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AI use in diagnostic care, rural care access, and surge in preventable diseases top annual report of patient safety concerns |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:14 PM |
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Report highlights how vulnerabilities in emerging technology, staffing, workforce culture, and health misinformation increase preventable harm in healthcare. Read more. |
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Why Get Vaccinated for Hepatitis? |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 04:07 PM |
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Vaccines teach the immune system to recognize and block viruses before they can cause an infection. The hepatitis A and B vaccines are safe and well-studied tools that help keep people and communities healthy. Read more. |
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CDC Reinforces National Measles Response Through State Collaboration |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:51 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reaffirmed its commitment to protecting communities across the United States as it works closely with the South Carolina Department of Public Health and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to contain and prevent measles outbreaks. Read more. |
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Efficacy Assessment of a Novel Device for Dental Aerosol Capture and Inactivation: An In Vitro Study. |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 08:22 AM |
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Tooth-grinding procedures generate a significant amount of potentially infectious and pathogenic aerosols, requiring timely and efficient control. The aim of this study was to quantitatively assess the effectiveness of an integrated capture and inactivation approach for controlling aerosol contamination within a dental clinic. Read more. |
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Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:50 PM |
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s definition of public health settings. The move is expected to broaden access to preventive oral healthcare while strengthening collaboration between dental and medical teams. Read more. |
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What’s living in your retainers? |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:46 PM |
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What grows on a dirty retainer? Join us in Medical History Mysteries to find out what you need to know and how you can help your patients keep their retainers as clean as possible. Read more. |
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From policy to pathogens: Declining vaccination rates and preventable disease resurgence |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 04:26 PM |
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Recent changes in pediatric vaccination schedules from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have coincided with measurable declines in routine childhood immunization coverage across the US. Read more. |
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Recent pandemic viruses jumped to humans without prior adaptation, UC San Diego study finds |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 10:27 AM |
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Large-scale evolutionary analysis shows most zoonotic viruses emerge without prior adaptation, while passing through a laboratory leaves detectable genetic signatures, offering a new tool to interpret outbreak origins. Read more. |
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Xylazine: Emerging drug threat; what dental hygienists need to know |
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Monday, March 09, 2026 09:54 AM |
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Xylazine (“tranq dope”) is an emerging drug threat increasingly mixed with fentanyl and heroin—and dental professionals need to recognize the risks. This article breaks down xylazine’s effects, warning signs, overdose response in the dental setting, and practical harm-reduction guidance. Read more. |
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Effect of infection control barriers of light curing units on adhesive cementation of glass ceramics to enamel |
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Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:44 AM |
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While the application of a sleeve on a LCU may slightly reduce the shear bond strength values of glass ceramics, it can still be beneficial for the cementation of these materials as it helps prevent cross-infection. Read more. |
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Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Orthodontic Practices in Europe: Findings From a Survey by the European Federation of Orthodontics |
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Sunday, March 08, 2026 11:04 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions for healthcare systems globally, with dentistry, especially orthodontics, facing challenges due to the nature of close-contact treatments and procedures that generate aerosols. This research, conducted by the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO), aimed to assess the pandemic's impact on orthodontic practices across Europe and to identify the clinical, financial, and operational adjustments made during this period. Read more. |
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Infection Prevention and Control: It doesn’t have to be scary |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:32 PM |
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The term Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial and positive commitment in oral healthcare — not just another burden. Read more. |
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CDPH Urges Public to Avoid Sick or Dead Marine Mammals and Birds Along California Coast |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:29 PM |
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H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed for the first time in northern elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County. While the risk to the general public remains very low and there is no evidence of seal‑to‑human transmission, CDPH urges people to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife, including dead birds, to limit the potential transmission of bird flu to humans. Local, state, federal and academic partners continue to monitor and test wildlife to understand the scope of the incident. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of March 1 - March 7 |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 12:26 PM |
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This week, read about the latest measles numbers, a risk assessment and antibiotic treatment of GAS pharyngitis, an analysis of ceftolozane-tazobactam over aminoglycosides/polymyxins for resistant P aeruginosa, and more. Read more. |
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Data breach at Conduent Business Services impacts millions nationwide |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 08:55 AM |
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Millions of people across the country, including those in the Susquehanna Valley, are receiving letters informing them that their personal information was involved in a data breach at Conduent Business Services, a company many have never heard of. Read more. |
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We The People: Hartford dentist Horace Wells |
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Saturday, March 07, 2026 08:45 AM |
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Hartford dentist Horace Wells is being recognized for his discovery of anesthesia, which transformed modern medicine. Read more. |
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Medications, minerals, and the mouth: What every dental hygienist should be addressing |
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Friday, March 06, 2026 11:47 AM |
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Many common medications— including statins, metformin, SSRIs, and antihypertensives—can disrupt nutrient balance and salivary flow, with early signs appearing in the mouth. This article helps dental hygienists recognize medication-related oral changes and protect overall patient health. Read more. |
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Uncommon intraoral source of generalized tetanus: Case report and review of intensive care strategies |
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Friday, March 06, 2026 11:38 AM |
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A 54-year-old male developed generalized tetanus after manipulating a tooth with a toothpick, causing bleeding. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - March 5, 2026 |
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Thursday, March 05, 2026 02:44 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 8. Read more. |
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Automated CT scan analysis could fast-track clinical assessments |
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Thursday, March 05, 2026 02:09 PM |
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A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a versatile machine learning model that could one day greatly expand what medical scans can tell us about disease. Scientists used their tool, named Merlin, to assess 3D abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans, accomplishing tasks as simple as identifying anatomical features to as complex as predicting disease onset years in advance. Despite being developed as a general-purpose CT model, Merlin surpassed a gauntlet of similar automated tools in tasks they were specifically built to handle. Read more. |
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WastewaterScan Dashboard - A public database that monitors sewage to track the presence of infectious diseases |
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Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:59 AM |
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Through wastewater monitoring, we track more than a dozen infectious diseases across the country and share our findings here. Read more. |
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CDC Details Seasonal Trends for Respiratory Viruses in the United States |
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Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:29 AM |
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SARS-CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality in the US, particularly among infants and older adults, underscoring the importance of vaccination, hand hygiene, optimizing ventilation, and adherence to isolation protocols. Read more. |
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Tuberculosis In Children Being Adopted From Non-US Countries |
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Thursday, March 05, 2026 10:19 AM |
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Every year, more than 1000 children born outside the US are adopted by parents in the US. Just like anyone immigrating to the US, these children, before being approved for immigration, must receive a medical examination by a physician who has been approved by the US Department of State. Read more. |
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Vaccine Integrity Project kicks off evidence review of Tdap vaccine in pregnancy |
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026 05:00 PM |
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The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) at the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) today said it will independently review the safety and efficacy of the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in pregnancy. Read more. |
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The High Cost of Healthcare Violence |
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026 11:22 AM |
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As workplace violence increases, healthcare facilities face mounting financial and operational disruptions- prompting legislative action. Read more. |
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How age alters sepsis outcomes |
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026 10:20 AM |
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Scientists have long known that as people age, they become more susceptible to severe disease. Part of the reason is that the immune system becomes less effective at fighting off microbes. Another factor is lower disease tolerance—the protective defense response that blunts the tissue and organ damage caused by infectious microbes. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,863: State vaccine recommendations, International HPV Awareness Day, measles update, and more |
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Wednesday, March 04, 2026 07:50 AM |
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IZ Express #1,863: State vaccine recommendations, International HPV Awareness Day, measles update, and more. Read more. |
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Penicillin Allergy and Dental Implant Outcomes: A Review |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 11:56 AM |
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Dental implants are widely used to replace missing teeth, providing a long-term solution for patients seeking functional and esthetic restoration. Concerns about implant failure and post-surgical complications, however, can arise, particularly in patients with known penicillin allergies. Read more. |
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Human Monkey Pox- Dental Implications and Public Health Emergency |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 11:48 AM |
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Given the recent spread of MPXV in non-endemic areas where dentists are not accustomed to include this illness in the differential diagnosis, it is now expected that all dental healthcare providers be knowledgeable about the oral signs of MPX. Read more. |
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Psychological safety in health care: Why speaking up saves lives |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 11:32 AM |
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In health care, we often equate high performance with speed, efficiency, and clinical excellence. Yet many teams that look successful on paper struggle beneath the surface. Staff hesitate to speak up, junior clinicians avoid asking questions, and small concerns go unreported until they become serious problems. In these environments, performance may appear strong, but it is fragile. Read more.
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Former IT contractor pleads guilty to Geisinger data breach |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 11:23 AM |
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A former employee of Microsoft subsidiary Nuance has pleaded guilty to a 2023 data breach involving over 1.2 million patient records at Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger. Read more. |
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Targeted Assessment for Burnout (TAB) |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2026 10:24 AM |
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The Targeted Assessment for Burnout (TAB) may be used by public health partners or individual healthcare facilities at any time to identify potential factors which may contribute to burnout. Read more. |
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Visitors urged to stay in vehicles at Middle Creek as avian flu spreads |
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Monday, March 02, 2026 07:29 PM |
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Visitors to the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area are being asked to stay in their vehicles to help prevent the spread of avian flu. Read more. |
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CDC: Unvaccinated international traveler spread measles to 17 other travelers to, within US |
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Monday, March 02, 2026 06:39 PM |
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An unvaccinated adult who traveled from Europe to the United States while infectious with measles last year spread the virus to 17 other people, researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) write in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Read more. |
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US study shows rising prevalence of fungal infection |
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Monday, March 02, 2026 06:37 PM |
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Analysis of a nationally representative sample of electronic health record (EHR) data shows aspergillosis diagnoses increased by more than 5% annually in the United States from 2013 through 2023, US researchers reported late last week in Open Forum Infectious Diseases. Read more. |
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