Computational identification of repurposed drugs against viruses causing epidemics and pandemics via drug-target network analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104677
Abstract: Viral epidemics and pandemics are considered public health emergencies. However, traditional and novel antiviral discovery approaches are unable to mitigate them in a timely manner. Notably, drug repurposing emerged as an alternative strategy to provide… read more here.
Keywords: epidemics pandemics; drugs viruses; drug; causing epidemics ... See more keywords
Letter: Neurological Implications of COVID-19 and Lessons Learned From Prior Epidemics and Pandemics
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa186
Abstract: To the Editor: We performed a literature review on viral epidemics and pandemics, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), influenza H1N1, and the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome… read more here.
Keywords: respiratory syndrome; letter neurological; neurological involvement; implications covid ... See more keywords
Palliative care for people who use substances during communicable disease epidemics and pandemics: a scoping review protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053124
Abstract: Introduction Communicable disease epidemics and pandemics magnify the health inequities experienced by marginalised populations. People who use substances suffer from high rates of morbidity and mortality and should be a priority to receive palliative care,… read more here.
Keywords: disease epidemics; communicable disease; use substances; epidemics pandemics ... See more keywords
Palliative care for people who use drugs during communicable disease epidemics and pandemics: A scoping review on access, policies, and programs and guidelines
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163221143153
Abstract: Background: People who use drugs with life-limiting illnesses experience substantial barriers to accessing palliative care. Demand for palliative care is expected to increase during communicable disease epidemics and pandemics. Understanding how epidemics and pandemics affect… read more here.
Keywords: people use; epidemics pandemics; use drugs; care people ... See more keywords