If the face mask fits, it's much safer—say Flinders University medical experts after developing a low-cost way to customize N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) for health workers on the front ...

Fig. 1. Given (a) the scanned face model of a subject, we develop an optimization-based approach to design (b&c) a PAP mask cushion that fits the face model. (d) The designed mask cushion is ...

LED face masks have come a long way since their early days as clinic-only treatments. Nowadays, these futuristic devices are as commonplace in our everyday routines as they are in high-end spas, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 100% of N95 masks pass fit tests after 3 years, suggesting annual tests are not necessary. Moving to ...

A reported 20% of dental staff will fail their fit test for a disposable FFP3 respirator. This needs to be factored into future pandemic workforce and PPE supply planning. At present there are no ...

Disposable face masks are a primary protective measure against the adverse health effects of exposure to infectious and toxic aerosols such as airborne viruses and particulate air pollutants. While ...