scholarly journals Measures and suggestions for the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus in dental institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 4-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjie Zhang ◽  
Xinquan Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

scholarly journals Multi-Objective Optimization of Integrated Civilian-Military Scheduling of Medical Supplies for Epidemic Prevention and Control

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Hai-Feng Ling ◽  
Zheng-Lian Su ◽  
Xun-Lin Jiang ◽  
Yu-Jun Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Multi Objective ◽  
Medical Supplies ◽  
Problem Instances ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control ◽  
Minimum Ratio

In a large-scale epidemic, such as the novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19), there is huge demand for a variety of medical supplies, such as medical masks, ventilators, and sickbeds. Resources from civilian medical services are often not sufficient for fully satisfying all of these demands. Resources from military medical services, which are normally reserved for military use, can be an effective supplement to these demands. In this paper, we formulate a problem of integrated civilian-military scheduling of medical supplies for epidemic prevention and control, the aim of which is to simultaneously maximize the overall satisfaction rate of the medical supplies and minimize the total scheduling cost, while keeping a minimum ratio of medical supplies reservation for military use. We propose a multi-objective water wave optimization (WWO) algorithm in order to efficiently solve this problem. Computational results on a set of problem instances constructed based on real COVID-19 data demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

scholarly journals Consideration of the Management of Pediatric Fever Clinics During the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Outbreak

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Hui Ding ◽  
Zhaoling Shi ◽  
Zhen Ruan ◽  
Xiaoning Cheng ◽  
Ruying Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Staff ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Cross Infection ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Treatment And Prevention ◽  
Epidemic Period ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Since the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection in Wuhan City, China, pediatric cases have gradually increased. It is very important to prevent cross-infection in pediatric fever clinics, to identify children with fever in pediatric fever clinics, and to strengthen the management of pediatric fever clinics. According to prevention and control programs, we propose the guidance on the management of pediatric fever clinics during the nCoV pneumonia epidemic period, which outlines in detail how to optimize processes, prevent cross-infection, provide health protection, and prevent disinfection of medical staff. The present consideration statement summarizes current strategies on the pre-diagnosis, triage, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 2019-nCoV infection, which provides practical suggestions on strengthening the management of pediatric fever clinics during the nCoV pneumonia epidemic period.

scholarly journals The Online Education Mode and Reopening Plans for Chinese Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mini Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuanzhen Cen ◽  
Dong Sun ◽  
Ming Rong ◽  
Gusztáv Fekete ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
World Health ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Full Time ◽  
The Novel ◽  
The World ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
And Control

Recently, an unprecedented coronavirus pandemic has emerged and has spread around the world. The novel coronavirus termed COVID-19 by the World Health Organization has posed a huge threat to human safety and social development. This mini review aimed to summarize the online education mode and plans for schools to resume full-time campus study in China during COVID-19. Chinese schools have made significant contributions to the prevention and control of the transmission of COVID-19 by adopting online learning from home. However, normal opening and classroom teaching have been affected. For education systems at all levels, online education may be an effective way to make up for the lack of classroom teaching during the epidemic. To protect staff and students from COVID-19, the timing of students returning to full-time campus study needs to be considered carefully. Reviewing and summarizing of the Chinese education system's response to the virus would be of great value not only in developing educational policy but also in guiding other countries to formulate educational countermeasures.

scholarly journals Impact of online Internet Training on the Prevention and Control of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoli Wang ◽  
Haiyan Zhang ◽  
Hongmei Xu ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Ping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Training Group ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

Abstract Background To observe the impact of online internet training on the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus pneumonia, and to supply clinical evidence for an effective safety training model for emergent public safety situations. Methods A total of 2,080 medical technicians of the Third People’s Hospital of Yancheng, affiliated to Southeast University, were enrolled and divided into two groups based on the training mode (online vs. routine). They were evaluated based on the rate of excellence in five aspects: medical technicians’ prevention and control, patient management, disinfection, medical waste disposal, and hand hygiene. A questionnaire was used to check the theoretical knowledge of both groups of the prevention and control of the new coronavirus pneumonia. Results The online training group had a higher excellence rate for medical technicians’ prevention and control, patient management, disinfection, and medical waste disposal than the control group (p < 0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in hand hygiene assessment between the two groups. Based on the self-made questionnaire star-based survey, the online training group was more informed than the control group on the theoretical knowledge of the new coronavirus pneumonia. Conclusion Online training can effectively and safely improve the awareness regarding the infection-related knowledge and compliance of preventive measures. Thus, it should be implemented in hospitals to minimize the risk of cross-transmission among people.

scholarly journals Experiences and Practices in the Current Prevention and Control of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shen Shao ◽  
Zichen Zhou ◽  
Yue Li ◽  
Shuyu Liu ◽  
Lu Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
International Health ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
The Novel ◽  
New Type ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Since December 2019, several new infectious diseases, mainly lung diseases caused by novel coronavirus infections, have been discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province. With the spread of the epidemic, cases in other regions of China and abroad have been confirmed. This sudden outbreak of a new type of infectious disease has seriously threatened people’s health and safety, and China has adopted strong prevention and control measures in response. To provide a reference for international health emergency management workers, this article summarizes, from an academic perspective, the main prevention and control measures taken in China.

scholarly journals Forecasting the Epidemiological Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Pre-vaccination Era

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saheed Oladele Amusat
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Historical Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Intervention Method ◽  
The Us ◽  
Epidemiological Impact ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

Background: During this pandemic, many studies have been published on the virology, diagnosis, prevention, and control of the novel coronavirus. However, fewer studies are currently available on the quantitative future epidemiological impacts. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to forecast the COVID-19 morbidities and associated-mortalities among the top 20 countries with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases globally prior to vaccination intervention. Method: We conducted a secondary data analysis of the prospective geographic distribution of COVID-19 cases data worldwide as of 10 April 2020. The historical data was forecasted using Exponential-Smoothing to detect seasonality patterns and confidence intervals surrounding each predicted value in which 95 percent of the future points are expected to fall based on the forecast. Results: The total mean forecasted cases and deaths were 99,823 and 8,801. Interestingly, the US has the highest forecasted cases, deaths, and percentage cases-deaths ratio of 45,338, 2 358, and 5.20% respectively. China has the lowest cases, deaths, and percentage cases-deaths ratio -267, -2, and 0.75% respectively. In addition, France has the highest forecasted percentage cases-deaths ratio of 26.40% with forecasted cases, and deaths of 6,246, and 1,649 respectively. Conclusion Our study revealed the possibility of higher COVID-19 morbidities and associated-mortalities worldwide.

scholarly journals A RFID Authentication Protocol for Epidemic Prevention and Epidemic Emergency Management Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xiuqing Chen ◽  
Xiao Zhang ◽  
Deqin Geng ◽  
Lei Zhou ◽  
Junshu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Auxiliary Information ◽  
Authentication Protocol ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has exposed many problems in the auxiliary information system for epidemic prevention and control, which needs to be resolved by using methods such as the antitampering of logistics data and the management and control of epidemic materials. This article discusses the introduction of emerging technologies such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which support privacy protection into the auxiliary information system for epidemic prevention and control. Recently, this paper found that Khwaja et al.’s protocol (RAPUS protocol) is susceptible to database impersonation attacks and reader impersonation attacks. Therefore, this article proposes the enhanced protocol, which not only perfectly solves the problems of the abovementioned protocols but also comprehensively compares multiple protocols. The enhanced protocol has higher efficiency and security. The security of the proposed protocol (RAPUS + protocol) is analyzed by GNY logic and the AVISPA model. The designed scheme can help realize the safety and traceability of epidemic prevention materials and improve the automation and decision-making efficiency of the epidemic prevention.

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