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IZ Express #1,750: CDC Health Advisory on serogroup Y meningococcal disease, nirsevimab timing, and more |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:58 PM |
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IZ Express #1,750: CDC Health Advisory on serogroup Y meningococcal disease, nirsevimab timing, and more. Read more. |
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Register for the Sustainability in Dentistry Summit to learn about eco-friendly practices |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:49 PM |
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FDI’s Sustainability in Dentistry virtual summit returns from 18th–20th June, highlighting best practices and solutions for delivering environmentally sustainable oral healthcare. Read more. |
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How lung distress from SARS-CoV-2 can cause heart damage |
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024 01:17 PM |
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can trigger a life-threatening condition called acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), in which fluid leaks into the lungs and prevents oxygen from passing into the body. Other complications of COVID-19 include systemic inflammation and cardiovascular complications. Read more. |
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New Enzymatic Cocktail Kills Tuberculosis-Causing Mycobacteria |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 03:44 PM |
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With resistance to chemical antibiotics on the rise, the world needs entirely new forms of antimicrobials. A new study published in Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, shows that an enzymatic cocktail can kill a variety of mycobacterial species of bacteria, including those that cause tuberculosis. Read more. |
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Perceptions of mental health screening and referral to treatment in National Dental-Practice Based Research Network practices: A qualitative study |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 02:49 PM |
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Dental practices can have additional positive impacts on public health by implementing mental health screening and referral to treatment in dental care workflows. In this study, we examined how dental practices identify and address adult patient mental health concerns, attitudes about implementing mental health screening and referral, and potential barriers and facilitators to treatment. Read more. |
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Practicing Dentistry Sustainably |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:46 AM |
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How the dental industry is working to lighten its environmental impact. Read more. |
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Mpox Vaccine Protection Quickly Fades; Boosters Necessary: Study |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:25 AM |
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Vaccine protection against mpox fades quickly in the human immune system, even in people who’ve received the full two-dose regimen, a new real-world study shows. Read more. |
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Spring Break with a Purpose: Dental Students Experience Oral Health Abroad |
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024 11:02 AM |
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New global health initiatives at the CU School of Dental Medicine offer elective courses and international service-learning trips. Read more. |
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The Latest on Candida auris: Updates, Challenges, and Prevention Strategies |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 04:40 PM |
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Stay informed on the growing threat of Candida auris with expert insights on its multidrug-resistance, clinical manifestations, and effective prevention strategies for health care settings. Read more. |
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AAPD - Month of the Military Child |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 04:12 PM |
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Approximately 1.6 million military-connected children will be celebrated this April during the Month of the Military Child. Join the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in recognizing their contributions. Read more. |
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S. |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 02:05 PM |
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A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. This person had exposure to dairy cattle in Texas presumed to be infected with HPAI A(H5N1) viruses. The patient reported eye redness (consistent with conjunctivitis), as their only symptom, and is recovering. The patient was told to isolate and is being treated with an antiviral drug for flu. This infection does not change the H5N1 bird flu human health risk assessment for the U.S. general public, which CDC considers to be low. However, people with close or prolonged, unprotected exposures to infected birds or other animals (including livestock), or to environments contaminated by infected birds or other animals, are at greater risk of infection. Read more. |
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Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry. |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 09:43 AM |
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Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations. Read more. |
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Addressing gun violence as a public health problem - Why dentistry needs to engage |
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Monday, April 01, 2024 09:40 AM |
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In the aftermath of a shooting incident in a dental practice in 2016, DentistryIQ, an online dental information portal, asked its readers whether signage to prohibit carrying firearms should be prominently displayed in the dental practice setting. Read more. |
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Illinois Mystified Why Highly-Contagious Disease Cases Climbing |
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Sunday, March 31, 2024 01:09 PM |
Illinois hasn't seen this many cases of a highly-infectious disease in recent memory and the state is mystified why 2024 has suddenly seen spikes yet again of what can be for many a very serious problem. Read more.
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National Academies report says US not ready for intentional, accidental smallpox outbreak |
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Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:21 AM |
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With the bungled responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent mpox outbreak still fresh in mind, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlights the United States' need to fortify its preparedness for a smallpox outbreak. Read more. |
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'Hearts Over Hate' Aims to Carry on the Legacy of Calif. Dentist Fatally Shot in His Office |
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Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:18 AM |
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Jake Harouni, the brother of slain dentist Benjamin, say his family hopes to help other families affected by violent crime. Read more. |
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Celebrate International Infection Preventionist Day 2024 |
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Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:14 AM |
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Get ready to celebrate because the fifth annual International Infection Preventionist (IP) Day is happening on April 5, 2024! IPs are the unsung heroes of healthcare, working tirelessly to keep patients, staff, and communities safe from infections. From hospitals to schools to long-term care and more—IPs play a critical role in safeguarding public health worldwide. Read more. |
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Rare but severe cases of meningitis are on the rise, CDC warns |
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Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:09 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory Thursday about a rise in rare but severe forms of meningococcal infections. These bacterial infections can cause potentially life-threatening inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - March 28, 2024 |
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Friday, March 29, 2024 05:29 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 12. Read more. |
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Mandating indoor air quality for public buildings |
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Friday, March 29, 2024 05:09 PM |
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People living in urban and industrialized societies, which are expanding globally, spend more than 90% of their time in the indoor environment, breathing indoor air (IA). Read more. |
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Why Isn’t Dental Health Considered Primary Medical Care? |
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Friday, March 29, 2024 04:21 PM |
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Ailments of the mouth can put the body at risk for a slew of other ills, yet dentistry is often siloed. Read more. |
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US tuberculosis cases rise for third year in a row: CDC |
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Friday, March 29, 2024 03:39 PM |
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Tuberculosis rates in the U.S. rose by 16 percent in 2023, marking the third year that cases went up following nearly 30 years of decline. Read more. |
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US flu, COVID-19, RSV levels all decline |
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Friday, March 29, 2024 02:56 PM |
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Flu indicators dropped last week for the second consecutive week, as markers for COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also continued their downward trends, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest data updates. Read more. |
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Humans pass more viruses to other animals than we catch from them |
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:04 PM |
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Humans pass on more viruses to domestic and wild animals than we catch from them, according to a major new analysis of viral genomes by UCL researchers. Read more. |
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Immune Checkpoint Discovery Has Implications for Treating Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases |
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:18 AM |
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Your immune system should ideally recognize and attack infectious invaders and cancerous cells. But the system requires safety mechanisms, or brakes, to keep it from damaging healthy cells. To do this, T cells—the immune system’s most powerful attackers—rely on immune “checkpoints” to turn immune activation down when they receive the right signal. While these interactions have been well studied, a research team supported in part by NIH has made an unexpected discovery into how a key immune checkpoint works, with potentially important implications for therapies designed to boost or dampen immune activity to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. Read more. |
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U.S. Mpox Cases Rising Again as Vaccinations Lag |
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:09 AM |
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Mpox cases are climbing again in the United States, with the number of reported infections now twice as high as they were at this time last year, new government data shows. Read more. |
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Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: A New Study |
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:11 AM |
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In an exclusive interview, Ruth Carrico, professor at the University of Louisville, and independent infection prevention consultant, discusses her groundbreaking study with Timothy L. Wiemken, PhD, MPH, CIC, on AI's role in identifying health care-associated infections and its implications for the field. Read more. |
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Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:14 PM |
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A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has provided fresh insight into the dangers some common household chemicals pose to brain health. They suggest that chemicals found in a wide range of items, from furniture to hair products, may be linked to neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders. Read more. |
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Candida auris outbreak at a tertiary care hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:12 PM |
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Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungal pathogen that has the potential for environmental persistence leading to outbreaks in healthcare settings. There has been a worldwide surge in C. auris outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this report, we describe an outbreak of C. auris, its control, patient outcomes, and lessons learned. Read more. |
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Be on Alert for Travel-Related Measles — Webinar March 28 |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:09 PM |
Join CDC and AMA as they discuss the current trends in measles epidemiology, recognition of measles, travel-associated risks, core healthcare infection prevention measures, and the importance of vaccination. This webinar will be on March 28 at 1 PM ET. Read more.
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Ventilation Can Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Viruses in Indoor Spaces |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:07 PM |
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Levels of respiratory disease continue to decline nationally from the peak around late December. But even as we move past winter, it is important to remember that respiratory viruses are still spreading at elevated levels, with some spreading throughout the year. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,749: Immunize.org team updating important clinical resources, and more |
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:37 PM |
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IZ Express #1,749: Immunize.org team updating important clinical resources, and more. Read more. |
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Dentistry wants universal rules for dental assisting in the U.S. |
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:17 PM |
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Differing state laws, regulations, and scopes of practices have worsened the ongoing shortage of dental assistants, readying dentistry for the development of a U.S. model framework to change the dynamics, according to a report from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). Read more. |
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Puerto Rico declares dengue a public health emergency |
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:13 PM |
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A dengue outbreak that has sickened at least 549 Puerto Ricans so far this year—most in the capital city, San Juan—has caused public health officials in the territory to declare a public health emergency, according to media reports. Read more. |
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Study: Kids with COVID but no symptoms play key role in household spread |
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:09 PM |
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A study today in Clinical Infectious Diseases conducted across 12 tertiary care pediatric hospitals in Canada and the United States shows that asymptomatic children with COVID-19, especially preschoolers, contribute significantly to household transmission. Read more. |
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