PANDEMICS

"Pandemics"

From the Plague to Covid: Stories and Remedies for Addressing Health Emergencies

Author : Biagio Tinghino

Publisher : ADV Editions

Publication year : 2021

Format : 14.5x21 cm | 242 pages | paperback cover

ISBN : 9788876593567

“On the evening of February 21, 2020, I became convinced that we should have prepared for the worst. We all hoped that the coronavirus outbreak would remain limited to China. But viruses don't respect borders between countries… Outside, people kept saying it would be an epidemic similar to the flu. I knew the truth was different… I started saying it and writing it on social media. But at that moment, the danger seemed distant, and no one wanted to believe it. After two weeks, there were no longer enough places in hospital wards…”

Pandemics begins with this testimony from the author, infectious disease specialist and prevention expert Biagio Tinghino. He has decided to share this extensive excursus on infectious diseases with readers, a journey that intertwines history, current events, and the future. The author continually draws on proven scientific data and has a lofty goal: to spread a knowledge-based healthcare culture. For this reason, it is important to remember how the great pandemics in human history arose and how they were addressed; to understand the importance of dietary and lifestyle choices, and their impact on our bodies. Knowledge also means avoiding being caught in the throes of fake news, which is why the author guides the reader in selecting reliable information.

"We are by no means powerless against the spread of infectious diseases, but we must have accurate information on the choices we need to make. This book was born precisely from the desire to provide a practical response to this need."

The dedication that Biagio Tinghino chose to offer is touching:

“To each of my colleagues and the healthcare workers who died faithful to their mission, to their families and their children.”