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Core Practices for Infection Prevention and Control in Oral Healthcare |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:14 PM |
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Infection prevention and control (IPC) is an essential part of every encounter with patients in a healthcare setting, including oral healthcare. To ensure best practices are being followed, dental healthcare personnel (DHCP) should be familiar with several guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the Core Infection Prevention and Control Practice. Read more. |
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Early Estimates of Bivalent mRNA Booster Dose Vaccine Effectiveness in Preventing Symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infection Attributable to Omicron BA.5– and XBB/XBB.1.5–Related Sublineages Among Immunocompetent Adults — Increasing Community Access to Testing Prog |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:12 PM |
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As new SARS-CoV-2 variants emerge, continued vaccine effectiveness monitoring is important. All persons should stay up to date with recommend COVID-19 vaccines, including receiving a bivalent booster dose when eligible. Read more. |
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Delays, snags hampered HHS pandemic relief efforts to vulnerable groups |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:09 PM |
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A new US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report shows that the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) distribution of federal pandemic relief funds to support communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 was hampered by delayed state acceptance of the funds and resource problems. Read more. |
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COVID toll realized: CVD deaths take big jump, especially among certain populations |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:06 PM |
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American Heart Association 2023 Statistical Update reports largest increase in the number of CVD deaths in the U.S. in years, highest among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations. Read more. |
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How do e-cigarettes affect the lungs? |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:04 PM |
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New research published in The FASEB Journal indicates that e-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes in the lungs. Specifically, prolonged inhalation of e-cigarette aerosols by mice caused changes in the animals’ pulmonary immune cell composition and altered gene and protein levels in the lungs. Read more. |
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Charted: Has the 'tripledemic' peaked? |
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Sunday, January 29, 2023 12:01 PM |
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New cases are finally on the decline after a surge of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza across the country. And while some experts say this decrease in new cases could signal the end of the "tripledemic," others warn that "we are still very much in the throes of winter." Read more. |
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Hot Topics in IPC: January 25, 2023, COVID-19, CDC Shake-Up, and Bird Flu |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:51 PM |
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Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, discusses the latest in COVID-19, a CDC shake-up, and the bird flu. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,674: Register for Immunize.org's Feb 28 webinar on improving the vaccination experience, and more |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:48 PM |
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IZ Express #1,674: Register for Immunize.org's Feb 28 webinar on improving the vaccination experience, and more. Read more. |
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European consumers ask officials to do more to address antibiotics shortages |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:45 PM |
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Eleven European patient and consumer groups have sent a letter to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to urge the organization to take more action to mitigate months-long antibiotics shortages, Reuters reports. Read more. |
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The COVID vaccine success story as a springboard for future research |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:43 PM |
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The harmonized approach and broad database created by the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN), or Operation Warp Speed (OWS), to rapidly develop life-saving SARS-CoV-2 vaccines can be harnessed for future research on other public health threats that require a speedy response, according to a special communication published in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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OSAP premieres updated, digital version of “If Saliva Were Red” |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:41 PM |
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After years in the making, OSAP has released a digital, freely accessible update to its famous 2002 "If Saliva Were Red" video. Read more. |
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Ask OSAP: Does jewelry cause cross-contamination? |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:39 PM |
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Is it safe for dental professionals to wear hand and nail jewelry at work? In our new feature, OSAP gets to the bottom line of jewelry and potential cross-contamination. Read more. |
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Dental aerosols and the pandemic: A necessary wake-up call |
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 03:37 PM |
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Dental pros became much more aware of airborne droplets during the earlier stages of the pandemic, and that awareness served to up our safety game. Amanda Hill takes a look at current best practices and recommendations. Read more. |
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Affordable air monitors identify ‘super-spreader’ areas in health settings |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 07:15 PM |
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Measuring levels of CO2, the gas we produce naturally when breathing, can help to identify poorly ventilated spaces that carry a high risk of COVID-19 transmission. Read more. |
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Coalition urges agency to continue funding ‘vital’ program to decrease substance use disorders. |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 07:09 PM |
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The ADA and 33 likeminded stakeholders are asking the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to continue funding the Providers Clinical Support System Medication Assisted Treatment program. The program helps train and educate health care providers in treating patients with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder. Read more. |
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Massive health-record review links viral illnesses to brain disease |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 07:06 PM |
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Study ties common viruses such as flu to Alzheimer’s and other conditions — but the analysis has limitations, researchers warn. Read more. |
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A Rare Public Health Challenge |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 06:59 PM |
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Most public health challenges may seem obvious. The COVID-19 pandemic, for example, swept the globe and in some way touched the lives of everyone. But not all public health challenges are as readily apparent. Read more. |
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Bird Flu Warning: Its Spreading, Mutating, and Infecting Mammals |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 06:56 PM |
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Kevin Kavanagh, MD, examines the current bird flu outbreak and the possible dangers it holds for humans. Read more. |
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Only 1% of immune-impaired US adults have gotten the recommended 5 COVID vaccine doses |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 06:54 PM |
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Only 41% of US adults with impaired immune systems, who are at high risk for poor COVID-19 outcomes, have received four doses of mRNA vaccine, and less than 1% had received the recommended five doses as of August, according to a study published late last week in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare More Than Doubled From 2016 to 2021 |
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Friday, January 27, 2023 06:51 PM |
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Attacks exposed the personal health information of nearly 42 million patients. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - January 27, 2023 |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 06:39 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 4. Read more. |
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Academic and public health partnership creates data bridge to promote information sharing during COVID-19 pandemic |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:57 AM |
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Building a data bridge: policies, structures, and governance integrating primary care into the public health response to COVID-19. Read more. |
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The Importance of Ergonomics In Dentistry |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:54 AM |
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An exploration of various aspects of ergonomic practice that, if managed properly, can create an efficient working environment that promotes wellness among dental team members. Read more. |
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FDA scientists propose an annual Covid shot matched to current strains |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:52 AM |
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Scientists at the Food and Drug Administration propose making Covid vaccination a regular, once-a-year shot that is updated to match current strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to documents posted by the FDA on Monday. Read more. |
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COVID variant symptoms in kids: What you need to know |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:49 AM |
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XBB.1.5 is the most prevalent, transmissible COVID-19 variant in the country right now, and the strain is affecting children and adults. Read more. |
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Infections a risk factor for dementia |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:45 AM |
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Individuals who have been hospitalized with infection appear to be at higher risk of dementia compared with their peers who are unexposed to infections, as reported in a study. Read more. |
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SARS-CoV-2 Omicron XBB.1.5, CA.3.1, and CH.1.1 exhibit remarkable antibody resistance |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:42 AM |
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In a recent study posted to bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers at Ohio State University examined the degree of neutralizing antibody (nAb) evasion by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron XBB.1.5, CA.3.1, and CH.1.1 subvariants. Read more. |
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‘80% of China is Infected With COVID-19’ Health Official Reports |
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Thursday, January 26, 2023 10:39 AM |
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Chinese officials are reporting that almost 13,000 COVID-19-related deaths occurred in China between January 13-19. This does not include the approximately 60,000 COVID-19 hospital deaths in the country reported as of January 12, which was almost a month after the country lifted its zero-COVID-19 policy. Read more. |
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Dentists Not Associated with Changing Duration of Opioid Prescriptions, Despite Statewide Limits |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:04 AM |
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Dental opioid prescriptions are associated with risk of addiction and overdose, but most states are enacting policies that limit the duration of prescriptions for acute pain. Read more. |
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The Role of Oral Healthcare Professionals in Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:58 AM |
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The Role of Oral Healthcare Professionals in Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates. Registration required. Read more. |
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Oral Health Workforce: A Multicenter Study from the Southern Region of Brazil |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:55 AM |
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The aim of this study was two-fold: (1) to describe the surveillance and biosafety measures adopted by dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who worked in the Southern Region of Brazil and (2) to evaluate access to information in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was a multicenter and cross-sectional design, using a self-applied and validated online questionnaire. The availability of health-care-related supplies and the adoption of biosafety measures recommended by the Technical Note of the National Health Surveillance Agency No. 04/2020 were analyzed. Read more. |
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A 19-Year Study of Dental Needlestick and Sharps Injuries in Japan. |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:53 AM |
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Needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) are serious problems for dental health care workers (DHCWs) because they are at risk for occupational blood-borne infections. In this study, risk factors for NSIs in DHCWs at Tohoku University Hospital (TUH) in Japan over 19 years were analysed. Read more. |
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Health experts still learning about omicron subvariant, now dominant in Northeast |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:51 AM |
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As a version of COVID-19’s omicron variant —the XBB.1.5 subvariant — grows more prevalent in some parts of the U.S., health experts say it likely escapes immune protection better than previous mutations, though it is still unclear whether it causes more severe illness. Read more. |
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Americans Report Their Top Reasons for Not Receiving a Bivalent Booster |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:48 AM |
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The only constant of the COVID-19 pandemic is change. Read more. |
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Stanford Law Professor Co-Authors Report on the Benefits of Wastewater Surveillance for Combating Infectious Diseases |
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 09:44 AM |
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“I never thought I’d say this, but it’s an exciting time to be talking about sewage,” said Michelle Mello (BA ’93), Stanford Law School professor and professor of health policy at the Stanford University School of Medicine. A member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Committee on Community Wastewater-based Infectious Disease Surveillance, Mello is the co-author of Wastewater-based Disease Surveillance for Public Health Action, a report released January 19. Stanford Medicine professor Ami Bhatt worked with Mello and the other committee members on the report. Read more. |
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