A history of the medical mask and the rise of throwaway culture
Bruno J Strasser Thomas Schlich Published: May 22, 2020 – The Lancet DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31207-1 The shortage of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a symbol of the fragility of modern medicine and public health. Several explanations have been advanced for this situation, from a panicking public hoarding masks to the offshoring of manufacturing […]
6 Women Share What Getting Virtual Prenatal and Postpartum Care Has Been Like
From the pros (super-convenient appointments) to the cons (not being able to hear your baby’s heartbeat), real women share what this new form of health care has been like for them. Do Shape When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., many non-essential medical visits, surgeries, and check-ups were postponed (bye, regular teeth cleanings) while others […]
Quarentena e uso de máscara reduziram em 15% o contágio da COVID-19 em SP no início da epidemia
Elton Alisson | Agência FAPESP – O isolamento social combinado com o uso de máscaras de proteção facial diminuíram em 15% o contágio do vírus SARS-CoV-2 em São Paulo e 25% em Brasília no início da epidemia de COVID-19 no país. As constatações foram feitas por pesquisadores vinculados ao Centro de Ciências Matemáticas Aplicadas à […]
