Can we do better? A guide to pandemics – some Dos and Don'ts for the next one

Tang, Julian W.; Kwok, Kin On; Loh, Tze Ping; Lee, Chun Kiat; Héraud, Jean‐Michel; Dancer, Stephanie J.

doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2021.04.017

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“…Various articles have offered some ideas for this, as well as using real-time tracking data to measure the impact of interventions as they are implemented [ 281 – 283 ], but ultimately, with any novel pathogen, there will be a lead time before we can optimize pandemic responses, during which, unfortunately, there will be severe illness and deaths.…”

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“…'Where there is reasonable evidence of an impending threat to public harm, it is inappropriate to require proof of causation beyond a reasonable doubt before taking steps to avert the threat…that reasonable efforts to reduce risk need not await scientific proof.' Various articles have offered some ideas for this, as well as using real-time tracking data to measure the impact of interventions as they are implemented [281][282][283], but ultimately, with any novel pathogen, there will be a lead time before we can optimize pandemic responses, during which, unfortunately, there will be severe illness and deaths.…”

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An exploration of the political, social, economic and cultural factors affecting how different global regions initially reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Responses to the early (February–July 2020) COVID-19 pandemic varied widely, globally. Reasons for this are multiple but likely relate to the healthcare and financial resources then available, and the degree of trust in, and economic support provided by, national governments. Cultural factors also affected how different populations reacted to the various pandemic restrictions, like masking, social distancing and self-isolation or self-quarantine. The degree of compliance with these measures depended on how much individuals valued their needs and liberties over those of their society. Thus, several themes may be relevant when comparing pandemic responses across different regions. East and Southeast Asian populations tended to be more collectivist and self-sacrificing, responding quickly to early signs of the pandemic and readily complied with most restrictions to control its spread. Australasian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, some Middle Eastern, African and South American countries also responded promptly by imposing restrictions of varying severity, due to concerns for their wider society, including for some, the fragility of their healthcare systems. Western European and North American countries, with well-resourced healthcare systems, initially reacted more slowly, partly in an effort to maintain their economies but also to delay imposing pandemic restrictions that limited the personal freedoms of their citizens.

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“…Moreover, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been avoiding dental treatment due to the fear and anxiety of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of COVID-19 [ 1 ]. COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, threatening public health and the economy with nearly 250 million confirmed cases and more than five million deaths [ 2 , 3 ]. Additional barriers to seeking timely dental care are considered stressful [ 4 ].…”

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Supportive Home Remedies for Orofacial Pain during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Their Value and Limitations

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2022

International Journal of Dentistry

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Background. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impeded access to timely dental care, and there is an urgent need for adjuvant therapies that can reduce orofacial pain in emergencies. Aims. To provide information on the benefits and limitations of eight representative home remedies as palliative care for orofacial pain during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods. PubMed and Medline were electronically searched for eight home remedies for orofacial pain that can be used in COVID-19. Papers published in English in the past 30 years were considered. Among the published studies suitable for the research purpose, those in which the abstract and body text were confirmed were targeted, and duplicate studies were excluded. Finally, 86 studies were included. Results. There is extensive and high-level scientific evidence for the application of tooth brushing and flossing, mouth rinsing with chlorhexidine, use of over-the-counter pain medication, and application of cryotherapy in emergencies. Gargling with salt water, brushing with bamboo salt, gargling with garlic juice, and oil pulling are traditional methods used for centuries. The use of natural products for orofacial pain has a significant empirical effect but has weak scientific evidence. Conclusions. Knowing the correct application method, effects, and side effects is desirable to use these methods appropriately in emergencies. However, scientific evidence is unclear and generally lacking for home remedies to be the main treatment strategy, and there are clear limitations to their use as a single main treatment.

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Can we do better? A guide to pandemics – some Dos and Don'ts for the next one

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An exploration of the political, social, economic and cultural factors affecting how different global regions initially reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic

An exploration of the political, social, economic and cultural factors affecting how different global regions initially reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic

Supportive Home Remedies for Orofacial Pain during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Their Value and Limitations

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