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Complications from Flu Largely Preventable with Annual Flu Vaccine |
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Sunday, December 10, 2023 01:21 PM |
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The American Heart Association®, the American Lung Association®, the American Diabetes Association®, and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are teaming up to reach those who have not yet received a flu vaccine this season with an important message: It’s not too late to protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated against flu. Read more. |
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U.S. Surgeon General Wraps Successful Nationwide College Tour, Launches 5-for-5 Connection Challenge to the American Public |
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Sunday, December 10, 2023 01:19 PM |
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United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is launching the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge, calling on Americans to take five actions over five days to build more connection in their lives. Dr. Murthy recently issued this challenge to students across the country on his “We Are Made to Connect” College Tour, which concluded just last week. Now, as we enter the holiday season, the 5-for-5 Connection Challenge aims to inspire people of all ages to build, strengthen, and prioritize their relationships. Read more. |
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Big Weed today is a whole lot like Big Tobacco in the 1950s |
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Saturday, December 09, 2023 02:37 PM |
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OK, marijuana is now legal. So where’s the public health approach? Read more.
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10 Tips for Improving Your Operatory to Make Your Life Easier |
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Saturday, December 09, 2023 02:35 PM |
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There are many needed materials and supplies involved in dental hygiene, and most of them lie within our operatories. You have oral hygiene/education instruction supplies, homecare products, sealant materials, set-ups, and other resources to name just a few. With having busy patient schedules all day, sometimes our drawers, countertops, and cabinets can become a disaster zone. Here are some tips to help make your hygiene disaster into a masterpiece. Read more. |
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More Infectious Mpox Sparks Fears Of New Global Spread — What To Know About The Deadly Virus |
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Saturday, December 09, 2023 11:49 AM |
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Clinicians and health officials across the United States should stay vigilant for a lethal strain of mpox, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Thursday, as experts worry the infectious virus variant spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could gain ground globally. Read more. |
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Infectious Disease News for This Week |
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Saturday, December 09, 2023 11:42 AM |
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This week's news looked at the medical and economic burden of AMR, why the implementation of new College of American Pathologists rules presents an opportunity for collaboration between microbiology labs and ID providers, which specific antibiotics showed the greatest associations with adverse drug reaction case reports related to C diff, and how infants with HIV could be spared from requiring lifetime ART if treated within hours of birth. Read more. |
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding Infection Control Measures Among Dental Students in Central India |
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Saturday, December 09, 2023 11:31 AM |
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A questionnaire study was conducted among 245 dental students from Bhopal city, Central India, to determine their level of knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding infection control measures and if any correlation exists among the knowledge, attitudes, and practice scores. Read more. |
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Bacterial species and factors influencing the contamination of the inner and outer layers of face masks used in dentistry |
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Friday, December 08, 2023 05:09 PM |
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Many patients are clinically consulted in dental clinics, where aerosol-generating procedures are widely used. In our previous study, we evaluated the temperature, humidity and contamination rates on the inner layer of masks according to the mask-wearing time. However, it is important to assess the contamination rates on the outer layer of masks used in dentistry as well. Read more. |
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US COVID activity jumps as JN.1 expands, brisk flu and RSV levels continue |
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Friday, December 08, 2023 04:41 PM |
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The proportion of JN.1 Omicron subvariant detections jumped dramatically last week, which could supercharge a rise in COVID-19 activity as the United States approaches its winter holiday weeks, according to updates today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more. |
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California law requires use of lead or lead-equivalent aprons during dental X-rays |
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Friday, December 08, 2023 10:52 AM |
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Recommendations to discontinue patient shielding are increasing, but dentists must follow state law. Read more. |
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HEALTHWATCH CDC reports "alarming" rise in drug-resistant germs in Ukraine |
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Friday, December 08, 2023 10:49 AM |
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Hospitals in Ukraine are now battling an "alarming increase" in germs with resistance to the last-ditch antibiotic medications used to treat the infections, a study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Read more. |
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Hospital-associated infections declined in 2022, CDC finds |
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Friday, December 08, 2023 10:46 AM |
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Hospital-associated infections declined significantly at acute-care hospitals in 2022, although rates at other health care facilities remained relatively stagnant, according to a CDC report. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - December 8, 2023 |
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Thursday, December 07, 2023 05:36 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 49. Read more. |
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Study shows antibiotic awareness campaign in England met key goals |
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Thursday, December 07, 2023 05:30 PM |
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A mass media campaign in England helped improve knowledge about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and attitudes regarding inappropriate antibiotic use, according to a study published last week in Eurosurveillance. Read more. |
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RSV continues sharp rise in Pa., with flu, COVID-19 also on the move |
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Thursday, December 07, 2023 02:09 PM |
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RSV continued its sharp rise in Pennsylvania, with about 4,200 cases reported during the week ending Saturday, according to the latest data from the state health department. Read more. |
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HHS Announces Next Steps in Ongoing Work to Enhance Cybersecurity for Health Care and Public Health Sectors |
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Thursday, December 07, 2023 11:46 AM |
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a concept paper that outlines the Department’s cybersecurity strategy for the health care sector. The concept paper builds on the National Cybersecurity Strategy that President Biden released last year, focusing specifically on strengthening resilience for hospitals, patients, and communities threatened by cyber-attacks. The paper details four pillars for action, including publishing new voluntary health care-specific cybersecurity performance goals, working with Congress to develop supports and incentives for domestic hospitals to improve cybersecurity, and increasing accountability and coordination within the health care sector. Read more. |
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Hospital Staff Influenza Vaccinations Have Declined Since COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Thursday, December 07, 2023 11:39 AM |
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More health care personnel (HCP) working in acute care hospitals were vaccinated against influenza before the COVID-19 pandemic vs during the pandemic, according to study findings published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read more. |
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Common hospital disinfectant doesn't work against C. diff, study finds |
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023 05:27 PM |
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A CDC-recommended hospital disinfectant is ineffective against Clostridioides difficile, according to a study published Nov. 21 in Microbiology. Read more. |
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NIDCR’s quarterly newsletter - Winter 2023 |
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023 11:36 AM |
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NIDCR’s quarterly newsletter - Winter 2023. Read more. |
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Home Test to Treat program extends nationwide |
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023 11:28 AM |
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Program now offers testing, telehealth and treatment for COVID-19 and flu. Read more. |
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Researchers Working to Create Universal Flu Vaccine |
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023 10:41 AM |
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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Cleveland Clinic researchers are working to create a universal flu vaccine, which wouldn't need to be updated annually like it does now. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,729: NIVW, influenza rising, vaccination urged, and more |
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Wednesday, December 06, 2023 09:30 AM |
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IZ Express #1,729: NIVW, influenza rising, vaccination urged, and more. Read more. |
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Infectivity of exhaled SARS-CoV-2 aerosols is sufficient to transmit covid-19 within minutes |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 04:39 PM |
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Exhaled SARS-CoV-2-containing aerosols contributed significantly to the rapid and vast spread of covid-19. However, quantitative experimental data on the infectivity of such aerosols is missing. Here, we quantified emission rates of infectious viruses in exhaled aerosol from individuals within their first days after symptom onset from covid-19. Read more. |
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Healthcare-associated infections fell at US hospitals in 2022, report says |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 04:35 PM |
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New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show significant declines in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) at US acute care hospitals in 2022. Read more. |
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Addressing the ‘what-ifs’ of workplace violence |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 04:31 PM |
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Is your workplace ready to respond to an incident? Read more. |
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AI, blockchain and phone scans: UIC researchers bring new technology to dentistry |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 04:25 PM |
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Dentistry is experiencing a quiet but dramatic technological evolution. Many of the advances in artificial intelligence and big data that are changing the way we work, shop and find entertainment may soon make it easier for dentists to personalize care, monitor patients and develop new treatment options. Read more. |
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Clearing the Air - All About Airborne Viruses |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 04:07 PM |
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Nobody likes being sick with a virus. It can feel even worse if you get your loved ones sick, too. But you can keep your family healthier by learning ways to prevent viruses from spreading. Read more. |
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5 Things to Know about HIPAA When Patients Request Dental Records |
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Monday, December 04, 2023 11:41 AM |
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This article aims to clarify the patient’s rights and provide references for dental professionals who may need to address this issue in their practice. Read more. |
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Just Say No to Heated Waterlines |
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Monday, December 04, 2023 11:39 AM |
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We have a new dental hygienist who said her previous office’s waterlines were heated. Wouldn’t this pose a bacteria risk? Read more. |
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The Crucial Role of PPE in Infection Control |
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Monday, December 04, 2023 11:36 AM |
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Oral health professionals must prioritize the correct selection and use of personal protective equipment to safeguard against infectious diseases. Read more. |
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Dental Assistant Apprenticeship Programs Initiated to Address Workforce Shortages |
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Monday, December 04, 2023 11:34 AM |
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Dental organizations nationwide are addressing workforce shortages by introducing dental assisting training and apprenticeships. Read more. |
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INFLUENZA VACCINATION MITIGATES SEVERE COMPLICATIONS IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS: A TEN-YEAR OBSERVATIONAL STUDY, SPAIN, 2009-2019 |
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Monday, December 04, 2023 11:31 AM |
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A ten-year observational study in Spain demonstrates that influenza vaccination significantly lowers the risk of severe complications in hospitalized patients during flu epidemics. Read more. |
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Study suggests dental professionals can play a crucial role in identifying signs of chronic disease |
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Sunday, December 03, 2023 01:25 PM |
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Dental professionals can make a marked and positive difference to public health by being trained to spot some of the key markers of chronic disease, according to new research. Read more. |
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Personal protective equipment during COVID-19 A natural history of dental and dental hygiene regulatory guidance in Canada |
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Sunday, December 03, 2023 01:23 PM |
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Due to the evolving nature of COVID-19, there is evidence that COVID-19–specific infection prevention and control guideline (IPCG) documents formulated for oral health care settings are also changing rapidly. To better inform future policies, a comprehensive review of all IPCG documents across different phases of restrictions for oral health care practitioners is required. Read more. |
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Dental staff meetings: Time to let the team shine |
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Sunday, December 03, 2023 01:20 PM |
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Do your dental staff meetings serve to motivate team members and remedy challenges—or not so much? Read on for expert tips on meetings that can truly elevate your dental practice. Read more. |
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