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Phase 3 trials of novel drug show functional cure in 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 12:31 PM |
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Two replicate phase 3 randomized controlled trials involving patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection demonstrate a functional cure after the discontinuation of conventional long-term antiviral therapy in about 20% of patients given the drug bepirovirsen. Read more. |
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 11:00 AM |
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This is the fourth Disease Outbreak News report on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, following the notification to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 2 May 2026 of severe respiratory illness cases aboard M/V Hondius, a cruise ship. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 28, 2026 |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:55 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 20. Read more. |
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Hospitals nudged to respond better in patient-harm cases |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:53 PM |
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A national center helps healthcare systems embrace an approach to more transparent communications with patients. Read more. |
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Patient safety risks for hospital patients on insulin |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:41 PM |
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A report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body finds that patients with diabetes who rely on insulin are experiencing persistent, serious safety risks when in hospital. Read more. |
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Amid Rise in Whooping Cough Cases, State-Level Vaccination Coverage Remains Below Targets |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 09:22 AM |
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In 2025, there were nearly 29,000 cases of whooping cough in the United States, the highest number of cases since 2012, and 16 related deaths. There have already been 4,598 cases to date in 2026, with five states (Ohio, Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington) each reporting more than 200 cases so far this year. Read more. |
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Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 09:17 AM |
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The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases. Read more. |
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How to protect yourself from workplace violence |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:26 PM |
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Quick OSHA tips to spot, report and survive workplace violence: Know your plan, trust instincts, and prioritize safety. Read more. |
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From Reactive to Predictive: Why Sterile Processing Is Ready for a Maintenance Revolution Sterile Processing Is Invisible Until It Fails |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:17 PM |
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Sterile processing departments (SPD) are increasingly being pushed beyond reactive maintenance models as equipment failures, workflow disruptions, and tray defects continue to impact surgical readiness and patient safety. This article explores why SPD may be uniquely positioned for an AI-driven predictive maintenance revolution, examining how systems thinking, IoT integration, human factors research, and real-time equipment monitoring could help reduce disruptions before failures occur. The piece also highlights the growing shift toward treating maintenance as a strategic reliability function tied directly to infection prevention, OR efficiency, and operational resilience across health care systems. Read more. |
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Over-the-counter antibiotic sales a ‘significant barrier’ to addressing antibiotic resistance |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:09 PM |
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The results of a survey conducted among healthcare professionals in 37 countries suggest over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic sales remain all too common, researchers reported last week in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. Read more. |
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Patients of Rittenhouse Square dentist suspended for 'unsanitary practices' are 'beside themselves,' attorney says |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 01:00 PM |
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The city's health department is recommending that patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse, run by Dr. Kirti Chopra, be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to "unsanitary practices." Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,875: Rotavirus resource updates, vaccine hesitancy and safety in pregnancy publications, and more |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 09:06 AM |
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IZ Express #1,875: Rotavirus resource updates, vaccine hesitancy and safety in pregnancy publications, and more. Read more. |
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Infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Rural Communities |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:06 PM |
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While behavioral health disorders and workforce shortages exist in almost all communities, rural communities often have unique circumstances that exacerbate the challenges to accessing behavioral health care, such as sparsely populated areas isolated from population centers and services, as well as limited access to broadband internet and public transportation. Read more. |
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Dysphagia: Dental Hygiene Treatment and Home Care Modifications for Patient Safety |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:36 PM |
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For many dental professionals, a clinical encounter with a stroke survivor is a regular part of practice. While I have managed multiple patients post-stroke in my clinical career, I didn’t give it much thought outside of understanding the association between cardiovascular disease and periodontal pathogens. That perspective changed when my aunt had a major ischemic stroke a few years ago. Read more. |
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Global Infection Control Supplies Market Expected to Reach $106.1 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for PPE, Disinfection, and Sterilization Technologies |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:25 PM |
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The global infection control supplies market is projected to grow from $58.5 billion in 2026 to $106.1 billion by 2035 as healthcare systems invest more heavily in infection prevention, sterilization technologies, PPE, and automated disinfection solutions. Driven by rising healthcare-associated infections, aging populations, chronic disease burden, and increasing regulatory pressure, the market is evolving toward smarter, technology-enabled infection prevention strategies across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and outpatient care settings. Read more. |
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Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:14 PM |
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Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards. Read more. |
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This tick bite can cause a deadly allergy to red meat. Here’s what you need to know |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 09:25 AM |
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As if there weren’t enough to worry about, health officials are warning about a tick that is capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions to red meat. Read more. |
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Nationwide survey for household preparedness and vaccination acceptance during a novel influenza pandemic scenario in Japan, 2025 |
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Sunday, May 24, 2026 12:02 PM |
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Household pandemic preparedness appears to be constrained by time and financial constraints, leading to systematic gaps. Policymakers should prioritize reducing financial barriers and reinforcing importance of seasonal influenza vaccination to reduce annual morbidity and mortality and prepare for future pandemics. Read more. |
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Doctors call for infection control measures around Re-turn machines for bottles and cans |
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Sunday, May 24, 2026 11:50 AM |
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Improved infection control guidelines are needed to protect workers operating the deposit-return scheme, as residues can be left in plastic bottles and cans, public health experts have warned. Read more. |
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection |
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:47 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis (advanced liver scarring) or with compensated cirrhosis. Bulevirtide is the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic HDV infection, a serious and life-threatening condition that can cause rapid development of liver fibrosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and even death. Read more. |
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CDC confirms 59 new measles cases, 1,952 total |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 05:44 PM |
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As the nation moves closer to topping last year’s measles total in just the first half of 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed 59 new cases in a nationwide outbreak that has now reached 1,952 infections. Read more. |
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Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 05:02 PM |
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Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology. Read more. |
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IDSA Media Briefing: Responding to Infectious Disease Threats |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 10:17 AM |
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Experts in infectious diseases will comment on public health preparedness. Read more. |
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A $3.5 million grant will help UF researchers identify viruses, limit infectious disease spread |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 10:14 AM |
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Researchers from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and UF College of Public Health and Health Professions plan to use a $3.5-million grant to do just that — for dengue fever, yellow fever and other arboviruses, a class of diseases spread by arthropods like flies and ticks. This is the first grant funded by the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium that the University of Florida has received and will support researchers in their goal of developing diagnostics to ultimately detect and survey for new, emerging infectious agents in Florida. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 21, 2026 |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 04:17 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 19. Read more. |
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US begins enhanced airport screening as race to contain Ebola outbreak continues |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 04:15 PM |
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Beginning today, all US nationals and lawful permanent residents who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), South Sudan, or Uganda in the past 21 days must go through Washington-Dulles International airport for enhanced Ebola screening. Read more. |
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Disinfection of hospital sink drains enriches pseudomonadota and efflux pump-mediated antibiotic resistance in reestablished biofilms |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:45 AM |
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Antimicrobial resistant pathogens and associated infections represent major public health threats affecting healthcare facilities, with sink drain biofilms serving as reservoirs for many of these bacteria. Read more. |
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Treating Superbugs With Litigation: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria From Animal Agriculture As a Public Nuisance |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:38 AM |
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Antibiotic resistance is a large and growing threat to public health, causing over 35,000 deaths a year in the United States alone. The animal agriculture industry is the largest user of medically important antibiotics and a major contributor to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (AR-bacteria). Read more. |
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Role of Households with Children in Community Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacterales, St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 11:34 AM |
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Community-acquired multidrug-resistant (MDR) Enterobacterales bacteria are an increasing public health concern, yet whether households play a role in community spread remains unclear. We investigated 150 households with children in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, for MDR Enterobacterales. Read more. |
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Study: Hospital wastewater reveals drug-resistant fungus strains months before patients show symptoms |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 06:01 PM |
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UNLV-led research team uses wastewater surveillance to suss out C. auris strains with greater precision, paving way for potential new therapeutic development. Read more. |
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Secretary Kennedy Announces HHS Action to Reduce Harmful Screen Use and Protect Children Online |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 05:49 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Surgeon General today released the Surgeon General’s Warning on the Harms of Screen Use: An Advisory and Toolkit on How to Protect Children and Adolescents, which raises national awareness about the growing risks associated with excessive and harmful screen use among young people. Read more. |
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NEJM - “Super-Spreaders” and Person-to-Person Transmission of Andes Virus in Argentina |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 05:03 PM |
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Understanding the genomic, epidemiologic, and clinical characteristics of person-to-person transmission of ANDV is crucial to designing effective interventions. Read more. |
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The effect of using dental loupes on the accuracy of aligner attachments and flash adhesive area after bonding |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 09:26 AM |
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This study aimed to assess whether the use of dental loupes improves the accuracy of aligner attachments and reduces the amount of composite flash after bonding. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,874: SAVRR Council meets June 9, Tdap during pregnancy review, and more |
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 09:04 AM |
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IZ Express #1,874: SAVRR Council meets June 9, Tdap during pregnancy review, and more. Read more. |
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Are Handheld Dental X-Ray Devices Convenient or a Hidden Safety Risk? |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 05:11 PM |
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As these handy devices become more common in dentistry, updated safety protocols and proper technique are critical to minimizing radiation exposure and protecting both clinicians and patients. Read more. |
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