Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Men with CKD had a 52% greater risk for cognitive impairment than women. Notably, women with CKD who experienced ...

Surgical face masks became a symbol of safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped prevent the spread of viruses, especially through the air. Now, researchers at the University of Rome Tor ...

Surgical face masks help prevent the spread of airborne pathogens and therefore were ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, a modified mask could also protect a wearer by detecting health ...

A face mask with specialized sensors was able to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on exhaled levels of ammonia and other metabolites, according to the results of an Italian study. Sensors for ...

Embedded between the fabric layers of this FFP2-style face mask is a specialized gas sensor that could help diagnose chronic kidney disease from a person’s breath. Surgical face masks help prevent the ...

Inside the mask is a special sensor that detects certain chemicals, or metabolites, that come from your breath. These chemicals are linked to how well your kidneys are working. In early tests, this ...