Background From 2020 to 2023 many people around the world were forced to wear masks
for large proportions of the day based on mandates and laws. We aimed to study the …

The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to wear face masks daily in public. Although the
effectiveness of face masks against viral transmission has been extensively studied, there …

In this perspective, we review the evidence for the efficacy of face masks to reduce the
transmission of respiratory viruses, specifically severe acute respiratory syndrome …

Background As face masks became mandatory in most countries during the COVID-19
pandemic, adverse effects require substantiated investigation. Methods A systematic review …

Bacteria induced diseases such as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) are easily
transmitted through respiratory droplets expelled from a person's nose or mouth. It has …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks played a pivotal role in preventing person-
person droplet transmission of viral particles. However, prolonged facemask wearing causes …

Abstract Background During the Coronavirus Pandemic, the use of masks has increased
significantly. The lack of control on hygiene protocols and the need to use PPE properly …

The worldwide spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has continued to accelerate, putting a
considerable burden on public health, safety, and the global economy. Taking into …

Filtration membranes are widely applied in medical fields. However, these membranes are
challenged by bacterial contamination in hospitals, which increases the risk of nosocomial …

Human exhaled breath is becoming an attractive clinical source as it is foreseen to enable
noninvasive diagnosis of many diseases. Because mask devices can be used for efficiently …