The FDA describes medical gloves as examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are used to protect the wearer and/or patients from the spread of viruses or diseases during medical procedures, care and treatment, or examinations. Medical gloves are a part of an infection-control methodology. As one of the leading bulk PPE suppliers in the …
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Face masks have become central to our living. The growing importance of these life-saving accessories has also spurred myths and misinformation. We rounded up the most persistent false claims surrounding face masks. From when to wear them to how to wash, these myths cover a broad spectrum. Even face mask manufacturers and health officials are having a …
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Non-contact thermometers rose to prominence early in the pandemic. They are now synonymous with trying to contain outbreaks. As the world started to grapple with the coronavirus, digital scanning thermometers, like much other equipment, saw unprecedented demand. Soon these thermometers got their name among the top weapons against the pandemic. Others on the list, obviously, …
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As long as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it is imperative to protect healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential frontline workers from the COVID-19 virus as it is vital to contain the spread of the pandemic. The CDC has strongly advised people to wear face masks when going out in public. Additionally, all the frontline …
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As the U.S. continues to reel under the pandemic, mask-wearing has become a politically charged talking point. In the newest development, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Mr. Joe Biden has called for a nationwide mask mandate. This has enthused personal protective equipment manufacturers and masks advocates alike. Public-health experts have long advocated for the role of face-coverings …
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Healthcare professionals are experiencing profound psychological trauma during this pandemic. Recent surveys of medical workers in China, Canada, and Italy who treated COVID-19 patients found significantly high rates of anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The World Health Organization in a recent report about the pandemic’s impact on mental health highlighted that healthcare workers are as vulnerable …
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The deadly coronavirus pandemic has hit the entire world adversely and has impacted over 100,000 people globally. From a business perspective, its effects have been felt not just in the healthcare industry but across various industry verticals due to its impact on the personal protective equipment (PPE) supply chain. The increased demand for PPE has …
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In the U.S., we are about to enter the sixth month of our pandemic life. As states and counties gradually lift restrictions, offices and businesses are getting ready to reopen. Many employees have been working remotely since the pandemic began. Now organizations are calling their employees back to the office. But as we all know, …
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The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in China and beyond would have mixed credit implications on healthcare companies in the USA. While the global pandemic could adversely affect medical device and pharmaceutical companies as well as personal protective equipment manufacturers that produce or source medical products in China, it could also ultimately lead to …
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Can you keep a track of how many times you touch your eyes, nose, and mouth, or any part of your face with your hands in a day? Your hands are one of the primary transmission agents during the times of deadly viruses like COVID-19! This is why performing hand hygiene is essential to prevent …
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