The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus spreads further than two metres in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing.
Aroma diffuser, plastic bag offer inexpensive method to test fit of face masks at home ANI | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 18:04 IST
Cambridge [England], December 16 (ANI): Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, tested a variety of materials to construct a new inexpensive and reliable method for assessing the fit of masks. Commercial testing equipment has been in extremely short supply since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing many healthcare institutions to abandon regular fit-testing of their staff.
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Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, tested a variety of materials to construct a new inexpensive and reliable method for assessing the fit of masks. Commercial testing equipment has been in extremely short supply since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing many healthcare institutions to abandon regular fit-testing of their staff.
Researchers use aroma diffuser for assessing the fit of face masks
Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, such as KN95 and FFP2 masks, are properly fitted, a result which could be used to help protect healthcare workers and the public from contracting or transmitting COVID-19.
The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, tested a variety of materials to construct a new inexpensive and reliable method for assessing the fit of masks. Commercial testing equipment has been in extremely short supply since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing many healthcare institutions to abandon regular fit-testing of their staff.
Free app that transforms diabetes care
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GlucoRx Vision is a free mobile app that has been developed to help diabetics monitor their glucose levels. [Courtesy]
A 2019 survey by Frontiers in Endocrinology suggested that apps can support changes in lifestyle and glucose monitoring in type 1 and 2 diabetes patients. Further research has shown that diabetes apps can help type 2 diabetes patients maintain average blood sugar levels, lower their body weight and waist circumference and generally improve one’s health.
A computer vision technology developed by University of Cambridge engineers has birthed the newest kid in the block. GlucoRx Vision is a free mobile app that has been developed from this technology into a free mobile app that will help diabetics to monitor their glucose levels.