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(AAMI) Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation |
FDA to Stakeholders: Help Us Improve the Guidance Development Process |
Mills Announces Major Changes for HTM Departments |
FDA Forum to Seek Input on 3D Printing of Medical Devices |
FDA Sheds More Light on Appropriate Use of Standards |
AAMI Releases Publication on Cybersecurity in Healthcare |
AAMI Releases FAQ Resource On Wireless Challenge in Healthcare |
FBI Warns of Likely Rise in Cyberattacks in Healthcare |
Verizon Report Names Theft, Insider Misuse as Top Breach Threats |
AAMI Journal probes the challenges of battery management |
Federal government aims to categorize health IT products by risk |
Cyberthreats loom with the end of Windows XP support |
FDA releases guidance on development of devices for children |
FDA sees dramatic increase in recalls |
CMS announces reprieve on electronic health records |
AAMI Journal shines light on growing impact of 3D printing in healthcare technology |
FDA to require electronic reporting for adverse events |
Experts to offer tips on overcoming wireless challenges |
FDA to hold forum on anti-biofilm technology |
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ADA (American Dental Association) |
Comments sought on proposed sedation, anesthesia guideline revisions |
Dangers of head and neck cancers not well known by public, study finds |
Budget office reviews EPA separator proposal |
Stolen laptops lead to HIPAA settlements |
Tips for protecting health information on cell phones, tablets and laptop computers |
AADB, DANB launch state dental practice act database |
American Dental Association Report to Congress Addresses Barriers to Access |
Action for Dental Health bill |
CDA backs patient protection bill |
NIDCR to issue 2014-19 strategic plan |
Standards working group aims to clarify nickel-free label in dental products manufacturing |
2014 GKAS Institute |
More than 75 countries celebrate World Oral Health Day |
Bacterium and fungus act in tandem to cause early childhood caries, Penn researchers say |
Land of a billion smiles welcomes FDI congress |
Emailing patient information requires attention to security, privacy issues |
ADA urges dentist exemption from Medicare enrollment |
HIPAA-covered dental practices |
Chairside medical screenings could save $102 million a year |
ADA, AAPD call for audit standards |
AAP celebrates 100 years |
ADA CERP releases 2013 annual report |
ADA joins global alliance |
ADA Oral Pathologist app assists in proper diagnosis |
Resources focusing on dental home, Head Start available |
Microsoft to discontinue support for Windows XP |
Maryland study looks at correlation between dental insurance and utilization |
Research sheds light on caries history |
ADA issues disease prevention paper |
Dentists, dental hygienist among top 10 best jobs in U.S. |
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ADEA (American Dental Education Association) |
Penn Team Identifies Promising New Target for Gum Disease Treatment |
Call for programs for the 2015 ADEA annual session & exhibition |
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ADHA |
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates Profession’s Second Century at Its Center for Lifelong Learning at the 91st Annual Session in Las Vegas |
Oral Cancer Foundation sponsors 15th annual Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April 2014 |
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AGD (Academy of General Dentistry) |
AGD welcomes dental community to new building |
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APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) |
Hand hygiene pledge video wins APIC 2014 Film Festival |
Study: When hospital workers get vaccines, community flu rates fall |
Ultraviolet cleaning reduces hospital superbugs by 20 percent: Study |
CDC updates interim guidance on infection control for MERS-CoV |
Engage in the WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign, 5 May 2014 |
New CDC Vital Signs report focuses on antibiotic use in hospitals |
Top 9 ways to reduce the risk of pneumonia in the hospital |
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CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) |
CDC Lab Determines Possible Anthrax Exposures: Staff Provided Antibiotics/Monitoring |
MERS-CoV not spread to household members or health care contacts of the two U.S. cases |
Latest CDC teen behavior survey finds less cigarette smoking, fewer fights, too much texting and driving |
US cancer survivors face significant economic burden |
Measles cases in the United States reach 20-year high |
Health, United States, 2013 includes special section on prescription drugs |
Up to 40 percent of annual deaths from each of five leading US causes are preventable |
Report shows 20-year US immunization program spares millions of children from diseases |
Counterfeit drugs |
CDC celebrates Minority Health Month! |
World Health Day |
CDC supports APHA National Public Health Week |
CDC estimates 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder |
CDC reports more cases of Heartland Virus Disease |
U.S. invasive cancer rates slightly down from 2009 to 2010 |
New study shows flu vaccine reduced children’s risk of intensive care unit flu admission by three-fourths |
Despite progress, ongoing efforts needed to combat Iifections impacting hospital patients |
New TB screening guidelines overseas save US Estimated $15 Million |
Severe diarrheal illness in children linked to antibiotics prescribed in doctor’s offices |
CDC reports flu hit younger people particularly hard this season |
U.S. safer when CDC works with other countries to fight infectious diseases |
CDC support to states, locals bolsters national health security |
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DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) |
Summer 2014 Certified Press |
Spring 2014 Certified Press |
ADAA and DANB announce 2014 scholarship |
Online State Dental Practice Act Resource |
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FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) |
FDA approves Lymphoseek to help determine the extent of head and neck cancer in the body |
FDA targets illegal online pharmacies in globally coordinated action |
FDA approves first human papillomavirus test for primary cervical cancer screening |
FDA proposes new expedited access program for medical devices that address unmet medical needs |
Proposed health IT strategy aims to promote innovation, protect patients, and avoid regulatory duplication |
FDA proposes updates to Nutrition Facts label on food packages |
FDA issues first orders to stop sale, distribution of tobacco products |
FDA and European Medicines Agency strengthen collaboration in pharmacovigilance area |
FDA initiates the Secure Supply Chain Pilot Program to enhance security of imported drugs |
FDA Commissioner Hamburg travels to India |
FDA launches its first national public education campaign to prevent, reduce youth tobacco use |
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HHS (US Department of Health and Human Services) |
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IOM (Institute of Medicine) |
Supporting a Movement for Health and Health Equity – Workshop Summary |
Drug Repurposing and Repositioning - Workshop Summary |
Assessing Health Professional Education - Workshop Summary |
Capturing social and behavioral domains in electronic health records: Phase 1 |
Health literacy and numeracy - Workshop summary |
Microbial ecology in states of health and disease - Workshop summary |
Discussion framework for clinical trial data sharing: Guiding principles, elements, and activities |
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NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) |
Ideas for Enriching the NIDCR Small Business Programs |
E-Newsletter: April 1, 2014 |
E-Newsletter: February 3, 2014 |
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NIH (National Institute of Health) |
NIH launches 3D print exchange for researchers, students |
NIHSeniorHealth.gov offers info on quitting smoking for older adults |
NIH World Malaria Day statement |
Too much protein may kill brain cells as Parkinson’s progresses |
NIH funds influenza research and surveillance network |
NIAAA Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month 2014 |
HIV-infected men at increased risk for heart disease, large study finds |
Disorganized cortical patches suggest prenatal origin of autism |
Researchers discover underlying genetics, marker for stroke, cardiovascular disease |
NIH urges older Americans to protect their kidneys |
NIH opens research hospital to outside scientists |
NIH releases comprehensive new data outlining Hispanic/Latino health and habits |
Youth born with HIV may have higher heart disease risk, NIH network study shows |
First evidence-based diagnostic criteria published for temporomandibular disorders |
NIH research network finds many youth have high levels of HIV |
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NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) |
NIOSH eNews |
NIOSH study provides insight into healthcare worker training and handling of hazardous chemicals |
NIOSH call for abstracts, webinar series launch to advance Total Worker Health™ |
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OSHA (US Dept. of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration) |
New OSHA resource aims to help reduce injuries among workers in the nursing home and residential care industries |
OSHA and the American Staffing Association form alliance to protect temporary workers |
OSHA seeks nominations for members to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health |
OSHA releases new educational bulletin on injury recording requirements to help protect temporary workers |
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The Joint Commission |
Sentinel Event Alert Issue 52: Preventing infection from the misuse of vials |
Hospital Undertakes Initiatives to Identify, Respond to, and Prevent Medical Identify Theft |
The Joint Commission Releases New Speak Up™ Infographic on Anesthesia and Sedation Safety |
CDC: More work needed to combat healthcare-associated infections |
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WHO/UN (World Health Organization/United Nations) |
World Hepatitis Day: Think again |
WHO concludes a MERS-CoV risk assessment mission in the United Arab Emirates |
"Wise people" help to fight Ebola in remote villages |
WHO issues its first hepatitis C treatment guidelines |
Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection |
World Heath Day: UN urges countries to prioritize combat against vector-borne diseases |
On path to global eradication, UN health agency certifies 11 Asian nations free of polio |
Air pollution now linked to 1 in 8 deaths worldwide, UN health agency reports |
UN marks World Day with calls for global solidarity to eradicate tuberculosis |
On International Day of Happiness, UN urges action to end poverty, build harmony |
Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever in Guinea (Situation as of 25 March 2014) |
Draft Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children |
Yellow fever |
Poliomyelitis |
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