Altruism, empathy and medical professionalism

Altruistic tendencies and empathy, in most cases, are inherent in medical practice. Health professionals show these behaviors when they seek the well-being of the patient regardless of the personal cost they may suffer;the case of the provision of medical services in the health crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2, despite the risks, is a clear example of this. For decades there have been efforts to strengthen medical professionalism and the importance of humanistic behaviors. This paper addresses implications of altruism, empathy and professionalism in medical practice, key aspects in training of human resources in health.

SARS-CoV-2: From its genomic and structural aspects to its treatment

The sars-CoV-2 pandemic has been the greatest health challenge humanity has faced in recent times. The efforts made by the scientific community on a global scale to understand its behavior at the molecular level and to search for different therapeutic options have been transcendental if we take into account the time of its appearance. The objective of the present writing is to give a general panorama of the genomic and structural aspects of sars-CoV-2, its epidemiological behavior in Mexico, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment;all these elements are crucial in the understanding, approach, and containment of covid-19.