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An evidence review of face masks against COVID-19.
Howard J, Huang A, Li Z, Tufekci Z, Zdimal V, van der Westhuizen HM, von Delft A, Price A, Fridman L, Tang LH, Tang V, Watson GL, Bax CE, Shaikh R, Questier F, Hernandez D, Chu LF, Ramirez CM, Rimoin AW. Howard J, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 Jan 26;118(4):e2014564118. doi: 10.1073/pnas.2014564118. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021. PMID: 33431650 Free PMC article. Review.
Public mask wearing is most effective at reducing spread of the virus when compliance is high. Given the current shortages of medical masks, we recommend the adoption of public cloth mask wearing, as an effective form of source control, i …
Public mask wearing is most effective at reducing spread of the virus when compliance is high. Given the current shortages of …
Impact of community masking on COVID-19: A cluster-randomized trial in Bangladesh.
Abaluck J, Kwong LH, Styczynski A, Haque A, Kabir MA, Bates-Jefferys E, Crawford E, Benjamin-Chung J, Raihan S, Rahman S, Benhachmi S, Bintee NZ, Winch PJ, Hossain M, Reza HM, Jaber AA, Momen SG, Rahman A, Banti FL, Huq TS, Luby SP, Mobarak AM. Abaluck J, et al. Science. 2022 Jan 14;375(6577):eabi9069. doi: 10.1126/science.abi9069. Epub 2022 Jan 14. Science. 2022. PMID: 34855513 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
We cross-randomized mask type (cloth versus surgical) and promotion strategies at the village and household level. ...Mask distribution with promotion was a scalable and effective method to reduce symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections....
We cross-randomized mask type (cloth versus surgical) and promotion strategies at the village and household level. ...Mask …
Effectiveness of N95 Mask in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission.
Narayan Y, Chatterjee S, Agrawal A, Bhardwaj R. Narayan Y, et al. Trans Indian Natl Acad Eng. 2023;8(2):253-262. doi: 10.1007/s41403-023-00394-y. Epub 2023 Feb 23. Trans Indian Natl Acad Eng. 2023. PMID: 36851950 Free PMC article.
Droplet impact experiments on N95 mask layer surfaces reveal that a single layer allows liquid penetration at We = 416; while a combination of five layers, as is the case of a commercially available N95 mask, blocks the penetration completely, consistent with the wi …
Droplet impact experiments on N95 mask layer surfaces reveal that a single layer allows liquid penetration at We = 416; while a combi …
Effectiveness of different types of mask in aerosol dispersion in SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Tanisali G, Sozak A, Bulut AS, Sander TZ, Dogan O, Dağ Ç, Gönen M, Can F, DeMirci H, Ergonul O. Tanisali G, et al. Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Aug;109:310-314. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.06.029. Epub 2021 Jun 17. Int J Infect Dis. 2021. PMID: 34147668 Free PMC article.
The spread of the cough wavefront was investigated among five subjects wearing: (1) no mask; (2) a single surgical mask; (3) a double surgical mask; (4) a cloth mask; (5) a valveless N95 mask; and (6) a valved N95 mask. ...CONCLUSI …
The spread of the cough wavefront was investigated among five subjects wearing: (1) no mask; (2) a single surgical mask; (3) a …
Effectiveness of face masks for the population.
Santarsiero A, Giustini M, Quadrini F, D'Alessandro D, Fara GM. Santarsiero A, et al. Ann Ig. 2021 Jul-Aug;33(4):347-359. doi: 10.7416/ai.2020.2390. Epub 2020 Dec 3. Ann Ig. 2021. PMID: 33258868 Free article. Review.
Current approaches are examined for assessing the characteristics and effectiveness of fabric/cloth commercial and homemade face masks intended for the population. ...Both medical masks (MDs) and respiratory personal protection equipment (PPE) show a g …
Current approaches are examined for assessing the characteristics and effectiveness of fabric/cloth commercial and homemade fa …
Non-pharmacological interventions for sleep promotion in the intensive care unit.
Hu RF, Jiang XY, Chen J, Zeng Z, Chen XY, Li Y, Huining X, Evans DJ. Hu RF, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Oct 6;2015(10):CD008808. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008808.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015. PMID: 26439374 Free PMC article. Review.
Only three trials, all of earplugs or eye masks or both, provided data suitable for two separate meta-analyses. ...Only one study measured length of stay in the ICU and found no significant effect of earplugs plus eye masks. No studies examined the effect …
Only three trials, all of earplugs or eye masks or both, provided data suitable for two separate meta-analyses. ...Only one study mea …
Effectiveness of Cloth Masks for Protection Against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2.
Chughtai AA, Seale H, Macintyre CR. Chughtai AA, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Oct;26(10):e200948. doi: 10.3201/eid2610.200948. Epub 2020 Jul 8. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020. PMID: 32639930 Free PMC article.
The filtration effectiveness of cloth masks is generally lower than that of medical masks and respirators; however, cloth masks may provide some protection if well designed and used correctly. ...Until a cloth mask design is …
The filtration effectiveness of cloth masks is generally lower than that of medical masks and respirators; howev …
Efficacy and Use of Cloth Masks: A Scoping Review.
Jain M, Kim ST, Xu C, Li H, Rose G. Jain M, et al. Cureus. 2020 Sep 13;12(9):e10423. doi: 10.7759/cureus.10423. Cureus. 2020. PMID: 33062538 Free PMC article. Review.
This review aims to integrate current studies and guidelines to determine the efficacy and use of cloth masks in healthcare settings and/or the community. Evidence-based suggestions on the most effective use of cloth masks during a pandemic are …
This review aims to integrate current studies and guidelines to determine the efficacy and use of cloth masks in healthcare se …
Effect of earplug/eye mask on sleep and delirium in intensive care patients.
Akpinar RB, Aksoy M, Kant E. Akpinar RB, et al. Nurs Crit Care. 2022 Jul;27(4):537-545. doi: 10.1111/nicc.12741. Epub 2022 Jan 12. Nurs Crit Care. 2022. PMID: 35021263 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Environmental factors such as loud sounds and bright lights in intensive care units can cause sleep disorders and delirium. AIM: The present study aims to investigate the effects of the overnight use of earplugs and eye masks by intensive care patients o …
BACKGROUND: Environmental factors such as loud sounds and bright lights in intensive care units can cause sleep disorders and delirium. AIM: …
Nanometer-Thick Superhydrophobic Coating Renders Cloth Mask Potentially Effective against Aerosol-Driven Infections.
Gogoi P, Singh SK, Pandey A, Chattopadhyay A, Gooh Pattader PS. Gogoi P, et al. ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2021 Nov 15;4(11):7921-7931. doi: 10.1021/acsabm.1c00851. Epub 2021 Oct 13. ACS Appl Bio Mater. 2021. PMID: 35006773
The option of using highly breathable cloth or silk masks especially for a large populace is fraught with the danger of infection. As a normal cloth or silk mask absorbs airborne liquid, it can be a source of plausible infection. ...
The option of using highly breathable cloth or silk masks especially for a large populace is fraught with the danger of infect …
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