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Respiratory protective devices are used in various industries to help block harmful contaminants from being inhaled through the nose and mouth. Sometimes called respirators or facemasks, respiratory protective devices are approved by various agencies that aim to protect and safeguard the public. Many masks are endorsed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which oversees the prevention of work-related illness and injury. The Food & Drug Administration also clears certain masks for their use in health care settings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration also approve and recommend certain respirators. Each mask is categorized by a generalized rating. Understanding these ratings helps people identify how the respirator performs (how much it filters) and the situations each mask is designed for. Ratings also indicate which substances the mask is designed to resist.
Read moreNearly a month after the state’s first nursing home residents died of COVID-19, many of Oklahoma’s long-term care facilities are struggling to find enough gowns and other protective equipment needed to prevent infections.
Read moreBreast cancer is one of the leading cancers afflicting women worldwide. According to BreastCancer.org, in 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 63,960 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the United States. Women want to do whatever possible to avoid breast cancer or detect it early. Mammograms have long been an important tool in women’s fight against breast cancer. But for as long as mammograms have been recommended, myths have prevailed concerning the procedure and its benefits and risks. Learning to distinguish between mammogram myths and facts can help women recognize the importance of these effective screenings.
Read moreMothers selflessly devote themselves to their children from infancy into adulthood. A mother’s love never wanes, and she’s always ready and willing to step in and put her children first. Mother’s Day is a great chance for men, women and children to honor the special women in their lives. Delicious homemade treats can show mothers just how much they’re appreciated and adored. Try this tasty recipe for “Cold Mango Soufflés Topped with Toasted Coconut” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” (Metro Books) by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli.
Read moreAn alternative to eyeglasses, contact lenses are widely used across the globe. Contact lenses provide the inconspicuous clarity many people desire, and the wide array of materials used to make lenses coupled with the assortment of styles of contact lenses have helped to make them more comfortable than ever before.
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