[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":103},["ShallowReactive",2],{"notizie-en-covid-19-face-masks-types-use-cleaning":3},{"post":4,"body":31,"related":32},{"slug":5,"title":6,"date":7,"modified":8,"excerpt":9,"minutes":10,"image":11,"service":14,"en":15},"covid-19-e-mascherine-quali-sono-le-piu-efficaci-come-indossarle-e-come-sanificarle","Covid-19 e mascherine: quali sono le più efficaci, come indossarle e come sanificarle","2020-12-07","2021-05-09","Studi recenti hanno dimostrato che le maschere di tessuto multistrato possono fornire una filtrazione sufficiente per la protezione personale e bloccare le particelle di virus espirate da altri, con…",5,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":6},1200,628,null,{"slug":16,"title":17,"description":18,"excerpt":19,"minutes":10,"summary":20,"keywords":24,"imageAlt":30},"covid-19-face-masks-types-use-cleaning","COVID-19 Face Masks: Which Work Best and How to Use Them","COVID-19 face masks compared: surgical masks, FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 respirators and reusable cloth masks, plus how to wear, remove and clean them correctly.","Recent studies have shown that multi-layer cloth masks can provide enough filtration for personal protection and block virus particles exhaled by others, reducing transmission of the virus by more…",[21,22,23],"Recent studies show that multi-layer cloth masks can filter enough for personal protection, in some cases reducing virus transmission by over 70%.","FFP1 masks filter at least 80% of small airborne particles, FFP2 at least 94% and FFP3 at least 99%.","Reusable masks must be washed thoroughly at high temperatures, at least 60 degrees, before being worn again.",[25,26,27,28,29],"covid-19 face masks","most effective face mask","ffp2 vs surgical mask","how to wear a face mask correctly","how to clean reusable masks","Young woman wearing a black cloth face mask","\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Recent studies have shown that multi-layer cloth masks can provide enough filtration for personal protection and block virus particles exhaled by others, reducing transmission of the virus by more than 70% in some cases. Until a vaccine arrives, then, both disposable and reusable masks remain an important tool for protection against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scientific community strongly supports the use of masks: recent studies have confirmed that they reduce the chances of transmitting and catching the coronavirus and, where transmission does occur, they reduce the severity of the infection in people who become ill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a mask, therefore, means fewer people fall ill, and the viral load of \u003Cstrong>SARS-CoV-2\u003C\u002Fstrong> drops by 30%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But which masks are the most effective, and how should they be used?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are three categories of mask on the market:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. medical devices (MD)\u003Cbr>\n2. personal protective equipment (PPE)\u003Cbr>\n3. reusable (or community) masks\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Surgical masks\u003C\u002Fstrong>, normally worn by doctors and healthcare workers, are classed as medical devices. Think of a dentist extracting a tooth: a person wearing a surgical mask not only avoids contaminating the operating field but also protects themselves from any splashes of fluid that might reach their mouth. Their filtering capacity towards the wearer is low (estimated at around 20%), while their filtering capacity outwards is extremely high and, in the case of bacteria, can exceed 95%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their key characteristics are:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>resistance to liquid splashes\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>breathability\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>efficiency in filtering out incoming bacteria\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>freedom from microbes\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Surgical masks, however, are \u003Cstrong>disposable\u003C\u002Fstrong> and deteriorate over time. The fabric they are made from contains synthetic fibres, so if they are not disposed of properly they seriously pollute the environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next come \u003Cstrong>personal protective equipment\u003C\u002Fstrong> (PPE) masks, classified according to their filtering capacity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. FFP1, which filters at least 80% of the small particles in the air and is therefore not very effective at protecting against pathogens\u003Cbr>\n2. FFP2, which filters at least 94% of the particles in the air\u003Cbr>\n3. FFP3, which filters at least 99% of the particles in the air and is therefore used in settings with a high risk of infection\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Personal protective equipment\u003C\u002Fem> protects the wearer from what circulates in the surrounding environment, especially substances in aerosol form (that is, very small droplets).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PPE masks can come with or without a valve: those with a valve are certainly more comfortable because they make breathing out easier. But be careful: if the person wearing a valved mask is positive for COVID-19, the aerosol they breathe out, which contains viral particles, will be released into the environment, so this type of protection will not stop the infection from spreading. This is why these masks are described as “selfish”.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, there are \u003Cstrong>reusable masks\u003C\u002Fstrong>. They belong neither to the medical device group nor to the PPE group; recent studies, however, have shown that \u003Cstrong>multi-layer cloth masks can provide enough filtration for personal protection and block virus particles exhaled by others\u003C\u002Fstrong>, reducing transmission of the virus by more than 70% in some cases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which fabrics are most suitable? In fact, many fabrics can filter larger droplets while being ineffective against smaller droplets, or aerosols. Natural fibres perform better than synthetic ones, and two layers are certainly better than one. Besides the materials, protection also depends on how well the mask fits and seals against the face. The important thing, though, is knowing how to clean them: before being reused, this type of mask must be washed thoroughly at high temperatures (at least 60 degrees).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How do you wear a mask correctly?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>\nUsing a mask incorrectly can cancel out its benefits completely and even make it dangerous. That is why it is worth following a few important steps to put it on properly, just as a surgeon does before an operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Before touching the mask, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap or with an alcohol-based gel.\u003Cbr>\n2. Place the mask on your face, carefully covering your nose and mouth. Surgical masks and PPE masks have a metal strip along the top edge: pressing it with your fingers shapes the strip to your nose so that the mask fits snugly. The lower edge, on the other hand, should go under your chin and fit closely.\u003Cbr>\n3. Once the mask is on, avoid touching it, because doing so risks contaminating your hands. If you have to touch it, it is advisable to wash your hands afterwards as well.\u003Cbr>\n4. When you have finished using it, remove the mask by touching only the elastic loops, never the front.\u003Cbr>\n5. Throw a disposable mask into a bin that is then closed immediately. Reusable or community masks should be washed at high temperatures (60°).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Does wearing a mask really help?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>\nThe data available today indicate that \u003Cstrong>masks\u003C\u002Fstrong> can help reduce the risk of the \u003Cstrong>disease\u003C\u002Fstrong> spreading. Other evidence has shown that wearing a mask reduces the amount of virus that can be transmitted to the wearer, leading to milder or asymptomatic infections. Finally, an American study recently published in Nature suggests another possible benefit of mask use: if more people who test positive for \u003Cstrong>COVID-19\u003C\u002Fstrong> have mild symptoms, this could help build population-level immunity without increasing the risk of serious illness and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is worth remembering that wearing a \u003Cstrong>mask\u003C\u002Fstrong> alone is not enough to limit the spread of \u003Cstrong>COVID-19\u003C\u002Fstrong>: it is essential to follow the other rules as well, namely physical distancing, thorough hand washing and ventilating the rooms you spend time in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Source: Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>Credits: Photo by Flavio Gasperini on Unsplash\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>",[33,57,80],{"slug":34,"title":35,"date":36,"modified":36,"excerpt":37,"minutes":38,"image":39,"service":40,"en":41},"una-bocca-sana-aiuta-anche-il-pianeta","Una bocca sana aiuta anche il pianeta","2022-10-13","Forse non tutti sanno che il settore sanitario ha un impatto notevole sull’ambiente: ben il 5% delle emissioni di gas serra sono dovute all’assistenza sanitaria e, in questo ambito, il settore…",2,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":35},"igiene-prevenzione",{"slug":42,"title":43,"description":44,"excerpt":45,"minutes":38,"summary":46,"keywords":50,"imageAlt":56},"healthy-mouth-healthy-planet-dentistry-carbon-footprint","A Healthy Mouth Helps the Planet Too","Dentistry has a real carbon footprint, from fillings to nitrous oxide. Find out how prevention and simple daily habits protect both your smile and the planet.","Not everyone knows that the healthcare sector has a significant impact on the environment: as much as 5% of greenhouse gas emissions come from healthcare, and dentistry is a major contributor within…",[47,48,49],"Healthcare causes 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, and dentistry is a major contributor within the sector.","A filling produces about 15 kg of CO2eq, a root canal treatment 23 kg and a denture between 58 and 71 kg.","Prevention through daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing and professional dental cleaning twice a year is the best way to protect both your mouth and the planet.",[51,52,53,54,55],"dentistry carbon footprint","sustainable dental care","environmental impact of dentistry","nitrous oxide greenhouse gas","eco-friendly oral hygiene","Two bamboo toothbrushes in a glass jar",{"slug":58,"title":59,"date":60,"modified":60,"excerpt":61,"minutes":62,"image":63,"service":14,"en":64},"diagnostica-orale-in-gravidanza-quali-rischi-per-il-nascituro","Diagnostica orale in gravidanza: quali rischi per il nascituro?","2022-09-27","Andare dal dentista durante la gravidanza non solo è sicuro ma, come abbiamo visto, assolutamente necessario per il benessere della mamma e del nascituro in caso di problemi a denti e gengive…",1,{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":59},{"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"excerpt":68,"minutes":62,"summary":69,"keywords":73,"imageAlt":79},"dental-x-rays-during-pregnancy-safety","Dental X-Rays During Pregnancy: Are They Safe for Your Baby?","Are dental X-rays safe in pregnancy? A JADA review of studies from 1957 to 2021 found necessary dental radiography safe at any stage with proper equipment.","Going to the dentist during pregnancy is not only safe but, as we have seen, absolutely necessary for the wellbeing of mother and baby if there are problems with the teeth or gums. Unfortunately…",[70,71,72],"Recent data show that fewer than half of pregnant women have dental check-ups, mainly because they worry about anaesthesia and dental X-rays.","A JADA review of findings from 1957 to 2021 concluded that necessary dental radiography is safe at any stage of pregnancy if adequate safety equipment is used.","When performed correctly, dental X-rays produce so little ionising radiation that they are unlikely to cause anomalies or malformations in the embryo or foetus.",[74,75,76,77,78],"dental X-rays during pregnancy","is it safe to go to the dentist when pregnant","pregnancy and oral health","dental radiography safety","dental care in pregnancy","Pregnant woman holding her belly",{"slug":81,"title":82,"date":83,"modified":83,"excerpt":84,"minutes":38,"image":85,"service":86,"en":87},"via-il-dente-via-il-ricordo-la-cattiva-salute-orale-puo-compromettere-la-tua-memoria","Via il dente, via il ricordo: la cattiva salute orale può compromettere la tua memoria","2022-09-08","Se vuoi proteggere il tuo cervello non trascurare l’igiene orale: ogni dente perso, infatti, può causare un aumento del’1,4% del rischio di un deterioramento cognitivo e dell’1,1% di sviluppare…",{"width":12,"height":13,"alt":82},"parodontologia",{"slug":88,"title":89,"description":90,"excerpt":91,"minutes":38,"summary":92,"keywords":96,"imageAlt":102},"tooth-loss-memory-and-dementia-risk","Tooth Loss, Memory and Dementia: How Oral Health Affects the Brain","Each lost tooth raises the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and dementia by 1.1%, a JAMDA meta-analysis found. Learn how oral health protects memory.","If you want to protect your brain, do not neglect your oral hygiene: each tooth you lose can increase the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing some form of dementia by 1.1%.",[93,94,95],"A JAMDA meta-analysis found that each lost tooth increases the risk of cognitive impairment by 1.4% and the risk of developing dementia by 1.1%.","Adults who had lost more than one tooth were 1.5 times more likely to develop cognitive impairment and 1.3 times more likely to develop dementia.","The risk dropped sharply when missing teeth were replaced with prostheses or dentures, possibly because tooth loss makes chewing difficult and leads to nutritional deficiencies.",[97,98,99,100,101],"tooth loss and dementia","oral health and memory","missing teeth cognitive decline","gum disease and alzheimer’s","dentures and dementia risk","Older adult smiling, illustrating oral health and memory",1793907066074]