Name: COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2:The Science and Clinical Application of Conventional and Complementary Treatments
Author: Srijan Goswami, Chiranjeeb Dey
ISBN: 9781003178514

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ABSTRACT

Since the end of December 2019, the world has been battling with a global health emergency called COVID-19. This ongoing pandemic has claimed millions of lives worldwide and made a serious impact on global healthcare. The information and facts about the virus and the pandemic are constantly evolving, expanding and are present in a scattered manner. Above all, various rumors and false information are also spreading through word of mouth or social media in relation to the pandemic. In situations like this, it becomes hard for a common person as well as professionals to keep track of the fundamental concepts, ongoing scientific advancements and differentiate between the facts and myths.

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2: The Science and Clinical Application of Conventional and Complementary Treatments covers the fundamental concepts regarding SARS-CoV-2 and COVID–19 as well as common concerns and issues ensuring optimal understanding of the latest basic science and clinical content. The comparative coverage of Conventional Medical Science with Complementary and Alternative Systems of Medicine in relation to the ongoing pandemic makes this book unique compared to other books available on COVID-19. Written in textbook format and in semi-technical style, it provides basic to advanced concepts and multidimensional clinical perspectives keeping in mind the diverse needs of academicians, researchers, students and common people.

Key Features:

Contains simple, lucid and concise presentation of contents

Emphasizes core knowledge and concepts

Presents evidence based and up to date information from a multidisciplinary perspective

Includes illustrations with good quality diagrams and colored photographs for ease of understanding.

COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2 covers concepts and protocols from holistic perspective relating to core Molecular Biology of SARS-CoV-2, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects, Multidisciplinary Treatment and Management Strategies like Conventional Pharmacological Treatments, Vaccines, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Holistic Nutrition Therapy, Nutraceutical Therapy, Biochemic Medicine, and Issues and Concerns relating to Public Health and Ongoing Advances in Research in relation to COVID-19. Written in semi-technical language easily understandable by readers from all domains, this book provides multidisciplinary perspective, knowledge and understanding regarding COVID-19 in one place, thus bridging the knowledge gap that exists between Conventional Sciences and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Systems.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNIT 1: Molecular Biology of Coronaviruses and SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses, History, Its Classification and COVID–19. SARS-CoV-2, Morphology, Genomic Organization and Life Cycle. Molecular-Pathophysiology and Clinical Presentation of COVID–19 – The Comparison of Reductionistic and Holistic Perspective. SARS-CoV-2 and its Variants: Definitions and Classifications. UNIT 2: Conventional Treatment Strategies for COVID-19 and Associated Public Health Concerns. Epidemiology of COVID – 19. Challenges and Innovations in Mathematical Modelling of COVID-19. Immuno-Pathologic basis of COVID-19 and Management of Mild and Moderate Cases. Diagnosis of COVID-19 using Clinical Examination, Immunoassays and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques. Conventional Pharmacological strategies, Investigational Drugs and Antibody Directed Immunotherapies for COVID – 19. Research and Development of Vaccines for COVID – 19. Mucormycosis – Post COVID-19 complications in Patients with Diabetes and State of Immunosuppression. Impact of COVID-19 and Associated Aspects on Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health. UNIT 3: COVID – 19 and Supportive, Complementary and Alternative Treatment Strategies. Ayurvedic Perspective and COVID – 19. Role of Homoeopathy in Prophylaxis and Symptomatic Management of COVID – 19 Patients. Additional Short Article – Homoeopathic Practice in midst of COVID-19 – A Physician’s Clinical Experience. Solving the Mystery of COVID-19: Holistic Medical Nutrition Therapy. Immunotherapeutic Role of Vitamin D as Preventive Treatment of COVID – 19 Patients. Role of Biochemic Medicines in Prophylaxis and Complementary Nutraceutical Therapy of Influenza like Illnesses or Respiratory Tract Complications (COVID-19).