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What diseases do rats carry? Pest control experts explain |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:35 PM |
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When rats and mice enter your home, they bring a number of pathogens along with them. Worldwide, rodents are known to spread over 35 diseases to humans, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); rats are responsible for many of them. Read more. |
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One death too many: Fixing the last mile of hepatitis C care |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:23 PM |
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In this installment of the Health Equity Series, Mariana Gomez de la Espriella, MD, reflects on hepatitis C care in rural Appalachia, barriers to treatment, insights from qualitative work with patients and providers, and care models to improve linkage to cure this Hepatitis Awareness Month. Read more. |
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Joint Commission and American Hospital Association Partner on New Cyber Resilience Readiness Program for Healthcare Organizations |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 03:00 PM |
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Self-assessment tool available now with more to come to help health systems and hospitals sustain safe, quality patient care during cyber disruptions. Read more. |
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Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Experience Associated With Opioid Prescribing to Medicare Beneficiaries?. |
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Monday, May 04, 2026 08:45 AM |
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This study measured the association between oral and maxillofacial surgeon experience (years in practice, YIP) and opioid prescribing rate to Medicare beneficiaries. It also compares prescription volume and duration across YIP groups. Read more. |
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NYC hospitals gearing up for nightmarish World Cup diseases as fans descend on metro |
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Sunday, May 03, 2026 11:44 AM |
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For the past two years, New York and New Jersey infectious disease experts have been laser focused on prep and training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup games — with 1.2 million visitors from around the world set to watch 48 teams battle it out on the pitch. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 26 - May 2 |
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Saturday, May 02, 2026 12:11 PM |
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This week, read about shorter treatment duration for community-acquired pneumonia, how integrating hepatitis C EMR prompts and innovative community outreach are increasing patients getting tested and treated, and how professional medical organizations are leading the fight for vaccines. Read more. |
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ECRI Calls for Stronger Safeguards for Digital Health Tools in Recommendations to Congress |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 04:56 PM |
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ECRI, a nonprofit patient safety organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based care, submitted recommendations to Congress urging strengthened oversight and transparency requirements for digital health technologies. Read more. |
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Large tuberculosis outbreaks in US doubled from 2017 to 2023, CDC reports |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 03:55 PM |
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Large tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in the United States more than doubled in recent years and disproportionately affected socially and economically vulnerable populations, according to a report yesterday in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read more. |
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Michigan hepatitis C cases down dramatically, but disease not yet eradicated |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 03:51 PM |
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After an ambitious campaign, in 2024 Egypt became the first country in the world to eradicate chronic hepatitis C as a public health threat — and England and Australia are nearly there, according to the World Health Organization. Read more. |
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World’s deadliest disease rips across California as clusters discovered at schools |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 03:37 PM |
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California health officials are scrambling after tuberculosis exposures were confirmed at multiple schools as cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease continue climbing across the state. Read more. |
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CDC Warns of Antibiotic-Resistant Salmonella in Backyard Flocks |
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Friday, May 01, 2026 10:52 AM |
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At least 34 people fell ill between late February and the end of March with germs stemming from backyard flocks; testing on patient samples showed that the Salmonella strains were unaffected by at least 1 common antibiotic, and in some instances, up to 5 different medications. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - April 30, 2026 |
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 01:09 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 16. Read more. |
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Antibodies need a strong core—not just grip—to fight SARS-CoV-2 |
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:23 AM |
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An international research team has identified a previously overlooked factor that influences how antibodies neutralize SARS-CoV-2: their mechanical stability under force. Read more. |
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Healthcare’s culture of silence is breaking: 4 notes |
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:24 AM |
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The 2025 survey, led by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses as a follow-up to the landmark 2005 Silence Kills study, asked more than 3,500 healthcare professionals how they responded to potentially harmful behavior as well as how those experiences affected patient care and clinical innovation. Read more. |
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Review: More staff, resources help stewardship programs reduce antimicrobial use |
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 09:02 AM |
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A literature review suggests that increased resources for antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) are associated with improved antimicrobial use and costs, researchers reported today in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. Read more. |
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Savannah breaks ground on new dental school campus to address Georgia’s dentist shortage |
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Thursday, April 30, 2026 08:55 AM |
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State leaders are set to break ground today on a major expansion of dental education in coastal Georgia, a move aimed at improving access to care across the state. Read more. |
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Have an evacuation plan in place before a flood occurs |
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 03:34 PM |
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Contact your local county geologist or county planning department to get information about whether your business or residence is in an area that is prone to flooding. Read more. |
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AJIC - First Report of Lodderomyces elongisporus in France: Tracing from Accidental Skin Contact to Mobile Device Contamination |
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 03:31 PM |
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First report and genomic characterization of the emerging pathogen Lodderomyces elongisporus in France. Read more. |
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242nd National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council Meeting |
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 03:12 PM |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
Open to the public
Building 35A Rooms 620–640 and Virtual or Watch the NIH videocast. Read more. |
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Global forum takes stock of progress on new TB vaccines for adults and adolescents |
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:27 AM |
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The TB Vaccine Accelerator Forum, hosted by WHO in Geneva from 27-28 April, brought together global, regional and country-level health leaders, funders, vaccine developers, TB advocates and other partners to reinforce the public health need for and potential impact of this new class of TB vaccines and explore further collaboration. At this time, several clinical trials for new TB vaccines remain on track to deliver efficacy results, including some within the next two years. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,871: CDC restores 2025 immunization schedules under court order, and more |
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 09:39 AM |
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IZ Express #1,871: CDC restores 2025 immunization schedules under court order, and more. Read more. |
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The Role of Dental Professionals in the Fight Against HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:16 AM |
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) has long been known for its association with cervical cancer, but in recent years, the incidence of HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers has been rising both globally and in Canada. Read more. |
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Bugs on Gloves: When Barriers Become Carriers of Infection-causing Microorganisms |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:12 AM |
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Improper glove use in health care can turn protective barriers into vectors of infection, increasing contamination risks, cross-transmission, and HAIs when hand hygiene and proper protocols are not consistently followed. Read more. |
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Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital Security |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 11:03 AM |
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Security experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems. Read more. |
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Local Dengue Spread in Los Angeles County Led to 14 Cases in 2024 |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:57 AM |
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A study assessing the local transmission found it caused 14 confirmed cases in 2024 and exposed diagnostic delays in patients without travel history. Read more. |
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Recommended Guidelines of the American Association of Endodontists for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:15 AM |
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The Recommended Guidelines of the American Association of Endodontists for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries are intended to aid the practitioner in the management and treatment of dental injuries. Although it is impossible to guarantee permanent retention of a traumatized tooth, timely treatment of the tooth using recommended procedures can maximize the chances for success. Read more. |
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NYU Dental Hygiene Student Honored for Excellence in Ethics and Professionalism |
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:10 AM |
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Abdulla Almalahi, a first-generation Yemeni American student, earns the 2026 Alla J. Wheeler Award, which recognizes outstanding professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care. Read more. |
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ADA Forsyth, MassBio form partnership to accelerate biotech innovation and entrepreneurship |
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Monday, April 27, 2026 06:13 PM |
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The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leader in dental and craniofacial research and oral health technology development, and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), the driving force behind Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem, have partnered to accelerate development of biotech innovations shaping the future of oral and overall health. Read more. |
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Rural youth face elevated firearm risk and mental health challenges |
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Monday, April 27, 2026 05:49 PM |
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Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun carrying and associated mental health risks, according to Rutgers researchers. Read more. |
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Advancing Prevention in a Complex Respiratory Season |
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Monday, April 27, 2026 05:42 PM |
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Throughout the 2025–2026 respiratory season, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) advanced its vision of healthier lives for all by leading the “It’s On Us” campaign—an initiative designed to elevate clear, evidence-based information about the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases in an increasingly complex public health environment marked by evolving recommendations, emerging variants, and persistent misinformation. Read more. |
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Workplace Violence is Increasing |
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Monday, April 27, 2026 02:34 PM |
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The rate of workplace assaults per 10,000 FTE increased by 62%, according to study from National Council on Compensation Insurance. Read more. |
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Global immunization effort helps 18 million kids ‘catch up’ on vaccines |
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:05 PM |
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A multi-year effort to address global declines in childhood vaccination has delivered more than 100 million vaccine doses to more than 18 million children across Africa and Asia, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today. Read more. |
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Re-emerging Diseases and the Need for Diagnostic Readiness |
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:16 AM |
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Across the U.S., infectious diseases once thought to be largely controlled are returning. Measles outbreaks are increasing. Tuberculosis continues to challenge public health systems. Pertussis and other vaccine-preventable infections have reappeared in communities where clinicians rarely expected to encounter them. Read more. |
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Mount Sinai study uses baby teeth and brain imaging to reveal how early-life metal exposures shape brain development and behavior |
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Friday, April 24, 2026 02:12 PM |
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New research highlights critical windows in infancy when environmental metal exposures may have lasting effects on brain health. Read more. |
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FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order |
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Friday, April 24, 2026 02:04 PM |
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President Trump on April 18 issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness, including devastating, complex, and treatment-resistant conditions. Read more. |
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