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Advancing Health Podcast Safer Care Through Simulation |
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:08 AM |
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Healthcare simulation is becoming far more than a training exercise. In this conversation, Clint Pridgen, vice president of business development and hospital strategy at Laerdal Medical, explores the future of healthcare simulation, including data-driven training, workplace safety, quality improvement and emerging technologies. Hear how healthcare organizations can turn simulation insights into measurable improvements for patients and communities. Read more. |
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Alert Number: I-090126-PSA | 01 September 2026 Malicious Cyber Actors Gain Access to Victim Accounts Through Consent Phishing |
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:05 AM |
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Since late 2025, malicious cyber actors have been targeting prominent victims, their family members, and personal acquaintances by directly messaging personal accounts with malicious links leveraging a technique known as "OAuth consent phishing." Read more. |
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Pediatrics group publishes FAQ on congenital measles |
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:56 AM |
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Late last month in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a mom with measles delivered a stillborn baby, who died of a ruptured spleen, what the coroner called a measles-associated death. The midwife attending the birth told the mom that the baby died because of the unvaccinated mom’s serious case of measles, per The Atlantic. Read more. |
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CDC merges its flu, COVID divisions to ‘strengthen operational efficiency’ |
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:51 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is merging its Influenza Division with the Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Diseases Division to create the Influenza and Respiratory Viruses Division (IRVD). Read more. |
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Lancaster County coroner identifies two infants in Lancaster County measles-associated deaths |
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 11:03 AM |
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The Lancaster County Coroner's Office has identified two infants who recently died either from measles or in connection with the disease, following a right-to-know request filed by News 8. Read more. |
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Containing Candida Auris Across the Care Continuum |
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:55 AM |
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Containment becomes achievable, sustainable and far more effective for facilities that follow the same precautions, disinfectant standards and equipment rules. Read more. |
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High Blood Levels of Popular Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk |
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:49 AM |
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Learn how data from more than 17,000 people linked higher blood levels of xylitol to an increased risk of death, heart attack, and stroke over the long term. Read more. |
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Some adult vaccines are linked to lower dementia risk. Can they promote brain health? |
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 10:47 AM |
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Over the past several years, more research has emerged showing a relationship between some adult vaccines and a lower risk of dementia. Recent studies show an association between receiving the recombinant shingles and flu vaccines and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Read more. |
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IZ Express # 1,892: Major medical societies release 2026–27 respiratory season immunization recommendations, and more |
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026 09:51 AM |
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IZ Express # 1,892: Major medical societies release 2026–27 respiratory season immunization recommendations, and more. Read more. |
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Certification offers a solution to dental assistant workforce challenges, new data shows |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026 04:44 PM |
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New research from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) uncovers dental assistant workforce challenges and points to practical solutions. Read more. |
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Commonly used cancer drugs boost MRSA antibiotics – new research |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026 03:47 PM |
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Scientific study reveals unexpected links between anti-cancer drugs and antibiotic effectiveness. Read more. |
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HHS Awards More Than $380 Million to Strengthen America’s Behavioral Health System on 988 Day |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026 03:24 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today announced on 988 Day that the agency has awarded $383.4 million in grants to strengthen behavioral health treatment, prevention, and crisis response nationwide. Of that funding, $252 million will support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, suicide prevention, and mobile crisis services. Read more. |
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Commemorating the 2026 National Day of Service and Remembrance |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026 03:19 PM |
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In this short commemorative video, Program Administrator Dr. John Howard honors the 9/11 victims and reflects on the lasting health impacts of the day that changed our nation. Read more. |
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Pennsylvania Doctors Discuss Measles Prevention and Vaccine Conversations |
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026 01:38 PM |
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With measles cases raising renewed concerns about vaccine-preventable diseases, having accurate information and trusted medical guidance is especially important. Read more. |
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The updated COVID-19 vaccines have just been approved. Here’s what you can expect. |
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Sunday, September 06, 2026 03:52 PM |
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The FDA has approved four updates from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax. Read more. |
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Antimicrobial efficacy of disinfecting solutions against S. mutans on toothbrushes for school children in Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Sunday, September 06, 2026 03:41 PM |
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Toothbrush bristles harbor pathogenic microorganisms like Streptococcus mutans, posing a continuous risk for reinfection and dental caries in children. Read more. |
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Rate of U.S. teens receiving several routine vaccinations remains below target levels |
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Saturday, September 05, 2026 12:58 PM |
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The rate of American teens receiving several recommended routine vaccinations has remained below target levels for the past several years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more. |
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California hospital used contaminated instruments in 3 surgeries, state finds |
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Saturday, September 05, 2026 11:02 AM |
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California regulators found that Los Robles Regional Medical Center used contaminated surgical instruments on patients in three procedures and did not report a related adverse event to the state as required. Read more. |
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COVID-19 may trigger the same immune pathway as lupus |
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Friday, September 04, 2026 03:10 PM |
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The immune system is the body’s most important defense against disease. It does its essential work by producing proteins called antibodies, which scour the body for disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Read more. |
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What Is an mRNA Flu Vaccine? What to Know About the New Flu Shot |
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Friday, September 04, 2026 03:04 PM |
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A new type of flu vaccine is giving people another, potentially more effective option for protection against influenza. Unlike traditional flu vaccines, the new Moderna mRNA flu vaccine uses messenger RNA (mRNA) to instruct the body to make a harmless protein found on the surface of the influenza virus, triggering an immune response. Read more. |
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Clostridioides difficile infection risk and contemporary antibiotic use: Evidence from a large real-world dataset highlighting the need for a comprehensive antibiotic stewardship in dentistry.. |
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Friday, September 04, 2026 02:36 PM |
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This study sheds light on real-world antibiotic prescribing patterns among a broad clinical population. Notably, historically high-risk antibiotics like clindamycin and fluoroquinolones were not the most frequently used prior to CDI diagnosis. These insights underscore the importance of comprehensive antibiotic stewardship across all classes prescribed in dental care. Read more. |
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What doctors want patients to know about West Nile virus |
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Friday, September 04, 2026 02:07 PM |
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Here are the key things you will learn about West Nile virus from Chad C. Braden, MD, a family physician, and Erica Kaufman West, MD, an infectious diseases physician. Read more. |
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Measles outbreak grows: Pa. reports 540 cases in 36 counties, 2 deaths |
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Friday, September 04, 2026 09:37 AM |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 540 measles cases across 36 counties Wednesday, marking a continuing spread of the highly contagious virus that has killed two people since the outbreak began in late April. Read more. |
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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s blood test for people over 55. Here’s what it can — and can’t — tell |
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 03:35 PM |
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It used to be that doctors couldn’t diagnose patients with Alzheimer’s disease until after they had died. But new tests have made it possible to figure out what’s driving a person’s cognitive decline while they’re still alive, including a blood test. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - September 3, 2026 |
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 01:56 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 34. Read more. |
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Study Links Reopened Procedural Kits To Greater Internal Contamination |
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 11:05 AM |
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Anesthesiologists who open, prepare, and then re-close their procedural kits for later use might be surprised to learn that while the practice offers shorter setup times, it is also associated with substantially greater internal contamination than opening and preparing kits immediately before use. Read more. |
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Why oral-systemic health needs better science communication |
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 10:38 AM |
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How can better science communication help move oral-health research into clinical practice? Jill Sirko shares her perspective on evidence, patient education, and the role of hygienists. Read more. |
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Workers over age 50 may be facing a ‘sleep crisis’ |
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Thursday, September 03, 2026 10:18 AM |
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A recent study of healthy older workers has uncovered a “hidden sleep crisis,” with nighttime disturbances occurring more often than previously believed. Read more. |
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Mindfulness may lower blood pressure in just 8 weeks |
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 03:38 PM |
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Mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism training may improve blood pressure, inflammation, and other heart-health measures within just eight to 12 weeks. The strongest programs paired daily practice with regular reinforcement, suggesting that improving psychological well-being could become another tool for protecting cardiovascular health. Read more. |
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Revised Guide Helps Manufacturers Demonstrate Microbiological Control Before It Can Undermine Sterilization |
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 03:24 PM |
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The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has published TIR52:2026, Environmental monitoring for terminally sterilized healthcare products, a revised technical information report intended to help device manufacturers establish routine environmental monitoring programs that demonstrate whether the environments where their products are made remain under suitable microbiological control. Read more. |
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A Different Way to Kill Bacteria: Experimental Peptide Targets MDR Pathogens |
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 11:20 AM |
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Bacteria have learned to evade many of our antibiotics. But what about defenses shaped by millions of years of evolution? An experimental peptide derived from the human immune protein CXCL10 targets resistant pathogens by exploiting a distinct bacterial vulnerability. The research is early, but the strategy could have implications far beyond a single drug candidate. Read more. |
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MRSA carriage rate among dental healthcare personnel: amulticentric cross-sectional study |
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 09:37 AM |
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) represents a significant global healthcare challenge, yet its prevalence among dental personnel remains poorly understood. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the carriage rate and related risk factors of MRSA among Colombian oral healthcare providers. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,891: 2026–27 influenza resources, FDA COVID-19 vaccine approvals, and more |
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026 09:15 AM |
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IZ Express #1,891: 2026–27 influenza resources, FDA COVID-19 vaccine approvals, and more. Read more. |
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NIOSH - Respiratory Protection Resources |
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026 01:40 PM |
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NIOSH, the federal agency responsible for ensuring respirators work appropriately, supports worker safety through research, standards development, and educational resources. Read more. |
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Climate change is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases, and other health stories |
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026 11:57 AM |
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Top stories: Infectious diseases expand into new regions of Europe; personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise for melanoma; US measles cases hit a 35-year high, and the latest health updates from around the world. Read more. |
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