Masks

"Masks" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Devices that cover the nose and mouth to maintain aseptic conditions or to administer inhaled anesthetics or other gases. (UMDNS, 1999)

Descriptor ID	D008397
MeSH Number(s)	E07.325.877.500 E07.700.500 E07.858.594.750 J01.637.708.560.782
Concept/Terms	Masks Masks Mask

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Masks".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Equipment and Supplies [E07]
Equipment and Supplies, Hospital [E07.325]
Surgical Attire [E07.325.877]
Masks [E07.325.877.500]
Protective Devices [E07.700]
Masks [E07.700.500]
Surgical Equipment [E07.858]
Surgical Attire [E07.858.594]
Masks [E07.858.594.750]
Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]
Manufactured Materials [J01.637]
Protective Devices [J01.637.708]
Personal Protective Equipment [J01.637.708.560]
Masks [J01.637.708.560.782]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Masks".

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Bar chart showing 27 publications over 12 distinct years, with a maximum of 7 publications in 2020

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1997	1	0	1
1998	1	0	1
2004	1	0	1
2008	0	1	1
2009	1	1	2
2011	1	0	1
2013	1	0	1
2014	1	0	1
2016	1	1	2
2020	4	3	7
2021	3	3	6
2022	1	2	3

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Skinner A, Flannery K, Nocka K, Bor J, Dean LT, Jay J, Lipson SK, Cole MB, Benfer EA, Scheckman R, Raderman W, Jones DK, Raifman J. A database of US state policies to mitigate COVID-19 and its economic consequences. BMC Public Health. 2022 Jun 04; 22(1):1124.

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Pandya S, Sedani AB, Syros A, Yakkanti RR, Dodds SD, Aiyer AA. The Effects of Face Masks on the Doctor-Patient Relationship in Orthopaedics. Iowa Orthop J. 2022 06; 42(1):267-273.

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Baig S, Perez R. "I can't breathe with my mask on". Am J Med Sci. 2022 06; 363(6):463-464.

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Motallebi S, Cheung RCY, Mohit B, Shahabi S, Alishahi Tabriz A, Moattari S. Modeling COVID-19 Mortality Across 44 Countries: Face Covering May Reduce Deaths. Am J Prev Med. 2022 04; 62(4):483-491.

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Fraser JA, Briggs KB, Svetanoff WJ, Rentea RM, Aguayo P, Juang D, Fraser JD, Snyder CL, Hendrickson RJ, St Peter SD, Oyetunji TA. Behind the mask: extended use of surgical masks is not associated with increased risk of surgical site infection. Pediatr Surg Int. 2022 Feb; 38(2):325-330.

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Suminski RR, Dominick GM, Wagner NJ. A Direct Observation Video Method for Describing COVID-19 Transmission Factors on a Micro-Geographical Scale: Viral Transmission (VT)-Scan. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 09 03; 18(17).

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Asadi-Pooya AA, Nezafat A, Sadeghian S, Shahisavandi M, Nabavizadeh SA, Barzegar Z. Mask Wearing Hesitancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic in South Iran. Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 10; 16(5):1789-1791.

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Casola AR, Kunes B, Cunningham A, Motley RJ. Mask Use During COVID-19: A Social-Ecological Analysis. Health Promot Pract. 2021 03; 22(2):152-155.

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Schultheis WG, Sharpe JE, Zhang Q, Patel SN, Kuriyan AE, Chiang A, Garg SJ, Hsu J. Effect of Taping Face Masks on Quantitative Particle Counts Near the Eye: Implications for Intravitreal Injections in the COVID-19 Era. Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 05; 225:166-171.

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Patel SN, Mahmoudzadeh R, Salabati M, Soares RR, Hinkle J, Hsu J, Garg SJ, Regillo CD, Ho AC, Cohen MN, Khan MA, Yonekawa Y, Chiang A, Gupta OP, Kuriyan AE. Bacterial Dispersion Associated With Various Patient Face Mask Designs During Simulated Intravitreal Injections. Am J Ophthalmol. 2021 03; 223:178-183.

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