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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 02:47 PM |
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Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use globally, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and the Pacific bore a much larger share of the death toll than others -- about three-fourths of the total. Read more. |
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What Role Can Dentists Play in the Fight Against Head and Neck Cancer? |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11:16 AM |
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The incidence of head and neck cancer has been increasing both globally and across Canada in recent years, with projections suggesting a continued rise. The increase is largely attributed to rising rates of oropharyngeal cancer, which are closely linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Read more. |
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Pitt-Developed Outbreak Detection System Saves Lives |
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025 10:17 AM |
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An infectious diseases detection platform developed by University of Pittsburgh scientists working with UPMC infection preventionists proved over a two-year trial that it stops outbreaks, saves lives and cuts costs. Read more. |
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Now Is the Time to Strengthen Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programs in Healthcare Facilities |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 07:38 PM |
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The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), in collaboration with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), released a joint position paper today urging United States healthcare facilities to elevate the standards and effectiveness of their Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs. Read more. |
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What Everyone Should Know About Bird Flu (H5N1) |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 07:33 PM |
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It’s been a little over a year since H5N1 avian influenza or “bird flu” was first detected in U.S. dairy cows, and many questions remain about the highly pathogenic virus. Read more. |
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Measles cases in Europe, the Americas skyrocket |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 07:28 PM |
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Measles cases across Europe were up 10-fold in 2024 compared to 2023, while cases in the Americas so far this year are 11-fold higher, according to updates today from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Read more. |
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Climate change could increase global levels of antimicrobial resistance, study finds |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 07:25 PM |
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A new forecasting study by Chinese researchers suggests the long-term impacts of climate change could include higher global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels. Read more. |
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U.S. government researchers present ‘phenomenal’ new data on HPV vaccines |
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Monday, April 28, 2025 06:55 PM |
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A clinical trial run by the National Cancer Institute seems to confirm that a single dose of the vaccine used to prevent infection with the human papilloma virus is just as effective as two — and, therefore, also helps to prevent cancer. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of April 19-26 |
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Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:15 AM |
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World Malaria day stories, update on measles outbreak, coronavirus antivirals showing strong results in testing, and more this week. Read more. |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 06:24 PM |
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Immunization is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community from infectious diseases.
Over the years, vaccines have prevented countless cases of disease and saved millions of lives. Children, adolescents and adults need different vaccinations, depending on their age, location, job, lifestyle, travel schedule, health conditions or previous vaccinations. Read more.
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Dentistry student's breathable dental dam to enhance patient comfort |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 06:20 PM |
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The ComfiDam, developed by U of T student Arshia Sabet's startup, incorporates an air-permeable membrane that allows patients to breathe easier. Read more. |
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CIDRAP launches Vaccine Integrity Project to help safeguard US vaccine use |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 06:01 PM |
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As the United States experiences a large measles outbreak and faces a continuing barrage of vaccine misinformation and cuts to public health programs, the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota is launching a project to help ensure safe US vaccine use. Read more. |
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IDSA - Emerging infections & infectious threats |
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Friday, April 25, 2025 12:07 PM |
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Infectious diseases physicians, scientists and other health professionals work to protect everyone from emerging infections every day. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - April 24, 2025 |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 02:34 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 14. Read more. |
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Pandemic infection control procedures still in place |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:14 AM |
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Five years later, the majority of dentists surveyed by the ADA Health Policy Institute report they’re still using many of the infection control practices implemented as a result of the pandemic. Read more. |
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Mpox Found in North Carolina Sewage: What to Know |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 11:04 AM |
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Health providers and the public have been urged to be on the alert for mpox cases after particles were detected in several sewage samples in North Carolina.
The risk to the public is low at this time, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said in a news release on Tuesday. Read more. |
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A hidden link between gum disease and liver health |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:53 AM |
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There’s a surprising connection between gum disease and chronic liver conditions, such as cirrhosis and fatty liver disease. Research suggests that something as simple as good dental care of the gums can help protect the liver from disease. Read more. |
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Millions of U.S. measles cases forecast over 25 years if shots decline |
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:36 AM |
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Measles, once virtually wiped out in the United States, could become commonplace again if declining vaccination rates continue, a new model shows. Read more. |
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Studies detail high rates of long COVID among healthcare, dental workers |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 03:47 PM |
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Researchers have estimated approximately 8% of Americas have ever experienced long COVID, or lasting symptoms, following an acute COVID-19 infection. Now two recent international studies suggest that the percentage is much higher among healthcare workers and dental professionals. Read more. |
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Cancer prevention report finds US smoking rates continue to fall but HPV vaccination rates stall |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 03:40 PM |
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The United States has seen progress in reducing certain cancer risks, as overall smoking rates remain on a decline. But for other risk factors, such as those tied to cervical cancer, there is room for improvement, according to a new American Cancer Society report. Read more. |
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3 ergonomic essentials to evaluate when starting at a new office |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 09:54 AM |
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When starting at a new office, be sure to check the ergonomic situation in the operatories. Do they project comfort and career longevity for the dental clinicians? Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,810: ACIP April 15–16 meeting summary, World Immunization Week, and more |
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025 09:46 AM |
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IZ Express #1,810: ACIP April 15–16 meeting summary, World Immunization Week, and more. Read more. |
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'Fighting to breathe': Whooping cough surges as vaccination rate falters |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:52 PM |
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There have been 8,064 reported cases of whooping cough in the U.S., compared with 3,835 for the same time in 2024, according to CDC data. Read more. |
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US Department of Labor honors fallen workers with national Workers Memorial Day program April 24 |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:41 AM |
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The U.S. Department of Labor will honor workers whose jobs have claimed their lives during its national Workers Memorial Day program on April 24, 2025. Read more. |
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Anesthesiologists suffer head injuries in OR, an increasing risk to patient safety |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:21 AM |
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These types of head injuries, known as “boom strikes,” happen when operating room (OR) equipment on fixed or moveable arms (booms) – such as monitors, screens and lighting – get in the way of an anesthesiologist performing their job. While they can happen to any OR staff, anesthesiologists are especially at risk due to their confined workspace and the need for quick movements during emergencies. Read more. |
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Filling a gap: U-M dental students help combat Michigan’s shortage of rural dentists |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:11 AM |
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The three interns who work two two-week rotations with a month off back on campus in Ann Arbor are invaluable to the clinic—seeing 18 patients a day and helping keep up with 48 new patients making appointments each week, said Dana Arnold, dental operations manager at Thunder Bay Community Health Service. Read more. |
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What every dentist needs to know about electric scooters |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025 09:58 AM |
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Somatic and craniofacial injuries from the use of electric scooters (e-scooters) have become a serious public health concern, affecting both riders and pedestrians. Read more. |
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The Impact of the Pandemic on Antimicrobial Resistance |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 05:17 PM |
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A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study looked at the pandemic's effect on hospital-onset infections. Study lead author Hannah Wolford offers insights on it including what patient populations were most affected, and the significance of infection prevention strategies. Read more. |
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COVID led to professional burnout for many health workers, survey suggests |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 03:32 PM |
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Today in JAMA Network Open, researchers present findings on high levels of burnout—but decreasing professional stress—among workers (HCWs) in the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA), particularly at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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Contamination and control of environmental surfaces and personal protective equipment in dental clinics: A multi-centre study |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 10:15 AM |
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Dental procedures are associated with the production of aerosols, blood and saliva splashes. However, the extent of blood contamination on surfaces during dental procedures remains largely unknown. We evaluated the contamination of environmental surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPEs) in dental clinics and effects of subsequent disinfection measures. Read more. |
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Vaccination rate and symptoms of long COVID among dental teams in Germany |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 10:09 AM |
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Although COVID-19 is no longer a global public health threat, its consequences persist, with long COVID affecting at least 10% of patients and manifesting in various organ systems. Read more. |
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Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue to decline |
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Monday, April 21, 2025 09:53 AM |
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Overall death rates from cancer declined steadily among both men and women from 2001 through 2022, even during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer. Among men, overall cancer incidence, measured as the rate of new cancer diagnoses, decreased from 2001 through 2013 and then stabilized through 2021. Among women, overall cancer incidence increased slightly every year from 2003 through 2021, with the exception of 2020. The report appeared April 21, 2025, in Cancer. Read more. |
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Why is tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, on the rise in the UK? |
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Sunday, April 20, 2025 02:03 PM |
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She’d travelled from the United Kingdom to run an ultramarathon in Morocco in 2018, but couldn’t seem to keep enough food down. Camping in the evenings, she was feverish. When she coughed, blood came up. Read more. |
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Do You Need a Measles Vaccine Booster |
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:40 AM |
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Amid the measles outbreak that started in Texas and is now believed to have spread to four other states, many people might be wondering: do I need to get a measles vaccine booster? Read more. |
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‘A significant milestone’: WHO member states finalize pandemic treaty |
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Saturday, April 19, 2025 11:31 AM |
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The US won’t be party to the global agreement that will allow for rapid sharing of pandemic-related information, pathogen samples, and genetic sequences. Read more. |
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