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Mask users can now breathe easy on two counts |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12:44 PM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic increased public awareness of the importance of mask use for personal protection. However, when the mesh size of mask fabrics is small enough to capture viruses, which are usually around one hundred nanometers in size, the fabric typically also restricts air flow, resulting in user discomfort. But now, researchers from Japan have found a way to avoid this. Read more. |
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WHO's 2024 Global Report: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control Programs at the Facility Level |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12:40 PM |
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The World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) 2024 Global Report on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) makes one thing abundantly clear: Infection prevention and control (IPC) is not just nice to have; it is an essential part of the overall health care delivery process. Read more. |
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New blood test developed at Mass General Brigham shows superior sensitivity in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 12:37 PM |
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Researchers report that ‘HPV-DeepSeek’ was highly accurate in detecting HPV-associated head and neck cancers in both asymptomatic and symptomatic patients. Read more. |
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2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:06 AM |
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out what SAMHSA is doing, share our materials, and remember that we all play vital roles in caring for our mental health! Read more. |
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Measles vaccines save millions of lives each year |
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Monday, May 19, 2025 08:39 PM |
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Measles once killed millions every year. Vaccines changed this, preventing disease, long-term immune damage, and deadly outbreaks. Read more. |
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New App Provides Real-Time Access to Patients’ Medical Histories |
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Monday, May 19, 2025 05:49 PM |
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Dentists can now instantly access patients’ current medical conditions and medications with a new app. It may help streamline care, reduce risk, and boost treatment success in the dental operatory. Read more. |
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FDA approves full license for Novavax's COVID vaccine |
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Monday, May 19, 2025 03:59 PM |
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Novavax today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved full licensure for its COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid, which had been used since July 2022 under an emergency use authorization. Read more. |
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The Case for Standardizing Cleaning and Disinfection: Why Consistency Is Critical to Patient Safety |
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Monday, May 19, 2025 01:31 PM |
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Inconsistent cleaning practices continue to jeopardize patient safety. Experts urge health care leaders to treat cleaning as clinical care—essential, standardized, and foundational to infection prevention. Read more. |
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Antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance of bacterial isolates recovered in Japan from odontogenic infections in 2018 |
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Monday, May 19, 2025 09:57 AM |
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This study reports the findings of the second antimicrobial susceptibility surveillance study of isolates recovered from odontogenic infections in Japan. Read more. |
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FDA approves Novavax COVID-19 shot but with unusual restrictions |
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Sunday, May 18, 2025 08:32 PM |
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The Food and Drug Administration has issued a long-awaited approval of Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine but with unusual restrictions. Read more. |
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Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:23 PM |
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Sonrisas Dental Health (Sonrisas) has learned of a cyber extortion incident that may have impacted data belonging to certain employees and patients. Read more. |
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Working Too Much Can Change Your Brain |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:02 PM |
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Working long hours comes with a slew of health issues, from too much stress to disturbed sleep, heart conditions, and mental-health disorders like anxiety and depression. Read more. |
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Consistent disinfection in patient room sinks vital for reducing pathogen spread |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:45 AM |
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The use of a disinfectant foam intervention in the sinks in patient rooms led to fewer positive cultures and less sink contamination, researchers found. Read more. |
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See the Dramatic Consequences of Vaccination Rates Teetering on a ‘Knife's Edge’ |
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Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:39 AM |
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As U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence of measles, polio, rubella and diphtheria. Read more. |
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US measles outbreak grows to 1,024 cases |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 03:23 PM |
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The US measles picture grew by 23 cases this week, according to today's update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more. |
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Handwashing: An Infection Prevention Method That We Forget? |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 03:20 PM |
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Robert Hopkins Jr, MD, the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) discusses the results of the organization's new survey, and the surprising findings that many people forget to wash their hands after key times or believe it is not needed. Read more. |
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Class of 2025: Dentistry graduates answer the call to underserved communities |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 10:56 AM |
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Two Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry students are taking their training far beyond textbooks and classrooms — and into communities that need them most. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 15, 2025 |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 10:10 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 17. Read more. |
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88% of breached patient records since 2010 tied to hacking: Study |
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Friday, May 16, 2025 10:07 AM |
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From October 2009 to October 2024, ransomware and hacking have increasingly driven healthcare data breaches, a May 14 study published in JAMA Network Open found. Read more. |
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Shingles vaccines prevent painful infections and sharply cut the risk of dementia |
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:09 AM |
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New research highlights the dual benefits of the shingles vaccines in preventing painful rashes and reducing the risk of dementia. Read more. |
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Pertussis: Another Vaccine-Preventable Disease Seeing a Major Resurgence |
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 11:04 AM |
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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, saw more cases last year than in the last decade, and it is on track for another record year for cases. Sharon Nachman, MD, provides clinical insights for presentation, treatment, and vaccination. Read more. |
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Exploring Oral Health and Care Access among Adults with Disabilities |
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:49 AM |
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Many adults living with disabilities face considerable challenges to accessing necessary oral health care, according to findings from CareQuest Institute’s most recent State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey. Read more. |
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New York State Department of Health Launches “Immunization Is Protection” Public Awareness Campaign |
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:06 AM |
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The New York State Department of Health has released a public awareness campaign, "Immunization is Protection," to spread awareness about safe and effective vaccines that protect and keep babies and children safe from preventable illnesses like measles, mumps, rubella and polio. Read more. |
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American Dental Association, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Announce First Living Guideline Program in Oral Health |
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:02 AM |
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Groundbreaking program to provide evidence-informed guidelines in real time to support patient care and advance public health. Read more. |
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CDC reports 27% decline in overdose deaths last year |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 03:33 PM |
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There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded. Read more. |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 03:03 PM |
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Not quite half of dentists appear to have been grappling with depression and anxiety since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new systematic review published recently in Health Science Reports. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,813: RSV infant hospitalization rates, live chikungunya vaccine use paused for age 60+, and more |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:28 AM |
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IZ Express #1,813: RSV infant hospitalization rates, live chikungunya vaccine use paused for age 60+, and more. Read more. |
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Far-UVC Technology Poised to Transform Indoor Infection Control |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:06 AM |
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Far-UVC technology offers a promising solution for continuous disinfection in occupied spaces, with growing evidence supporting its safety, efficacy, and potential in health care environments. Read more. |
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How Often Does Poor Communication Affect Patient Safety? |
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:30 AM |
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A systematic review shows that poor communication contributes to about one quarter of patient safety incidents. Read more. |
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Mental Health Spotlight: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Patient Well-Being |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 01:38 PM |
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Dental professionals often focus on the clinical aspects of patient care, endeavoring to perfect skills. However, what lies beneath the surface for our patients can be a complex web of emotions and experiences. Dental professionals, equipped with both clinical and empathetic skills, are uniquely positioned to recognize and respond to the weighty impact of trauma on oral health and well-being. Read more. |
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Non-tuberculous Mycobacterium Outbreak at Surgery Center Highlights Infection Control Lapses |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:58 PM |
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A rare Tennessee outbreak of Mycobacterium fortuitum revealed deep gaps in infection prevention at outpatient surgery centers—where oversight, staffing, and reporting often fall short. Read more. |
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How to Teach Medical and Dental Students About Infection Prevention and Control? Comparison of Two Learning Methods |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:23 AM |
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The aims of this study were to evaluate medical and dental students' evolution of knowledge and satisfaction after infection prevention and control (IPC) training using two methods. Read more. |
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Register for the Sustainability in Dentistry Summit to learn about eco-friendly practices. |
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 09:38 AM |
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Don’t miss FDI’s annual Sustainability in Dentistry virtual summit taking place from 5th to 6th June. Learn about best practices and solutions for delivering environmentally sustainable oral healthcare. Read more. |
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New Drug Targets Oral Cancer’s Deadliest Forms |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 05:21 PM |
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A cutting-edge oral cancer therapy is moving closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UT Health San Antonio and biotech startup Keraceuticals. Their first-in-class drug, CIDD99, could finally offer patients a powerful, targeted option against aggressive, treatment-resistant cancers. Read more. |
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Engineering an antibody against flu with sticky staying power |
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Monday, May 12, 2025 01:02 PM |
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Scientists have engineered a monoclonal antibody that can protect mice from a lethal dose of influenza A, a new study shows. The new molecule combines the specificity of a mature flu fighter with the broad binding capacity of a more general immune system defender. Read more. |
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