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101 articles for “public health emergencies”
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Implementing Blockchain to Enhance Security in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Combat Drug Counterfeiting
Abstract: Drug counterfeiting has emerged as a critical threat to public health, as it has enabled inferior and counterfeit drugs to flood many markets around the world thereby eroding trust in healthcare systems and patient safety. This paper seeks to address the glaring need for adequate security safeguards to curb the circulation of counterfeit drugs by proposing a blockchain model designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industries. In general, the idea of …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Review of Current Trends in Vaccine Development against Zoonotic Viruses: Challenges and Innovations
Abstract: The emergence of zoonotic viruses poses a significant threat to global public health, necessitating rapid advancements in vaccine development. This review highlights the current trends and innovative strategies employed in the creation of vaccines against zoonotic pathogens, including but not limited to viruses responsible for diseases such as Ebola, Zika, Nipah, and more recently, SARS-CoV-2. We discuss various vaccine platforms, including inactivated, live attenuated, mRNA, and viral vector vaccines, focusing …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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The Dual Crisis: Antibiotic Resistance and the Discovery Void – A Review of Novel Therapeutic Strategies and Non-Traditional Approaches
Abstract: The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the most critical public health challenges of the 21st century, threatening to undermine decades of therapeutic success and rendering conventional antibiotic regimens increasingly ineffective. Parallel to the escalating resistance rates is a profound “discovery void,” characterised by a steep decline in the development of new antibiotic classes since the late 20th century. Together, these two interconnected crises create …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–65 Read article
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Nutritional Enhancements in Dairy Products
Abstract: Dairy products play a crucial role in diets globally, providing key nutrients like proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. However, with evolving dietary needs and a growing focus on public health, the fortification of dairy products has emerged as a critical strategy to enhance their nutritional profile. This review explores the fortification of dairy products with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and other health-promoting ingredients, examining the methods, benefits, challenges, and future prospects …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Unveiling the Silent Threat: The Escalation and Defence Against Antibiotic Resistance
Abstract: The global challenge of antibiotic resistance presents a significant risk to public health, driven by multifaceted factors worldwide. This issue, akin to the impacts of climate change, requires concerted efforts at national and international levels to mitigate its consequences. Antibiotics have revolutionized modern medicine, enabling critical interventions like surgeries, transplants, and cancer treatments. However, without global collaboration, we face significant setbacks across medical, social, and economic domains. Initiatives to address …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–26 Read article
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AI- based Prediction of Misinformation Virality Before Wide Dissemination using Attention-based Multi-modal
Abstract: Misinformation on social media has emerged as a critical global challenge, impacting public health, democratic institutions, and societal trust. While existing research has largely concentrated on detecting misinformation after it begins circulating, predicting its virality before wide dissemination remains an underexplored area, limited work addresses predicting its virality before wide dissemination. This paper presents a conceptual framework using attention-based multi-modal deep learning models to estimate the virality of misinformation posts …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Investigating the Impact of Viral Infections on Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Antiviral Drugs
Abstract: The emergence and re-emergence of viral infections pose significant challenges to public health, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of how these infections impact the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antiviral drugs. This review explores the intricate interactions between viral pathophysiology and the pharmacological effects of antiviral agents. Factors such as viral replication dynamics, host immune responses, and the genetic variability of both viruses and hosts significantly influence drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Pharmacovigilance and drug safety current trends and challenges
Abstract: Pharmacovigilance and drug safety are critical areas of focus in healthcare, aimed at monitoring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products throughout their lifecycle. This review explores current trends, emerging technologies, and challenges in pharmacovigilance, emphasizing their impact on public health and regulatory practices. With the increasing complexity of global pharmaceutical markets, pharmacovigilance systems are evolving to integrate real-time data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to detect …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Veterinary Mycology: Fungal Infections in Livestock and Companion Animals
Abstract: Fungal infections represent a significant yet often underestimated challenge in veterinary medicine, affecting both livestock and companion animals. Veterinary mycology encompasses a diverse group of pathogens, including yeasts, molds, dimorphic fungi, and dermatophytes, that can cause localized or systemic diseases with substantial health, economic, and zoonotic implications. In livestock species, such as cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs, horses, and camels, fungal infections manifest as dermatophytosis, mycotic mastitis, aspergillosis, keratomycosis, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Alcohol, Circadian Glymphatic Dysfunction, and Neurodegenerative Protein Accumulation: An Emerging Concern in the Indian Context
Abstract: Alcohol consumption has long been identified as a major public health issue, yet its deeper and more subtle effects on the human brain are only now coming into sharper focus. Traditional explanations often emphasize direct neuronal damage, but emerging research in neuroscience suggests a more intricate story. Recent findings indicate that alcohol not only harms brain cells but also disrupts the body’s internal biological clock—the circadian rhythm—which plays a critical …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Transforming Road Safety: A GPS Enhanced Car Accident Alert System for Rapid Emergency Response
Abstract: Road accidents continue to be a major global health concern, with consequences for both emergency response times and public safety. The “Transforming Road Safety: A GPS Enhanced Car Accident Alert System for Rapid Emergency Response” that this project suggests would help emergency services respond to car accidents more quickly and efficiently. In this review paper, we investigate a system that uses sensors and GPS to enhance road safety and accident …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Antimicrobial Resistance: - A Growing Serious Threat for Global Public Health
Abstract: Antibiotics, among the most significant discoveries of the 20th century, have prevented infectious diseases from claiming millions of lives. However, their widespread use and misuse have created strong selection pressure, enabling microbes to develop antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to many drugs. Over time, AMR has spread primarily through human-to-human contact, both within healthcare settings and in the community. It is driven by a complex interplay of healthcare and agricultural factors, including …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Betel Quid without Tobacco: A Threat to Oral Health and Well-being in India
Abstract: Betel quid without tobacco, a popular cultural product across India and other South and Southeast Asian nations, is often consumed for its refreshing stimulant effects during social and religious gatherings. Despite its deep cultural significance, the health hazards of betel quid – especially its strong association with oral cancers – are often overlooked. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has identified betel quid as a human carcinogen, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–16 Read article
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Emerging Therapies in Respiratory Tract Infections: Current Advances and Future Perspectives
Abstract: The impact of respiratory tract infections (RTI) as a global public health problem continues to be high morbidity and mortality rates. The development of novel therapeutic approaches stemmed from the fact that conventional treatment strategies, antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals etc. have become increasingly ineffective because of rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Next generation therapies, such as novel antimicrobial agents, host directed therapies and novel drug delivery systems have come on the …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Cardiovascular Illness Detection and Categorization with Innovative Neural Networks
Abstract: Health-related problems are increasingly prevalent in modern-day societies and are significantly shaped by a multitude of factors encountered in everyday life. Among these, cardiovascular diseases have emerged as one of the primary causes of death on a global scale, posing serious challenges to public health systems. In response to this growing concern, the present study proposes a machine learning-based framework that is not only highly effective but also reliable and …
Published in Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research & Advances · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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CRISPR, Recombinant DNA, and LAMP-Based Platforms for Monkeypox: Emerging Tools for Diagnosis and Therapeutic Development
Abstract: Monkeypox, a zoonotic viral infection caused by the Monkeypox virus of the Orthopoxvirus genus, has recurred as a worldwide public health concern after recent outbreaks outside of its classical endemic areas in Central and West Africa. The resurgence has demanded a thorough reassessment of its epidemiology, mode of transmission, and clinical presentation. In light of these challenges, recombinant DNA technology (rDNA) has emerged as a candidate for developing vaccines, diagnostics, …
Published in International Journal of Virus Studies · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–28 Read article
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Case Study on Snake Bite
Abstract: Snakebites are a major public health concern in India, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating approximately 5 million cases annually. Out of these, around 2.7 million involve envenomation, where venom is injected through the snake's bite. These venomous bites pose significant medical emergencies and can lead to severe complications, including permanent physical impairments if not treated promptly. Immediate medical intervention is crucial to mitigating the adverse effects of snakebites. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Epidemiology and transmission of infectious diseases study using Machine learning
Abstract: Infectious diseases remain a formidable global health challenge, characterized by rapid evolution and complex transmission dynamics that often outpace traditional epidemiological surveillance and response mechanisms. This study investigates the transformative potential of machine learning (ML) methodologies to enhance our understanding and prediction of infectious disease epidemiology and transmission. Leveraging diverse datasets—including clinical records, genomic sequences, environmental factors, social mobility data, and real-time digital footprints—we studies and presented various ML models …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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AI in Healthcare: Drug Delivery in Tuberculosis
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) , mainly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, remains a major global health burden, accounting for millions of new infections and deaths each year. Although progress has been made in diagnosis and treatment, the growing threat of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB makes disease control increasingly difficult. Conventional diagnostic approaches such as chest X-rays, sputum smear microscopy, and culture methods continue to play an important role, but they …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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AI-Driven Precision Nutrition: Advancing Personalized Dietary Systems for Public Health Equity in Resource-Constrained Environments
Abstract: The dual burden of malnutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represents a growing global public health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Traditional dietary guidelines are largely population-based and fail to account for individual variability in genetics, metabolism, lifestyle, and environmental exposure. This limitation has led to the emergence of precision nutrition, an evolving field that integrates biological data and computational intelligence to deliver personalized dietary recommendations. This paper …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 Read article