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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, Alexander C. Moise, Amanda Hu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of ultraviolet C radiation against different N95 respirators inoculated with SARS-CoV-2

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
Objectives: There are currently no studies that have examined whether one dosage can be uniformly applied to different respirator types to effectively decontaminate SARS-CoV-2 on N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs).
David M. Ozog, Jonathan Z. Sexton, Shanthi Narla, Carla D. Pretto-Kernahan, Carmen Mirabelli, Henry W. Lim, Iltefat H. Hamzavi, Robert J. Tibbetts, Qing-Sheng Mi   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Benefits and Harms of Herbal Medicines for Preventing and Treating Acute Respiratory Infections: An Overview of Systematic Reviews

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, Brian Choi, Devansh Bhatt, Susanna Maltoni, Elizabeth T. Thomas, Elena C. Rosca, Sara Gandini, Annette Plüddemann, Carl J. Heneghan, John M. Conly, Tom Jefferson, Igho J. Onakpoya   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

International assessment results on non-NIOSH approved respirators by the national personal protective technology laboratory (NPPTL): a data note

BMC Research Notes
Objectives Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shortage of the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)-approved N95 respirators, the Food and Drug Administration granted an Emergency Use Authorization to allow the use of non-NIOSH ...
Kwai Yu Tsui, Yu Wang, Simon Ching Lam
doaj   +1 more source

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, Melissa Riegel, Geoffrey Tofler, Philippa Heighes, Wendan Shi, Thomas Buckley   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A disposable diaper in an N95 respirator [PDF]

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2021
Song, Zexing, Xie, Jun, Zhu, Jintao, Tao, Juan   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Factors influencing N95 respirator use among healthcare workers in a TB specialized hospital, Bangladesh.

PLoS ONE
BackgroundHealthcare workers (HCWs) in public tertiary care hospitals, including chest diseases hospitals, experience a substantial tuberculosis (TB) burden, with 40-48% demonstrating baseline TB infection and incidence rates of 4.2-4.8 per 100 person ...
Sayeeda Tarannum, Abu-Hena Mostofa Kamal, Mohammad Tauhidul Islam, Md Ariful Islam, Kamal Ibne Amin Chowdhury, Shirina Akhter, Afsana Sharmin, Emily S Gurley, Sayera Banu, Md Saiful Islam   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Health Management Planning for Landscape Fire Smoke Events: A Literature Review and Suggested Human‐Centred Framework for Resource Development

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2026.
Landscape fire smoke (LFS) events are increasing with climate change, placing priority populations at greater risk of health harm. A literature review across Australia, Canada and the United States found only four LFS health plans, revealing a critical gap. We propose a design thinking framework to co‐design tailored LFS health action plans.
Anna M. Gjedrem, Fay H. Johnston, Sharon L. Campbell   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proper Use of Surgical N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks in the OR [PDF]

AORN Journal, 2013
AbstractProper adherence to infection control precautions, including appropriate selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), is of significant importance to the health and well‐being of perioperative personnel. Surgical masks are intended for use as a barrier to protect the wearer's face from large droplets and splashes of blood and other
Benson, Stacey M., Novak, Debra A., Ogg, Mary J.   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Failure Rates During Reuse of Disposable N95 Masks in Clinical Practice in the Emergency Department

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2021
Introduction: The coronavirus 2019 pandemic caused a shortage of disposable N95 respirators, prompting healthcare entities to extend the use of these masks beyond their intended single-use manufacturer recommendation with a paucity of supporting research.
Ronald Check, Brian Kelly, Kathleen McMahon, Vamsi Balakrishnan, Leah Rivard, Johnathan Pester, Donald Jeanmonod, Rebecca K. Jeanmonod   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source