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What to Know About the New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 (Nimbus) and How to Protect Yourself This Summer |
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:37 AM |
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An infectious disease expert shares information on NB.1.8.1, which has caused a surge in COVID infections in parts of Asia. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of June 7-June 14 |
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:22 AM |
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This week, the FDA expanded Moderna’s RSV vaccine to younger at-risk adults, Merck’s Enflonsia received approval to protect infants from RSV, HHS Secretary RFK Jr replaced the CDC’s ACIP, and more. Read more. |
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Laser safety in dental practice in the United Kingdom |
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 11:17 AM |
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Laser technology has become a mainstay of dental practice, ranging from scanning and diagnostics to antibacterial photonics, photobiomodulation and surgical dental, osseous and soft tissue ablation. Read more. |
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ASM and AGU Offer Critical Strategies to Protect Public Health and Safe Drinking Water Amid Climate Change |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 12:31 PM |
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The American Academy of Microbiology, the honorific leadership group and think tank within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) have released a new report, Water, Waterborne Pathogens and Public Health: Environmental Drivers. Developed by leading scientists and informed by expert deliberations from a December 2024 colloquium organized by ASM and AGU, with support from the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO), the report presents a holistic strategy to reduce waterborne infections and safeguard public health as climate change increasingly disrupts water systems worldwide. Read more. |
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Building Resilience Through Mind-Body Principles and Self Care |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 12:20 PM |
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Dentistry is a demanding profession with frequent exposure to challenging situations. Building resilience is one way that dentists can manage stress, improve well-being, and provide better patient care. Read more. |
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Roundup: HHS and FDA Staff AI Positions |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 11:52 AM |
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‘Personnel is policy’ is a well-worn truism in American politics and has been used as a maxim by both political parties for decades. In January, the new presidential administration kicked off a series of personnel changes at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to artificial intelligence (AI). Read more. |
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Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 11:33 AM |
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Flooring type, matting and cleaning programs all contribute to safer facilities. Read more. |
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Safety in Every Step: Honoring National Safety Month |
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Friday, June 13, 2025 10:36 AM |
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Creating a safe environment for Veterans goes beyond procedures and checklists — it requires a culture where every staff member is engaged, observant, and empowered to act. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 12, 2025 |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 02:17 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 21. Read more. |
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Did you know OSHA is holding a public meeting on the labeling of hazardous chemicals? |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 01:46 PM |
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Read more.This notice is to advise interested persons that OSHA will conduct a virtual public meeting on June 24, 2025, in advance of the 48th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS) to be held as an in-person meeting July 7-9, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more. |
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Cybersecurity challenges in health care remain daunting | Viewpoint |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:17 AM |
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Most hospitals and health systems are still struggling to find the cybersecurity budget and staffing to succeed. Read more. |
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Physical fitness to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in dental hygienists |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:02 AM |
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Up to 96% of dental hygienists experience musculoskeletal pain—discover how regular exercise and strength training can help prevent MSDs and support long-term career health. Read more. |
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Artificial intelligence reimagines infectious disease forecasting |
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:57 AM |
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A new AI tool to predict the spread of infectious disease outperforms existing state-of-the-art forecasting methods. Read more. |
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Safety and effectiveness of new UV-C LED disinfection solutions in dental offices |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 04:19 PM |
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Breakthroughs in UV-C LEDs have created new solutions to air and surface disinfection that have major implications for our health and safety in the dental office. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,818: mNexspike COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine administration records, and more |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:28 AM |
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IZ Express #1,818: mNexspike COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine administration records, and more. Read more. |
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Integrating electronic dental records into research systems ‘complicated’ |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:23 AM |
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Dental records not easily adapted to medical data standards, Association says. Read more.
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Research - Moderate heating of waterline improves dental unit water quality by activating bactericidal properties of tap water |
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:03 AM |
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Daily flushing of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) with fresh tap water for an adequate duration each morning before dental procedures is essential to prevent healthcare-associated infections. However, the bacterial reduction achieved by flushing alone is often temporary and may be insufficient. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the management practices of clinically used DUWLs and identify effective measures for improving water quality. Read more. |
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Oklahoma Middle, High School Students Discover Dentistry During University of Oklahoma Event |
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:53 PM |
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The University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry recently hosted the Discovering Dentistry Symposium presented by the non-profit organization, Planet Smilez, to inspire and educate middle and high school students about careers in dentistry as part of an effort to address critical workforce gaps and improve access to care in underserved communities. Read more. |
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School Dental Treatments Stop Kids’ Tooth Decay in Its Tracks |
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:08 AM |
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Minimal approaches successfully kept most cavities from worsening when given in a school-based program. Read more. |
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IU School of Medicine research helps lead to FDA clearance of first blood test for Alzheimer’s disease |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 06:08 PM |
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A first-of-its-kind blood test to detect amyloid plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease recently received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. An Indiana University School of Medicine researcher who helped lead the discovery and development of one of the biomarkers the test identifies hopes it will provide greater access and a more accurate diagnosis for patients. Read more. |
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Pregnant and bearing the burden of measles outbreaks in Canada |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 05:41 PM |
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Measles is on the rise in Canada and poses serious risks to pregnant people and their newborns, yet discussion about how to protect this vulnerable group is notably lacking. Read more. |
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Thyroid disorders affect 1 in 10. Here’s what that means for your dental chair. |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 02:38 PM |
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With thyroid disorders affecting roughly 1 in 10 Americans -- many of whom are in our operatories each week -- it’s essential that we understand how these medications intersect with the care we provide. Read more. |
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Measles in Alabama? Officials investigating possible case that would be state’s first in years |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 02:03 PM |
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According to information released by ADPH, the investigation is taking place in Lee County, involving one person “who was not yet eligible for vaccine.” The CDC recommends that children get their first dose of the vaccine when they are between 12 and 15 months old. Read more. |
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Penn Dental announces world’s first AI-based living oral health guidelines |
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Monday, June 09, 2025 12:14 PM |
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The initiative uses artificial intelligence to create and update new oral health guidelines based on published scientific findings. Unlike typical guidelines that update approximately every 3 to 5 years, the living guidelines will be “updated as soon as new evidence emerges and is carefully reviewed.” Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News stories Week of May 31-June 7 |
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Sunday, June 08, 2025 12:01 PM |
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This week, FDA approved Moderna’s improved COVID-19 vaccine mRNA, MAD-ID findings showed omadacycline’s 86% success rate in treating infections in immunocompromised patients, consistent safety in preventing recurrent CDI in patients with comorbidities, and more. Read more. |
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LPS: Understanding the powerful immunomodulator in gram-negative bacteria |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 01:50 PM |
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Major contributors to oral and systemic diseases, lipopolysaccharides are formidable drivers of chronic inflammation and tissue destruction. Get to know them better. Read more. |
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Vaccinating at every age is key to unlocking the full potential of immunization |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 01:04 PM |
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While childhood immunization programmes have saved millions of lives, vaccination of adults remains an overlooked tool—especially in low- and middle-income countries, where efforts have historically focused on reaching children, adolescents, and women of reproductive age. Read more. |
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OSHA - Motion Graphic: Has workplace stress increased? How can we help one another? |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 12:55 PM |
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FRom OSHA - Motion Graphic: Has workplace stress increased? How can we help one another? Read more.
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Vaccination policies for dentists and other dental professionals in Europe: a systematic report |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 11:05 AM |
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Dentists and other dental healthcare professionals (DHCP) are at increased risk for several vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). We studied vaccination policies for DHCP in Europe. Read more. |
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Texas A&M Researchers Push For Policies To Improve Indoor Air Quality |
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Friday, June 06, 2025 10:20 AM |
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New policy paper from Biosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center and Brown University outlines strategies to improve ventilation, reduce disease transmission and bolster crisis resilience. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - June 5, 2025 |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 01:23 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 20. Read more. |
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Distribution characteristics of microbial aerosols and optimization of protective methods during ultrasonic scaling procedure |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 01:08 PM |
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This study aimed to explore microbial aerosol distribution characteristics in the dental clinic during ultrasonic scaling and evaluate the effects of three different interventions on aerosol distribution and protective effects. Read more. |
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Revolutionizing Dentistry: VA’s New Artificial Intelligence Training Series Prepares Providers for the Future |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 01:00 PM |
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The VA launched a groundbreaking new training series designed to educate dental professionals on the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental care. Read more. |
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The Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance Remains Substantial in US Health Care |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 11:55 AM |
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The rate of antimicrobial resistant (AMR)-related hospital admissions over the past decade varied by causative pathogen and rose for hospital-onset cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for stronger AMR prevention strategies. Read more. |
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Vaccine hesitancy is causing needless death and suffering, a vaccine expert says. |
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 07:38 AM |
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Paul Offit, MD, says vaccines have saved countless lives, but vaccine avoidance based on false claims of danger is causing a rise in preventable diseases. Read more. |
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