Leptospirosis; A Zoonotic, Morbid and Fatal Disease: A Record Viewing Study

Abstract

A843body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30. 62.2% of respondents reported taking steps to lose weight. These respondents were more likely to be female, of higher socioeconomic status, and more knowledgeable about their health (all p< .05). Among respondents who were trying to lose weight, only 27.5% had consulted a specialist. The primary reason for weight loss was to improve health (60.8%). Despite these intentions, success was limited. Only 34.3% reported having lost weight in the past 6 months (43.3% reported gaining weight) and the mean weight change was 0.5 kilograms (SD = 7.3). The most common treatments used for weight loss included exercise and dieting; 27.6% and 17.1% of respondents have used an over the counter (OTC)/herbal product and a prescription medication, respectively. Discontinuation rates were high with these treatments, as only between 28.0% and 48.8% of respondents who ever used OTC/ herbal products and prescription medications, were currently using those methods. Mean monthly out-of-pocket costs for OTC and prescription medications (combined) did not vary by socioeconomic status. ConClusions: The majority of respondents were taking steps to lose weight, employing a variety of strategies. Unfortunately, success of these strategies was limited. Additional weight loss treatments and increased obesity management advice may help improve weight loss success.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAPs) of Community Pharmacists Regarding COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey in 2 Provinces of Pakistan

“…20 However, it is reported that COVID-19 was closely linked to a wet market in China, and other viral diseases, such as SARS, MERS, Leptospirosis, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Dengue, and Ebola emerged from zoonotic origins. 2,3,[27][28][29][30][31] Furthermore, about 28.8% of respondents reported incorrectly that antibiotics are the first-line treatment. At present, COVID-19 treatments include repurposing the available therapeutic drugs.…”

Determinants of prolonged hospitalization and mortality among leptospirosis patients attending tertiary care hospitals in northeastern state in peninsular Malaysia: A cross sectional retrospective analysis

“…Co-linearity diagnostics was performed on variables selected for regression analysis. We considered variables with P < 0.250 in the univariate analysis as candidates for inclusion in the multivariate analysis and this is advantageous to identify more variables to be included in the multivariate analysis compared to traditional value of (P = 0.05) which may ignore important clinical parameters (30,31). Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated.…”

COVID-19 Pandemic and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: A Dangerous Combination for Healthcare System

“…This trend showed an increase in 2014 with 62% confirmed cases. Up to August 2016, the virus caused 20 deaths in Pakistan [4]. In the coming near future, an exaggerated trend is expected to observe as the healthcare workers are busy in treating patients suffering from the COVID-19 and other infectious diseases [2].…”