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Major Study Finds Significant National Patient Safety Improvement |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 04:01 PM |
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A study published in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and funded and carried out by Health and Human Services (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) shows that rates of in-hospital adverse events for healthcare related patient harm fell significantly in the U.S. in the decade prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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Fauci says he will retire from government post by the end of Biden’s term |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 03:49 PM |
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Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s preeminent infectious-diseases expert who has served as the face of the coronavirus pandemic response for more than two years, will retire by the end of President Biden’s term after more than 50 years in government, he confirmed Monday to The Washington Post. Read more. |
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MSU infectious disease expert explains monkeypox outbreak |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 03:47 PM |
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Monkeypox has become the biggest medical story in the news since COVID. But what is it exactly? And how dangerous might it be? Read more. |
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Omicron BA.5: Symptoms and what we know about ‘the worst’ COVID-19 subvariant yet |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 09:45 AM |
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Pandemic fatigue set in a long time ago, and people are more determined than ever to get out and get back to some sense of normalcy, but COVID-19′s newest omicron subvariant, BA.5, could be a gamechanger. Read more. |
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US COVID Cases Climb as Regulator Approves New Vaccine |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 09:43 AM |
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Many Americans are under-vaccinated and at risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19, as cases rise across the country. This assessment comes from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, commonly known as the CDC. Experts say subvariants of the omicron strain are to blame, and as VOA’s Arash Arabasadi reports, a new vaccine could help boost immunity numbers. Read more. |
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Biden admin stresses vaccines for older Americans as 'most immune evasive' COVID variant spreads |
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Monday, July 18, 2022 09:40 AM |
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The advice on boosters is crucial for those 50 or older, Dr. Ashish Jha said. Read more. |
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Orofacial Mucocutaneous Manifestations of COVID-19 |
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Sunday, July 17, 2022 07:21 AM |
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Orofacial manifestations of COVID-19 are common; however, the severity appears to be associated with the patient's immune system and COVID-19 treatment. Read more. |
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CDC expects monkeypox outbreak to grow as total cases surpass 1,400 and vaccine demand outstrips supply |
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Sunday, July 17, 2022 07:19 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed more than 1,400 monkeypox infections across 44 states and territories in the U.S. and said it expects the outbreak to grow. Read more. |
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More (mostly mild) side effects when flu vaccine given with COVID booster |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:34 PM |
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Self-reported data from nearly 1 million Americans show an 8% to 11% higher rate of mostly mild systemic adverse events after simultaneous seasonal flu vaccine and mRNA COVID-19 booster (third) doses than with the COVID-19 booster alone. Read more. |
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CDC director: Expect more monkeypox cases in coming weeks |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:30 PM |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, said today that the monkeypox outbreak in the United States will likely get worse in the coming weeks as thousands of more tests are made available to clinicians across the country. Read more. |
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ADA antibiotic guidelines are still shifting dental practices |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 08:28 PM |
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New guidelines on antibiotic use for tooth pain and intraoral swelling have shifted the mindset about the use of antibiotics in dentistry, according to a session held on July 12 at the Illinois Department of Public Health's 2022 Illinois Summit on Antimicrobial Stewardship. Read more. |
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Instrument cassettes: What you shouldn’t be doing |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:50 PM |
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In her travels, Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, has seen several instances of the improper use of instrument cassettes that could have severe implications for patient and staff safety. Here, she spells out what you should be doing. Read more. |
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Adverse events after simultaneous COVID-19 mRNA booster, influenza vaccination |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:48 PM |
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In this study of self-reported data from 980,000 people, compared with administration of COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccines alone, simultaneous administration of COVID-19 mRNA booster and seasonal influenza vaccines was associated with significant increases in reports of systemic reactions in the week following vaccination. Read more. |
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Vaccine protection against COVID-19 short-lived, booster shots important, new study says |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:43 PM |
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Since COVID-19 vaccines first became available to protect against infection and severe illness, there has been much uncertainty about how long the protection lasts, and when it might be necessary for individuals to get an additional booster shot. Read more. |
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New Data Illustrate COVID-19 Pandemic Negatively Impacted Infection Preventionists’ Mental and Physical Health |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:40 PM |
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First-of-its-kind study suggests hospitals and healthcare systems should fix system issues and invest in workplace wellness to enhance quality and safety of patient care. Read more. |
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U.S. Transition to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Begins Saturday |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 05:36 PM |
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On Saturday, the United States will transition the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to 988 – an easy-to-remember three-digit number for 24/7 crisis care. The lifeline, which also links to the Veterans Crisis Line, follows a three-year joint effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to put crisis care more in reach for people in need. Read more. |
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Data Showcase Protection Gained by 3rd and 4th Doses |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 03:48 PM |
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A third and fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose offered substantial protection among adults with healthy immune systems who were eligible to receive them during Omicron variant evolution in early 2022, according to a new MMWR published today. Read more. |
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COVID-19 pandemic fuels largest continued backslide in vaccinations in three decades |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 03:46 PM |
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WHO and UNICEF sound the alarm as new data shows global vaccination coverage continued to decline in 2021, with 25 million infants missing out on lifesaving vaccines. Read more. |
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The Case for Having Dentists on Your Cancer Care Team |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:57 PM |
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Caring for your oral health before, during, and after cancer treatment—a growing focus at NYU College of Dentistry—can minimize complications. Read more. |
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:56 PM |
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Symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease usually include fever, mouth sores, and skin rash. The rash is commonly found on the hands and feet. Read more. |
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Infection preventionists' mental, physical health suffered in pandemic |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:54 PM |
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High percentages of infection preventionists (IPs) reported that COVID-19–related stressors worsened their mental and physical health, highlighting the need to address systemic issues that lead to burnout and improve recruitment and retention, according to survey results reported yesterday in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read more. |
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FDA green-lights Novavax vaccine as COVID-19 levels rise |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:52 PM |
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday approved an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, bringing a fourth vaccine to the US market against the backdrop of a BA.5 Omicron subvariant surge and lagging vaccine and booster dose uptake. Read more. |
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Monkeypox viral DNA detected in saliva, semen |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:51 PM |
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A study published today in Eurosurveillance used 140 samples taken from 12 infected monkeypox patients in Barcelona, Spain, and found DNA of the poxvirus in semen, saliva, urine, and feces. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - July 15, 2022 |
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Friday, July 15, 2022 12:49 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 71 / No. 28. Read more. |
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:19 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in individuals 18 years of age and older. Read more. |
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Masks could return to Los Angeles as COVID surges nationwide |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:15 AM |
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Los Angeles County, home to 10 million residents, is facing a return to a broad indoor mask mandate later this month if current trends in hospital admissions continue, county health Director Barbara Ferrer said this week. Read more. |
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OSHA extends comment period for COVID-19 emergency protection standard |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:13 AM |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is giving providers another 30 days to comment on a new COVID-19 emergency protection standard but does not offer them more time to comply. Read more. |
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BA.5 wave will be smaller than past omicron surges, experts predict |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:12 AM |
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As the highly transmissible COVID-19 omicron subvariant BA.5 now accounts for 53.6 percent of cases in the U.S., concerns are rising over the potential for a new surge. However, experts predict it will not be as devastating as past surges. Read more. |
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U.S. FDA authorizes Novavax COVID vaccine for adults |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:09 AM |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of Novavax Inc's (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, clearing the way for a shot whose more traditional technology has raised hopes of wider acceptance among vaccine skeptics. Read more.
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Global monkeypox outbreak hits 10,000 cases |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:07 AM |
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In just over 2 months, a global monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries has led to at least 10,857 infections. Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States have reported the most cases. Read more. |
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CDC report shows rise in resistant infections, deaths in first COVID-19 year |
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Thursday, July 14, 2022 11:05 AM |
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A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a rise in antibiotic-resistant infections and deaths during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a setback the agency says highlights both the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the need to prepare for future pandemics. Read more. |
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Positivity Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in the Orthodontic Patient Population |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:45 PM |
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Dentists operating orthodontic clinics often encounter asymptomatic patients with COVID-19. However, complete vaccination and a history of SARS-CoV-2 infection do not guarantee that there will be no risk for transmission through an asymptomatic patient. This study explored the positivity rate of COVID-19 in an orthodontic clinic at a dental school from June 16, 2021, to October 31, 2021. Read more. |
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U.S. Must Curb Rising Rate of Resistance to Antimicrobials |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:43 PM |
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According to a new CDC report, antimicrobial-resistant infections and deaths rose 15% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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University of Oxford begins recruiting for Phase I trial of new TB vaccine |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:41 PM |
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The University of Oxford has begun recruiting for a Phase I trial with a tuberculosis vaccine in human volunteers at Oxford to develop a new way to test the efficacy of future TB vaccines - with the first volunteers being challenged today (Wednesday). Read more. |
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Adenovirus Still Suspected as Investigation of Hepatitis Cases Continues |
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022 01:39 PM |
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Ongoing investigation into cases of children with hepatitis of unknown etiology in the United States continues to hint at the culpability of an adenovirus infection, although experts caution that much more needs to be learned to determine the root cause of these infections. Read more. |
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