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Birth Defects Awareness Month |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 02:27 PM |
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Birth defects can happen for many reasons, and not all birth defects can be prevented. However, CDC works to identify causes of birth defects and find any opportunities for prevention. Read more. |
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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions About 2025–26 Season COVID-19 Vaccination |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:10 PM |
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Ask the Experts: Immunize.org Answers Questions About 2025–26 Season COVID-19 Vaccination. Read more. |
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Opioid Analgesic Prescribing Practice in a Predoctoral Dental School Over a Decade |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:01 PM |
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Dental schools play an influential role in shaping education and training of future dental professionals. This study investigated the prevalence and evolving trend of opioid analgesic prescription across dental surgical and endodontic procedures between 2013-2023 within a predoctoral dental school. Read more. |
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HHS reinstates all laid-off employees at workplace safety agency NIOSH |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 11:55 AM |
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The Department of Health and Human Services is rescinding layoffs for employees who recently worked at a workplace safety agency within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more. |
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Measles cases soar in South Carolina, top 400 |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 05:43 PM |
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South Carolina health officials yesterday said the state now has 434 measles cases after 124 new cases have been confirmed. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,852: New CDC childhood immunization schedule, GSK MenABCWY vaccine, and more |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 01:52 PM |
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IZ Express #1,852: New CDC childhood immunization schedule, GSK MenABCWY vaccine, and more. Read more. |
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Upcoming CDC Webinar: Preventing and Responding to Respiratory Infections and Outbreaks in Long Term Care |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 11:46 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Project Firstline invites partners to join an upcoming webinar on January 27 at 1PM EST, featuring CDC experts and the American Medical Association (AMA), for the latest information on preventing and responding to respiratory virus outbreaks in LTC settings. Read more. |
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Flu Season 2026: At-Home Flu Tests, Vaccines, and the Variants to Watch |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 11:06 AM |
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Flu season 2026 is here, and it’s a challenging one. Read more. |
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Mapping the knowledge landscape of mobile teledentistry: A bibliometric analysis based on the web of science database |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026 09:28 AM |
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Existing studies on mobile teledentistry consistently report the potential to support diagnostic accuracy and suggest improved access to care, particularly in underserved settings. Evidence from the analysed studies reflects the use of mobile devices for remote screening, diagnosis, and monitoring. Therefore, this cumulative evidence base suggests the possibility of integrating mobile teledentistry into routine clinical practice, intending to reduce health disparities and improve patient outcomes pending further validation. Read more. |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 04:23 PM |
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Each year, the American Cancer Society estimates the numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in the United States and compiles the most recent data on population-based cancer occurrence and outcomes using data collected by central cancer registries (incidence, through 2022) and the National Center for Health Statistics (mortality, through 2023). Read more. |
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Ergonomic interventions in dentistry: Establishing a program for success, and why it matters |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 04:12 PM |
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Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of pain and early burnout in dentistry. This evidence-based article outlines how structured ergonomic interventions can protect clinicians, improve efficiency, and support long, sustainable dental careers. Read more. |
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City of Hope experts available to provide insight on the American Cancer Society’s new ‘Cancer Statistics, 2026’ report |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:48 PM |
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The American Cancer Society today released its annual “Cancer Statistics, 2026” and “Cancer Facts & Figures 2026” report — the first national snapshot of this year’s cancer trends. The new data show a historic milestone: U.S. cancer survivorship has reached a record 70%, driven by major gains in cancers once considered difficult to treat, including lung, liver and myeloma. The report also spotlights persistent disparities, concerning increases in cancer among women and younger adults, and growing survivorship needs as nearly 19 million Americans live with or beyond cancer. Read more. |
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More surgical patients are on opioid use disorder medications — hospitals must modernize pain care |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:40 PM |
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As more Americans receive treatment for opioid use disorder, that progress is increasingly showing up in the operating room, creating an urgent need to modernize how pain is managed during and after major surgery, according to a study in the February 2026 issue of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). The study documents a steady rise in surgical patients using medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), highlighting a gap between current surgical pain practices and the needs of today’s patients. Read more. |
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New mechanism links Epstein-Barr virus to MS |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:34 PM |
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The immune system’s reaction to the common Epstein-Barr virus can ultimately damage the brain and contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS). This is shown by new research from Karolinska Institutet, published in Cell. The study provides new insight into the long-suspected link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and MS. Read more. |
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Efficacy of a handheld ultraviolet-C light device for low-level disinfection of portable equipment and keyboards: Potential impact on carbon and plastic footprints |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 03:25 PM |
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Single-use or reusable wipes are commonly used for disinfection of shared equipment. We hypothesized that an ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light wand would be as efficacious as a disinfectant wipe for disinfection of portable equipment with the potential for lower carbon and plastic footprints. Read more. |
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Mental Health Spotlight: Hygienists Can Utilize Implementation Intentions to Achieve Goals |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 06:07 PM |
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The clock strikes twelve on New Year’s Eve, and magically, we are meant to be changed, living by a new set of rules that promise a life as an improved human. This set of self-inflicted rules is often unattainable or overwhelming. A new year brings a fresh perspective and the opportunity for 12 glorious chapters of different or better decisions for health, work, priorities, and relationships. Read more. |
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Stewardship intervention fails to reduce antibiotic overuse at discharge, trial finds |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 05:56 PM |
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An effort to reduce antibiotic overuse in patients being discharged at 10 US hospitals did not achieve its primary goal, according to the results of a randomized trial published late last week in JAMA Network Open. Read more. |
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South Carolina reports 99 new measles cases; now more than 300 cases in Upstate outbreak |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 05:53 PM |
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A measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to grow, and now neighboring North Carolina is reporting more measles cases linked to that outbreak. Late last week and into the weekend state officials confirmed 99 new measles cases in the Upstate outbreak, and 200 state residents currently in quarantine. Read more. |
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Welcome to Immunization in 2026: Why Evidence-Based Policy Matters More Than Ever |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 03:15 PM |
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Special thanks to NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, for this guest blog post examining the challenges—and stakes—facing the immunization community in the year ahead. Read more. |
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Investigation of a pseudo-outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex caused by contaminated phosphate-buffered saline |
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Monday, January 12, 2026 12:02 PM |
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Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC) is a cause of healthcare-associated infections in immunocompromised patients and people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF). This report summarizes a Burkholderia contaminans pseudo-outbreak related to improper laboratory processes affecting surgical specimens from immunocompetent individuals and respiratory cultures from PwCF. Read more. |
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Effects of cigarette smoking on the oral microbiome in adolescents |
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Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:41 PM |
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Smoking, a risk factor for periodontitis and peri-implantitis, is associated with shifts in the oral microbiome (OM) composition. Although smoking habits are almost always established before adulthood, data on effects of smoking on the OM in adolescents is rare. The aim of this study was to investigate the early impact of smoking on the OM composition in pupils. The adolescent cohort, aged 14-20, comprised 98 smokers and 98 non-smokers matched for several physiological co-variates. Read more. |
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Flu is particularly hard on kids this season |
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Sunday, January 11, 2026 12:19 PM |
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The CDC reported Friday that the rate of kids and teenagers hospitalized with flu is the second highest in 15 years for this point in the season. Read more. |
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Flu shot ‘more than good enough,’ says expert |
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 02:49 PM |
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This year’s flu vaccine appears to be more effective than originally predicted, according to preliminary new research. Read more. |
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Pitt’s New Digital Dentistry Labs to Provide State-of-the-Art Education and Patient Care |
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 02:16 PM |
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Three new dentistry labs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine will give students and residents hands-on experience with cutting edge digital dental technology while providing patients with the latest in modern dental care. Read more. |
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The CHILD safeguarding simulation study: Co-designed cHild-centred Interprofessional Learning through Dialogue for healthcare professionals |
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 02:08 PM |
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Globally, in excess of one billion children experience violence and abuse every year, leading to upwards of 40,000 deaths. Child safeguarding education typically occurs in professional silos across healthcare, often focusing on specific undergraduate competencies. In practice, however, child safeguarding requires a multi-professional approach, necessitating effective communication in emotionally charged contexts. To address these needs, we designed an interprofessional course using simulation-based education for experienced healthcare professionals working in the emergency department. Read more. |
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US respiratory virus activity reaches high levels as flu, RSV spread |
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 01:21 PM |
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Respiratory virus activity across the United States has climbed to high levels, driven by increases in influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) weekly respiratory illness update. Meanwhile, COVID-19 levels remain relatively low but show signs of an uptick. Read more. |
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OSHA makes corrections to Hazard Communication Standard |
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Saturday, January 10, 2026 01:11 PM |
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OSHA has issued several corrections to address “minor errors” in its Hazard Communication Standard for general industry (1910.1200). Read more. |
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Preoperative Professional Tooth Cleaning as a Preventive Measure for Postoperative Pneumonia in OSCC Patients: A Retrospective Study |
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Friday, January 09, 2026 03:07 PM |
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Professional tooth cleaning is a simple, low-cost preoperative oral intervention. Its role in reducing postoperative complications in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains unclear. Read more. |
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WHO urged to make respirator masks the standard for workers in “all healthcare settings” |
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Friday, January 09, 2026 02:59 PM |
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Doctors, scientists, and public health experts have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend that healthcare workers wear respirators “in every encounter in all healthcare settings.” Read more. |
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Beyond burnout: 10 practical wellness strategies for dental teams |
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Friday, January 09, 2026 02:54 PM |
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Burnout is a silent health and productivity killer. Read more. |
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A systematic review of antimicrobial stewardship education for undergraduate students in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary science and midwifery using COM-B framework |
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Friday, January 09, 2026 02:31 PM |
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge driven by inappropriate prescribing. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) education during undergraduate training is important to prepare future healthcare professionals for responsible prescribing, yet provision remains inconsistent across disciplines. To systematically review AMS educational interventions for undergraduate medical, pharmacy, nursing, dental, veterinary and midwifery students, and evaluate the behavioural coverage using the COM-B framework. Read more. |
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ADA states x-rays should only be taken when necessary, per updated guidelines |
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Friday, January 09, 2026 10:13 AM |
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The American Dental Association has updated their dental x-ray guidelines for the first time since 2012. Here's what they recommend. Read more. |
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Vaccine Integrity Project will conduct independent review of HPV vaccine |
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Thursday, January 08, 2026 05:21 PM |
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The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), an initiative of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), announced this week that it will conduct an independent, transparent review of the scientific evidence related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Read more. |
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease on the Rise |
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Thursday, January 08, 2026 02:33 PM |
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A number of states are reporting an uptick in HFMD, a highly contagious viral illness that primarily affects infants and young children. Read more. |
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Vehicle rams front of orthodontics office, one injured |
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Thursday, January 08, 2026 02:28 PM |
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A vehicle smashed through the front of GLO Orthodontics in Landmark Office Centre Thursday morning, Jan. 8, according to Georgetown Police Department Asst. Chief Josh Nash. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the collision, and the building suffered “significant” structural damage. Read more. |
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