Behind the mask: extended use of surgical masks is not associated with increased risk of surgical site infection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-021-05032-8
Abstract: COVID-19 has prompted significant policy change, with critical attention to the conservation of personal protective equipment (PPE). An extended surgical mask use policy was implemented at our institution, allowing use of one disposable mask per… read more here.
Keywords: policy; mask; site infection; surgical site ... See more keywords
Prevalence and predictors of mask use on a large US university campus during the COVID-19 pandemic: A brief report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.11.028
Abstract: This observational study was conducted to determine the prevalence and correlates of wearing masks at a large Midwestern US university during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 7237 individuals were observed over 24 hours. Overall… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; prevalence predictors; university; prevalence ... See more keywords
The Impact of Physician Face Mask Use on Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Anti–Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2020.08.013
Abstract: Purpose To evaluate the effect of physician face mask use on rates and outcomes of post-injection endophthalmitis. Design Retrospective, comparative cohort study Methods . Setting Single-center Study Population Eyes receiving intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor… read more here.
Keywords: group; mask use; endophthalmitis; face ... See more keywords
The Macroeconomics of Testing and Quarantining
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jedc.2022.104337
Abstract: We develop a SIR-based macroeconomic model to study the impact of testing/ quarantining and social distancing/mask use on health and economic outcomes. These policies can dramatically reduce the costs of an epidemic. Absent testing/quarantining, the… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; testing quarantining; social distancing; distancing mask ... See more keywords
Mask mandates in light of DANMASK-19
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.35
Abstract: To the Editor—When public pressure mounted for the use of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) for prophylaxis or treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), our nation’s leading scientists exercised prudence and recommended awaiting the results of randomized controlled… read more here.
Keywords: use; control; mask use; effect ... See more keywords
The impact of protective masks on outdoor recreation crowding norms during a pandemic
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DOI: 10.1080/00222216.2021.1981791
Abstract: Abstract The continued demand for outdoor recreation during the COVID-19 pandemic presents a challenge to park and protected area managers. Numerous strategies have been suggested to reduce the risk of transmission among outdoor recreationists; however,… read more here.
Keywords: visitor density; mask use; outdoor recreation; outdoor recreationists ... See more keywords
Comparative Incidence of Periocular Surgical Site Infections with Increased Surgical Mask Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1974491
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of surgical mask use on infection rates for office-based periocular surgeries during the pandemic. METHODS An Institutional Review Board-approved retrospective review of medical records identified patients who had an office-based… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; mask; surgical site; mask use ... See more keywords
The Foegen effect
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028924
Abstract: Abstract Extensive evidence in the literature supports the mandatory use of facemasks to reduce the infection rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, the effect of mask… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; foegen effect; effect;
Mask use by patients in the context of COVID‐19 can increase the risk of postinjection endophthalmitis
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DOI: 10.1111/aos.14945
Abstract: doi: 10.1111/aos.14945 a 2021 The Authors. Acta Ophthalmologica published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica Foundation This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons… read more here.
Keywords: use; patients context; acta ophthalmologica; use patients ... See more keywords
Mask‐induced skin changes during COVID pandemic: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey among physicians in a tertiary care teaching hospital
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.14881
Abstract: The COVID pandemic has affected the human race both physically and mentally. Mask use remains the standard way of preventing the spread of this virus. The continuous mask use has led to the emergence of… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; mask; induced skin; survey ... See more keywords
Cross-sectional survey of changes in knowledge, attitudes and practice of mask use in Sydney and Melbourne during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057860
Abstract: Objectives Since mask uptake and the timing of mask use has the potential to influence the control of the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aimed to assess the changes in knowledge toward mask use in Sydney… read more here.
Keywords: mask use; survey; sydney melbourne; mask ... See more keywords