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New Interactive Tool Allows Users To Explore Declines in Dental Visits During COVID-19 |
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Thursday, July 04, 2024 10:55 AM |
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AHRQ's latest interactive data visualization (https://www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup/dental-utilization.html) allows users to explore how dental visits were substantially reduced early in the COVID-19 pandemic compared with prepandemic trends. The tool offers data insights on dental service utilization, expenditures and both office and emergency department dental visits. Data can be explored by age, year, and other factors. Read more. |
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What to know about rubella versus rubeola |
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Thursday, July 04, 2024 10:49 AM |
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Different viruses cause rubella and rubeola. Rubella is more commonly known as German measles, and people typically refer to rubeola as measles. They can be difficult to tell apart because they have similar symptoms. Read more. |
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COVID-19 can surge throughout the year |
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Thursday, July 04, 2024 10:44 AM |
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Many respiratory virus illnesses peak during the winter due to environmental conditions and human behaviors. COVID-19 has peaks in the winter and also at other times of the year, including the summer, driven by new variants and decreasing immunity from previous infections and vaccinations. You can protect yourself from serious illness by staying up to date with vaccinations, getting treated if you have medical conditions that make you more likely to get very sick from COVID-19, and using other strategies outlined in CDC's respiratory virus guidance. Read more. |
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A Key Indicator of COVID Just Spiked in the Western U.S. |
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Thursday, July 04, 2024 10:35 AM |
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COVID-19 cases have been on the rise nationwide this summer, and now wastewater monitoring data suggests a further increase may be underway in the Western part of the US. Read more. |
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‘Visionary’ study finds inflammation, evidence of Covid virus years after infection |
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Thursday, July 04, 2024 10:29 AM |
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Remember when we thought Covid was a two-week illness? So does Michael Peluso, assistant professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Read more. |
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Crashing the Legionella Party: Plumbing Design Meets Infection Control |
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:24 PM |
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The key to preventing outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease is good management of building water systems. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,764: June ACIP meeting summary, dengue infections in U.S., and more |
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 12:04 PM |
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IZ Express #1,764: June ACIP meeting summary, dengue infections in U.S., and more. Read more. |
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Staying Safe on Independence Day: Food and Fireworks |
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 11:40 AM |
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Independence Day is a time for celebration with friends and family, often centered around outdoor picnics and barbecues. However, amidst the festivities, it is important to prioritize food safety to prevent foodborne illnesses. Read more. |
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 11:28 AM |
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What’s your plan for this summer? Enjoying the water? Going camping? Firing up the grill? Whatever you prefer, we have safety steps to follow. And don’t forget your furry friends. There are steps you can take to help keep them safe too. Read more. |
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What Influences the Close Contact between healthcare workers and patients? An Observational Study in a Hospital Dental Outpatient Department |
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024 02:18 PM |
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Dental outpatient departments, characterized by close proximity and unmasked patients, present a considerable risk of respiratory infections for healthcare workers (HCWs). However, the lack of comprehensive data on close contact (<1.5m) between HCWs and patients poses a significant obstacle to the development of targeted control strategies. Read more. |
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Keeping your team safe: How to de-escalate encounters with aggressive patients |
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024 02:05 PM |
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Recent violence against dentists, including the fatal shooting of a California dentist by a former patient in February, underscores the dangers dentists may face in their workplace. Read more.
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Dentists’ role in monitoring, managing care of patients using buprenorphine |
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024 02:01 PM |
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The possible connection between caries and buprenorphine should prompt dentists to teach patients about proper oral hygiene practices. Read more. |
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024 11:04 AM |
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NIOSH eNews: July 2024. Read more. |
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New COVID-19 vaccine aims to cut hospitalizations and deaths, especially among older Americans. Everything you need to know about the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine. |
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024 10:29 AM |
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Federal health experts have authorized a new 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine that they hope will reduce deaths and hospitalizations among the most vulnerable people in the country. Read more. |
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The Case for Revamping Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 03:44 PM |
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Healthcare facilities should advocate for developing a standardized format for instructions for use and making them last the product’s lifespan. Read more. |
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What you miss: Understanding deaf or hard-of-hearing barriers in dentistry |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 03:24 PM |
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Health-care professionals can have a positive impact on the world by making sure the deaf and hard of hearing have access to the tools they need to be able to communicate effectively. Learn more from Amanda Zubricki, BS, RDH. Read more. |
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NIH-sponsored trial of nasal COVID-19 vaccine opens |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 02:57 PM |
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Candidate vaccine could provide enhanced breadth of protection against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Read more. |
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N.C. universities to develop dental residency programs |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 02:41 PM |
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High Point University's Workman School of Dental Medicine and Wake Forest University School of Medicine, both in North Carolina, plan to collaborate on dental residency programs. Read more. |
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CDC: New COVID-19 variant has potential to infect some people more easily |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 10:30 AM |
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week that a new COVID-19 variant spreading across the United States shows a higher potential to infect certain individuals, although the agency added that there is “no evidence” it causes more severe symptoms. Read more. |
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JADA - Oral health care practitioners as vaccine administrators |
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Monday, July 01, 2024 09:34 AM |
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Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, 4 states—Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Oregon—authorized dentists to administer the influenza vaccine. During the pandemic, in response to the urgent need and high demand for widespread vaccinations and poor access to health care services, all US states authorized dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to patients. Read more. |
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Yoga and Meditation for Worker Well-Being |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 08:26 PM |
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This installment of the NIOSH Total Worker Health® Webinar Series explores the benefits of yoga and meditation in workplace settings. We are pleased to welcome Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD from Harvard University and the Kundalini Research Institute, and Stuart Rothenberg, MD, of the David Lynch Foundation and the Transcendental Meditation Health Professionals Association. In this presentation, we hear from experts on ways to use complementary approaches to traditional workplace well-being interventions. Dr. Khalsa presents the science and research behind yoga at work. Dr. Rothenberg then discusses current research on using transcendental meditation to improve healthcare worker well-being. A question-and-answer session follows the presentations. Read more. |
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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 04:17 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an increased risk of the mosquito-borne virus in the U.S., as summer weather and vacation travel heat up. Read more. |
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US sees more signs of possible COVID-19 surge |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 04:09 PM |
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COVID-19 levels in the United States were at their lowest of the pandemic in April and May, but growth in activity across several states indicate the possible start of a summer rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest respiratory disease snapshot. Read more. |
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How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave |
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Sunday, June 30, 2024 03:55 PM |
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Scorching temperatures and high humidity—especially together—can pose serious health risks. Here's how to protect yourself. Read more. |
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Optimizing Ergonomics: A Guide to Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Dental Hygienists |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 06:29 PM |
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Dental professionals can find value in putting ergonomics at the forefront, saving their physical bodies and the longevity of their practice. Read more. |
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Breathing Better: Hospitals Phase Out Major Pollutants in Care |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 05:54 PM |
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This article highlights IHI's Decarbonizing Care Learning Community (DCLC) and other efforts to improve climate and health. The piece includes quotes from IHI's Becka DeSmidt and Bhargavi Sampath, and also tells the stories of Northwell Health and Mass General Brigham, who participated in the learning community. Read more. |
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Hands Off: How Hands-Free Doors Help Reduce Pathogen Transmission |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 04:55 PM |
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Door manufacturers discuss hands-free doors and how they aid in reducing germ spread. Read more. |
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Many Tennesseans don't like their smiles, but poor dental health can cause health problems |
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Saturday, June 29, 2024 09:13 AM |
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A healthy smile is more than just a sign of good oral hygiene, it's a cornerstone of overall health, well-being, and self-confidence. It influences our personal interactions, professional success, and quality of life. Read more. |
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NIDCR Lab Snapshots: Molecular Genetics Section |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 04:55 PM |
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Pain really is in your head. Lab chief Dr. Mark Hoon and doctoral student Yizhen Zhang describe their work to understand how the brain modifies pain signals to change our perception of pain under different circumstances. What they learn could help scientists find safer alternatives to opioids for treating pain. Read more. |
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CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 04:40 PM |
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The CDC has recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 21-June 28 |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 10:37 AM |
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The FDA recalls ice cream, orzo, and mixed nuts. Also this week, interviews with Jared Baeten, MD, PhD, on Lenacapavir's 100% efficacy against HIV, and Jason Roberts, PhD, on the promise of continuous β-Lactam against sepsis, and more from Contagion. Read more. |
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Diagnostic Stewardship Approach to C. diff Reduces Unnecessary Testing |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 10:20 AM |
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New study from South Florida highlights the benefits of a clearly defined, evidence-based test ordering process. Read more. |
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FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test |
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Friday, June 28, 2024 10:12 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for the Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System, the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) test that can be used to bring diagnosis to appropriately certified point-of-care settings for individuals at risk for hepatitis C. The test may be performed in settings operating under a CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) Certificate of Waiver, such as certain substance use disorder treatment facilities, correctional facilities, syringe service programs, doctor’s offices, emergency departments and urgent care clinics. Rather than requiring a sample to be sent to a central lab for testing, the test detects HCV RNA and delivers results in about an hour using a blood sample from the fingertip. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 27, 2024 |
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 05:05 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 25. Read more. |
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CDC universally recommends RSV vaccines for oldest US adults |
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Thursday, June 27, 2024 01:55 PM |
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The CDC’s vaccine advisors voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that everyone aged 75 years or older get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus. Read more. |
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