scholarly journals Social distancing during the COVID‐19 pandemic resulted in a marked decrease in hospitalisations for bronchiolitis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Maria Risso ◽  
Giorgio Cozzi ◽  
Mariangela Volonnino ◽  
Francesca Cossovel ◽  
Nicola Ullmann ◽  
...  
2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
R de Miguel Buckley ◽  
E Trigo ◽  
F de la Calle-Prieto ◽  
M Arsuaga ◽  
M Díaz-Menéndez

Abstract Data from a recent epidemiological surveillance network showed a decrease in the reported number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and food-borne infections. We reflect on the possible drivers and consequences of a decrease in these transmittable infectious diseases linked to human contact in relation to social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Madrid (Spain).


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chintia Titania ◽  
Djoko Suhardjanto ◽  
Yeni Priatnasari

Kuliah Kerja Nyata merupakan proses pembelajaran mahasiswa melalui berbagai kegiatan langsung ditengah-tengah masyarakat, dan mahasiswa berupaya untuk menjadi bagian dari masyarakat serta secara aktif dan kreatif terlibat dalam dinamika yang terjadi di masyarakat. Kuliah Kerja Nyata (KKN) UNS Era Covid-19 yang dilakasanakan di Jalan Kabut Desa Panggung Rejo Surakarta berlangsung selama 45 hari (15 Mei-30 Juni 2020). Program KKN yang dilakukan berpusat pada kegiatan belajar mengajar. Sejak Covid-19 menyebar ke seluruh wilayah saat itulah ribuan sekolah dari berbagai jenjang menerapkan proses belajar dari rumah secara daring (online). Nyatanya aktivitas belajar di rumah belum terlakasana dengan efektif. Beberapa program KKN yang telah dilaksanakan. Kegiatan KKN yang dilakukan dimulai dengan mendata siswa yang ada di sekitar Jalan Kabut, konsultasi program kepada pihak RT dan DPL, dan pelaksanaan program yang direncanakan. Adapun program kerja yang dilakukan meliputi kegiatan melakukan praktikum kimia secara sederhana, dan menggunakan metode daring (online) melalui WhatsApp Grup dengan ibu-ibu. Penggunaan metode ini juga merupakan bentuk support terhadap gerakan Work from Home & Social distancing yang mana kegiatan dapat dilakukan di rumah masing-masing. Hasil dari kegiatan ini diharapkan siswa dapat melakukan belajar efektif walaupun di rumah saja serta pemahaman terkait Covid-19 dan juga warga desa Panggung Rejo dapat memahami seluk beluk Covid-19 dengan baik serta dapat menerapkan perilaku hidup bersih dan sehat.Kata Kunci : KKN COVID-19, Covid-19, Work from Home


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-175
Author(s):  
Jappy Fanggidae ◽  
Ridolof Batilmurik ◽  
Pieter Samadara

This study investigated the relationship between guilt appeal and compliance with social distancing measures. We proposed that the relationship is double mediated by empathy and responsibility for the unfortunate people who have suffered from COVID-19. This research is novel to an extent as an experimental method is used in the Asian context. The results exhibited that guilt positively affected compliance with social distancing measures. The respondents were directly or indirectly compliant due to the emotions of empathy and responsibility. The theoretical and practical contributions of this study were presented.


1961 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 161-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Molinatti ◽  
F. Camanni ◽  
O. Losana ◽  
M. Olivetti

ABSTRACT A study of calcium and phosphorus metabolism has been carried out on 13 acromegalic patients, in various stages of the disease. This study was repeated in nine patients following implantation of the pituitary gland with 90Y and in another two patients after deep X-ray therapy and suction removal of a pituitary adenoma respectively. Increased urinary calcium and phosphorus excretion was found in all the patients in whom the disease was in an active phase of evolution. The calcium tolerance test revealed a marked decrease of calcium retention in certain subjects, while in others, calcium retention was found to be increased. Such changes were not found in patients in whom the disease was in a quiescent phase. The blood calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase were found to be either normal or slightly increased. The implantation of the pituitary gland with 90Y and deep X-ray therapy induced a marked decrease of hypercalciuria, both spontaneous and induced, and of hyperphosphaturia, together with a definite improvement, of the clinical picture and glucose metabolism. It is concluded that the changes in calcium and phosphorus metabolism described above depend either directly or indirectly on a pituitary factor. They may therefore prove a reliable index for assessing pituitary growth hormone activity.


1972 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 517-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Uozumi ◽  
H. Manabe ◽  
Y. Kawashima ◽  
Y. Hamanaka ◽  
Y. Monden ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The response of plasma cortisol, corticosterone and non-protein-bound cortisol in the extracorporeal circulation was investigated in 14 patients. The pre-perfusion levels of plasma cortisol, corticosterone and non-protein-bound cortisol were significantly elevated. During and immediately after perfusion, the levels of cortisol and corticosterone were found to decrease significantly from the pre-perfusion levels, while the percentage of non-protein-bound cortisol was shown to increase significantly. This indicates a marked decrease in cortisol binding capacity of plasma during extracorporeal circulation. Moreover in 200 plasma samples, it was demonstrated that the cortisol level increased markedly and the cortisol binding capacity decreased slightly during and shortly after major surgery without perfusion. It is concluded that stressful situations in major surgery with or without perfusion are associated with markedly increased levels of biologically active non-protein-bound cortisol. The elevated level of non-protein-bound cortisol in surgery seems to be dependent on the increase in the level of plasma cortisol as well as on the decrease in the cortisol binding capacity of plasma. Although the increased plasma cortisol plays the most important role in surgery with no perfusion, the decreased cortisol binding capacity may be the more effective factor involved during perfusion.


1979 ◽  
Vol 90 (2) ◽  
pp. 372-384 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Goncharov ◽  
A. G. Taranov ◽  
A. V. Antonichev ◽  
V. M. Gorlushkin ◽  
T. Aso ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Adult baboons (5 males and 5 females) were exposed to immobilization stress by being strapped to a table in a horizontal position for 2 h. In females the experiment was performed during both the follicular and luteal phase. Peripheral blood was withdrawn at frequent intervals, the first sample just before immobilization, and the last one 3 days later. A number of steroids were measured in blood plasma samples by radioimmunoassay (17-hydroxypregnenolone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, pregnenolone, testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, progesterone, 20α-dihydroprogesterone, oestrone, oestradiol) or competitive protein binding (cortisol) techniques. The cortisol levels exhibited a marked increase in both sexes. This increase was observed already during the immobilization and lasted for approximately 24 h. A similar, even more pronounced increase was seen in 17-hydroxypregnenolone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone and pregnenolone levels. A marked, long-lasting (72 h) decrease of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone levels was a consistent finding in male baboons. This was not observed in the females which, on the other hand, exhibited a marked decrease (duration 48 h) of progesterone and 20α-dihydroprogesterone levels during the luteal phase, and a significant decrease (duration > 24 h) of oestradiol and oestrone concentrations during the follicular phase. It is concluded that stress has a marked inhibitory action on gonadal function both in male and female baboons. In females the inhibition of steroidogenetic function is exerted both on the ovarian follicles and on the corpus luteum.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1099-1104
Author(s):  
Priti Desai ◽  
Anita Wanjari ◽  
Deepali Giri

The COVID 19 pandemic had disrupted the lives of all socio-economic groups of the global population. The lockdowns, social distancing, financial adversities, continuous fear of being a victim to the virus had left every individual desperate with a feeling of vulnerability. Irrespective of all possible efforts at the global level, no ultimate solution to get rid of this virus is available till date except for the preventive measures. Various medicines and formulations are into practice, which may boost one’s immunity to fight against the virus. This catastrophic scenario had resulted in an impact on the human being in all aspects, physical, mental, emotional, social and behavioural. Ayurveda, the science of life has encompassed all these aspects through its preventive and curative principles. Aacharrasayana, code of conduct or behavioural discipline is one such modality that entails perfect mental, physical, social and spiritual health of the human being. The execution of Aacharrasayana in this situation can immensely contribute in restoring mental, spiritual and social health. This review aims to interpret the implementation of various aspects of Aacharrasayanain context of COVID 19 and its utility in combatting the dreadful crisis.


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