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Mpox doesn’t always cause illness, yet many patients have long-term effects, studies suggest |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 05:24 PM |
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A new study uncovers “silent” mpox circulation in Nigeria, while another concludes that 58% of mpox patients still have signs or complications up to 1.5 years after diagnosis. Read more. |
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HCV elimination in tribal communities: Embracing a syndemic approach |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 11:47 AM |
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In the next installment of the Health Equity Series, Jorge Mera, MD, explores how tribal nations in the U.S. are uniquely positioned to lead efforts to eliminate hepatitis C virus but also face persistent structural and social barriers that need attention. Read more. |
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First case of measles reported on Clemson University's campus |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:36 AM |
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South Carolina has been grappling with a fast-moving outbreak that has infected hundreds, mostly young people under the age of 20. Read more. |
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New HIPAA rules address substance use disorder records |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 08:00 AM |
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The ADA updated its sample Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, Notice of Privacy Practices to reflect new federal requirements regarding the use and disclosure of certain substance use disorder treatment information. Read more. |
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What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor? It’s More than Technical Feedback |
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Monday, January 19, 2026 03:57 PM |
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Every clinical instructor remembers their first day in education – the nerves, the clipboard, and the pressure to set the right tone. You want to be firm yet kind, structured yet flexible, professional yet approachable. Finding that balance can take time, but students notice when you do. Read more. |
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Americans view opioid overdose as a crisis that needs to be addressed |
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Monday, January 19, 2026 03:06 PM |
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Approximately 88% of adults view opioid overdose deaths as a very serious problem with high agreement across political groups, according to a national survey conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. However, political differences over who is responsible will shape the country’s next phase of drug policy. Read more. |
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Amazon Confirms Victorian Disease Outbreak: All About Tuberculosis Spread At UK Warehouse |
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Monday, January 19, 2026 10:08 AM |
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Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), also known as the 'Victorian disease.' The outbreak has been reported at one of the centres in Coventry, UK, which has about 3,000 employees. Read more. |
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Therapy dog helps take the bite out of dental anxiety |
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Monday, January 19, 2026 07:47 AM |
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For many, a trip to the dentist can be nerve-wracking. This California doctor found a solution with four legs and a tail. Itay Hod has the story. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of January 10 - January 16 |
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Sunday, January 18, 2026 01:52 PM |
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This week, read articles from our recent issue on topics including invasive fungal disease in transplantation, lenacapavir's role in PrEP, antimicrobial treatment around non–carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales, and more. Read more. |
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Musculoskeletal Challenges among Malaysian Primary Oral Healthcare Personnel |
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 12:51 PM |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a critical occupational health issue, particularly among dental professionals, where repetitive tasks, prolonged postures, ergonomic challenges, and psychosocial stressors contribute to their high prevalence. Existing literature highlights musculoskeletal issues, but gaps remain in understanding their prevalence and causes among primary oral healthcare personnel in Malaysia. Read more. |
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USF team promotes effective method for disinfecting emergency vehicles from airborne pathogens |
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:33 AM |
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Imagine you’re a paramedic assigned to an ambulance, working face-to-face with sick people, some carrying an infectious disease. Would you be worried about falling ill yourself? Just as important, how do first responders stay healthy in otherwise unhealthy places? Read more. |
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US flu activity declining but remains high |
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Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:30 AM |
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Seasonal flu activity in the United States remains high nationally but appears to be declining, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more. |
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‘Horrifying’: Healthcare workers raise concerns about contaminated, dirty surgical tools |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 04:09 PM |
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Healthcare workers at Barnes-Jewish Hospital are raising concerns about potentially contaminated and dirty surgical tools, and the region’s largest hospital system is confirming some surgeries have been canceled, delayed or relocated as the hospital works to resolve an instrument issue. Read more. |
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CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 04:02 PM |
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Two new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance. Read more. |
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OSHA gives more time to comply with HazCom changes |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 03:34 PM |
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OSHA is extending the compliance dates for its revised Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) published in May 2024. Read more. |
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Family history of cancer linked to increased risk of long COVID |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 10:21 AM |
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A new study suggests that US adults with a family history of cancer may face a higher risk of developing long COVID, even if they have never had cancer themselves. Read more. |
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Future Florida dentists learn to treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
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Friday, January 16, 2026 10:16 AM |
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For years, a mother drove five hours and paid nearly $4,000 per visit so her son with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDDs, could receive routine dental cleanings under sedation. It was the only way, even with its massive expense, that her son previously tolerated the treatments. Read more. |
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Altered microbiome: Oral bacteria play a role in chronic liver disease |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 02:41 PM |
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Whether in the gut, mouth, or on the skin, the human body is colonized by bacteria. Most of them are beneficial and we find distinct microbial communities at different body sites. A team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and King’s College London has now found strong evidence that bacteria from the mouth migrate to the gut in chronic liver disease and exacerbate the disease. Read more. |
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Birth Defects Awareness Month |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 02:27 PM |
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Birth defects can happen for many reasons, and not all birth defects can be prevented. However, CDC works to identify causes of birth defects and find any opportunities for prevention. Read more. |
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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions About 2025–26 Season COVID-19 Vaccination |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:10 PM |
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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions About 2025–26 Season COVID-19 Vaccination. Read more. |
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Opioid Analgesic Prescribing Practice in a Predoctoral Dental School Over a Decade |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:01 PM |
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Dental schools play an influential role in shaping education and training of future dental professionals. This study investigated the prevalence and evolving trend of opioid analgesic prescription across dental surgical and endodontic procedures between 2013-2023 within a predoctoral dental school. Read more. |
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HHS reinstates all laid-off employees at workplace safety agency NIOSH |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:55 AM |
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The Department of Health and Human Services is rescinding layoffs for employees who recently worked at a workplace safety agency within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more. |
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Measles cases soar in South Carolina, top 400 |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 05:43 PM |
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South Carolina health officials yesterday said the state now has 434 measles cases after 124 new cases have been confirmed. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,852: New CDC childhood immunization schedule, GSK MenABCWY vaccine, and more |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 01:52 PM |
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IZ Express #1,852: New CDC childhood immunization schedule, GSK MenABCWY vaccine, and more. Read more. |
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Upcoming CDC Webinar: Preventing and Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks in Long Term Care |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 11:46 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Project Firstline invites partners to join an upcoming webinar on January 27 at 1PM EST, featuring CDC experts and the American Medical Association (AMA), for the latest information on preventing and responding to respiratory virus outbreaks in LTC settings. Read more. |
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Flu Season 2026: At-Home Flu Tests, Vaccines, and the Variants to Watch |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 11:06 AM |
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Flu season 2026 is here, and it’s a challenging one. Read more. |
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Mapping the knowledge landscape of mobile teledentistry: A bibliometric analysis based on the web of science database |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 09:28 AM |
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Existing studies on mobile teledentistry consistently report the potential to support diagnostic accuracy and suggest improved access to care, particularly in underserved settings. Evidence from the analysed studies reflects the use of mobile devices for remote screening, diagnosis, and monitoring. Therefore, this cumulative evidence base suggests the possibility of integrating mobile teledentistry into routine clinical practice, intending to reduce health disparities and improve patient outcomes pending further validation. Read more. |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 04:23 PM |
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Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States and compiles the most recent data on population-based cancer occurrence and outcomes using data collected by central cancer registries (incidence, through 2022) and the National Center for Health Statistics (mortality, through 2023). Read more. |
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Ergonomic interventions in dentistry: Establishing a program for success, and why it matters |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 04:12 PM |
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Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of pain and early burnout in dentistry. This evidence-based article outlines how structured ergonomic interventions can protect clinicians, improve efficiency, and support long, sustainable dental careers. Read more. |
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City of Hope experts available to provide insight on the American Cancer Society’s new ‘Cancer Statistics, 2026’ report |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:48 PM |
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The American Cancer Society today released its annual “Cancer Statistics, 2026” and “Cancer Facts & Figures 2026” report — the first national snapshot of this year’s cancer trends. The new data show a historic milestone: U.S. cancer survivorship has reached a record 70%, driven by major gains in cancers once considered difficult to treat, including lung, liver and myeloma. The report also spotlights persistent disparities, concerning increases in cancer among women and younger adults, and growing survivorship needs as nearly 19 million Americans live with or beyond cancer. Read more. |
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More surgical patients are on opioid use disorder medications — hospitals must modernize pain care |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:40 PM |
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As more Americans receive treatment for opioid use disorder, that progress is increasingly showing up in the operating room, creating an urgent need to modernize how pain is managed during and after major surgery, according to a study in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The study documents a steady rise in surgical patients using medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), highlighting a gap between current surgical pain practices and the needs of today’s patients. Read more. |
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New mechanism links Epstein-Barr virus to MS |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:34 PM |
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The immune system’s reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus can ultimately damage the brain and contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS). This is shown by new research from Karolinska Institutet, published in Cell. The study provides new insight into the long-suspected link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS. Read more. |
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Efficacy of a handheld ultraviolet-C light device for low-level disinfection of portable equipment and keyboards: Potential impact on carbon and plastic footprints |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:25 PM |
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Single-use or reusable wipes are commonly used for disinfection of shared equipment. We hypothesized that an ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light wand would be as efficacious as a disinfectant wipe for disinfection of portable equipment with the potential for lower carbon and plastic footprints. Read more. |
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Mental Health Spotlight: Hygienists Can Utilize Implementation Intentions to Achieve Goals |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 06:07 PM |
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The clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve, and magically, we are meant to be changed, living by a new set of rules that promise a life as an improved human. This set of self-inflicted rules is often unattainable or overwhelming. A new year brings a fresh perspective and the opportunity for 12 glorious chapters of different or better decisions for health, work, priorities, and relationships. Read more. |
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Stewardship intervention fails to reduce antibiotic overuse at discharge, trial finds |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 05:56 PM |
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An effort to reduce antibiotic overuse in patients being discharged at 10 US hospitals did not achieve its primary goal, according to the results of a randomized trial published late last week in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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