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Pandemic created ‘perfect storm’ for health care-associated infections |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:39 AM |
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COVID-19 placed a strain on infection prevention and control programs, highlighting vulnerabilities that existed before the pandemic, according to experts. Read more. |
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You really should mask up again, says infectious disease expert: The tripledemic is hitting ‘too fast and too furious’ |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:36 AM |
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You really should mask up again, says infectious disease expert: The tripledemic is hitting ‘too fast and too furious’. Read more. |
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Dental spending exceeds pre-pandemic levels in 2021 |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:34 AM |
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Data point to patients' return, government relief. Read more. |
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Massive measles outbreak threatens India’s goal to eliminate disease by 2023 |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:31 AM |
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Many children missed routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic and pockets of the country are still struggling to boost immunization rates. Read more. |
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HAN - Increase in Pediatric Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:29 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and public health authorities of a recent increase in pediatric invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections. Read more. |
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Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter. |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:27 AM |
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Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and vehicles. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Read more. |
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Indoor air quality is on workers’ minds – and will be for ‘years to come’: report |
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022 10:25 AM |
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Employees – especially younger ones – are concerned about the air quality in their workplace, according to a recently published report from Infogrid. Read more. |
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Yale researchers find potential treatment for COVID-19 brain fog |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:46 AM |
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Early evidence suggests a cocktail of two existing medications could mitigate or eliminate brain fog among patients with long COVID-19, according to researchers at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Read more. |
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Why N95, surgical masks shouldn't be layered: study |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:44 AM |
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Layering a surgical mask over an N95 may cause leakage, according to a study published Dec. 20 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. Read more. |
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Brazilian model vaccination program reduced severe cases of COVID-19 and deaths even from variants |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:42 AM |
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The dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 variant substitution in the town where a clinical trial of vaccination effectiveness was conducted matched the pattern seen elsewhere in the country, but most cases were mild. Read more. |
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The Oral Cavity Potentially Serving as a Reservoir for SARS-CoV-2 but Not Necessarily Facilitating the Spread of COVID-19 in Dental Practice |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:35 AM |
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Intraoral tissues, secretions, and microenvironments may provide severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with the conditions necessary for viral cellular entry and inhabitation. The aim of the present study is to overview the oral cavity that potentially serves as a reservoir for SARS-CoV-2, and then discuss the possibility that such oral cavity facilitates the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in dental practice. Read more. |
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Patients' Fear, Stress, and Anxiety Toward Attending Dental Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:31 AM |
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Individuals with dental anxiety were more likely to exhibit higher levels of fear and anxiety about COVID-19 transmission, resulting in delays in seeking dental care. Dental professionals should address patient concerns about the safety of dental settings and the infection control measures in place to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in dental settings. Public health entities and professional organizations need to promote messaging about the measures in place to deliver safe oral health care. Read more. |
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Clinical Dental Hygienists' Experience Returning to Work After Closure of Dental Offices Due to COVID-19: A qualitative study |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:29 AM |
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he impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare providers includes physical, psychological, financial, and childcare issues. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of dental hygienists returning to clinical practice after the March 2020 closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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US starts grappling with 'travesty' of untreated hepatitis C |
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Monday, December 26, 2022 10:27 AM |
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Too many Americans are missing out on a cure for hepatitis C, and a study underway in a hard-hit corner of Kentucky is exploring a simple way to start changing that. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,671: Updated COVID-19 resources, second anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines, and more |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:37 PM |
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IZ Express #1,671: Updated COVID-19 resources, second anniversary of COVID-19 vaccines, and more. Read more. |
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CDA - Local health department resources can help dentists stay on top of COVID and flu guidance, trends |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:34 PM |
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Counties in California have strongly recommended masking for the general public in recent weeks, and more counties may follow suit as COVID-19 cases surge in communities this winter complicated by cases of flu and RSV. In health care settings, everybody, regardless of vaccination status, must continue to wear masks in compliance with the state mandate, but dentists should also stay informed of ordinances, recommendations and other guidance from their local health department. Awareness of community disease spread helps to protect staff and patients. Read more. |
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SHEA advises against COVID screening of patients with no symptoms |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:30 PM |
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The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) published a recommendation against universal COVID-19 screening of asymptomatic patients before healthcare facility entry and surgical procedures. Read more. |
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IDSA Applauds Inclusion of PREVENT in Congressional Funding Bill |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:27 PM |
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America applauds the inclusion of the PREVENT Pandemics Act — including the BIO Preparedness Workforce Pilot Program — in the proposed funding bill released today and urges Congress to pass the bill and the president to sign it before year’s end. PREVENT demonstrates an important bipartisan down payment on equipping the nation to be better prepared for future outbreaks. Read more. |
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COVID-19 and Traffic Accidents: Is a COVID-19 Personality Disorder Caused by Viral Damage to the Prefrontal Cortex? |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:24 PM |
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A study from Canada suggests that not being vaccinated for COVID-19 could mean an individual is at higher risk for an automobile accident. What if it is from brain damage from contracting COVID-19? Read more. |
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5 top patient safety issues for 2023 |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:22 PM |
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The Becker's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control editorial team chose the following five patient safety issues for healthcare leaders to prioritize in 2023, presented below in no particular order, based on news, study findings and trends reported in the past year. Read more. |
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What Is Mountain Dew Mouth? |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:19 PM |
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Dr. Clemons explains why soda has such a strong effect on the health of your teeth and ways you can prevent it from happening. Read more. |
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Sunday, December 25, 2022 12:17 PM |
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While burnout is prevalent, pervasive, and persistent, it is possible to bounce back from burnout, even without engaging in a major life change. Recognizing this may also be more important now than ever before. Read more. |
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CDC warns of increase in dangerous strep A infections in kids |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:52 PM |
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking into a possible increase in invasive group A strep bacterial infections among children in the United States. Read more. |
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Study: Wearing surgical masks over N95s can cause dangerous leaks |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:49 PM |
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For optimal protection against respiratory pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2, procedure masks shouldn't be worn over N95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), according to a study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. Read more. |
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The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask) |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:47 PM |
The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask). Read more. |
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Celebrating the Power of Connection This Holiday Season |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:45 PM |
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Happy holidays to one and all! This short science video brings to mind all those twinkling lights now brightening the night, as we mark the beginning of winter and shortest day of the year. This video also helps to remind us about the power of connection this holiday season. Read more. |
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2022 Research Highlights — Human Health Advances |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:42 PM |
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Results with Potential for Enhancing Human Health. Read more. |
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2022 Research Highlights — Promising Medical Findings |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:40 PM |
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Results with Potential for Enhancing Human Health. Read more. |
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2022 Research Highlights — Basic Research Insights |
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Saturday, December 24, 2022 02:37 PM |
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Noteworthy Advances in Fundamental Research. Read more. |
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In Europe, jumps in multidrug-resistant bacteria linked to Ukraine |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:40 PM |
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Two reports published last week in Eurosurveillance show an increase in multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in countries that have taken in refugees and hospital patients from Ukraine. Read more. |
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How to prevent flu, RSV and COVID-19 during busy holiday season |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:38 PM |
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu infection rates across the U.S. continue to be very high. "As we predicted, this flu season has hit early, and it's hit us hard," says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. "We are seeing high and very high rates of influenza across the country." Read more. |
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WHO issues draft action plan to boost infection prevention and control |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:35 PM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) last week released a draft of a new global strategy on infection prevention and control (IPC). Read more. |
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CVS, Walgreens limit purchase of children's pain medicines |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:33 PM |
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Pharmacy chains CVS Health Corp (CVS.N) and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA.O) limited purchase of children's pain drugs as they face supply constraints and high demand with the United States experiencing one of the worst flu season in a decade. Read more. |
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Loved or hated, Fauci’s parting advice: Stick to the science |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:21 PM |
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Long before the bobbleheads and the “Fauci ouchie,” Dr. Anthony Fauci was a straight-shooter about scary diseases -- and “stick with the science” remains his mantra. Read more. |
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Threats of Violence, Infection Scaring Away Hospital Patients |
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Friday, December 23, 2022 01:19 PM |
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70 percent of survey respondents say hospitals need to improve physical security. Read more. |
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