and kapha and the several physical constituents. Based on these humors, the siddha system of medicine detecting, analysing and treating the various diseases.The siddha system of medicine deals with curing all diseases including microbial, bone related disorder, etc. without causing any side effects. The main aim of the study is to assess the antiviral property of the siddha medicine. A survey based questionnaire was done to create knowledge about the antiviral property of siddha medicine. A total questionnaire of 15 questions were collected by google form SPSS statistical analysis was done. The results were collected and data were analysed. The overall awareness of all sub groups was fair reporting correct answers. This study concludes that awareness and measures have been taken towards siddha medicine having antiviral property.
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COVID19 is a worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The clinical symptoms include fever, cold, fatigue, the elderly people are susceptible to infection and prone to serious outcomes which lead to respiratory diseases and cytokine storms. The outbreak adds to evidence of COVID19 is steadily spreading from one person to the other.The older people are at a significantly increased risk of this pandemic disease. Some of the reasons older people are greatly impacted is due to ageing, decreased immune function and more susceptible to infections.The present was conducted questionnaire based online survey among a group of old aged people of 65-80 years from the South Indian population. The results were analyzed and represented as pie charts. The present study has observed the responses of various questions raised in the questionnaire on this topic.From the current study, it was concluded that the awareness and measures are being taken by aged people towards COVID 19 pandemic disease.
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Coronavirus is part of a family of enveloped positive-strand RNA viruses that infect mammals. COVID-19 pandemic which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 [SARS-CoV-2] has affected hundreds of thousands of people worldwide with a rapid spreading and mutating strain of the virus. Morbidity and mortality of COVID-19 infections vary extensively from asymptomatic, mild to deadly and critical. Strangely, children were found to be protected from severe or deadly critical infections due to various reasons, on the other hand elderly with co-morbidities and immunocompromised adults were the most affected by this virus. Children with COVID-19 infection also present with similar symptoms as adults such as fever, dry cough, runny nose and nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, anosmia, abdominal pain and fatigue or may remain asymptomatic. Children have been found to harbour large amounts of virus and can probably transmit viruses even when they are asymptomatic hence can be a prominent carrier of the disease. Even though many studies have been conducted to ascertain the reasons for the differential consequences of the disease in adults and children, the present review was done to throw light and fill the gap on the age determined variations in the outcome of covid-19.
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COVID-19 is a major threat to the world population in the present situation. It is caused by the “SARS-COV2”. The irrespective of age and sex the virus may affects all individuals but it is creates complication in old age people. The main aim of the study is to assess the awareness of prevalence of Covid-19 among the young population. The present study has conducted questionnaire based online surveys, in which a total of 100 individuals were participated. The results were analyzed statistically by applying the chi square test through SPSS software. The results were represented as graph bars demonstrating responses for various questions on the current topic. The present study thus concluded that the participants are highly aware of COVID-19 and its prevalence among young individuals.