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Bubonic plague in the US: Do you need to worry about catching the rodent-borne disease? |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:09 AM |
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After a case of bubonic plague was confirmed in Oregon earlier this week, some people may wonder if there’s a danger of the disease spreading in the US. Read more. |
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OSHA issues a ‘hazard huddle’ challenge |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:04 AM |
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OSHA has launched a challenge aimed at boosting worker participation in implementing hazard controls and job hazard analyses. Read more. |
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Mass. town says it’s ‘not facing a public health crisis’ amid tuberculosis concerns |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:58 AM |
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A Massachusetts town says it’s “not facing a public health crisis” amid the recent rise in concerns over tuberculosis cases that have popped up. Read more. |
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What is Alaskapox? Here’s a quick guide |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 02:41 PM |
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For nine years, Alaska health officials have been aware of an unusual virus causing rare, relatively mild illnesses in the Fairbanks area. But a recent case in another part of the state — this one resulting in a man’s death — has brought new attention to the so-called Alaskapox virus. Read more. |
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COVID-19 vaccination and boosting during pregnancy protects infants for six months |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 02:36 PM |
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Women who receive an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination or booster during pregnancy can provide their infants with strong protection against symptomatic COVID-19 infection for at least six months after birth, according to a study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. Read more. |
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The Last of Us and the Question of a Fungal Pandemic in Real Life |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 02:34 PM |
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The television series The Last of Us imagines a postapocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal pandemic caused by a Cordyceps species. We evaluate whether a fungal pandemic is possible (and reasons behind its current improbability). We further discuss the series’ effect on public perception of fungi, fungal infections, and pandemic response. Read more. |
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Lessons Learned from Contact Tracing COVID-19 cases in Dental Settings in East Scotland |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 02:26 PM |
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Dental settings were considered high risk settings for COVID-19. A Dental Public Health Team in East Scotland worked to risk assess each situation timeously to break chains of transmission. Read more. |
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Infectious disease lessons for today from New York City tenement reform |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:46 AM |
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Updating buildings to these modern standards and pairing them with a serious commitment from federal and local governments to ensure improvement, compliance, and funding can kickstart a new clean air movement today. In the process, we can build safer homes, schools, and workplaces, create a healthier population and workforce, and increase housing stock to make cities and towns more affordable, allowing the benefits of clean air reforms to multiply. Read more. |
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Ergonomic loupes: Your key to practicing smarter dental hygiene |
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Monday, February 19, 2024 03:29 PM |
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Ergonomic loupes are proving to be game-changers for extending careers in dental hygiene. They help prevent MSDs due to awkward positions. Read more. |
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Measles Outbreaks Highlight Just How Vital Vaccinations Are |
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Monday, February 19, 2024 03:27 PM |
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As immunization rates fall and skepticism grows, family physicians play a fundamental role in dispelling myths around vaccines. Read more. |
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What You Need to Know About 3 Rare Infectious Eye Diseases |
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Monday, February 19, 2024 03:16 PM |
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Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, discusses 3 uncommon yet highly infectious eye diseases, emphasizing the importance of timely treatment and preventative measures. Read more. |
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Municipal water linked to Minnesota city's Legionnaire's disease outbreak |
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 01:40 PM |
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An investigation into a Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, found that the municipal water system is the likely source, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced yesterday. Read more. |
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Cardiovascular Disease and Work |
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 01:38 PM |
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There are 10 work-related factors that cause 5-8% of healthcare costs and 120,000 deaths (including CVD) in the U.S each year. Read more. |
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The Role of Modern Scrub Technology in Hygiene and Comfort |
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 01:35 PM |
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Scrubs are a key part of working in a medical setting, and the technologies and designs behind these protective clothes continue to improve. Read more. |
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Resistant Bacteria May Remain in the Body for Years |
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 12:49 PM |
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People with preexisting conditions may carry resistant organisms, leading them to suffer from repeated infections for years, according to a study by the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel. Read more. |
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Measles infections pose far more risks than most realize |
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Sunday, February 18, 2024 12:41 PM |
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The virus can cause “immune amnesia,” leaving patients more vulnerable to other infections. Read more. |
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Weekly Rounds: Rare Diseases, VR Training, Antivaccine Influencers, and More |
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 01:17 PM |
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 17, 2024. Read more. |
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Healthcare no longer 'off limits' for cyberattackers |
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 01:04 PM |
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The increased digitization of dental records, improved AI and machine learning softwares and the commonality of QR codes are just a few of the ways that cybersecurity risks in dentistry have heightened in recent years. Read more. |
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 12:46 PM |
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Proactive planning using conceptual disease models may help prevent the next pandemic. Read more. |
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Ozempic and dentistry: Implications for today’s clinicians |
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Saturday, February 17, 2024 09:03 AM |
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As the percentage of Americans struggling with obesity increases, so has the demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. Here’s what you need to know about the direct implications these medications have in dentistry. Read more. |
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NIOSH's Impact Wellbeing Campaign |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 02:55 PM |
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) Impact Wellbeing™ campaign gives hospital leaders evidence-informed solutions to reduce healthcare worker burnout, sustain wellbeing, and build a system where healthcare workers thrive. Read more. |
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Answering the most-asked dental questions from social media: Eyewear |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 11:51 AM |
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his is the fourth in a series of articles in which we will bring in an expert to address some of the misinformation we have read in various social media posts and groups. You can see the previous two installments at the bottom of this article. Read more. |
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Leishmaniasis: No Longer Just a Tropical Disease—Now Endemic in the US |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 11:49 AM |
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A senior microbiologist gives audiences of sister brands, Infection Control Today and Contagion, an insight into leishmaniasis, a potentially fatal disease. Read more. |
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5 cases of whooping cough confirmed in Hawaii |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 11:28 AM |
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Five members of the same household have contracted pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, the state Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday. Read more. |
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Alaskapox Virus: First Fatal Case Sparks Statewide Concerns and Expanded Surveillance Efforts |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 11:25 AM |
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The first death from Alaskapox virus (AKPV) raises alarm in Alaska, prompting expanded surveillance efforts statewide to understand and prevent potential infections. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 15, 2024 |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:26 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 6. Read more. |
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Syphilis Resurgence: Testing Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Control |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:23 PM |
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Syphilis cases surge, sparking concerns. Deborah Sesok-Pizzini, MD, discusses what infection prevention and control personnel should know about testing evolution, prevention strategies, and innovations combating spread. Read more. |
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Kansas Universities Join to Streamline Dental School Admissions |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:16 PM |
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MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) and Kansas City University (KCU)-Joplin College of Dental Medicine are collaborating to enable eligible MNU students to gain early admission to the dental school, bypassing the conventional application process. Read more. |
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Resistance Training for Health |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 06:13 PM |
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This approach is gaining attention for its potential in alleviating work-related pain among oral health professionals. Read more. |
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HHS launches largest US effort ever to reduce vector-borne diseases |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:28 AM |
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HHS published a national strategy to reduce the incidence of vector-borne infections in the United States. Read more. |
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5 Stages of Occupational Burnout: Assessing Where You Are |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 06:35 PM |
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Occupational burnout is a critical concern in the modern world of work. While the term “burnout” was originally coined by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger in the 1970s to describe the effects of extreme stress placed on “helping professionals,” it has now evolved to include the loss of our ability to cope and is becoming more recognized across professions. Read more. |
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ADA seeks volunteers for reorganized standards program |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 06:33 PM |
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The American Dental Association, the leader in dental standards development for the U.S., is reorganizing its standards program to enhance alignment between national and international standards, provide better use of subject matter experts and address new and emerging technologies. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,740: Take our feedback survey, American Heart Month, and more |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 02:38 PM |
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IZ Express #1,740: Take our feedback survey, American Heart Month, and more. Read more. |
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Finding the Right Fit—Is Your Respirator “The One”? |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 02:28 PM |
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When you’re thinking about the right fit for a relationship, it can get tricky. You might wonder how safe the process is, and how do you know who to trust? Thankfully, workers have the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to turn to. OSHA is the federal agency that requires employers to fit test workers who wear respirators on the job. Fit testing ensures that you and your respirator are the perfect match. Two different types of fit tests can be used to ensure you’re compatible: qualitative and quantitative. Read more. |
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You soon might not have to stay home after getting COVID-19 |
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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:20 PM |
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The Center for Disease Control plans to issue new guidance in the coming weeks that would loosen the recommended isolation period for those who test positive for COVID-19. According to The Washington Post, the recommendation would no longer ask people to stay home from work or school for five days after testing positive for coronavirus. Read more. |
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