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Millions of people are affected by sleep apnea that is a sleep disorder, characterized by disrupted breathing when asleep. Sleep apnea leads to cardiovascular issues, chronic fatigue, daytime drowsiness and poor cognitive functioning. Additionally, the sleep deprivation that sets in with time leads to irritability and mood swings, affecting your day-to-day functioning and quality of life. ...
Is your sleep interrupted every night by your partner’s chronic, loud snoring? If your answer is “YES!”, then you’re probably aware of what a nightmare this can be and how to deal with a snoring partner. Here are several reasons: Resentment is growing in your relationship because your partner isn’t taking the issue seriously and isn’t trying to find a good ...
Components of a Wound Care Kit: Protection and Safety Measures: Medical Gloves: Latex and latex-free/nitrile gloves for protecting both caregivers and patients. Disposable Face Masks: With ear-loops, creating a barrier against germs, bacteria, and airborne pathogens. ...
Safe’N’Clear is well aware of the importance companies are now placing on diverse suppliers. As companies focus more on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and on navigating potential supply chain shortages, the focus on diversity and stability in suppliers is increasing. According to a study on DEI in the supply chain industry by Gartner, “While three-quarters of supply ...
Spring is fast approaching, and coronavirus restrictions are being lifted all over the northern hemisphere. Are we ready to loosen up protection? Is there hope the virus will die in summer? With time flying unnoticed, we are already into our third summer with coronavirus being part of our lives. As of today, almost 500 million people worldwide have been in contact with SARS-CoV-2. These, of ...
As the Omicron wave finally subsides and coronavirus restrictions are lifted, more and more employers are beginning to bring their employees back to the office. For what seems like an eternity but is actually a little over two years, many people worldwide have been working remotely as office buildings, together with schools, were believed to be the prime places for the virus to spread. ...
As countries worldwide start relaxing rules and lifting coronavirus restrictions, including wearing face masks in public, people with a weakened immune system may still need to protect themselves against airborne viruses and benefit from cleaner, purified air. ...
ASCO Power TechnologiesData centers enable us to accomplish different tasks, from enabling smart home capabilities to making virtual calls possible. Their failure has significant impacts on productivity and our daily lives. Data center professionals are dedicated to ensuring that this industry has the power it needs to continue functioning. Gary Russinko, a Principal at kW Mission Critical ...
COVID-19 and viruses are a concern for all of us. Yet, anticipating a virus’s impact on an unborn child has heightened during the coronavirus pandemic for pregnant women or those expecting. However, there are tips you can take to protect yourself from viruses. ...
A person can also become infected with COVID-19 by touching their face after touching a contaminated surface. Common Prevention Strategies Hospitals have and need various infection-control strategies to ensure the safety of patients, healthcare providers, and other employees. ...
In December 2020, the US FDA issued a safety communication that face masks with metal in the nose wire or in the fabric may cause burns during an MR exam. The announcement came on the heels of a report that a patient’s face was burned from the metal in a face mask worn during an MR. The FDA reminded MR ...
There must never be any cracks or damages to the surface. Face masks need to be of adequate strength to withstand impacts, with no weak points, and all of the screws that hold the covers in place should be present. ...
The Communicator™ surgical mask with clear window is the first FDA approved ADA effective mask on the market and has paved the way for similar types of masks to receive clearance by the FDA. A large percentage of masks are made overseas, 93 percent to be exact. Unfortunately, masks from overseas are not ...
Reusable masks need to be changed often; CDC recommends changing masks every two hours. Disinfecting with bleach, using GoldShield antimicrobial, or a UV light sterilizer is effective in killing pathogens that may be on reusable masks. Of course, be sure to wash your hands before and after putting on or removing masks. The Importance of ...
The voice articulates words but the face gives meaning to those words. Masks make phonetics and nonverbal cues nearly impossible to grasp for younger students. ...
I have read news articles and heard comments on mainstream news that masks impede communication for those with normal hearing levels. In Marcus Woo’s article published on ABCNews.com “Masks save lives but may hinder communication” discusses how conventional masks can muffle high frequencies where consonants are and with ...
Hospitals continue to be pressured to reduce costs while improving healthcare. The Communicator surgical face mask is an FDA-approved disposable consumable and is changing the face of healthcare in intricate ways. ...
Non-COVID Related Consequences Throughout the pandemic, employees have constantly been reminded to wear face masks, wash their hands and practice social distancing to reduce the likelihood of transmitting the coronavirus to others. ...
Nearly 9 million people in the United States have contracted the coronavirus. It seems like now, more than ever, Americans are concerned with their health and the health of their neighbors. The information regarding testing and the treatment of this virus is updated on a regular basis. This means that the previous treatments used for this virus may not be as effective as once thought. In this ...
The Communicator, a medical mask with a clear view is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA. ...