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Doctors explain what to know about Candida Auris after cases at Lexington hospital |
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Friday, November 03, 2023 03:52 PM |
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UK HealthCare says several cases of the fungus Candida auris have been reported at UK Chandler Hospital. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - November 3, 2023 |
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Thursday, November 02, 2023 03:12 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 44. Read more. |
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Why now is the time to create a vaping policy at your dental practice |
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Thursday, November 02, 2023 02:58 PM |
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Have you noticed that vaping is the new rage, especially among Gen Z? According to Gallup, 1 in 20 Americans are e-cigarette users. Read more. |
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University of the Pacific Collaborating with Stanford to Train Next Generation of Clinical Oral Health Researchers |
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Thursday, November 02, 2023 02:55 PM |
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The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. Read more. |
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OSHA Reveals Top 10 Safety Violations at NSC Safety Congress & Expo |
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Thursday, November 02, 2023 02:53 PM |
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced its most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2023. Read more. |
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Advancing Infection Prevention: The Value of an In-House Journal Watch |
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Thursday, November 02, 2023 02:51 PM |
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Benjamin Chen, MD, MPH, speaks about how a journal watch in infection prevention keeps professionals updated on research, fosters evidence-based practices, and supports education and quality improvement efforts. Read more. |
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FDA warns consumers not to purchase or use certain eye drops from several major brands due to risk of eye infection |
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023 07:18 AM |
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FDA is updating the list of over-the-counter eye drop products consumers should not purchase or use to include Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL sold by Walmart in stores and online. Walmart is removing the product from their store shelves and website. Read more. |
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University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine crowned winner of Dental Olympics |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 01:10 PM |
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Friendly SmileCon competition pitted four dental teams from Florida, Puerto Rico against one another. Read more. |
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Artificial intelligence and the reshaping of oral health care |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 01:08 PM |
At the outset of the computer age, artificial intelligence (AI) quickly became a concept. John McCarthy, who coined the term at the Dartmouth Conference in 1956, defined AI as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.
Fast-forward to the present and we are observing how AI is transforming the health care industry. Read more. |
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New Burnout Prevention Training for Public Health |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 01:05 PM |
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A new free online training, Understanding and Preventing Burnout among Public Health Workers: Guidance for Public Health Leaders will help managers and supervisors prevent burnout in the public health workers they lead and in themselves. The course, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, is part of a health worker mental health initiative. Read more. |
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Vital Signs: Health Worker–Perceived Working Conditions and Symptoms of Poor Mental Health — Quality of Worklife Survey, United States, 2018–2022 |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 01:01 PM |
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AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its application for the option for its FluMist flu vaccine to be self- or caregiver-administered, which if approved will be the first vaccine available for self-administration or by caregivers, offering another option for flu vaccination. Read more. |
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AstraZeneca submits FDA application for self-administered FluMist |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023 01:00 PM |
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AstraZeneca today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has agreed to review its application for the option for its FluMist flu vaccine to be self- or caregiver-administered, which if approved will be the first vaccine available for self-administration or by caregivers, offering another option for flu vaccination. Read more. |
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Insights on the Hepatitis C Virus |
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Monday, October 30, 2023 03:22 PM |
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As hepatitis C infections surge, oral health professionals must stay informed to protect themselves and their patients, emphasizing the importance of education, testing, and early detection in combating this silent disease. Read more. |
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WHO recommends interventions for 'people-centered' approach to antimicrobial resistance |
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Monday, October 30, 2023 03:20 PM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) late last week released a package of recommended interventions to help countries address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the human health sector. Read more. |
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Study: Kids with COVID shed virus for median of 3 days, supporting school-isolation policies |
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Monday, October 30, 2023 03:18 PM |
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Children who tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022 were contagious for a median of 3 days, regardless of vaccination status, suggesting that 5-day school isolation policies are sufficient amid Omicron variant predominance, University of Southern California (USC) and Stanford University researchers report. Read more. |
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Maternal Covid-19 vaccination offers infants immunity for up to 6 months |
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Monday, October 30, 2023 03:15 PM |
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The risks of severe neonatal morbidity, neonatal death, and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit were all significantly lower during the first month of birth in infants whose mothers were vaccinated against Covid-19, and protection against the virus continued for up to six months after birth, according to a new study. Read more. |
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Halloween Safety Tips: Costumes, Candy, and Colored Contact Lenses |
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Monday, October 30, 2023 12:44 PM |
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Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines. Read more. |
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Few Americans Have Gotten the New Covid Shots, C.D.C. Finds |
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Sunday, October 29, 2023 08:58 AM |
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Few Americans have received the latest vaccines against the coronavirus: Just over 7 percent of adults and 2 percent of children had received the shot as of Oct. 14, according to a survey presented on Thursday to scientific advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more. |
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Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:31 PM |
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Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to survey findings from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany in New York. Read more. |
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Hepatitis D Elimination: Progress, Opportunities, and Challenges |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:29 PM |
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Hepatitis B and C have been in the spotlight when it comes to hepatitis, and not without good reason. They are common and can be prevented and treated. But another variety of the disease is beginning to attract attention as a worldwide public health priority. Read more. |
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Stroke Signs and Symptoms |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:27 PM |
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During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own. Read more. |
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Mouthwashes: Implications for Practice |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:25 PM |
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Based on moderate evidence for clinical effectiveness, most current guidelines suggest fluoride mouthwashes for the management of dental caries, and chlorhexidine for the management of periodontal diseases. However there still appears to be gaps in the literature underpinning these recommendations. Read more. |
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Antimicrobial Mouthwashes: An Overview of Mechanisms-What Do We Still Need to Know? |
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Saturday, October 28, 2023 03:22 PM |
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This narrative literature review is the first in a 6-section supplement on the role of mouthwashes in oral care. This introduction briefly summarises current knowledge on antimicrobial mechanisms, relating to some of the most common over-the-counter mouthwash products available worldwide: chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, cetylpyridinium chloride, povidone iodine, and essential oils. Read more. |
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Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions |
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Friday, October 27, 2023 05:00 PM |
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This narrative review summarises "alternative" or "natural" over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes not covered elsewhere in this supplement and newly emerging products, as potential mouthwashes of the future. Read more. |
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The Effects of Antimicrobial Mouthwashes on Systemic Disease: What Is the Evidence? |
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Friday, October 27, 2023 04:58 PM |
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The potential association between antimicrobial mouthwash use and systemic health has gained attention in recent years with reports highlighting how some common systemic conditions are influenced by the use of different types of mouthwashes. Read more. |
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C. Diff: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment |
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Friday, October 27, 2023 04:55 PM |
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C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) is bacteria that causes about 500,000 infections a year in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It can have mild to severe health consequences. Read more. |
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Infectious Disease Experts Warn: Brace for Yellow Fever Resurgence in U.S. |
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Friday, October 27, 2023 04:52 PM |
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Experts warn of a potential resurgence of yellow fever in the American South, advocating for enhanced disease surveillance, antiviral development, and innovative mosquito control measures. Read more. |
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This Week's Infectious Disease News |
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Friday, October 27, 2023 04:49 PM |
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This week's news included a new study that showed the association with Epstein-Barr virus reactivation and sets the need for an antiviral clinical trial with cardiopulmonary exercise testing as an endpoint; a clinician weighs in on the limited use of novel, gram-negative antibiotics; and the discussion around increasing hepatitis C testing for the pediatric population. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - October 27, 2023 |
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:26 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 43. Read more. |
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Medication safety webinar: Medication Safety for Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medicines |
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:14 PM |
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Medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm globally. Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medicines are a well-recognized cause of medication errors that are due to orthographic (look-alike) and phonetic (sound-alike) similarities between medicines, which can be confusing. Read more. |
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What Are the Common Side Effects of the Updated COVID-19 Vaccine? |
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:10 PM |
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An infectious disease expert shares what people might feel after getting the updated COVID-19 shot and what reactions to the vaccine might mean about immunity. Read more. |
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Mouthwash Effects on the Oral Microbiome: Are They Good, Bad, or Balanced? |
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:08 PM |
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This narrative review describes the oral microbiome, and its role in oral health and disease, before considering the impact of commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes on oral bacteria, viruses, bacteriophages, and fungi that make up these microbial communities in different niches of the mouth. Read more. |
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Pandemic Impact: Decline in Preventive Oral Health Services Raises Concerns |
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Thursday, October 26, 2023 03:05 PM |
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New research from Delta Dental on oral health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, published recently by the Journal of the American Dental Association, reported a significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral health care services when compared to pre-pandemic levels. Read more. |
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What Has Happened to the Health Care and Dental Fields? |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 03:17 PM |
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It can be trying, but sometimes we really need to listen to our patients and do the best we can to help them, even if it’s not solely a dental problem. Read more. |
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2 cyberattacks in dentistry in 3 days |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 03:15 PM |
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Here are two recent cybersecurity incidents affecting dental offices that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 16. Read more. |
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