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IZ Express #1,856: Immunize.org asks for your feedback, updated “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations,” and more |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 01:33 PM |
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IZ Express #1,856: Immunize.org asks for your feedback, updated “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations,” and more. Read more. |
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How does Long COVID develop? New piece of the puzzle found |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:44 PM |
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After infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, up to ten percent of those affected in Germany develop Long COVID. The symptoms associated with it, such as fatigue, concentration problems, respiratory issues, or neurological problems, can last for months or years. Furthermore, the clinical picture can differ from person to person. “Long COVID is an extremely complex disease with various manifestations,” says Prof. Yang Li, head of the “Computational Biology for Individualised Medicine” department and director of CiiM. “How and to what extent Long COVID develops is still largely unknown. Figuratively speaking, we are unfortunately only looking at an extremely incomplete puzzle.” Read more. |
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The Most Important Day of a Patient’s Life Starts With Education and Infection Prevention |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:41 AM |
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Every surgical patient deserves safe, excellent care on one of the most important days of their life. In this clip from Infection Control Today’s interview series, Colleen Becker, PhD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, senior director of perioperative education for Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), explains how inclusive, accessible education strengthens staff confidence, supports infection prevention, and ensures patients receive the highest standard of care when it matters most. Read more. |
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4 Shifts That Will Redefine EHS in 2026 |
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Thursday, January 29, 2026 10:19 AM |
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It’s a new year, and that means resolving to focus on new opportunities to improve workplace safety. Read more. |
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CIDRAP launches new effort to boost evidence-based vaccine information |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 01:19 PM |
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The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) today announced a new collaboration with The Evidence Collective and Unbiased Science to support and expand access to clear, evidence-based vaccine information. Read more. |
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Evaluation of practitioners' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding ergonomic principles in operative dentistry |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 01:10 PM |
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Operative dentistry puts practitioners at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) because it involves repetitive tasks and static postures. Read more. |
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Annual COVID-19 Burden Remains Substantial in the US |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:58 AM |
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Millions of symptomatic COVID-19 illnesses and over 100,000 deaths occurred annually in the United States from late 2022 through 2024, highlighting the need to optimize the utilization of immunization and outpatient therapeutics among high-risk populations. Read more. |
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Protecting Health Workers and Communities from Ebola |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:29 AM |
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When the DRC's Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene, and Social Welfare (MOH) announced the country's 16th Ebola outbreak on September 4, 2025, CDC quickly jumped into action. The goal: help the DRC contain the outbreak at the source to save lives and protect U.S. national security. Read more. |
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Georgians mourn ‘public health hero’ Dr. William Foege, who led global smallpox eradication |
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:23 AM |
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Friends and family are mourning the loss of a giant in the field of public health. Dr. William Foege, co-founder of the Atlanta-based Task Force for Global Health is credited with spearheading the successful global eradication of smallpox — the first global eradication of an infectious disease. Read more. |
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Practical Strategies to Manage AI Hazards in the Workplace |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 01:19 PM |
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Two recently published articles provide strategies for keeping workers safe while using artificial intelligence in the workplace. Read more. |
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Nothing to Hide - The Merits of Open Data in Dental Research |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 01:10 PM |
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The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research have announced the publication of an editorial exploring the benefits of open data to in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) and the JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR). Read more. |
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Global dental equipment market revenue expected to reach C$24.5B by 2032 |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 01:05 PM |
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Global revenue in the dental equipment market is expected to grow sharply over the coming decade, reaching approximately C$24.5 billion (US$17.68 billion) by 2032, according to a new market research report. Read more. |
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The Pharmacology of Local Anesthesia |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:57 PM |
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Local anesthetics are the most commonly used drugs in dentistry and are essential for pain control during everyday procedures such as fillings, extractions, and root canals. Read more. |
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From Downtime to Data: Rethinking Restroom Reliability in Healthcare |
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Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:50 PM |
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Manufacturers discuss the operational issues plaguing healthcare restrooms and how to shift maintenance from reactive to resilient. Read more. |
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Pause before you proceed: Why amiodarone should stop every dentist in their tracks |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 03:03 PM |
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When amiodarone appears on a patient’s medication list, it’s a red flag dentists and hygienists can’t ignore. Learn the critical drug interactions, anesthesia precautions, and chairside protocols needed to safely treat patients with life-threatening cardiac histories. Read more. |
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Sickle Cell Disease in the Dental Chair |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 02:50 PM |
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How a centuries-old genetic mutation drives life-threatening complications and the oral signs oral health professionals can’t afford to miss. Read more. |
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The dangers of nicotine pouches |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 02:36 PM |
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Everything I didn't know about nicotine pouches and the dangers within. Sherri Warshaw shares her wealth of knowledge on the subject. Read more. |
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New guideline expands stroke treatment for adults, offers first pediatric stroke guidance |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 02:17 PM |
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Updated ischemic stroke recommendations from the American Stroke Association highlight how rapid diagnosis and imaging, extended time windows for stroke treatments and coordinated care involving emergency services, hospitals and health care teams can help. Read more. |
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Safety technology for small businesses - Highlights from NSC’s guide |
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Monday, January 26, 2026 10:37 AM |
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That’s why the National Safety Council, through its Work to Zero initiative, published “A Small Business Guide to Safety Technology: Practical Strategies for Beginners, Growing Teams and First-Time Adopters.” Read more. |
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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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