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MERS-CoV, surgical mask and N95 respirators [PDF]
Singapore Medical Journal, 2014 Dear Sir, The recent article, “Debate on MERS-CoV respiratory precautions: surgical mask or N95 respirators?” by Chung et al(1) is an interesting read. Indeed, the control of this new emerging infection is a topic that is currently under discussion worldwide,(2) and the efficacy of the respiratory protective apparatus is certainly an important issue.
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The Effect of COVID-19 on N95 Mask Supply Chains
, 2021 : The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 exposed issues in the supply chain for N95 face masks. The demand for protective face masks spiked globally and domestically due to the unexpected outbreak of the pandemic. An important issue was the dependency on N95
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Bridging the translational gap in clinical nanomedicine: From rational design to clinical reality
BMEMat, EarlyView.Nanotechnology offers a multi‐faceted approach to modern healthcare, encompassing high‐sensitivity diagnostic imaging, innovative vaccine delivery, and targeted therapeutics. This review explores how these nanomedicine applications address critical challenges in cancer recurrence and the treatment of neurologic and respiratory diseases to combat rising
Ahmed H. Ghonaim +9 more
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Evaluation of N95 respirator mask compliance in a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. [PDF]
, 2016 Master of Nursing. University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 2016.Introduction Airborne infection control strategies to prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.
Mbhele, Zandile Benediltor.
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Occupational HPV Exposure in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review of Detection, Risk, and Prevention
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This scoping review identified 10 studies evaluating occupational HPV exposure in otolaryngology. HPV DNA was detected in surgical plume following some HPV‐related procedures, including up to 56.7% of CO2 laser plume samples, while the only study assessing oral HPV among exposed clinicians reported a prevalence of 2.2%, not exceeding that of the ...
Ying Jie Li +2 more
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Medical mask or N95 respirator: when and how to use?
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 2020 COVID-19 pandemic is now a global threat to human health reaching up to 2 million infected people all around the world. Since its first recognition in Wuhan, many topics were discussed intensively about COVID-19, both in the public and scientific community.
Alpay AZAP, F. Şebnem ERDİNÇ
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Overview of systematic reviews evaluating the benefits and harms of herbal medicines for management of ARIs. ABSTRACT Hundreds of herbal medicines are currently marketed for the management of acute respiratory infections (ARIs). However, there is uncertainty about their benefits and harms, and clinical guidance remains unclear.
Fariba Aghajafari +11 more
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Developing World Bioethics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT COVID‐19 intensified ethical tensions between clinicians' duty to care and self‐protection amid PPE shortages. We explored frontline healthcare professionals' perspectives in Maputo, Mozambique. Semi‐structured interviews with healthcare professionals at four hospitals (April–June 2022) were recorded in Portuguese, transcribed, and ...
Ângela Alface +5 more
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Assessment of dry eye disease in N95 versus surgical face mask wearers during COVID-19
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Purpose: Investigating the effect of different face masks on dry eye disease (DED) among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a comparative, cross-sectional study. Participants were included into two groups: group 1 (n = 30)
Shirin Hamed Azzam +6 more
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Triggers and Modifiers of Acute Coronary Events and Implications for Practice: An Umbrella Review
Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim To synthesise evidence from systematic reviews on triggers and modifiers of acute coronary events to identify clinical implications. Triggers refer to transient exposures that may precipitate acute coronary events through several potential biological and haemodynamic mechanisms. Design An umbrella review.
Lynne Hunt +5 more
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