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IZ Express #1,768: See 2024 state immunization requirements, updated standing orders for influenza, pneumococcal vaccines, and more |
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 02:14 PM |
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IZ Express #1,768: See 2024 state immunization requirements, updated standing orders for influenza, pneumococcal vaccines, and more. Read more. |
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The role of the dental practitioner in antibiotic stewardship |
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:34 AM |
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Current research indicates that most antibiotic prophylaxis prescribed before dental procedures is unnecessary. Avoid overprescribing antibiotics to prevent complications. Read more. |
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Eight Institutions Receive the IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence Designation |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 05:14 PM |
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America announced today the recipients of its Antimicrobial Stewardship Centers of Excellence designation. The eight awarded institutions have created stewardship programs led by infectious diseases-trained physicians and pharmacists that advance science in antimicrobial resistance. Read more. |
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Student-led testing of first responder vehicles at the core of infection control initiative |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 04:58 PM |
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A groundbreaking initiative, supported by a multi-million-dollar cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is engaging University of South Florida students to enhance infection control training for fire and emergency medical services personnel. Read more. |
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CDC urges livestock workers get seasonal flu vaccine to cut pandemic risk |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 04:34 PM |
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A top official with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced a $5 million plan to offer seasonal flu vaccine to livestock workers, mostly to protect their health but also to reduce the chance of human flu viruses mixing with H5N1 avian flu viruses, which would pose a new pandemic flu threat. Read more. |
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Clusters of Emerging Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in United States Healthcare Facilities During the Initial Months of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 04:27 PM |
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Outbreaks of emerging multidrug-resistant organisms (eMDROs), including carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE), carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), and Candida auris, have been reported among SARS-CoV-2 patients. Read more. |
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US-Based AI Company Completes World’s First Fully Automated Dental Procedure on a Human |
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024 03:38 PM |
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Is it possible for a robotic arm to finish crown placements in 15 minutes using AI? The answer is ‘Yes,’ according to Boston-headquartered company Perceptive. Read more. |
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Saliva: How a Seemingly Unimpressive Fluid Aids in Oral Health and Diagnostics |
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Monday, July 29, 2024 08:29 PM |
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Saliva seems unimpressive to many. Those who do not bother to look further than the lubrication it offers to the oral cavity may fail to realize the potential this resource can provide. As technology and knowledge progress, professionals are beginning to understand how essential this clear fluid can be to overall health. Read more. |
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Q&A: CDC issues warning amid surge in dengue virus |
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Monday, July 29, 2024 08:26 PM |
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The CDC issued a health warning about an elevated number of cases of dengue in the U.S. this year. Read more. |
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74K affected by dental practice data breach Melissa Busch |
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Monday, July 29, 2024 03:00 PM |
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Dental practice New Jersey Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery announced a cybersecurity attack that exposed the private information, including medical information, of more than 74,0000 individuals, according to a notice recently published by the practice. Read more. |
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What shapes a virus’s pandemic potential? SARS-CoV-2 relatives yield clues |
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Monday, July 29, 2024 10:55 AM |
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Two close relatives of SARS-CoV-2 have reduced transmission potential, a new study finds. Understanding why could help identify future pandemic threats. Read more. |
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COVID-19 on the upswing in Chicago again this summer |
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Monday, July 29, 2024 10:10 AM |
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If it seems like you suddenly know a lot of people with COVID-19 this summer, it’s not just you. Read more. |
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Exploring the Complexities of Long COVID |
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Sunday, July 28, 2024 12:45 PM |
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Since the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 2019, nearly 700 million COVID-19 cases and 7 million deaths have been reported globally. Despite most individuals recovering within four weeks, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 7.5% to 41% develop post-acute infection syndrome (PAIS), known as 'Long COVID'. Read more. |
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How to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean |
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Sunday, July 28, 2024 12:07 PM |
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Recently, however, when I was brushing my teeth, I realized there was an important part of my oral care that I was neglecting: the toothbrush itself. Considering how much I was relying on this little brush to keep my teeth clean, I never paid much attention to the cleaning of the utensil itself. Read more. |
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FAQ: Do Different COVID-19 Variants Cause Different Symptoms? |
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:01 PM |
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, there have been many emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. These variants have differed based on how infectious and how easily transmissible they are. Here, we talk about whether those variants cause different symptoms or more severe disease. Read more. |
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Arizona Health Officials Warn of Uptick in Hantavirus Cases |
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:55 AM |
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While most hantavirus cases are reported in the Western and Southwestern United States, Arizona has one of highest numbers of reported infections in the country. Read more. |
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A New Oral Health Department at the Olympics: CU Dentists Weigh In |
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:49 AM |
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Dijana Elmejdoubi’s path has taken her from the Olympics to dental school and a career as an endodontist. But when she ran the 400-meter dash for Bosnia-Herzegovina in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, there was so much she didn’t know about caring for her mouth. Read more. |
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Strict mask, vaccine rules could have saved as many as 250K lives, says new study |
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 08:42 AM |
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Stricter COVID-19 restrictions could have saved hundreds of thousands of lives in the states that refused to institute them, though efforts to close nursing homes and schools likely caused more harm than good, a new study has found. Read more. |
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UVMMC dental residency program partners with Hudson Headwaters Health Network |
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 08:25 AM |
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University of Vermont Medical Center and Hudson Headwaters Health Network have partnered to bring more dental residents to northern New York, in an expansion of the Medical Center’s Dental Residency Program. Leaders from both organizations say the new partnership will increase access to preventive dental care and improve recruitment of dentists in rural communities across the Adirondacks. Read more. |
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Home as a Healthcare Hub: ECRI Recommends FDA Prioritize Patient Safety |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 01:47 PM |
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Recognizing that the home environment is an integral – although overlooked – component of the healthcare system, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced its Home as a Healthcare Hub initiative. In a July 25 public meeting, ECRI weighed in with recommendations on the initiative, which aims to foster intentional design of housing spaces that allow people to more easily use medical devices and engage in healthcare at home. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - July 25, 2024 |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 11:32 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 29. Read more. |
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Arkansas breaks ground on state’s first dental school |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 11:21 AM |
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The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine broke ground in Little Rock, marking a major milestone for the state that could provide significant benefits. Read more. |
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California Speeds Up Indoor Heat Protections Amid Sweltering Summer Weather |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 10:59 AM |
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Californians working indoors are getting immediate protections from extreme heat as much of the state bakes in triple-digit temperatures this week. Read more |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 19-26 |
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Friday, July 26, 2024 10:33 AM |
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This week, NYC has revealed high rates of Hepatitis C virus reinfection, SHEA tackles antimicrobial resistance amidst challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more this week from Contagion. Read more. |
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Pediatricians Get Guidance On Dental Care For Kids With Developmental Disabilities |
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 06:04 PM |
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Children with developmental disabilities often struggle to access dental care even though they are at increased risk of tooth decay and other issues. Now, new guidance is detailing what pediatricians should do to help. Read more. |
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CDC Confirms Three Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers |
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 05:33 PM |
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Three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in association with a second poultry farm in Northeast Colorado/Weld County. Read more. |
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Pandemic disbelief identified as key factor in vaccine hesitancy |
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 04:57 PM |
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A new study among Hispanic people in the United States suggests that an initial disbelief in the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to vaccine hesitancy among that population, especially among parents making vaccine decisions for their children. The study is published in PLOS One. Read more. |
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Twice-yearly shot proves successful at preventing HIV infection among women, trial data shows |
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Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:48 PM |
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Two shots a year of a drug currently used to treat HIV infections were dramatically effective at preventing infections in a study among young women and adolescent girls in Africa. Read more. |
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New study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread |
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 05:12 PM |
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A new Cornell University study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission – between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon. Read more. |
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 04:40 PM |
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Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B can be an acute, short-term infection or a chronic, long-lasting infection. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,767: Global vaccination rates lagging, August focus on Immunization Awareness, and more |
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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:35 AM |
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IZ Express #1,767: Global vaccination rates lagging, August focus on Immunization Awareness, and more. Read more. |
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Reevaluating the 6-Foot Rule: Efficacy and Challenges in COVID-19 Prevention |
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:53 AM |
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The June 3, 2024, House Oversight Committee questioned the efficacy of the six-foot social distancing rule, highlighting its benefits and limitations in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Read more. |
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Pierce County woman who refused treatment for her tuberculosis now fully cured |
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:48 AM |
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The woman repeatedly refused to isolate or seek treatment until she was ordered to be detained at a clinic inside the Pierce County jail. Read more. |
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German Patient is 7th Person Probably Cured of HIV |
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:44 AM |
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A German man has become the seventh person to apparently be cured of HIV, researchers report. Read more. |
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Tooth Loss is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease Mortality: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses |
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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 09:58 AM |
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The current evidence linking tooth loss and cardiovascular disease mortality is inconclusive. Thus, the aim of this systematic review was to explore the association between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Read more. |
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