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Humans pass more viruses to other animals than we catch from them
Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:04 PM
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.
 
Immune Checkpoint Discovery Has Implications for Treating Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases
Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:18 AM
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.
 
U.S. Mpox Cases Rising Again as Vaccinations Lag
Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:09 AM
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.
 
Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: A New Study
Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:11 AM
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. 
 
Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:14 PM
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.
 
Candida auris outbreak at a tertiary care hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:12 PM
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. 
 
Be on Alert for Travel-Related Measles — Webinar March 28
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. 
 
Ventilation Can Reduce Exposure to Respiratory Viruses in Indoor Spaces
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 04:07 PM
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. 
 
IZ Express #1,749: Immunize.org team updating important clinical resources, and more
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 03:37 PM
IZ Express #1,749: Immunize.org team updating important clinical resources, and more. Read more. 
 
Dentistry wants universal rules for dental assisting in the U.S.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:17 PM
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. 
 
Puerto Rico declares dengue a public health emergency
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:13 PM
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. 
 
Study: Kids with COVID but no symptoms play key role in household spread
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 04:09 PM
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. 
 
April is National Facial Protection Month.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 11:59 AM
National Facial Protection Month is sponsored by the Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Association of Orthodontists. Together we encourage children and adults to enjoy the pleasures of the season by using common sense and taking the necessary precautions to prevent sports injuries. Read more. 
 
Should we be worried about Alaskapox?
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:37 AM
An elderly man in South Alaska died of Alaskapox last month, state health officials confirmed. Characterized by skin lesions and related to viruses like smallpox and mpox, this is the first recorded fatality attributed to Alaskapox since its identification in 2015. The unnamed elderly man is only the seventh recorded case of the virus. Read more. 
 
More measles cases detected in Illinois, New York as US total climbs to 64
Monday, March 25, 2024 05:14 PM
Over the weekend, public health officials in Illinois and New York identified three more measles cases. Read more. 
 
Improving interprofessional collaboration through Integrated Electronic Health Records
Monday, March 25, 2024 12:01 PM
The integration of dental and medical Electronic Health Records (EHRs) holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, but its success hinges on understanding user needs and applicability in diverse settings. In 2023, FDI, in collaboration with Henry Schein, initiated a project to identify user needs, develop recommended oral health (OH) indicators, and promote holistic patient data collection. Read more. 
 
Do dentists really need to take blood pressure on their patients?
Monday, March 25, 2024 11:58 AM
Is it realistic to take blood pressure readings on every dental patient? Have you ever had a patient get upset when you say you need to take their blood pressure? Join us as we discuss these questions and more. Read more. 
 
Attitude and performance in controlling dust particles from dental prosthesis and appliance adjustment: a survey of dentists and dental assistants
Monday, March 25, 2024 11:50 AM

Objective: To assess the attitude and practices of dentists and dental assistants in managing dust particles generated during dental prostheses or appliances grinding and polishing. Read more. 

 
8 Strategies for a Healthy Spring
Monday, March 25, 2024 11:13 AM
Prioritize your health this spring by moving more, eating healthy foods, getting enough sleep, being sun safe, and more. Your efforts could even help prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Read more. 
 
Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:28 PM
Learn how to dispose of unused or expired drugs. Read more. 
 
Senate Passes Resolution Commemorating 75th Anniversary of NIDCR
Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:23 PM
he United States Senate has passed a resolution, requested by the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Read more. 
 
Scientists close in on TB blood test which could detect millions of silent spreaders
Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:14 PM
Millions of people are spreading tuberculosis unknowingly - now scientists say they are close to developing a new test that is as simple as the lateral flows used during the Covid pandemic. Read more. 
 
New York State Department of Health Provides Updates On Nassau County Measles Case
Sunday, March 24, 2024 12:04 PM
The New York State Department of Health today provided updates on the first case of measles in New York State outside of New York City in 2024, the third case in the State this year. The Department is closely monitoring this case—along with Nassau County health officials—and urges all New Yorkers, especially young children, who have not had the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) immunization to get immunized as soon as possible. Read more.
 
World TB Day 2024 – Yes! We Can End TB!
Saturday, March 23, 2024 05:34 PM
In observance of World Tuberculosis Day (Sunday, March 24) the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, joins our partners in reaffirming our commitment to ending the tuberculosis (TB) pandemic while honoring the lives lost to TB disease. Read more. 
 
Red Cross Works With Military on Dental Assistant Training
Saturday, March 23, 2024 08:16 AM
“The six-month program at Fort Leonard Wood offers trained personnel for the dental services and provides a portable job skill that always is in demand,” said Jason Ramlow, Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces regional program manager. Read more. 
 
US flu activity declines, along with other respiratory viruses
Saturday, March 23, 2024 08:15 AM
Flu activity finally declined last week following a lengthy post-holiday bump, though levels are still elevated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest weekly FluView report. Read more. 
 
Top 5 Infectious Disease Stories Week of March 16
Saturday, March 23, 2024 08:13 AM
This week learn more about CDC's strategies to reduce waterborne diseases; the US change to a trivalent influenza vaccine; new data for Merck's pneumococcal vaccine; and how PCR testing can influence a patient diagnosis and outcome. Read more. 
 
CDA - Dentists must screen patients for measles, other ATDs, before providing treatment
Saturday, March 23, 2024 08:11 AM
Confirmed cases of measles are on the rise. Dental offices are responsible for screening patients for measles and other aerosol-transmissible diseases before providing treatment. Screening consists of observing patients for signs of illness and asking them how they are feeling. Patients with suspected or confirmed illness should be rescheduled. See CDA's member resource Cal/OSHA Regulation on Aerosol Transmissible Diseases. Read more.
 
Ready to give up the lead vest?
Friday, March 22, 2024 03:25 PM
New guidelines say protective gear is no longer needed during dental x-rays. What's changed? Read more. 
 
Inter-Hospital Transfer Is an Independent Risk Factor for Hospital-Associated Infection
Friday, March 22, 2024 03:12 PM
Regionalization of surgical care shifts higher acuity patients to larger centers. Hospital-associated infections (HAIs) are important quality measures with financial implications. In our ongoing efforts to eliminate HAIs, we examined the potential role for inter-hospital transfer in our cases of HAI across a multihospital system. Read more.
 
NSC calls White House initiative a ‘meaningful step’ toward ending opioid epidemic
Friday, March 22, 2024 12:36 PM
The White House is calling on stakeholders across all sectors to “commit to save lives” by increasing training on – and access to – lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medications. Read more. 
 
The Joint Commission - New and Revised Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements
Friday, March 22, 2024 09:53 AM
Effective July 1, 2024, The Joint Commission approved new and revised workplace violence prevention requirements for all Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health care and human services (BHC) organizations. Read more.
 
COVID-19 is waning but these viruses are still hanging around as we head into early spring
Friday, March 22, 2024 07:11 AM
As the country begins to thaw out in preparation for spring, COVID-19 cases are finally waning although other viruses are on the rise. Read more. 
 
MMWR Weekly - March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024 05:49 PM
Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 11. Read more. 
 
Penicillin allergy reassessment for treatment improvement: A dental office tool to support appropriate penicillin allergy labeling
Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:31 PM
Dental appointments offer an opportunity to evaluate a documented penicillin (PCN) allergy and determine whether the patient might be a candidate for medical reassessment of their allergy. The authors gathered feedback on the Penicillin Allergy Reassessment for Treatment Improvement (PARTI) tool, designed to enhance dentist-patient communications regarding PCN allergies. Read more.
 
COVID’s toll on the brain: new clues emerge
Thursday, March 21, 2024 01:28 PM
A leaky blood–brain barrier and inflammation might account for some of the cognitive symptoms of COVID-19. Read more.
 
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