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#Ramadan2021Day 16 Apirl 29th in the month of Ramadan #Fasing have changes in circadian rhythms , physiological ,metabolic and endocrine function , as well as reductions in daytime hydration, blood glucose and body temperature. Physical and cognitive performances are also affect - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
#Ramadan2021Day 16 Apirl 29th in the month of Ramadan #Fasing have changes in circadian rhythms , physiological ,metabolic and endocrine function , as well as reductions in daytime hydration, blood glucose and body temperature. Physical and cognitive performances are also affect - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
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During #COVID19Pandemic #Summer2021 "Stick To Safety " by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in the Readers Mail Column of Tiruchi The Hindu @the_hindu on 26.04.2021Readers Mail https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/readers-mail/article34410082.ece
Stick to safety
In the midst of summer, it is imperative for people to safeguard themselves from COVID-19 by remaining indoors. For, travel increases chances of contracting and spreading COVID-19. We are still in a spot of bother and need to exercise abundant caution by sticking to the safety procedures. Also, one must take care to consume adequate fluids to build immunity, live in well-ventilated space.
M. A. Aleem
Tiruchi
Saturday, April 24, 2021
COVID-19 And Poverty - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2021;373:n986
Bmj British Medical Journal
Views And Reviews
There is a real danger that covid-19 will become entrenched as a disease of poverty
BMJ 2021; 373 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n986 (Published 19 April 2021)
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Re: There is a real danger that covid-19 will become entrenched as a disease of poverty
Dear Editor
COVID-19 and Poverty
According to the World Bank, Global extreme poverty increased in 2020 for the first time in over 20 years as the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic compounds the forces of conflict and climate change, which were already slowing poverty reduction progress.
The COVID-19 pandemic was estimated to push an additional 88 million to 115 million people into extreme poverty in 2021, with the total rising to as many as 150 million by 2021, depending on the severity of the economic contraction.
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated economies worldwide. Although lockdowns are an effective measure to halt the spread of COVID-19, many people around the world lost their jobs and livelihoods. As a result, some find it impossible to support themselves and their families.
Handling the COVID-19 pandemic has been no easy task, and weighing out the economic costs of lockdowns to public health has proven to be nearly impossible. However, being the country to reduce poverty at the fastest rate in history, there is always hope for recovery in India.
Now during the second wave of COVID-19, the restrictions on mobility have amplified losses for small businesses, which were yet to recover from the initial impact of the pandemic. Several sectors such as aviation, tourism, retail, entertainment and restaurants are again worried, fearing a repeat of 2020.
Experts estimate that if vaccinations are not ramped up and the virus is not contained by the end of May, it could have a severe impact on business activity ultimately leading to massive loss of jobs and income. That could push more people into poverty.
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24 April 2021
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
24.04.2021 is #WorldMeningitisDay! Meningitis can affect anyone at any age. It can be fatal within a few hours and cause lifelong disability. #DefeatMeningitis - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
World Meningitis Day
24 April 2021
- M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
World Meningitis Day helps to raise awareness about meningitis - a potentially deadly disease that can kill in a matter of hours or cause lifelong disability.
Meningitis continues to be a major global public health issue causing up to 5 million cases each year, including epidemics of new strains that spread between countries and across the world.
In November 2020, the Seventy-Third World Health Assembly approved the first ever resolution on meningitis prevention and control and the Defeating meningitis by 2030 global road map. WHO supports efforts to #DefeatMeningitis in light of this new global strategy that aims to eliminate bacterial meningitis epidemics and reduce deaths and disability from the disease.
What you should know
Meningitis can strike everyone and at all ages – it can be fatal within a few hours and cause lifelong disability.
Meningitis epidemics can happen fast with serious health, economic and social consequences.
Meningitis is a medical emergency and must be treated quickly.
Symptoms of meningitis can include:
◦ stiff neck;
◦ fever;
◦ sensitivity to light;
◦ confusion and drowsiness;
◦ headaches;
◦ vomiting;
◦ rash;
◦ seizures;
◦ infants may:
- have a bulging fontanelle (soft spot)
- be droopy and unresponsive
◦ Not everyone will get all of these symptoms and they can occur in any order.
Vaccination against meningococcus, pneumococcus and Haemophilus influenzae type b protect against common causes of meningitis. New vaccines will save more lives over the next decade.
Meningitis is one of the leading causes of neurological disability, which can last a lifetime – the Defeating Meningitis by 2030 global road map addresses this issue alongside prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
By 2030, countries have committed to:
◦ eliminating bacterial meningitis epidemics;
◦ reducing cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70%;
◦ reducing disability and improving the quality of life for meningitis survivors
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Indian "Tika Utsav" COVID-19 Vaccination Drive - M.A.Aleem BMJ 2021;373:n968
Bmj British Medical Journal
Editor's Choice
Covid-19: Vaccine woes highlight vital role of traditional public health
BMJ 2021; 373 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n968 (Published 15 April 2021)
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Re: Covid-19: Vaccine woes highlight vital role of traditional public health
Dear Editor
Indian "Tika Utsav" COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
The
'Tika Utsav' is a four-day COVID-19 vaccination exercise, started on April 11, which was the birth anniversary of social activist Jyotiba Phule and ends on April 14, which marks the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar was aimed at inoculating as many people as possible against the Covid-19 disease in India.
In this Indian vaccination drive from April 11-14 saw intense vaccination activity with 29,33,418 doses being given on April 11, and another 40,04,521 jabs administered the next day. The corresponding figure for 13th and 14th April stands at 26,46,528 and 33,13,848.
The total vaccination figures during the ‘Tika Utsav’ in India saw a jump of 1,28,98,314 vaccine doses being administered to people of eligible groups across the country.
India becomes the fastest country to administer 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
As of 16.04.2021 India has given 117,223,509 doses of vaccine against COVID-19.
In my own district of Tiruchirappalli
as of 14.04.2021 about , 1,50,534 persons were vaccinated against COVID-19.
Competing interests: No competing interests
16 April 2021
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
Thursday, April 15, 2021
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Second Wave of COVID-19 With Newer Symptoms - M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
Second Wave of COVID-19 With Newer Symptoms
COVID-19 has severely affected our health system and the number of patients reaching the hospital is increasing every day.
India including Tamilnadu and Trichy is witnessing the possible second wave of coronavirus. The current wave is spreading faster than last year as it was mostly the elderly who were infected with the COVID-19 virus last year. However, this time around, the patients are mostly children and young adults .
The current spread of coronavirus is said to have brought new symptoms of the infection
While the usual symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, body ache, loss of smell and taste, chills, breathlessness, several studies are suggesting that red eyes, gastrointestinal conditions, and hearing impairment should not be taken lightly as they might also be a result of contracting the COVID-19 .
Here are a few more symptoms that we should look out for:
Gastrointestinal Symptoms:
The COVID-19 infection impacts the upper respiratory system. According to new studies, there are several symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and nausea which should not be taken lightly. It's a good idea to get yourself tested if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Red Eyes:
Red eyes or conjunctivitis is a sign of several viral infections. In this, people develop redness, swelling and the eye becomes watery. As per a Chinese study, people who got infected with a new strain of coronavirus showed this symptom .
Brain fog
COVID-19 is known to cause memory and cognitive complications. Experiencing confusion or difficulty in remembering things could also be a sign of a COVID-19 complication. There may be other reasons for these symptoms, but it is worth checking for.
Cough that sounds different
Coughing is one of the most common symptoms of COVID-19 infection as the virus primarily attacks the upper respiratory tract. However, people who have survived that infection recount that it's not the usual cough that one gets. Instead, this one is more persistent and changes your voice.
Hearing impairment
A study published in the International Journal of Audiology said that the COVID-19 infection can lead to auditory problems. The researchers found 56 studies that identified an association between COVID-19 and auditory and vestibular problems. If you are experiencing some kind of hearing impairment or vertigo then that could be a sign of COVID-19 infection.
Loss of smell, taste
Some people also experience distorted smell or taste much before other, more common symptoms of COVID-19 infection.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Flag hoisting ceremony for the #Trichy #Natharvali #Dargha 1024th #Urs in 2021 has taken place on 13.4.2021 with the sight of moon for #Ramadan2021 with #publichealth &social measures in the view of #COVID19Pandemic - M.A.Aleem Trustee Natharvali Dargha #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India https://t.co/a4LfYTLnPS
Monday, April 12, 2021
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In #SecondWaveofCovid19 "Look for New Symptoms" by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in the Readers Mail Column of Tiruchi The Hindu on 12.04.2021Readers Mail https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/readers-mail/article34298521.ece
Look for new symptoms
Since the second wave of COVID-19 virus infection affects children, it has become important to look out for new symptoms in addition to fever, body ache, loss of smell and taste and breathlessness. Studies have suggested that red eyes, gastrointestinal conditions, unusual cough, brain fog and hearing impairment should not be taken lightly
M. A. Aleem
Tiruchi
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In #TamilNaduElections2021 in Trichy Tamilnadu " Stick to Safety Protocol " to prevent #COVID19 spread during voting in #pandemic by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in the Readers Mail Column of Trichy The Hindu on 05.04.2021Readers Mail https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/readers-mail/article34241025.ece
In #TamilNaduElections2021 in Trichy Tamilnadu " Stick to Safety Protocol " to prevent #COVID19 spread during voting in this #pandemic by M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India in Readers Mail Column of Trichy The Hindu on 05.04.21Readers Mail https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/readers-mail/article34241025.ece
Stick to safety protocol
It has become imperative for voters to wear face masks due to the risks caused by the second wave of COVID-19 infection. Voters must not hesitate to go through thermal screening and make it a point to use sanitisers. People need to make sure that there is no crowding at polling stations, and unfailingly use gloves to exercise their franchise in the electronic voting machine. While it is indeed the responsibility of citizens to cast votes without fail in a democracy, it is equally important to minimise risks to others and oneself.
M.A. Aleem
Tiruchi
Do’s and Don’t’s to be followed during voting during the #COVID19Pandemic in #Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2021- M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
Do’s and Don’t’s to be followed during voting.
- M.A.Aleem Neurologist #Trichy #Tamilnadu #India
In this COVID-19 Pandemic
during voting for the election 2021 in Tamilnadu, every voter should adopt the following to prevent COVID-19 spread .
Every person shall wear face mask consistently and correctly during their voting related activities.
Please don't skip thermal screening and the use Sanitizer if it is available at the entry of hall/room/premises used for voting purposes.
In polling booth everyone should avoid crowding and should keep Social distancing as per the extant Covid-19 guidelines of the state government and Ministry of Home Affairs.
All voters should use gloves to sign voter register and press EVM button to cast their vote .
Try to avoid crowded ride to polling stations
Avoid taking children with you to vote . This can increase their risk of getting sick in crowded places during polling.
Voters who are sick or in quarantine should take steps to protect poll workers and other voters.
They should also let poll workers know that you are sick or in quarantine when you arrive at the polling location. Check with local authorities for any additional help and guidance.
These are steps you have to take to help you vote and minimize your and others risk during this polling day in this COVID-19 pandemic.
It is our duty and right to be a part of the polling on Apirl 6,2021 for a strong democracy. Please remember your duty towards the nation. Your Vote is Your Responsibility
Please take efforts to ensure 100% voting in Trichy district during this assembly election 2021 in Tamilnadu
Saturday, April 3, 2021
Friday, April 2, 2021
COVID-19 Immunization in India- M.A.Aleem BMJ 2021;372:n852
Bmj British Medical Journal
News
Covid vaccine: Prioritise over 16s living with immunosuppressed adults, says JCVI
BMJ 2021; 372 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n852 (Published 29 March 2021)
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Re: Covid vaccine: Prioritise over 16s living with immunosuppressed adults, says JCVI
Dear Editor
COVID-19 immunization in India
Till 01.04.2021 India has vaccinated around 68.7 (68,789,138) million people above the age of 45 years of age with COVID-19 vaccination . It is better to immunize people above the age of 16 years with immunocompromised state.
In India third dose of Covaxin gets nod for trials, six months after second dose.
Competing interests: No competing interests
02 April 2021
M.A. Aleem
Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***
The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***
Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India
@drmaaleem
