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Training, beliefs, and perceived barriers to implementing sustainable dentistry: influence of practitioners' age, gender, and practice size - Results from a French online survey |
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 01:24 PM |
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Despite the sizable environmental footprint of oral healthcare, evidence on dentists' training, beliefs, and perceived implementation barriers on sustainable dentistry -especially across practitioner subgroups-remains limited. We assessed among French dentists these outcomes and their variations by age, gender, and practice size. Read more. |
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44 pediatric flu deaths reported this season; measles cases climb as U.S. elimination status to be reviewed |
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 01:04 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday that 12 more pediatric flu-related deaths were reported for the week ending Jan. 17, bringing the total to 44 so far during the 2025-’26 influenza season. Read more. |
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Routine Susceptibility Testing Reveals Concerning Resistance Trends in Candidemia Across 3 Hospitals |
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Sunday, January 25, 2026 12:56 PM |
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An eight-year analysis of Candida bloodstream isolates from a multihospital health system identified concerning increases in antifungal resistance among several species, underscoring the importance of routine susceptibility testing to guide empiric therapy and antimicrobial stewardship. Read more. |
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The Effects of Indoor Pollutants on Health Care Workers, Patients, and Caregivers in Dental Clinics: A Systematic Review |
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 02:16 PM |
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Most of the pollution inside a dental clinic comes from the external environment; therefore, the location of the building affects the air quality, as well as the work activity and the type of natural or mechanical ventilation. In the dental sector, pathologies caused by pollutants are increasing, mainly because of methyl methacrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate. Read more. |
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Sanitizing After PPE Doffing, Dealing With Potential HCID Exposure |
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Saturday, January 24, 2026 02:05 PM |
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Emory’s Jill Morgan, RN, BSN, discusses what they do after removal of personal protective equipment (PPE) and if a provider has experienced a potential exposure to a high-consequence infectious disease. Read more. |
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Prepare! Don't Let a Winter Storm Take You by Surprise |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 06:13 PM |
Before the storm strikes, make sure your home, office and vehicles are stocked with the supplies you might need. Make sure farm animals and pets also have the essentials they will need during a winter storm. Read more.
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South Carolina’s measles outbreak hits 700 cases as CDC confirms 416 so far in 2026 |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 05:07 PM |
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) today confirmed 54 new measles cases in just three days, raising the size of its outbreak, which DPH first reported in October, to 700 cases. Read more. |
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Joint Statement: Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Nation Braces for Severe Winter Weather |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 04:36 PM |
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As blood centers mark National Blood Donor Month this January, severe winter weather across large portions of the country is threatening to further disrupt blood donations at a time when supplies are already critically low in some regions. Winter storms can force the cancellation of blood drives, limit donor access, delay transportation of blood products and interrupt deliveries to hospitals, sometimes for days. These weather-related disruptions are compounding other seasonal challenges, including a severe flu season that has impacted many regular donors. Read more. |
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Safeguarding health for animals and people |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 03:51 PM |
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Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center’s Infection Prevention and Biosecurity Programs are focusing on infection prevention, control measures, and biosecurity strategies to protect the animals, people, and communities served by its hospitals and facilities. Read more. |
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Efficacy Assessment of a Novel Device for Dental Aerosol Capture and Inactivation: An In Vitro Study |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 09:56 AM |
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Tooth-grinding procedures generate a significant amount of potentially infectious and pathogenic aerosols, requiring timely and efficient control. The aim of this study was to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of an integrated capture and inactivation approach for controlling aerosol contamination within a dental clinic. Read more. |
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Hand Hygiene Accuracy of Students and Staff at a Dutch Dental School |
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Friday, January 23, 2026 09:40 AM |
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Oral health care professionals continuously come into contact with bodily fluids containing many pathogens. Hand hygiene should be used to prevent cross transmission. We aimed to examine the accuracy of application of alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) according to the WHO hand hygiene steps at a dental school. Read more. |
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Analysis adds evidence that shingles vaccine prevents or delays new-onset dementia |
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 05:22 PM |
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Two natural experiments in Canada suggest that herpes zoster (shingles or varicella zoster) vaccination averts or delays dementia diagnoses. Read more. |
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 02:30 PM |
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Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can have a big impact on indoor air quality and your health. Read more. |
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Shining a Light on Microbial ‘Dark Matter’ of the Oral Microbiome |
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Thursday, January 22, 2026 11:38 AM |
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The oral microbiome is becoming increasingly central to the understanding of oral health and disease. During the past decade, oral microbiology has progressed from the study of individual pathogens to that of the entire polymicrobial community. Read more. |
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Study highlights impact of gender dynamics on antibiotic use |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 07:09 PM |
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Analysis of more than two decades’ worth of data from 70 countries indicates that gender inequalities influence antibiotic consumption patterns, researchers reported yesterday in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Read more. |
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Heart disease, stroke deaths down, yet still kill more in US than any other cause |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 03:48 PM |
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Heart disease and stroke still top the list of leading causes of death in the US, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update. Read more. |
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Misuse of AI chatbots tops annual list of health technology hazards |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 03:17 PM |
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ECRI Report also sounds the alarm on insufficient planning for systems outages, substandard medical products, missed recalls of home diabetes management devices, and more. Read more. |
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CDC HAN - New World Screwworm: Outbreak Moves into Northern Mexico |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 02:51 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to share information and notify clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about recent New World screwworm (NWS) animal cases in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border with the U.S. state of Texas. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,854: Rabies cases, video on new immunization schedule, influenza and measles outbreaks, and more |
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026 10:55 AM |
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IZ Express #1,854: Rabies cases, video on new immunization schedule, influenza and measles outbreaks, and more. Read more. |
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Enhancing medication safety with System Approach to Verifying Electronic Prescriptions (SAV E-Rx): pharmacists' review of product selection outcomes between prescribed and dispensed medications |
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026 05:31 PM |
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Electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions) introduce drug product selection mismatches during pharmacy data entry. System Approach to Verifying Electronic Prescriptions (SAV E-Rx) detects and alerts pharmacy staff to clinically significant occurrences. This study evaluates outcomes of the identified mismatches. Read more. |
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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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