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6 Diseases Researched for Face Masks: Cloth
NameACCKFocus
Influenza432Locked
Respiratory Infections211Locked
Air Pollution Linked Toxicity110Locked
Coronavirus Infection110Locked
Upper Respiratory Infections110Locked
Phthalate Toxicity 15Locked

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15 Abstracts with Face Masks: Cloth Research

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Meta-analyses suggest that regular hand hygiene provided a significant protective effect and facemask use provided a non-significant protective effect.Dec 31, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Epidemics. 2017 09 ;20:1-20. Epub 2017 Apr 30. PMID: 28487207
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Meta Analysis, Review
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Diseases : Influenza
Additional Keywords : Hand Disinfection
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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Cloth masks are only marginally beneficial in protecting individuals from particles<2.5 μm.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2017 05 ;27(3):352-357. Epub 2016 Aug 17. PMID: 27531371
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Air Pollution Linked Toxicity
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Loosely folded face masks and bandana-style coverings provide minimal stopping-capability for the smallest aerosolized respiratory droplets.May 31, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Phys Fluids (1994). 2020 Jun 1 ;32(6):061708. PMID: 32624649
Article Published Date : May 31, 2020
Study Type : Human Study
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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Low quality evidence suggests that N95 respirators protect health care workers from clinical respiratory infections.Dec 31, 2019

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Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2020 ;15(6):e0234025. Epub 2020 Jun 3. PMID: 32492045
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Coronavirus Infection, Respiratory Infections
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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Penetration of cloth masks by influenza particles was almost 97% and medical masks 44%.Apr 21, 2015

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Pubmed Data : BMJ Open. 2015 Apr 22 ;5(4):e006577. Epub 2015 Apr 22. PMID: 25903751
Article Published Date : Apr 21, 2015
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Influenza, Upper Respiratory Infections
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk, Risk Factors
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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Face mask-A potential source of phthalate exposure for human.Jan 14, 2022

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Pubmed Data : J Hazard Mater. 2022 Jan 15 ;422:126848. Epub 2021 Aug 6. PMID: 34403943
Article Published Date : Jan 14, 2022
Study Type : Human In Vitro
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Diseases : Phthalate Toxicity
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth
Problem Substances : Phthalates
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Cloth masks and other fabric materials tested in the study had 40-90% instantaneous penetration levels against polydisperse NaCl aerosols.Sep 30, 2010

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Pubmed Data : Ann Occup Hyg. 2010 Oct ;54(7):789-98. Epub 2010 Jun 28. PMID: 20584862
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2010
Study Type : Environmental
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Covid-19 face masks: A potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment. Jun 15, 2020

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Pubmed Data : Sci Total Environ. 2020 Jun 16 ;737:140279. Epub 2020 Jun 16. PMID: 32563114
Article Published Date : Jun 15, 2020
Study Type : Environmental
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Additional Keywords : Microplastic, Water Pollution
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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Release of microplastics, organic contaminants and trace metals from face masks under ambient environmental conditions.Jan 14, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Environ Res. 2023 Jan 15 ;217:114956. Epub 2022 Nov 26. PMID: 36442523
Article Published Date : Jan 14, 2023
Study Type : Environmental
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Additional Keywords : Environmental Pollution
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth
Problem Substances : Heavy Metals
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Dynamic variation and inhalation exposure of organophosphates esters and phthalic acid esters in face masks.Dec 31, 2022

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Pubmed Data : Environ Pollut. 2023 Jan 1 ;316(Pt 2):120703. Epub 2022 Nov 17. PMID: 36403876
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2022
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth
Problem Substances : Organophosphates
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Possible toxicity of chronic carbon dioxide exposure associated with face mask use, particularly in pregnant women, children and adolescents,Mar 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Heliyon. 2023 Apr ;9(4):e14117. Epub 2023 Mar 3. PMID: 37057051
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2023
Study Type : Review
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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The concentration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from some commonly used masks was assessed.Apr 30, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2023 May ;256:114915. Epub 2023 Apr 18. PMID: 37079939
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2023
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Problem Substances : Volatile organic compounds
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The use of face masks either by infected persons or by uninfected persons does not have a substantial effect on influenza transmission.Apr 30, 2020

Pubmed Data : Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 May ;26(5):967-975. Epub 2020 May 17. PMID: 32027586
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2020
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Influenza
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
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This finding suggested that specific regulations should be adopted to improve the chemical safety of face masks.Sep 14, 2023

Pubmed Data : Environ Pollut. 2023 Sep 15 ;333:122042. Epub 2023 Jun 14. PMID: 37328128
Article Published Date : Sep 14, 2023
Study Type : In Vitro Study
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Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)
Problem Substances : Volatile organic compounds
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This systematic review found limited evidence that the use of masks might reduce the risk of viral respiratory infections. Jun 30, 2020

Pubmed Data : Can Fam Physician. 2020 Jul ;66(7):509-517. PMID: 32675098
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2020
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Influenza, Respiratory Infections
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Face Masks: Cloth, Face Masks (Lack of Safety and Ineffectiveness Research)

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