Face masks against COVID-19: Standards, efficacy, testing and decontamination methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102435
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus responsible for the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has caused a global pandemic on a scale not seen for over a century. Increasing evidence suggests that… read more here.
Keywords: mask usage; decontamination methods; efficacy; face masks ... See more keywords
Comment on: “Controversies regarding mask usage in ophthalmic units in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic”
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-020-1005-y
Abstract: We read with interest the article by Naveed et al. [1] on controversies regarding mask usage in ophthalmic units during the COVID-19 pandemic. We agree that offering patients a surgical face mask will lower the… read more here.
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Cognitive assessment in the time of pandemics: mandatory surgical face mask usage affects cognitive test performance of older adults
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DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12883
Abstract: The most important disadvantage of surgical mask usage is that it can aversely affect communication. This study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of face masks on the cognitive test performance of older adults. read more here.
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Compromised skin barrier induced by prolonged face mask usage during the COVID‐19 pandemic and its remedy with proper moisturization
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DOI: 10.1111/srt.13214
Abstract: Prolonged face mask usage, a daily practice for the public due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, creates high levels of humidity underneath the mask, which may cause unexpected skin concerns. read more here.
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Proper Use and Compliance of Facial Masks During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Observational Study of Hospitals in New York City.
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DOI: 10.12788/cutis.0412
Abstract: Proper mask usage is a cornerstone of the prevention of COVID-19 transmission. Hospitals, in particular, are important settings for proper mask compliance due to the risk for viral exposure. Despite the presence of health care… read more here.
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Is Evolving Face Mask Guidance During a Pandemic Harmful to Public Perception?: An Analysis of Sentiment and Emotion on Twitter: Infodemiology Study.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4085774
Abstract: BACKGROUND Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention policies on face mask usage fluctuated. Understanding how public health communications evolve around key policy decisions may inform future decisions around preventative measures… read more here.
Keywords: sentiment; mask usage; mask; emotion ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic correlates of face mask use among pedestrians during the COVID-19 pandemic: An ecological study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.921494
Abstract: Background Many countries have recommended using face masks for the general population in public places to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. This study aimed to assess the effects of socioeconomic status on face mask… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; mask usage; prevalence; face mask ... See more keywords
Assessing the efficacy of 3D-printed ear protectors on mask adherence at an academic ophthalmology center
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1211_21
Abstract: Purpose: In the ophthalmology setting, given the close proximity required for the clinical exam, appropriate mask usage and fit is essential. This study aims to assess how a simple, cost-effective 3D-printed face mask ear protectors… read more here.
Keywords: ear protectors; mask usage; ophthalmology; mask ... See more keywords