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AI translation tool bridges communication gaps for Spanish-speaking patients |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 02:55 PM |
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A free dental clinic in Roanoke, VA, is piloting a new AI-assisted translation platform designed to improve communication between English-speaking clinicians and Spanish-speaking patients, and the early results show it could have broad implications for practices serving diverse communities. Read more. |
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Public Health Alerts: Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease associated with cooling tower systems in Central Harlem |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10:27 AM |
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Investigators describe an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease with 118 confirmed cases and seven deaths linked to cooling towers in Harlem, New York, last year, according to a Public Health Alerts report today. Read more. |
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CPSC Shares Fireworks Safety Tips as America Turns 250 |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 09:19 AM |
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As America celebrates its historic 250th Independence Day, millions of families will gather to enjoy one of the nation's most enduring traditions—fireworks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is encouraging consumers to celebrate responsibly and follow a few simple safety precautions to help prevent injuries. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,880: FDA updates, measles, and more |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 09:13 AM |
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IZ Express #1,880: FDA updates, measles, and more. Read more. |
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US tops 2,100 measles cases so far this year, putting it on track to surpass 2025 total |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 02:11 PM |
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The United States added 31 newly confirmed measles infections last week, bringing its total for the year to 2,104, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more. |
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This 22-year-old engineer 3D prints dentures to give low-income Americans their smiles back |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 02:07 PM |
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At just 22, Connor Gibson is doing something he never dreamed possible: using his engineering skills to 3D print dentures for America’s most vulnerable people — and giving them back their sense of dignity in the process. Read more. |
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Building the Skills to Serve |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 01:53 PM |
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For Dr. Paola Moreno, dentistry has never been only about treating teeth – it has always been about improving lives. Read more. |
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Infection Control Practices of Dentists in an Urbanized City in the Philippines during the COVID-19 Pandemic within the Period of General Community Quarantine |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 01:10 PM |
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The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has instigated a profound public health crisis, particularly affecting professionals like dentists who, due to their close interaction with saliva-a potential viral reservoir-and the aerosols generated during specific procedures, face elevated risks of infection. To mitigate this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) have established guidelines for averting cross-infection in dental settings. Read more. |
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1.4 million patients, 7 health systems caught in AI company data breach |
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:51 AM |
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A data breach involving healthcare AI company Xsolis has ensnared multiple health systems. Read more. |
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Making Naloxone Affordable For Communities |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 04:12 PM |
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Nasal naloxone remains expensive relative to the cost of the underlying drug and continues to strain budgets of public health agencies that provide this life-saving treatment. Read more. |
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Boom in ketamine clinics and at-home delivery sparks safety concerns |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 03:50 PM |
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Anesthesiologists are urging lawmakers and regulators to act on ketamine use that occurs without consistent medical oversight. Read more. |
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The forgotten ulcer: When herpesviruses reveal themselves in the dental chair—connecting HSV, CMV, and EBV in transplant patients |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 03:36 PM |
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A nonhealing oral ulcer in a transplant patient may signal more than trauma. Understanding herpesvirus reactivation, immunosuppression, and atypical lesion patterns can help dental professionals identify CMV, HSV, and EBV earlier and improve patient outcomes. Read more. |
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Organized Dentistry Coalition backs bill to reauthorize CDC oral health program |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 01:33 PM |
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The Organized Dentistry Coalition, which includes the ADA and other national oral health organizations, is voicing support for legislation that would reauthorize a key federal oral health program. Read more. |
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Hantavirus and Ebola virus disease: 10 things to know |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 10:14 AM |
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Two succinct articles in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provide information about each disease for clinicians. Read more. |
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Pennsylvania Is Giving Parents a New Tool to Gauge Measles Risk |
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:20 AM |
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A new online tool will allow families to see vaccination rates at individual schools and better understand local outbreak risks. Read more. |
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What did dental care look like 250 years ago? |
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 11:15 AM |
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Marquette dentist looks at Washington’s teeth to shape history of dentistry since American Revolution. Read more. |
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Childhood adversity may leave lasting biological scars decades later |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 01:54 PM |
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“Early-life adversity, particularly forced childhood migration, is associated with higher cardiometabolic risk and accelerated biological ageing in later life, emphasizing the long-term biological costs of social and political instability” Read more. |
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World’s 1st HIV-to-HIV lung transplant performed at NYU Langone Health |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 01:45 PM |
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The world’s first HIV-positive-to-HIV-positive lung transplant was performed at NYU Langone Health. Read more. |
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General dentists' approach to dental management of patients taking anticoagulants: a national survey-based assessment: pre- and post-procedure practice |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:55 AM |
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Aim: To determine the pre-operative and post-operative practices of general dentists (GDs) in the community for patients taking vitamin K antagonists (VKA) and direct oral anti-coagulants (DOACs). Read more. |
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The skinny on GLP-1 medications |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:47 AM |
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There’s so much information about GLP-1, and it’s changing overnight. Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we talk about the latest on GLP-1 medications, side effects, and more. Read more. |
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Career longevity and satisfaction of dental hygienists |
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Friday, June 19, 2026 09:39 AM |
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Burnout, musculoskeletal pain, and job dissatisfaction are pushing many hygienists to consider leaving the profession. Here are some practical strategies—like ergonomic improvements, smarter scheduling, and career growth opportunities—to support long-term success. Read more. |
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FDA panel considers first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 05:06 PM |
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U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 18, 2026 |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 12:00 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 23. Read more. |
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The Rise of Combination Products: A Complex Field Demanding Specialized Expertise |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:52 AM |
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As drug-device hybrids reshape modern medicine, industry leaders call for deeper regulatory literacy and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Read more. |
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How to Make Measurable Improvements in Workers’ Mental Health |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:34 AM |
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Instead of treating mental health as a separate program, Faith Technologies Incorporated has integrated the topic into existing safety processes and day-to-day operations to reinforce the message that mental well-being deserves the same level of attention as physical safety. Read more. |
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How to Stay Healthy During America’s Summer of Big Events |
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Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:03 AM |
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As millions of people travel and celebrate this summer, infectious disease experts are providing recommendations for how to stay safe during mass gatherings, including the FIFA World Cup and celebrations tied to the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Read more. |
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AI tool could speed antibiotic development |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 03:48 PM |
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Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern. Bacterial infections that were once easy to treat are now hard to kill with existing antibiotics and are causing serious illness. Addressing this problem requires developing new antibiotics that work against resistant bacteria. Read more. |
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Most Cited Nursing Home Violation Remains Infection Prevention Deficiencies in 2026 Amid Respiratory Virus Challenges |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:55 AM |
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Infection prevention and control deficiencies remain the most cited compliance violation for nursing homes in the first half of 2026, with respiratory viruses, gastrointestinal viruses and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) among the top concerns. Read more. |
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Navigating dental neglect |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:26 AM |
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Dental neglect remains a complex challenge in clinical practice, impacting children, adults, and vulnerable populations. Understanding risk factors, legal responsibilities, and available resources helps dental professionals improve patient care, reduce emergency visits, and support long-term oral health. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,879: ACOG maternal schedule, SAVRR Council guidance, and more |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:20 AM |
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IZ Express #1,879: ACOG maternal schedule, SAVRR Council guidance, and more. Read more. |
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The association between oral health care and pregnancy outcomes of low birth weight and preterm birth: Analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2016 through 2020 |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026 07:43 AM |
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The authors aimed to examine the association between oral health care use during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes of low birth weight and preterm birth. Read more. |
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FDA Broadens Access to Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:47 PM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, Rextovy, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. Read more. |
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Mobile Simulation Pilot: A Novel Approach to Infection Prevention Education |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:43 PM |
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Infection prevention and control training is vital to keeping patients and healthcare workers safe. Simulation is an established tool for healthcare education, but novel to the context of infection prevention and control. Experiential learning theory supports the use of simulations to create experiences adults can learn from. The Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center (KyIP) sought to fill this gap with infection prevention simulations and conduct a program evaluation. Read more. |
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CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center for New World Screwworm Response |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 03:37 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially activated a Level 3 emergency response to New World screwworm (NWS) on June 11. Level 3 is the lowest level in CDC's 3-level response structure. Read more. |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026 09:49 AM |
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eNews is the monthly newsletter of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Each month includes an update from NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, featured NIOSH research, new worker safety and health resources, upcoming meeting, and more! Read more. |
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