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Public ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 03:34 PM |
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While most US survey respondents had heard of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu, only about a quarter knew it can spread to people, and over half were unaware that pasteurized milk is safer than raw milk, finds a study published yesterday in the American Journal of Public Health. Read more. |
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US measles total climbs to 800 cases, 10 outbreaks |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 03:28 PM |
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Amid a rising number of outbreaks, including a large one centered in West Texas, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its weekly update reported 88 more measles cases, pushing the national total to 800. Read more. |
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Predicting and Preventing Disease Starts With the Mouth |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 10:48 AM |
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As we floss and brush, most of us think we’re just helping our teeth and gums—we rarely consider how our oral health affects the rest of our body. But Hend Alqaderi has shown repeatedly that our mouth and the balance of bacteria within it are critical for our whole body’s health. Read more. |
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Navigating medication risks in elderly patients: Essential tips for dental hygienists |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 10:35 AM |
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Navigating medication risks in elderly patients: Essential tips for dental hygienists. Read more. |
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Overland Park dentist fights Kansas Dental Board to keep therapy dog in office |
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Friday, April 18, 2025 10:30 AM |
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For the last year, Ivy has been allowed to stay in the Art of Dentistry office in Overland Park after hours, but not while patients are present. The Kansas Dental Board (KDB) has banned her from the office during business hours, citing unspecified sanitary concerns. Read more. |
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The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 1 |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 05:53 PM |
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Do you have questions about dental unit waterlines? The only way to know if your water is safe is to test it. Here’s how. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - April 17, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 05:05 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 13. Read more. |
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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 02:34 PM |
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The flu sickens millions of people in the U.S. every year, and the past year has been particularly tough. Although infections are trending downward, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has called the winter of 2024-2025 a “high severity” season with the highest hospitalization rate in 15 years. Read more. |
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Human Papillomavirus: A Narrative Review for Dental Providers in Prevention and Care |
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Thursday, April 17, 2025 09:41 AM |
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Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant public health concern associated with various cancers, including a rising incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC). Despite the availability of effective vaccines targeting high-risk HPV types, vaccination rates remain suboptimal. Dental professionals are uniquely positioned to contribute to HPV prevention through education, vaccination advocacy, and early detection. Read more. |
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New National Academies publication: Advancing Oral Health Across the Lifespan |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 01:33 PM |
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Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being, but an epidemic of oral diseases - with regional dental professional shortages and a lack of dental insurance - is leaving many without sufficient dental care. In November 2024, the National Academies hosted a hybrid public workshop to discuss practices and models for improving oral health across the lifespan. Discussions covered main factors affecting oral health, including health policy, payment models and insurance coverage, community engagement, and workforce issues. Read more. |
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Rebuilding Trust: How Infection Preventionists Can Lead in the Wake of Vaccine Doubt |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:44 AM |
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As measles cases rise and vaccine misinformation spreads, Infection Control Today spoke with APIC President Dr Carol McLay about restoring trust in immunization. Read more. |
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A New UV Light May Help Stop Future Pandemics |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:35 AM |
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Experts say far-UVC could be useful in fighting viruses that spread through the air, like the flu or COVID. Read more. |
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This Pa. county has declared a measles outbreak: Here’s why |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 09:52 AM |
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The Erie County Health Department (ECDH) said in a press release that two additional cases of measles were recently confirmed in Erie County residents. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,809: HPV handouts, free streaming of vaccine documentary, measles spreads further, and more |
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025 07:31 AM |
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IZ Express #1,809: HPV handouts, free streaming of vaccine documentary, measles spreads further, and more. Read more. |
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Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:02 AM |
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Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. Read more. |
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Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women |
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:52 AM |
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Low oral health scores are associated with higher pain scores, including migraine headache, among women, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pain Research. Read more. |
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April is National Facial Protection Month: Play it safe and protect your face |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 04:21 PM |
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The popularity and competitiveness of organized youth sports can lead to numerous teeth and face injuries, with an average of 22,000 dental injuries occurring annually in children younger than 18 years, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. With proper facial protection, however, many of these injuries are entirely preventable. As spring sports kick off, five of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations are teaming up to remind athletes, parents and coaches to “play it safe” during National Facial Protection Month in April. Read more. |
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Newly identified antibodies could help scientists develop diagnostic strategy for systemic diseases related to gum disease |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 04:11 PM |
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Connection to systemic diseases presents a major concern about periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Systemic diseases related to gum disease include Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Read more. |
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Recent hospital violence fuels effort to create workplace protections |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 10:34 AM |
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A new round of workplace violence in hospitals and clinics is lending urgency to efforts to create a first-ever federal standard for protecting nurses, social workers and others in the medical system. Read more. |
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Lab-grown human teeth to 'fill in the gaps' in regenerative dentistry |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 09:51 AM |
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While many species can regenerate their teeth, human beings only get one chance at growing a healthy set of adult pearly whites. Read more. |
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U.S. sees more than 700 measles cases, 3 deaths. Here’s what to know |
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Monday, April 14, 2025 09:15 AM |
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U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five others states with active outbreaks, Texas grew by another 60 cases and a third measles-related death was made public.ead more. Read more. |
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Study: Over 3 million children died in 2022 due to drug-resistant infections |
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:37 AM |
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A landmark study presented today at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that over 3 million children worldwide lost their lives in 2022 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR)-related infections. Read more. |
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Confirmed measles case in out-of-state visitor in Lancaster County |
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 11:33 AM |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health is alerting Pennsylvanians that an individual from another state tested positive for measles while visiting Lancaster County after a trip to Texas, creating a potential for exposure to others. Read more. |
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Here’s what to do if you’re worried about improperly cleaned equipment at the doctor’s office |
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 04:24 PM |
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A Toronto gynecologist’s office was cited for an infection control breach. Here’s what to know about “reprocessing” tools. Read more.
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Risk Factors for Blood Exposure Accidents and Their Reporting in Dentistry in the Netherlands |
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 12:26 PM |
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Oral healthcare practitioners (OHCPs) face risks for blood-borne viruses following blood exposure accidents (BEAs). This study aimed to investigate occupational BEAs in Dutch oral healthcare clinics, explore BEA risk factors, and identify reasons for non-reporting. Read more. |
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World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 – It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene |
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:39 AM |
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Every year, millions of patients and healthcare workers are affected by healthcare-associated infections, many of which are preventable. These infections can trigger outbreaks, mainly caused by antimicrobial-resistant organisms. Implementing robust infection prevention and control programs improves the quality and safety of care, reduces complications such as sepsis, shortens hospital stays, and reduces the workload of healthcare workers. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 5-12 |
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Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:33 AM |
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National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day emphasizes the urgent need for culturally responsive initiatives, discoveries in hepatitis B and C, FDA fast tracks H5N1 vaccine development, and more. Read more. |
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Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 04:58 PM |
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For many, third-molar extractions are often a memorable experience. In some cases, it’s memorable due to the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure. Pain management is an essential aspect of dental care, including third molar extractions. Read more. |
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Child, adult COVID survivors more likely to have heart disease, symptoms, data suggest |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 04:15 PM |
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New studies from the United States and Poland detail COVID-19's cardiovascular toll, with one suggesting that infected children face significantly higher odds of conditions such as high blood pressure and heart failure and the other revealing that post-infection heart symptoms are common in adults. Read more. |
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US measles total passes 700 as Arkansas reports first cases |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 04:11 PM |
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in its latest weekly update today reported 105 more measles cases, pushing the national total to 712, which is more than double the cases reported for all of 2024. Read more. |
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Educational board game for training dental and dental hygiene students in patient safety issues |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 10:52 AM |
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Game-based learning has become increasingly popular in medical education. This study used an originally designed board game to train dental and dental hygiene students in patient safety, investigating the educational value of game-based learning. Read more. |
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Uncovering a Hidden Risk: Alcohol Use Disorder Significantly Increases C difficile Infection Rates |
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Friday, April 11, 2025 10:30 AM |
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A groundbreaking study reveals a strong connection between alcohol use disorder and increased risk for Clostridioides difficile infection, challenging traditional assumptions and calling for enhanced infection prevention protocols. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly: April 10, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 06:15 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 12. Read more. |
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Using a study design from the past, researchers again show COVID-19 is airborne |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 05:51 PM |
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In 1959, researchers built a facility near Pretoria, South Africa, to study the airborne route of tuberculosis transmission, replicating an experiment first done in Baltimore. With a detailed schematic of ward rooms, test and control chambers, and room exhaust fans, the researchers proved nature's deadliest bacterium traveled through the air, meaning infectious people in one part of a building could infect others through a ventilation system. Read more. |
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A new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis. Here’s why that matters for children |
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 11:06 AM |
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Tulane University researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind handheld diagnostic device that can deliver rapid, accurate tuberculosis diagnoses in under an hour, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine. Read more. |
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