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A rare fungal infection is popping up in an unexpected part of the U.S.
Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:06 PM
The infections typically occur in the upper Midwest and parts of the Southeast. A new study suggests the fungus' range has expanded to Vermont. Read more.
 
Measles reported in multiple states; be prepared to take infection-control steps
Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:54 AM
Clinicians should be prepared to identify a possible case of measles and take infection-control measures as cases have been reported in at least six states. Read more. 
 
Increased Risk for Disabilities After Childhood Bacterial Meningitis
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 05:45 PM
A recent cohort study published in JAMA described the long-term risks of disabilities from a childhood diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Individuals diagnosed with bacterial meningitis during childhood suggest that exposed individuals may have had an increased risk for long-term disabilities. Read more. 
 
Nervous about going to the dentist? Ollie the Labradoodle can help
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 05:39 PM
Patients of the Minneapolis office where the dog "works" say they actually look forward to going to the dentist. Read more. 
 
IZ Express #1,736: Standing orders template for pneumococcal vaccination of children released, and more
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 01:52 PM
IZ Express #1,736: Standing orders template for pneumococcal vaccination of children released, and more. Read more. 
 
Triple testing for HIV, HBV, HCV at once would help identify more cases across populations
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:52 AM
WHO’s triple testing campaign should be expanded across populations and not just to the three groups WHO listed to be most at risk, according to a study. Read more. 
 
Why are measles cases popping up across the United States? Here’s what to know about the highly contagious virus
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 11:45 AM
Nearly a dozen cases of measles have been reported in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Georgia in recent weeks, according to local health departments. International travel, coupled with declining global vaccination rates, is probably behind this spate of cases, experts say. Read more. 
 
The Many Long, Intrusive Arms of Cancer Cell Invasion
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 03:55 PM
Cancer cells resort to all kinds of bad behavior to spread, or metastasize, from one part of the body to another. That includes the recent discovery that metastatic cancer cells can sprout long, sinewy appendages that literally take matters into their own hands to force their way into healthy tissue. Read more. 
 
ADA to award scholarships for teaching institute
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 03:52 PM
The ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure is granting three scholarships for a program geared toward supporting dental education and ADA general dentist members interested in dental academia. Read more.
 
Measles is making a comeback in the US. Here's what you need to know.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 02:11 PM
Sporadic outbreaks of measles are currently popping up across the United States, with several states reporting cases or potential exposures. As the risk of measles grows, health experts underscore a need to combat both declining childhood vaccination rates and growing vaccine hesitancy. Read more. 
 
Variation in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at US dental school clinics
Monday, January 22, 2024 04:36 PM
Although the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was the same at different US dental schools, the response wasn't. There is no study that documents the variation in mitigation strategies, COVID-19 transmission, and clinical educational changes at US Dental schools during the ongoing pandemic that began in 2020 in the US. Read more.
 
Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a Covid vaccine
Monday, January 22, 2024 04:20 PM
Frantic lineups for scarce doses when Covid vaccines first became available have long since given way to widespread indifference. Each new round of boosters has drawn fewer bared arms than the round before it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that, as of Jan. 6, a mere 21.5% of Americans aged 18 and older and 11% of children have been vaccinated with the latest Covid vaccine. Read more. 
 
Incidence and risk factors of COVID-19 in a tertiary hospital and the effectiveness of booster vaccination among healthcare workers: a retrospective cohort study, January 2020 – June 2022
Monday, January 22, 2024 04:14 PM
Healthcare workers (HCWs) face a higher risk of infection and may transmit pathogens to patients during a pandemic. This study aims to evaluate infection-control measures by analyzing the incidence and risk factors of COVID-19 and estimating vaccine effectiveness (VE) at a tertiary hospital in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Read more. 
 
The European Parliament Votes to Ban Dental Amalgam
Monday, January 22, 2024 01:24 PM
Dental professionals across the UK, including the British Dental Association (BDA), are concerned about the European Parliament’s decision to ban dental amalgam starting January 1, 2025. Read more. 
 
Navigating Sterility: FDA's Comprehensive Guidelines on 510(k) Submissions for Sterile Devices
Monday, January 22, 2024 01:02 PM
FDA's latest guidance on 510(k) submissions for sterile devices outlines priorities and updates for traditional and novel sterilization methods, ensuring a comprehensive approach to information inclusion. Read more.
 
Discrepancy in medications reported by elderly patients in the dental office and in their electronic medical records: A pilot study
Sunday, January 21, 2024 04:05 PM
This study's main objective was to analyze the discrepancy between the dental medication record (DMR) and the physician-prescribed active medications recorded in the medical medication record (MMR). Read more. 
 
Study: Infection-control measures stemmed COVID spread in hospitals from 2020 to 2022
Sunday, January 21, 2024 04:00 PM
Implementation of ventilation standards of at least five clean-air changes per hour, COVID-19 testing, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and universal wearing of respirators prevented most SARS-CoV-2 transmissions in a California healthcare system from 2020 to 2022, suggests a study published yesterday in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Read more. 
 
CDC updates recommended immunization schedule for babies, kids, teens
Sunday, January 21, 2024 01:49 PM
Children's Minnesota says following the guidelines should mean fewer hospitalizations. Read more.
 
California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C.
Sunday, January 21, 2024 01:09 PM
Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation. Read more. 
 
Detection of viable oral bacteria of the patient on the surgical mask of dentists
Saturday, January 20, 2024 02:01 PM
Bioaerosols contaminate the personal protective equipment (PPE), especially masks. The PPE harbors microorganisms from various sources. However, no previous studies have investigated the specific sources of bacteria found on used masks and their correlation with those from the treated patient. Read more. 
 
In brief: COPD and gum disease "together worsen COPD"
Saturday, January 20, 2024 01:57 PM
Learn about a study that sheds light on the tie between gum disease and COPD; DIY dental trends that continue making the rounds; and more. Read more. 
 
Virus Soup: Many Respiratory Viruses Peaking in Early 2024
Saturday, January 20, 2024 01:52 PM
The familiar symptoms are back again – a runny nose, coughing, aches, congestion, and maybe a fever. When the at-home COVID-19 test comes back negative, you head to the doctor to see if they can figure out what you’ve caught. At the doctor, though, the typical COVID and flu tests also come back negative. It could seem like a new mysterious respiratory illness is making the rounds. Read more. 
 
Nurturing the Spirit: A Look Into the Well-Being of Infection Preventionists
Saturday, January 20, 2024 01:44 PM
In the dynamic realm of infection prevention, professionals face both the potential for impactful contributions and the risk of burnout. The delicate balance between the highs and lows prompts an exploration into factors influencing the well-being of infection preventionists. Read more. 
 
Measles outbreak should be a vaccine wake-up call
Saturday, January 20, 2024 08:54 AM
A cluster of measles cases in the Northeast is putting a spotlight on how easily the highly contagious disease can spread — and how dangerous any further slip in childhood vaccination rates could be. Read more. 
 
UCSD Study Confirms Masking, Proper Ventilation Helped Prevent COVID Cases During Pandemic
Friday, January 19, 2024 01:20 PM
Infection preventative measures, including high ventilation standards and universal masking, prevented many SARS-CoV-2 transmissions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a UC San Diego-led study published Tuesday revealed. Read more.
 
Pennsylvania hospital cited over sterilization issues
Friday, January 19, 2024 01:17 PM
State officials have cited Penn Medicine's Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital for several health code violations, including failure to ensure sterilization equipment was available for surgeries. Read more.
 
APIC Releases New Guide to Prevent Infections in Crowded Shelters
Friday, January 19, 2024 01:11 PM
As natural disasters like hurricanes and forest fires strike with greater frequency and ferocity and Americans are forced into close proximity with one another in temporary shelters, the risk of infections rises exponentially. Read more.
 
REMODELING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM TO FIGHT TUBERCULOSIS
Friday, January 19, 2024 01:01 PM
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) kills upwards of 1.6 million people a year, making it one of the leading causes of death by an infectious agent worldwide—and that number is only growing larger. How, exactly, Mtb evades the immune system isn’t yet known, but a collaborative team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Seattle Children’s Research Institute recently discovered something surprising: prior exposure to a genus of bacteria called Mycobacterium seems to remodel the first-line defenders in the body’s immune system. Read more.
 
The environmental consequences of oral healthcare provision by the dental team
Friday, January 19, 2024 11:37 AM
Objectives: To undertake a comparative ecological impact (Total lifetime carbon footprint and single use plastics (SUP) waste generation) derived from the provision of professional oral healthcare (Dentists and hygienist) to five different patient categories up to the age of 50 years, representative of different levels of progressive dental disease and treatment experience. Read more. 
 
Virginia officials warn of measles exposures at 2 international airports
Thursday, January 18, 2024 07:22 PM
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently announced that it is investigating potential measles exposures following the confirmation of an infection in a person who traveled through northern Virginia after returning from an international trip. Read more.
 
The WHO and drug regulators want to reformulate the flu vaccine. It’s easier said than done
Thursday, January 18, 2024 07:19 PM
Last fall, the World Health Organization and some national drug regulators urged influenza vaccine manufacturers to drop the component known as B/Yamagata from flu vaccines as quickly as possible, citing the fact that this lineage of flu B viruses appears to have been snuffed out during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more. 
 
Wisconsin dental practice suffers data breach
Thursday, January 18, 2024 07:16 PM
First Choice Dental, which operates 11 dental clinics throughout Wisconsin, suffered a cybersecurity incident. Read more. 
 
MMWR Weekly - January 18, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024 07:10 PM
Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 2. Read more. 
 
Ohio attorney general: Put Jackson Township CVS store on probation for risks to patients
Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:33 AM
A deputy attorney general working for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy has recommended the board fine CVS and place a store it operates in Jackson Township on probation for “a period of years” after inspectors in 2021 found risks to patient safety due to understaffing. Read more. 
 
Counties tackle dental care for the underserved
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 01:21 PM
For people struggling with substance use disorder and homelessness, dental care often gets pushed aside, due to both a lack of access to care and it simply not being a priority. The Community Health Centers of Linn and Benton County, Ore. are working with the recovery support service Communities Helping Addicts Negotiate Change Effectively (C.H.A.N.C.E.) to alleviate those barriers through its on-site dental program, which can see up to seven patients a day. Read more. 
 
IZ Express #1,735: 2024 U.S. immunization schedules published in MMWR, and more
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 12:55 PM
IZ Express #1,735: 2024 U.S. immunization schedules published in MMWR, and more. Read more.
 
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