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Tomato Juice’s Antimicrobial Properties Can Kill Salmonella
Friday, February 02, 2024 02:22 PM
Tomato juice can kill Salmonella Typhi and other bacteria that can harm people's digestive and urinary tract health, according to research published this week in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. Salmonella Typhi is a deadly human-specific pathogen that causes typhoid fever. Read more. 
 
Study Finds Gut Microbiota Influence Severity of Respiratory Viral Infection
Friday, February 02, 2024 02:19 PM
The composition of microbiota found in the gut influences how susceptible mice are to respiratory virus infections and the severity of these infections, according to researchers from the Center for Translational Antiviral Research in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University. Read more. 
 
People Are Inclined to Hide a Contagious Illness While Around Others, Research Shows
Friday, February 02, 2024 02:17 PM
A startling number of people conceal an infectious illness to avoid missing work, travel, or social events, new research at the University of Michigan suggests. Read more.
 
ASHRAE Standard 241: Control of Infectious Aerosols
Thursday, February 01, 2024 05:26 PM
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), is a worldwide professional organization dedicated to advancing the fields of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and related disciplines. ASHRAE, commissioned by the White House and building upon the work of the ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force, has recently unveiled a ground-breaking standard, ASHRAE 241, targeting the control of infectious aerosols (microscopic particles exhaled by individuals) in new buildings and existing buildings. Read more.
 
A Hygienists’ Review of Obtaining Medical Clearance Before Dental Treatment
Thursday, February 01, 2024 05:23 PM
During my clinical career in dental hygiene, I had the opportunity to work in five different dental practices across three states. Some were private practices, and some were DSOs. Though many protocols were similar or, in some cases, precisely the same, the one thing that was always different in every practice was the protocols for medical clearance. Read more. 
 
MMWR Weekly - February 1, 2024
Thursday, February 01, 2024 05:19 PM
Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 4. Read more. 
 
Why TB cases are rising in California after decades of decline
Thursday, February 01, 2024 01:26 PM
On Tuesday, Santa Clara County released new data showing a 19% jump in cases from 2022 to 2023. Increased cases also were reported in Alameda, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties. Read more. 
 
5 Ways to Protect Employees from Workplace Violence
Thursday, February 01, 2024 10:44 AM
The workplace is becoming an increasingly dangerous environment for employees, so it’s more important than ever to have a plan to keep them safe. Read more. 
 
Oral manifestations of long COVID and the views of healthcare professionals
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 02:05 PM
Oral manifestations have been observed with this condition; however, little is known about their impact on the healthcare professionals routinely managing these patients. Read more. 
 
Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 02:03 PM
Infectious diseases are troublesome enough, but another dangerous and often-unnoticed intruder can lurk in healthcare facilities: mold. Read more. 
 
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children in the U.S.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 02:00 PM
It may surprise you that the most common chronic disease for kids in the U.S. is tooth decay. However, the disease is entirely preventable. Read more. 
 
NIH analysis reveals a significant rise in use of complementary health approaches, especially for pain management
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 01:07 PM
An analysis conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) reveals a substantial increase in the overall use of complementary health approaches by American adults from 2002 to 2022. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, highlights a surge in the adoption of complementary health approaches for pain management over the same period. Read more. 
 
IZ Express #1,737: VaccineInformation.org, Ask the Experts: RSV, and more
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:44 AM
IZ Express #1,737: VaccineInformation.org, Ask the Experts: RSV, and more. Read more. 
 
Incidence of fit test failure during N95 respirator reuse and extended use
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 05:17 PM
In this study of 824 N95s used by 412 emergency department health care workers practicing N95 reuse, fit failure occurred in 38.7% of masks after one shift. Trifold N95s had higher incidence of fit failure compared with dome N95s. These results may inform pandemic preparedness, specifically policies related to N95 selection and reuse practices. Read more.
 
Antibiotics and reflux drugs, when combined, linked to increased C diff risk
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 05:12 PM
A population-based study in Sweden found that recent use of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—drugs often used to relieve acid reflux—was associated with increased risk of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), particularly when used in combination, researchers reported yesterday in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Read more. 
 
Woman charged for being a fake dental assistant
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 05:10 PM
A woman in Oklahoma has been charged with forgery after she was caught reportedly working for more than a year as a dental assistant without having a license, according to an article published on January 22 in the Oklahoman. Read more. 
 
Tips for Women to Prevent Heart Disease
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 03:38 PM
More women die from heart disease than from any other cause: about one in five American women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more.
 
Reusable Health Care Textiles for Personal Protective Equipment: A Workshop
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 02:06 PM
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will host a virtual public workshop to examine opportunities to increase the use of reusable health care textiles (HCTs) for personal protective equipment (PPE) used in health care settings. This workshop will provide the opportunity for technical experts, policy makers, manufacturers, PPE users, and others to explore the potential benefits and feasibility of integrating more reusable HCTs into health care operations. Read more. 
 
CDC alerts healthcare providers about measles cases
Monday, January 29, 2024 05:44 PM
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today urged healthcare providers to be alert for patients who have fever and rashes and have traveled abroad, following reports of 23 measles cases since December 1, 2023. Read more. 
 
Georgia legislation offers dentists tax cut to move to rural areas
Monday, January 29, 2024 05:01 PM
The Georgia General Assembly is weighing a bill that would provide a tax break to dentists and doctors that move to rural areas of the state, according to a Jan. 28 report by Rome News-Tribune. Read more. 
 
FDI releases a consensus on toothbrushing recommendations
Monday, January 29, 2024 04:55 PM
Explore FDI's consensus on toothbrushing recommendations in the latest International Dental Journal article, offering practical guidance on individual-level preventive strategies. Read more. 
 
Exploring the Link Between Tick-Borne Diseases and Musculoskeletal Health
Monday, January 29, 2024 04:47 PM
In this cross-sectional study, the Johnston County Osteoarthritis (JoCo OA) project aimed to evaluate the potential association between prior exposure to tick-borne diseases (TBDs) and chronic musculoskeletal symptoms or osteoarthritis. TBDs, excluding Lyme disease, such as spotted fever group rickettsiosis (SFGR), ehrlichiosis, and galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-gal) syndrome, are a growing public health concern. Despite 50,000 cases of TBD being reported in the US in 2019, the study found no link between the presence of antibodies for Ehrlichia or Rickettsia (seropositivity) and chronic musculoskeletal symptoms or osteoarthritis. Read more. 
 
Study of aerosol dispersion and control in dental practice
Monday, January 29, 2024 10:20 AM
 In this study, we investigated the dispersion patterns of aerosols and droplets in dental clinics and developed a suction device to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing aerosols during dental procedures. Read more. 
 
A Penn Libraries and Penn Dental Medicine collaboration
Sunday, January 28, 2024 06:31 PM
Anew endeavor at Penn Dental Medicine highlights the interconnected relationship between science and library, scientist and librarian: the Center for Integrated Global Oral Health (CIGOH). Penn’s Dental Library plays an important role in this collaboration. Read more. 
 
Winter viruses
Sunday, January 28, 2024 06:29 PM
While a cold, flu, or COVID-19 can strike at any time, you’re more likely to pick up a virus in the winter than other times of the year. The cold, dry air in the winter months provides perfect conditions for viruses to spread. People are also more likely to gather indoors to avoid the cold weather, making it easier for viruses to spread in large numbers. Read more. 
 
Infants born to COVID-infected mothers have triple the risk of developing respiratory distress, UCLA-led research suggests
Sunday, January 28, 2024 06:25 PM
New UCLA-led research finds that infants born full term to mothers who were infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy had three times the risk of having respiratory distress compared with unexposed infants, even though they themselves were not infected with the virus. The risk was significantly lower when the mothers infected during pregnancy were previously vaccinated. Read more. 
 
Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review
Sunday, January 28, 2024 11:52 AM
Despite teledentistry (TD) ubiquitous utilization, it has yet to be fully adopted by oral health care providers' educational training. This study aimed to explore TD incorporation in the training of oral health care providers. Read more. 
 
Robitussin Cough Syrups Have Been Recalled
Sunday, January 28, 2024 10:07 AM
On January 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Haleon, the distributor of Robitussin cough syrup, issued a voluntary recall of eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult medications due to potential microbial contamination. If you have used any recalled product, the FDA and Haleon advise stopping consumption immediately and contacting your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Read more. 
 
Effective communication with every dental patient
Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:04 PM
You don’t have to practice very long to encounter “difficult” patients. Whether they are anxious, unsure, challenging, or confused, here are some tips you can use to meet them where they are. Read more. 
 
Latest global COVID snapshot shows rising cases, drop in deaths
Saturday, January 27, 2024 12:01 PM
Over the past month, global COVID-19 cases rose slightly, with a steady drop in deaths from the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest monthly update. Read more. 
 
Bacterial contamination of air and surfaces during dental procedures-An experimental pilot study using Staphylococcus aureus
Saturday, January 27, 2024 11:50 AM
The oral cavity contains numerous microorganisms, including antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. These microorganisms can be transmitted via respiratory particles from patients to healthcare providers and vice versa during dental care. We evaluated the spread of Staphylococcus aureus during standardized dental procedures using different scaling devices and rinsing solutions. Read more. 
 
ANA Applauds CDC’s Return of HICPAC Recommendations
Saturday, January 27, 2024 11:43 AM
In November, the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) shared recommendations for updating guidance on preventing transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The guidelines do not specify that an N95 respirator is preferable to a loose-fitting surgical mask. Additionally, the recommendation fails to urge nurses and healthcare professionals to wear N95 masks as a minimum level of protection when working with patients who have suspected or confirmed respiratory infections. Read more. 
 
Launching the new World Oral Health Day campaign movie starring Toothie in 'A Happy Mouth is...A Happy Body'
Friday, January 26, 2024 05:48 PM
Ahead of 20 March, FDI is thrilled to unveil the new WOHD campaign short movie featuring Toothie and invites everyone to follow the Star’s Instagram Debut. Read more.
 
Pandemic resulted in high healthcare worker turnover
Friday, January 26, 2024 05:42 PM
Using US Census Bureau state unemployment insurance data, researchers from Johns Hopkins University documented a significant job turnover among healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which suggests long-term implications for the US healthcare sector. Read more.
 
Updated WHO COVID prevention guidance may endanger rather than protect, some experts say
Friday, January 26, 2024 05:11 PM
The World Health Organization's (WHO's) newly updated COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines purport to protect healthcare workers, patients, and the community, but some experts say they may encourage risky behavior by propagating long-disproven ideas about how viruses spread. Read more. 
 
What to Know About the Rise in Respiratory Illnesses
Friday, January 26, 2024 12:40 PM
A infectious disease expert explains the surge in flu, COVID-19, and RSV and whether it’s a cause for concern. Read more.
 
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