Population-scale and rapid testing for SARS-CoV-2 continues to be a priority for several parts of the world. We revisit the in vitro technology platforms for COVID-19 testing and diagnostics—molecular tests and rapid antigen tests, serology or antibody tests, and tests for the management of COVID-19 patients. Within each category of tests, we review the commercialized testing platforms, their analyzing systems, specimen collection protocols, testing methodologies, supply chain logistics, and rel...

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Doi:10.3390/s21196581

This study aims to obtain the physiological value of dugongs that live in natural habitats (in-situ) as protected wildlife, namely on the coast of Lingayan Island, Toli-Toli Regency. Wild dugongs caught on the beach were put into a net cage. After 14 days of living in a beach cage, measurements of heart rate, respiration, and body temperature were measured using non-invasive methods. This study showed that the value of heart rate, respiration, and body temperature were measured (80.00±17.32) bea...

Respiratory Medicine 

Doi:10.4308/hjb.26.4.147

Background: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is associated with depressed lung function. Objectives: To observe FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC% in Major Depressive Disorder patients. Methods: This prospective study was carried out in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2014on 60 newly diagnosed female MDD patients aged 20 to 50 years. They were enrolled from the Department of Psychiatry of BSMMU. Age, BMI, socioeconomic status and occupation matched 30 a...

Respiratory Medicine 

Doi:10.3329/jbsp.v11i2.30652

An editorial article can be about anything and from any standpoint. Articles come in all shapes and sizes. They are in Medical Journals, Newspapers, Magazines, and Posted on the Internet. They cover any and every topic imaginable. As long as you have an opinion and can support it with facts, you have the makings of an interesting piece. We all have opinions, right? Yet not all of us are editorial writers and not all editorials are worth reading. Despite the wide variety, there are guidelines to ...

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Background: The frequency of pulmonary aspergillosis has been increasing for decades. Standard oral treatment is associated with tolerability problems and interactions with commonly used medications. Present data suggest that terbinafine may be a useful alternative for chronic forms. Methods: A randomised, double-blind, multicentre trial compared terbinafine (500 mg b.i.d) with itraconazole (200 mg b.i.d.) with respect to successful outcomes for up to 6 months in 24 patients with chronic pu...

Pharmacology  Respiratory Medicine 

Doi:10.19204/2016/trbn7

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: In recent years the efficacy of BCG vaccine against tuberculosis has been questioned and there is no alternative vaccine available. Several strategies are being applied to get a satisfactory vaccine. Two approaches are generally considered: the subunit vaccines and the whole cell vaccines. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate an avirulent mycobacteria, Mycobacterium habana, as a whole cell vaccine to protect mice from infection of M. tuberculosis H37Rv. M...