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HAN - Severe Respiratory Illnesses Associated with Rhinoviruses and/or Enteroviruses Including EV-D68 – Multistate, 2022 |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 02:08 PM |
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Healthcare providers and hospitals in several regions of the United States notified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during August 2022 about increases in pediatric hospitalizations in patients with severe respiratory illness who also tested positive for rhinovirus (RV) and/or enterovirus (EV). Read more. |
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Checklists as effective, important as ever |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 02:06 PM |
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Doctors introduced the concept of checklists to the healthcare setting to prevent errors, especially for staff that are often fatigued and distracted. Checklists now play a large part in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), Kay Temple wrote in an Infection Control Today article. Read more. |
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How Healthcare Cyberattacks Can Impact Patient Safety, Care Delivery |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 02:04 PM |
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Surveyed healthcare security professionals reported adverse patient safety effects resulting from healthcare cyberattacks, including a hike in mortality rates and longer hospital stays. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - September 9, 2022 |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 11:23 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 71 / No. 36. Read more. |
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Safety of COVID-19 vaccine delivery by dentists: An observational cohort study |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 11:21 AM |
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Although many coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine injections have been administered worldwide, the safety of this practice remains unclear. This study aimed to compare the rates of complications associated with COVID-19 vaccines administered by dentists with those of vaccines administered by nurses. This study aimed to evaluate the safety of a vaccination program delivered by dentists. Read more. |
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Clinical Trial Evaluating Monkeypox Vaccine Begins |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 11:19 AM |
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NIH Trial is Evaluating Intradermal Delivery to Expand the Vaccine Supply. Read more. |
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When should I get my flu shot? CDC provides new guidance |
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Friday, September 09, 2022 11:17 AM |
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Even as COVID-19 continues to circulate, flu is lurking in the background. Read more. |
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USDA Announces Updated Dashboard with Data on SARS-COV-2 Variants Detected in Animals |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 05:07 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will launch an updated web-based dashboard containing information on SARS-CoV-2 variants detected in animals. This data is important as we and researchers around the world work to better understand and combat SARS-CoV-2 and protect animal and human health. Read more. |
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Dental school to deliver oral health care services at long-term care facilities |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 05:05 PM |
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A $1.67 million gift from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation will establish the UCLA Dentistry MINDFUL Project. Read more.
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NIH seeks the next generation of COVID-19 diagnostics |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 05:03 PM |
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Funded through the RADx Tech program, new tests should feature improved accessibility and performance. Read more. |
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September marks Dental Infection Control Awareness Month |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 11:41 AM |
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ADA, Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention encourage observation to maintain focus. Read more. |
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COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Low Among Patients With Vision, Hearing Impairment |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 11:38 AM |
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COVID-19 vaccine initiation rates are lower among adults with vision or hearing disabilities compared with adults without these impairments, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Read more. |
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Vaccine administration by dentists just as safe as from nurses |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 11:35 AM |
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The safety of COVID-19 vaccine administration is comparable between dentists and nurses, according to an article published on September 2 in the Journal of Dental Sciences in 125 patients who received the second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Read more. |
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Sustained psychological distress may be tied to long COVID |
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Thursday, September 08, 2022 11:33 AM |
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Among a cohort who never had COVID-19 but tested positive within 1 year after baseline, depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and concerns about infection were linked to a 33% to 50% increased risk of self-reported postinfection symptoms lasting at least 4 weeks, as well as functional impairment, finds a study published today in JAMA Psychiatry. Read more. |
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OSHA, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention form alliance to promote workplace mental health, suicide prevention awareness |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 03:26 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) signed an alliance agreement on Sept. 7, 2022, to promote workplace mental health and suicide prevention awareness. Read more. |
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CDC: Being up to date with COVID-19 vaccines means getting latest booster dose |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 03:23 PM |
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Bivalent boosters target Omicron subvariants causing most U.S. cases. Read more. |
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44% of COVID-19 admissions involved boosted patients this spring: 3 notes |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 12:56 PM |
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Forty-four percent of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 this spring were fully vaccinated and boosted, CDC data shows. Read more. |
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The prevalence, genetic diversity, and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer in New York |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 12:53 PM |
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In a recent study posted to bioRxiv*, researchers investigated the prevalence, genomic diversity, and evolution of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among white-tailed deers (WTD) in New York (NY). Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,651: Immunize.org summarizes Sept. 1 ACIP meeting, and more |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 12:49 PM |
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Forty-four percent of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 this spring were fully vaccinated and boosted, CDC data shows. Read more. |
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Aerosol reduction efficacy of different intra-oral suction devices during ultrasonic scaling and high-speed handpiece use |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:06 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the provision of dental services, aimed at reducing the spread of respiratory pathogens through restrictions on aerosol generating procedures (AGPs). Evaluating the risk that AGPs pose in terms of SARS-CoV-2 transmission is complex, and measuring dental aerosols is challenging. To date, few studies focus on intra-oral suction. This study sought to assess the effectiveness of commonly used intra-oral suction devices on aerosol mitigation. Read more. |
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Aerosol and splatter generation with rotary handpieces used in restorative and orthodontic dentistry: a systematic review |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:04 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions in dental care globally, in part due to the potential for contaminated aerosol to be generated by dental activities. This systematic review assesses the literature for changes in aerosol-contamination levels when rotary instruments are used, (1) as distance increases from patient's mouth; (2) as time passes after the procedure; and (3) when using different types of handpieces. Read more. |
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NIDCR Fall 2022 E-Newsletter |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:02 AM |
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NIDCR Fall 2022 E-Newsletter. Read more. |
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Highlights from a New Report on Indicators of Workplace Violence |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 10:00 AM |
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Federal agencies recently published a joint statistical report on workplace violence entitled Indicators of Workplace Violence, 2019. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) examined incidents of fatal and nonfatal violence that occurred against persons at work or on duty, or violence that was away from work but over work-related issues from 1992 to 2019. The report includes data for 13 indicators of workplace violence from five federal data collections. The purpose of this report was to make summary data from a variety of sources readily available. It does not attempt to explore reasons for workplace violence. Read more. |
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COVID-19 may have orphaned 7.5 million kids worldwide |
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022 09:56 AM |
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Worldwide, about 10.5 million children may have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19 and 7.5 million were orphaned, according to new study that estimated excess mortality using World Health Organization (WHO) data. Read more. |
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US states with the highest smoking rates in 2022 |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 04:20 PM |
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Despite being one of the smallest states, with a population of just over 1.79 million, West Virginia had the highest smoking rate in the United States in 2022, with nearly a quarter of people maintaining the habit, data show. Read more. |
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The Essential Role of Airflow Filtration, and Ventilation on Air Quality in the Dental Setting |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 04:18 PM |
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A multidimensional approach is key to creating a safe indoor environment. Read more. |
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Cancers in adults under 50 on the rise globally |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 04:16 PM |
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Over recent decades, more and more adults under the age of 50 are developing cancer. A study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital reveals that the incidence of early onset cancers (those diagnosed before age 50), including cancers of the breast, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, and pancreas among others, has dramatically increased around the world, with this drastic rise beginning around 1990. Read more. |
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Juul to pay $439 million in settlement over marketing to teens |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 01:55 PM |
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E-cigarette company Juul has agreed to pay more than $438.5 million in a settlement with 34 states and territories over marketing its product to teens. Read more. |
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Omicron boosters: Do I need one, and if so, when? |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 01:52 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending updated COVID boosters, for people ages 12 and older. Read more. |
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Learning outcomes of a mobile application for dental infection control education |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 01:51 PM |
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This study aimed to apply and verify the effectiveness of a mobile-based dental infection control education application to enable students majoring in dental hygiene to learning dental infection control education without time and space constraints. Read more. |
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5 virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts |
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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 01:48 PM |
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We asked leading experts about the diseases they can cause and why authorities should prepare well. Read more. |
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Accuracy of parent-reported health history in a dental setting |
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Monday, September 05, 2022 01:01 PM |
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Obtaining thorough documentation of a patient's medical history is important for dental care professionals, as oral health is connected intricately to systemic health. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of parent-reported health history for pediatric patients in a dental setting. Read more. |
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Dental trainees' mental health changes, sources of stress, coping strategies, and suggestions for mental health improvement 1 year into the pandemic |
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Sunday, September 04, 2022 11:09 AM |
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The goal of this study was to assess how the mental health of dental trainees has changed during the pandemic and to identify the most stressful aspects of trainees' programs, stress coping strategies, and suggestions for individual and institution-driven solutions to improve wellness. Read more. |
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Infectious Diseases Update: September 3, 2022 |
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Sunday, September 04, 2022 11:07 AM |
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Catch up on all the important news and clinical care topics you may have missed this week. Read more. |
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Flu vaccine uptake in patients with CVD decreases with younger age |
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Sunday, September 04, 2022 11:05 AM |
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Influenza vaccination rates were low in younger patients with CVD despite having the opportunity to be vaccinated at no cost, researchers reported in the European Heart Journal – Quality of Care & Clinical Outcomes. Read more. |
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