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Why dentists and ENT doctors should collaborate more |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 02:57 PM |
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Sinus conditions are often misdiagnosed by dentists and ear, nose, and throat specialists. Enhanced collaboration would help thousands of patients. Read more. |
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Dear Patient: Do you really know your dental hygienist? |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 02:55 PM |
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Your dental hygienist has a much more important role in your health than just “the girl who cleans your teeth.” Amanda Hill breaks down what patients need to know. Read more. |
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Study highlights deadly impact of antibiotic resistance in Latin America and the Caribbean |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:53 AM |
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A systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the deadly impact of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in Latin America and the Caribbean, researchers reported yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases. Read more. |
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Many potential pathways to future pandemic influenza |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:51 AM |
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Although influenza A viruses have caused pandemics for centuries, future pandemics cannot be predicted with our current understanding and resources. Concern about an H5N1 avian influenza pandemic has caused alarm since 1997, but there are many other possible routes to pandemic influenza. Read more. |
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Dental teams struggling with fatigue, no breaks, more |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:49 AM |
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Dental professionals are feeling the heat of staff shortages in the U.K. One-third of team members reported not getting breaks, and half reported worrying about how their exhaustion will affect patient care, according to recently released survey results. Read more. |
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13 critical interventions that support countries to address antimicrobial resistance in human health |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:46 AM |
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13 critical interventions that support countries to address antimicrobial resistance in human health. Read more. |
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Universal Masking in Health Care Settings: Poised for Return? |
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 09:44 AM |
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"It's part of our toolkit, we have to be able to use it wisely," said Gopi Patel, MD, to Patient Care Online when asked her thoughts on universal masking in health care settings at IDWeek 2023, held October 11-15 in Boston, MA. Read more. |
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Risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome 6 times higher after COVID infection, study suggests |
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Monday, October 23, 2023 03:18 PM |
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A new study from Israel ties COVID-19 infection to an increased risk of a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks, while mRNA vaccination was linked to a decreased risk of the rare but serious autoimmune disease. Read more. |
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New pill helps COVID smell and taste loss fade quickly |
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Monday, October 23, 2023 03:16 PM |
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The antiviral drug ensitrelvir, which shortens sensory problems, is one of the few COVID-19 drugs available to people not at high risk of grave illness. Read more. |
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About U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) |
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Monday, October 23, 2023 03:14 PM |
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is observed November 18-24, annually. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat of antimicrobial resistance across the One Health spectrum. One Heath is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and plants and their shared environment. Read more. |
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Top health tips infectious diseases physicians want you to know |
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Monday, October 23, 2023 03:08 PM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic thrust infectious diseases physicians into the spotlight to share their invaluable insights. Read more. |
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 28 |
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Monday, October 23, 2023 01:58 PM |
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You can dispose of unneeded medicines through a drug take back program — or you can do it at home. Read more. |
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First-year dental students provide care for children in Elliott County |
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 03:57 PM |
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The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry sent first-year dental students to Elliott County to provide oral health services to elementary-aged children. Read more. |
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Sentinel Event Alert 68: Updating surgical fire prevention for the 21st century |
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 03:55 PM |
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Surgical fires continue to occur and represent a significant risk to patients and healthcare professionals. This Sentinel Event Alert provides updated information and replaces one on this topic that published in 2003. Read more. |
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What is OSHA Certification? |
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 03:09 PM |
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OSHA certification is a recognition workers obtain for completing courses in OSHA’s Safety and Health Fundamentals Program. Some OSHA certification courses are designed to teach general workplace safety, while others may be geared towards specific hazards or specific roles. Read more. |
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National Dental Hygiene Month: Advocacy for your patients, your profession, and yourself |
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 03:07 PM |
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Advocacy is the driving force behind a compassionate, patient-centered, and equitable health-care system. Dental hygienists can celebrate advocacy during National Dental Hygiene Month. Read more. |
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In brief: Large dental professional shortage predicted |
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 03:05 PM |
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Learn about a predicted shortage of thousands of DPs within 8 years; the factors that lead 4 of 5 OH professionals to report feeling burnout; and more. Read more. |
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NIOSH Will Conduct Comprehensive Respirator Use Survey Beginning November 2023 |
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 03:59 PM |
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Insights from the survey will inform safety protocols and readiness for future pandemics. Read more. |
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NIDCR Funded Winner of 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine |
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 03:56 PM |
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Third Nobel laureate with NIDCR support in last three years. Read more. |
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New Pitt Research Points Out Ways to Improve Tuberculosis Vaccines |
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 03:54 PM |
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A new study from the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research published today in the Journal of Experimental Medicine describes a previously unappreciated role for a class of immune cells in the early stages of tuberculosis (TB) infection. Read more. |
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Study Finds Diabetes Drug Could Prevent Gum Disease |
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 03:52 PM |
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King’s College London researchers found a common drug for treating type 2 diabetes could be a new method for preventing oral and systemic disease. Read more. |
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Universal Decolonization Prevents Infection/Hospitalization According to Study's Results |
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Saturday, October 21, 2023 03:45 PM |
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A study of 28 nursing homes and nearly 29,000 residents reveals that universal decolonization significantly lowered infection-related hospitalizations, offering hope for improved healthcare outcomes. Read more. |
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Serotonin levels are depleted in long Covid patients, study says, pointing to a potential cause for ‘brain fog’ |
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Friday, October 20, 2023 03:17 PM |
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If you’ve been following the mystery of long Covid since it emerged in 2020, you’ll recall interferons and serotonin have been clues from the start as combatants in the body’s prolonged battles against the virus. Read more. |
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A descriptive study of percutaneous injuries in National Healthcare Group POLYCLINICS dental clinics in Singapore from 2014 to 2020 |
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Friday, October 20, 2023 03:06 PM |
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All dental staff face risk of percutaneous injuries (PCI)s. Blood-borne diseases may be transmitted to staff via contaminated sharp instruments. Hence there are significant impacts on staff when PCIs occur. Though a PCI is an occupational hazard, it is preventable. Read more. |
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Family Dollar issues nationwide recall of dental, medical products |
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Friday, October 20, 2023 03:03 PM |
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Family Dollar recently issued a voluntary recall of certain dental and medical products shipped to stores in 23 states. Read more. |
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Finding a Different Pathway to Dental School |
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Friday, October 20, 2023 02:47 PM |
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One student’s story on how he got accepted to dental school when he thought he had run out of options. Read more. |
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Top 5 Stories From IDWeek |
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Friday, October 20, 2023 02:45 PM |
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Contagion attended IDWeek, and here are some of the top stories we reported on while we were there. Continue to catch our coverage in the days to follow! Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - October 20, 2023 |
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:54 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 42. Read more. |
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Pertussis in adults aged 50 and older costs UK about $290 million yearly, study estimates |
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:43 PM |
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Pertussis (whooping cough) costs among older adults in the United Kingdom are high, at about £238 million ($290 million) per year, with the greatest expense among those aged 55 to 59, estimates a study published late last week in Vaccine. Read more. |
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Oral health workers are burned out too, says report |
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:41 PM |
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Burnout is a prevalent problem for the health workforce, associated with employee turnover, absenteeism and depression. Burnout has also been shown to increase risk of medical errors and raises concerns about patient safety. Read more. |
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Can RSV and COVID Vaccines Prevent Another ‘Tripledemic’? |
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:39 PM |
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New vaccines and a monoclonal antibody could help people avoid severe disease from flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Read more. |
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HHS unveils $500 million more in ProjectNext Gen COVID funding, including for 3 vaccines |
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Thursday, October 19, 2023 12:36 PM |
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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced more than $500 million more in funding through its Project NextGen program to speed the development of new vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. The funding, through the Administration for Strategic Planning and Response (ASPR), includes three next-generation vaccines and allows the developers to more quickly start phase 2 clinical trials. Read more. |
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New antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:38 AM |
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After many years, dental practitioners still find recommendations for infective endocarditis confusing. While this pool of patients is small, it’s still important to understand how to safely treat them. Read more. |
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Europe Fosters Collaboration Between Oral and Medical Healthcare Providers |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:35 AM |
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The Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), aims to improve patient care by fostering collaboration between oral health professionals and family physicians. Read more. |
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Medication, Supply, Equipment Shortages are Harming Patients |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:28 AM |
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New Survey Reveals Shortages are Negatively Affecting Patient Care, Causing Harm. Read more. |
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