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Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

Masks reduce the risk of respiratory infections

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[ad_1] There has been uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of mask use in preventing respiratory infections. Researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health now believe their new study confirms the protective effect.(Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB) In a new study, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) have seen clear results that confirm […]

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Lung Transplantation for Covid-19–Related Respiratory Failure in the United States

Lung Transplantation for Covid-19–Related Respiratory Failure in the United States

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[ad_1] To the Editor: There are case reports of lung transplantation for respiratory failure due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), but uncertainty surrounds patient selection, clinical outcomes, and the appropriateness of lung transplantation in this context.1-3 We therefore analyzed lung transplantations performed between August 1, 2020, and September 30, 2021, and reported in the United […]

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