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Introduction This study presents a comprehensive strategy for combating cholera in Syria, with a focus on clean water initiatives, treatment, surveillance, and vaccination, and the critical role of clean water in halting disease transmission. Methods The review design has involved a thorough research and review of existing literature and data on cholera outbreaks in Syria. It has also included an analysis of vaccinatio Read More

The COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant influence on several critical industries, including agriculture, education, and the economy. This essay investigates these processes, with a focus on agriculture, where the repercussions have been particularly harsh for poor groups dealing with unpredictable food supplies and food safety. Along with a critical examination of the shift to digital education systems, the report highlig Read More

Objectives Global healthcare faces challenges in combating COVID-19, with rising cases despite widespread vaccination. Severe COVID-19 cases, marked by acute respiratory distress and cytokine release syndrome, highlight the importance of managing cytokine storms. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, such as tofacitinib, show promise in this regard. While tofacitinib is recommended for severe cases, challenges include advers Read More

COVID-19 is caused by a new SARS-CoV-2 virus from the Coronaviridae family, responsible for developing severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV). Its emergence in 2019 presented several challenges to global health. The virus can infect host cells using the ACE2 receptor, and after infection, several clinical manifestations appear, ranging from mild symptoms to death. One approach that has shown promising results Read More

Objective This review study examines mucormycosis treatment challenges, gaps in medicines, and COVID-19-related effects. This paper examines diagnostic and drug development advances while addressing safety and specificity. Methods This review study searches PubMed, Web Science, and Scopus for relevant material. Keywords associated with mucormycosis, therapy, diagnosis, medication advancement, and COVID-19 are Read More

Introduction COVID-19 is a deadly virus, but there is still no appropriate cure for it. Hence, the target of this study was to estimate the clinical value of thrombocytopenia and other blood parameters in COVID-19 patients referred to Ilam Shahid Mostafa Khomeini Hospital from April and September 2020. Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, patients with thrombocytopenia, associated with COVID-19, diagn Read More

Objective Covid-19 pandemic is a global challenge negatively affecting various aspects of health of different age groups. One of the groups involved with the psychological challenges of Covid-19 were the veterans and their families. So, this study was conducted to compare the health anxiety and social exclusion in elderlies and youths referring to the Veteran Foundation in Covid-19 pandemic. Methods This descriptive study was co Read More

With the advent of COVID-19, numerous scientific studies from different parts of the world emerged, documenting the beneficial effects of sunlight on decreasing transmittance, morbidity, and mortality due to COVID-19. Research also highlighted the beneficial effects of sunlight in terms of antimicrobial, antiviral effects, and vitamin D production and its role in improving immunity and decreasing mortality due to COVID-19. A Read More

Objective This study aimed to identify scientific evidence on the zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in domestic felines in order to observe the relationship between the susceptibility of cats to SARS-CoV-2, the infection of humans to cats regarding the virus, and the relationship between cat-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Methods A systematic review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for System Read More

Background The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with the challenge of health literacy of patients and the care burden of family caregivers. Aim The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between the health literacy of patients discharged with the diagnosis of COVID-19 and the care burden of family caregivers. Methods This descriptive and analytical study was conducted on 290 people who were COVID- Read More