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Review Article on Brugada Syndrome: Etiopathophysiological Basis and Medico Surgical and Nursing Modalities
Abstract: Brugada syndrome is an inherited condition that grades in abnormal electrical activity within the heart, growing the danger of abrupt cardiac death. Those affected may have incidents of passing out. The condition affects between 1 and 30 per 10,000 people. It is more common in males than females and in those of Asian descent. The beginning of indications is usually in adulthood. It is named after the Spanish cardiologists Pedro …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Rheumatic Heart Disease - stuck in Prosthetic Valve
Abstract: Rheumatic fever (RF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) endure to be a main health danger in most emerging countries as well as periodically in progressive economies. The healing process of rheumatic carditis results in varying degrees of fibrosis and valve damage Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a nonspecific evidence for an active GAS infection. It is elevated in acute RF but can be normal if the patient has congestive …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Nutritional Status and Morbidity Pattern of Girls Residing at Selected Female Halls in Tangail District, Bangladesh
Abstract: Health and nutritional status of the hostel girls were observed during the January 2014 to December 2014 as a cross sectional study. A total number of 350 girls at the age of 18-25 years old were taken from the university girls’ hostel for the assessment of health, nutritional and morbidity status. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant information. In this study it was observed that 35.7% girls …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Autoimmune Disorders: A Review
Abstract: Autoimmune diseases are diseases in which immune system attacks healthy cells of the body. The basic function of the immune system is to protect us from diseases but during autoimmune diseases many parts of the body like joints, muscles, skin, red blood cells, blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands are affected. More than 80 types of autoimmune diseases are found till date and most of them show similar symptoms. The …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 4–6 Read article
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Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
Abstract: Hypersensitivity alludes to unnecessary, undesirable (harming, distress creating and some of the time lethal) responses delivered by the typical insusceptible framework. Extreme hypersensitivity responses require a pre-sharpened (safe) condition of the host. Immediate hypersensitivity is a quick IgE-and pole cell-intervened vascular and smooth muscle reaction that happens in hereditarily defenseless people upon introduction to certain ecological antigens to which they have been beforehand uncovered. These responses are otherwise called sensitivities, …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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COVID-19 Pandemic: This Too Shall Pass
Abstract: COVID-19 began so suddenly that no one imagined that it could be for such a long stretch. A tiny virus locked down the whole world within very short notice. Life just turned to a muchunexpected patch. Is it to be taken seriously knowing the reality of the happenings? Having been objective to this scenario, it has left one in a very indefinite condition. The authorities globally are taking adequate and …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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An exploration of Zika virus eruption
Abstract: Zika virus (ZIKV) is a recently rising relative of the Flaviviridae family and associated to dengue (DENV) and Chikungunya (CHIVKV). ZIKV infection was distinguished by mild disease with fever, headache, rash, arthralgia and conjunctivitis, with unprecedented association with Guillain–Barre Syndrome (GBS) and microcephaly. Nevertheless, since the end of 2015, a rise in the number of GBS related cases and an astonishing number of microcephaly in fetus and neonates in Brazil …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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An Overview of Epilepsy
Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the oldest diseases known to human beings. It was described in detail by Hippocrates (450 BC) as well as noted in the Bible. Epilepsy is the general systemic conditions that affect people of all ages, in which seizures most commonly occur in children due to hypoxia or high fever. A family history of epilepsy seems to increase the risk of developing the condition. Males have higher …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–8 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Home Care of Epilepsy Among Family Members of Client With Epilepsy
Abstract: Epilepsy is one of the oldest diseases known to human beings. Epilepsy is the general systemic conditions that affect people of all ages, in which seizures most commonly occur in children due to hypoxia or high fever. A family history of epilepsy seems to increase the risk of developing the condition. Males have a higher risk than females for developing epilepsy. Overall it is the most common serious brain disorder …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Protection of Children during COVID-19
Abstract: Introduction: Emerging evidence from China, Europe, and the USA has shown a consistently higher risk of severe COVID-19 in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Severe disease is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a patient with severe acute respiratory illness (fever and at least one sign/symptom of respiratory disease, for example, cough, shortness of breath); and requiring hospitalization”. In a recent report from the USA, …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 85–88 Read article
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Case report on Juvenile Diabetes
Abstract: A young female, a known case of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Type 1 since 4 years, was on insulin therapy for her systemic condition. She was brought to ER with chief complaints of vomiting, cough, fever and altered level of consciousness. On examination revealed hyperglycemia of 580 mg/dl and was diagnosed to have diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Immediately, the child was shifted to coronary care unit and the treatment was initiated. About …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–20 Read article
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Rubella and Pregnancy
Abstract: Mainly, Rubella infection during pregnancy is considered as a serious infection worldwide. Since Rubella virus not only infects Mainly, rubella infection during pregnancy is considered as a serious infection worldwide. Since rubella virus not only infects susceptible to women early in pregnancy, they can also be transmitted to the fetus and might induce birth defect. Rubella is an acute, contagious viral infection. While rubella virus infection usually causes a mild …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 57–60 Read article