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492 articles for “health emergencies”
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Robotic Arm Innovations: Addressing Emerging Healthcare Challenges
Abstract: This Robotic arm is programmable in nature and nature, be manipulated. The robotic arm is also occasionally appertained to be as anthropomorphic as it's veritably analogous to that of mortal hand. Robots are extensively used for variety of tasks that are considered too dangerous to be performed by humans the rapid-fire progress in robotic fashion provides new openings for biomedical and healthcare engineering presently, there's an adding population of cases …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Robotics and Automation Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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COVID-19: An Emerging Global Threat
Abstract: The emergence of COVID-19 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China in December 2019 has worsened global health worries. It is now declared by World Health Organization (WHO) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Till 22 March 2021, there have been 122,524,424 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally, with 2,703,620 deaths, and more than 216 countries are suffering from this fatal virus. The transmission of coronavirus occurs via droplets, filthy …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 8–19 Read article
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Application of Information Technology that Reduced Agriculture Sector Impact due to COVID-19
Abstract: The COVID-19 epidemic, as one of the biggest health emergencies in the last decades, has disruptive impacts in all spheres of mortal life, including social, environmental, mental, and political ones. Nonetheless, the most oppressively affected was and still is the moneymaking sector of countries across the world. One of the major pillars of global husbandry is the agrarian sector due to its significance in assuring continuance in food inventory and …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Parasites and Public Health: Global Challenges and Emerging Insights
Abstract: Parasitic illnesses are still a big problem for health around the world, especially in developing nations where sanitation and access to healthcare are restricted. Protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites are all types of parasites that can damage many organ systems and cause both short-term and long-term health problems. This article looks at how parasites affect human health in different ways, focussing on common infections including malaria, schistosomiasis, and toxoplasmosis. Parasitic infections …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Nanoparticles in Cutting-edge Healthcare: Current Use and Emerging Issues
Abstract: Nanoparticles are sub-micron-sized particles (less than 100 nm on average). Using these materials as contrast agents in imaging and as carriers for medication and gene transfer into malignancies has given them a prominent place in contemporary medicine. Nanoparticles allow for previously inconceivable levels of analysis and therapy. However, nanoparticles provide new societal and environmental challenges, especially regarding toxicity. In this overview, we discuss how nanoparticles have benefited contemporary medicine and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 105–118 Read article
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Contextualising health-disaster risk reduction pillars for under-resourced rural secondary schools in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Abstract: School communities in under-resourced rural settings face a disproportionate burden of health-related disasters, including outbreaks, water and sanitation failures, food insecurity and compound events that disrupt learning and wellbeing. Yet school based disaster risk reduction (DRR) evidence in Southern Africa is uneven with limited empirically guidance tailored to the organisational and infrastructural realities of disadvantaged schools. Drawing on the Comprehensive School Safety Framework and the World Health Organization's Health Emergency …
Published in International Journal of Education Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 124–135 Read article
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Advancements in Polymer-Based Sensors and Actuators for Structural Health Monitoring in Aerospace: A Comprehensive Review of Emerging Trends
Abstract: Structural health monitoring (SHM) has emerged as a critical aspect of aerospace engineering, aiming to ensure the safety and reliability of aircraft structures throughout their operational lifespan. In aerospace engineering, structural health monitoring is one of the most important aspects of aerospace engineering. It aims to ensure that aircraft structures are safe and reliable over their entire service life. Polymer-based actuators and sensors have attracted a lot of attention because …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 173–193 Read article
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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Management of Snake Bite at the Emergency Department Among Emergency Care Nurses at Selected Health Wellness Centers
Abstract: Animal bites are the leading cause of death; the delay in identification of bites, accessibility to medical aid, and transportation are contributing factors for morbidity. Among the animal bites snake bite is the most crucial and anxiety-filled situation for the casualties. Early rapid identification of the type of bite and prompt intervention will restore emergency. Emergency department working nurses are the first responders for the management of all casualties. The …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Study on accelerating threat of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) and imperative for a proactive, interdisciplinary Global Health Security Framework
Abstract: Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) represent one of the most critical and persistent threats to global health security in the 21st century. Driven primarily by the synergy of unprecedented human encroachment into wild habitats, climate change-induced ecological disruption, accelerated international travel, and antimicrobial resistance, the frequency and severity of zoonotic spillover events are rapidly increasing. Traditional, reactive public health measures—focused on containment after an emergence—have repeatedly proven insufficient, leading to catastrophic …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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A Decade of Viral Evolution (2015–2025): Emergence, Mutations, and Implications for Global Health
Abstract: Over the past decade (2015-2025), viral evolution has profoundly reshaped the global health landscape, challenging healthcare systems, diagnostic tools, therapeutic strategies, and vaccine efficacy. This review comprehensively analyzes the evolutionary trajectories of major human and zoonotic viruses, with a focus on pandemic-prone, drug-resistant, and emerging pathogens. Viral evolution is driven by diverse molecular mechanisms including high mutation rates, recombination, reassortment, host immune pressure, and antiviral interventions, leading to genetic diversification, …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Sudden Transition from Real Classroom to Virtual Classroom: Perceptions and Problems Faced by Nursing Teachers and Students
Abstract: COVID-19 pandemic emerged as a serious public health issue of international concern and leads to sudden overnight transition from classroom teaching to completely online teaching consequently. This transition has turned up as a massive change for both teachers’ productivity and also for student’s social life and learning.One of the biggest challenges, teachers are facing is how to maintain attention andinterest of the students towards online sessions. Nursing profession is skill-based …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 82–85 Read article
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Physically Challenged People Health Monitoring System Using Blynk Server
Abstract: Because of the fast pace of modern life, keeping an eye on persons who are physically challenged is a challenging task. Examining the medical histories of persons who are physically challenged who live in their homes is a challenging endeavor. In this paper, a proposal was made to maintain a continuous health monitoring system for intelligent people who are physically challenged. The system would use sensors to monitor the health …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Potential of Mobile Technology (mHealth) in Medical and Health Care Delivery
Abstract: The last decade witnessed an unparalleled growth in the number of mobile phones in the country, thus linking millions of previously unconnected people not only to each other but potentially to the ‘system’ itself. The ubiquity of mobile phones, their ease, affordability and the already existing mobile phone technology and capabilities can be used to provide innovative opportunities for various public health measures. Various studies have already indicated that mobile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Striking the Right Balance: The Role of n-3/n-6 Fatty Acid Ratio in Health and Strategies for Dietary Improvement.
Abstract: The dietary balance between omega-3 (n-3) and omega-6 (n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is crucial in modulating inflammation and promoting optimal physiological function. Modern diets, particularly in industrialized countries, are skewed heavily in favor of n-6 fatty acids, often reaching ratios as high as 1:20 or more, compared to the ideal range of 1:1 to 1:4. This imbalance is associated with the pathogenesis of numerous chronic diseases, including cardiovascular conditions, …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Disease X: Unveiling the Unknown Pathogen and Enhancing Global Preparedness
Abstract: “The concept of “Disease X” was introduced to drive the creation and refinement of versatile technologies such as vaccines, therapeutic drugs, and diagnostic tests, which could be swiftly adapted and utilized in response to future infectious disease outbreaks with epidemic or pandemic potential. The aim was to establish a proactive approach to emerging health threats by developing platform technologies capable of addressing a broad spectrum of potential pathogens. The COVID-19 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Vaccine Acceptability among Healthcare Workers and Employees of St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City Philippines: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: There are numerous studies and pieces of literature on the growing acceptance and hesitancy in receiving vaccines despite their crucial role in combating epidemics and pandemics. Healthcare workers are frontline workers in public health emergencies; thus, their acceptance of vaccines is critical to mitigating infectious diseases. Nevertheless, while vaccines were known to protect against the virus, vaccine acceptability remains understudied. This study aimed to evaluate the level of vaccine acceptance …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Covid 19: Virology, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology and Control
Abstract: AbstractThe pneumonia caused by novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Wuhan, China in December2019 is a highly infectious disease. Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing outbreak as a global public …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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A Machine Learning-Based Non-Invasive System for Blood Group Prediction Using Fingerprint Biometrics
Abstract: The research is targeted at the creation of innovative solution "Fingerprint Based Blood Group Prediction" for instant, non-invasive blood group determination from analysis of finger impressions, a breakthrough possibility in emergency health care. Sophisticated machine learning can be employed to map fingerprint patterns to corresponding blood group information and overcome the current lack of a direct connection between the two. Integration of various technologies: employed React for frontend development, Flask …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of a Video-based Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Stem Cell Therapy Among Nursing Students
Abstract: Integrating stem cell therapy (SCT) into healthcare necessitates adequate training for nursing students to comprehend its principles and applications. This study evaluates the efficacy of a video-assisted teaching program (VATP) in enhancing knowledge and attitudes toward SCT among nursing students. A pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was utilized with a sample of 100 nursing students. The participants were split into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received the VATP intervention, …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Relationship Between Resilience and Mental Health Among Covid-19 Survivors
Abstract: In 2020, COVID-19 first appeared in Wuhan, China. Covid-19 affects the world at the global level. This pandemic disrupted lives and communities by having a significant negative impact on people's physical and mental health. Resilience helps individuals to bounce back from the crisis. The study examines the connection between COVID-19 survivors' mental health and resiliency. A sample of 100 people, 50 of whom were men and 50 of whom were …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 28–33 Read article