Face Masks Efficacy and Rank; Physician US AvailabilityAugust 17, 2020 | Oncology Allergy & Immunology Best and Worst States for Physician Availability According to the 2019 State Physician Workforce Data Report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, for every 100,000 people living in the US, there are 277.8 physicians. Check out this list from Healthgrades, which outlines the top 5 states with the highest number of physicians, as well as the top 5 lowest. Read full article Allergy & Immunology The Best and Worst Face Masks, Ranked by Their Level of Protection Science tells us that face masks can prevent coronavirus transmission and save lives; however, all masks are not created equal. The WHO and CDC both recommend fabric face masks for the general public, but what about neck scarves and other types? Here’s how scientists have ranked mask materials so far, from the most to least protective. Read full article Allergy & Immunology Low-cost Measurement of Face Mask Efficacy for Filtering Expelled Droplets During Speech In this research article, the authors demonstrate a simple optical measurement method to evaluate the efficacy of masks to reduce the transmission of respiratory droplets during regular speech. They tested 14 commonly available masks or masks alternatives, one patch of mask material, and a professionally fit-tested N95 mask. Read full article
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