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Infection Prevention and Control: Closing the Gaps in Ambulatory Care |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 03:26 PM |
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) remains a foundation of patient safety in ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient settings. Yet, findings from the 2024 AAAHC Quality Roadmap reveal that many organizations continue to face significant challenges in meeting IPC standards. These deficiencies not only pose risks to patient outcomes but also jeopardize accreditation status and regulatory compliance. Read more. |
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Malnutrition a Hidden Patient Safety Risk In Most U.S. Hospitals |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 03:12 PM |
Malnutrition remains one of the most underrecognized patient safety threats in U.S. hospitals, with an impact that rivals higher-profile complications. Read more.
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New Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines Issued by World Health Organization and UNICEF Aim to Curb the Spread of Illnesses |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 02:55 PM |
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On Global Handwashing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF launched the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings — a major step forward to promoting better public health. For the first time, unified, science-based guidance is available to institutions to help individuals reduce the spread of infections through one of the simplest and most effective actions — washing hands. Read more. |
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11 million lives lost each year: urgent action needed on neurological care |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 10:11 AM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year. The WHO’s new Global status report on neurology released today shows that neurological conditions now affect more than 40% of the global population – over 3 billion people. Read more. |
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New digital dentistry center at University of Michigan makes dentures with simple scan |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:49 PM |
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UM School of Dentistry students and faculty members can now access the university’s new Digital Dentistry Center in Ann Arbor. The equipment includes machines that perform intra-oral scans and produce polished dentures and dental guards. Read more. |
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72% of Healthcare Orgs Report Disruption to Patient Care Due to Cyberattacks |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:41 PM |
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A recent survey of U.S. healthcare IT and cybersecurity professionals found that 93% of the surveyed organizations had experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months, and 72% of those reported that the attacks caused disruption to patient care. Read more. |
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One Third of Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Are Lost to Follow-Up |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:38 PM |
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A UK hepatology review found that one-third of adults with chronic hepatitis B were lost to specialist follow-up—highlighting major gaps in patient retention that threaten progress toward WHO’s 2030 viral hepatitis elimination goals. Read more. |
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New institute to fill gap on oral infection guidance after CDC cuts |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 10:18 AM |
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This past July, ADS announced the launch of the ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science. This new nonprofit entity aims to strengthen and expand on the work previously performed by the CDC’s Division of Oral Health before the Department of Government Efficiency eliminated it in April. Read more.
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Global Handwashing Day Underscores the Power of Prevention |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 01:52 PM |
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Observed each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day reminds safety professionals and employees that proper hand hygiene remains one of the simplest, most effective defenses against illness in the workplace. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,837 - Travel vaccine web pages for public, COVID-19 and MMR recommendations, and more |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 01:12 PM |
IZ Express #1,837 - Travel vaccine web pages for public, COVID-19 and MMR recommendation. Read more.
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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:46 PM |
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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Read more. |
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Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:32 PM |
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One of the pillars of modern medicine is showing its cracks, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Read more. |
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What To Know About ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Surging in the US |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:53 AM |
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Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise in the U.S.—meaning that it is important to be aware of the risks, causes and how to slow the spread. Read more. |
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“Don’t Be a Hero and Go to Work Sick”: An Autumn COVID-19 Check-In With Matthew Pullen, MD |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:19 AM |
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COVID-19 is back on the wastewater radar, but this fall’s bump does not look like a menacing new variant, says UMN infectious-diseases physician Matthew Pullen, MD. As CDC shifts to “shared decision-making” for vaccination—a move critics warn could slow access—his guidance stays simple: stay home when sick, and get the shot you can get now. Read more. |
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The HAI Challenge Goes On |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:09 AM |
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The CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities. Read more. |
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Understanding dentists' antibiotic prescribing behaviour in Spain: a focus group study |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:56 AM |
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Dentists are responsible for 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions. It is estimated that, in certain situations, up to 80% of antibiotic prescriptions in dentistry may be inappropriate. The aim of this study was to explore Spanish dentists' attitudes, perceptions, and contextual factors influencing antibiotic use and misuse in clinical practice. Read more. |
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The role of dentists in promoting human papillomavirus vaccination for oropharyngeal cancer prevention: A cross-sectional survey of dentists in North Carolina |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:29 AM |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cancers of the oropharynx, and HPV vaccination prevents these cancers. Given the prominent role of HPV vaccines in promoting oral health, this study aimed to understand the knowledge, perceptions, and perceived barriers associated with HPV and HPV vaccination among dentists in North Carolina, a state that does not currently permit vaccine administration by dentists. Read more. |
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Factors associated with adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis among dental professionals in Brazil |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:10 AM |
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This study analyzed the influence of sociodemographic, occupational, and accident-related factors on adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among dental professionals. Read more. |
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2025 Cybersecurity Year in Review, Part One: Breaches and Defensive Measures |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 03:43 PM |
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As of Oct. 3, 2025, 364 hacking incidents had been reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, affecting over 33 million Americans. To be clear, when a hacking incident is reported to OCR, that means that the health care records of the number of individuals reported as impacted by the breach have been stolen, in part or in full, by “bad guys” — most often foreign criminal hackers. Read more. |
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The future of dentistry: 2024 ADA HPI Workforce Report unpacks emerging trends |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 03:30 PM |
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Dentistry is changing fast—more women, later retirements, shrinking incomes, and DSO growth. The ADA workforce report reveals what’s shaping the profession now. Read more. |
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WHO warns of widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 03:07 PM |
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One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people worldwide in 2023 were resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report launched today. Between 2018 and 2023, antibiotic resistance rose in over 40% of the pathogen-antibiotic combinations monitored, with an average annual increase of 5–15%. Read more. |
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Blood borne virus risk for patients of dental practice in Mortdale |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 02:16 PM |
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The Chief Health Officer has advised current and former patients of Mr Safuan Hasic (also known as Steven Hasic), a previous sole dental practitioner based at 70 Victoria Avenue, Mortdale, to get tested for blood borne viruses due to infection control breaches identified at his practice. Read more. |
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Artificial intelligence emerging as powerful patient safety tool in pediatric anesthesia |
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Monday, October 13, 2025 10:11 AM |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon help anesthesiologists keep children safer in the operating room and improve their recovery with better pain management, suggests a systematic review presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting. Read more. |
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Portable air cleaners with HEPA filtration and UV-C irradiation to reduce air contamination in a multi-patient dental environment |
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 07:14 PM |
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Aerosols and droplets generated by dental procedures can carry infectious agents such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses (i.e., bioaerosols), contaminating the air before settling onto surfaces. This in situ study evaluated the air decontamination achieved using two commercial portable devices equipped both with high-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA) and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UV-C) in a shared dental environment located in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Read more. |
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A comparative study of postural impact and benefits from loupes in undergraduate and graduate dentists |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 12:25 PM |
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are prevalent in dentists, with neck and upper back pain being the most common. The effectiveness of dental loupes and chair designs in improving posture and reducing MSD risks is uncertain. Dental school curricula lack adequate training on loupe selection and usage, despite the need to evaluate recent advances in loupe design. Read more. |
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Suicide deaths among dentists in the United States |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 12:22 PM |
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Dentists experience myriad occupational stressors and are known to have an elevated risk of suicide. Previous US studies focused on suicide among White male dentists, and all studies were published before 2000. This study aimed to assess suicide mortality among male and female US dentists, to evaluate methods of suicide, and to examine trends over time. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of October 3-October 10 |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 12:06 PM |
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This week, learn about the Center for Discovery and Innovation's research around antivirals, the hepatitis C bill in Congress, how AI is influencing antimicrobial development, and more. Read more. |
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Can Your Dental Health Prevent Cancer? |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 12:00 PM |
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October brings cooler weather, pumpkin spice and, of course, candy. Between Halloween parties and trick-or-treating, sweets seem to be everywhere. While enjoying a few treats is part of the fun, it’s also a good time to remember that your mouth plays a big role in more than just your smile. Read more. |
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you |
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:54 AM |
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At a large healthcare system in the U.S., the most frequent dental errors reported were wrong-site surgeries, and the most common reason for mistakes was a lack of policy. The study was published October 6 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read more. |
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‘First national study’ finds few U.S. dentists screen teens for substance use |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 05:15 PM |
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Fewer than half of U.S. dentists screen adolescents for substance use, according to what authors describe as the first national survey of dentists’ practices on the issue, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Adolescent Health. Read more. |
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Does Your Mouth Feel Dry? Don’t Ignore It |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 04:53 PM |
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Saliva does all kinds of things. If you don’t have enough, it’s not just unpleasant; it’s a challenge to oral health. Read more. |
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Measles outbreaks across the US continue to add to record case count |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 04:02 PM |
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A deadly measles outbreak in Texas ended in August, but outbreaks in other parts of the United States continue to add hundreds of new measles cases to this year’s record national total. Read more. |
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Occupational violence in health care: A systematic review |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 12:24 PM |
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In recent years, healthcare environments have witnessed an increase in incidents of violence, often attributed to dissatisfaction with the quality of services provided or with the manner in which care is delivered during healthcare assistance. Read more. |
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Dentist Shortage in Maine Has Some Pediatricians Working to Prevent Tooth Decay |
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Friday, October 10, 2025 09:44 AM |
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Maine has such a shortage of dentists that some pediatricians are also treating tooth decay. Read more. |
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CDC - Measles Cases and Outbreaks |
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Thursday, October 09, 2025 03:40 PM |
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As of October 7, 2025, a total of 1,563 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 1,542 measles cases were reported by 42 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 21 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the US. Read more. |
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