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OSHA - Hurricane Preparedness and Response |
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 01:52 PM |
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This page provides information on hurricane warnings, hazards that hurricanes cause, and precautions that workers and employers should take after a hurricane has occurred. Read more. |
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One-third of dentists in Canada, U.S. and U.K. now use AI, with radiograph interpretation leading adoption |
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 01:46 PM |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction in dental practices, with one in three dentists now using at least one AI-powered tool, according to a new survey of 300 practitioners in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Read more. |
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Chronic noise as a systemic stressor |
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Sunday, May 31, 2026 01:30 PM |
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Chronic environmental noise is a biologic stressor linked to cardiovascular, metabolic, and sleep-related health risks. Even everyday exposure can activate stress pathways that, over time, increase long-term disease risk. Read more. |
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Evaluation of the relationship between visual examination and loupes usage in caries detection and dentists' fatigue levels: an in-vitro study |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 07:26 PM |
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of visual and general fatigue on intra- and inter-observer reliability in caries assessment using the ICDAS II system, and to investigate the role of magnification in maintaining examiner consistency under different fatigue conditions. Read more. |
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The Italian hand hygiene project: A joint-commission Italian network analysis |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 07:22 PM |
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Hand hygiene (HH) is a straightforward yet highly effective preventive measure against healthcare-associated infections; however, global compliance remains suboptimal. This study analyzed a substantial Italian dataset, focusing on adherence to HH guidelines among healthcare professionals, and identified key factors influencing compliance. Read more. |
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Beyond the Needle: Knowledge of Blood-Borne Infection Transmission and Prevention Among Dental Students-A Cross-Sectional Study |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 02:21 PM |
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This study aimed to evaluate dental students' knowledge regarding blood-borne infections and infection prevention measures, and to compare knowledge levels according to academic year and sex. Read more. |
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Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance in Canadian hospitals |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:53 PM |
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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continue to contribute to excess morbidity and mortality among Canadians. Read more. |
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Sinks and toilets: Two sources of hospital outbreaks |
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Saturday, May 30, 2026 12:51 PM |
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An hourlong session during this year’s ESCMID Global raised awareness of hospital sinks and toilets as a source of outbreaks caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more. |
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Association between an inpatient oral self-care promotion programme and hospital-acquired infections: a propensity score-matched cohort study |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 12:38 PM |
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Oral care has been shown to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), particularly hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). Read more. |
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Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 12:35 PM |
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Vaping is often marketed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but safer doesn't always mean safe. New evidence suggests that nicotine-based e-cigarettes may increase the risk of some cancers, according to a recently published review in the journal Carcinogenesis. Read more. |
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US data show ‘alarming’ increase in multidrug-resistance gene |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 12:33 PM |
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US surveillance data show a dramatic rise in the incidence of a particularly worrisome form of multidrug-resistant bacteria in hospital patients, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported yesterday in Emerging Infectious Diseases. Read more. |
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Phase 3 trials of novel drug show functional cure in 20% of chronic hepatitis B patients |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 12:31 PM |
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Two replicate phase 3 randomized controlled trials involving patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection demonstrate a functional cure after the discontinuation of conventional long-term antiviral therapy in about 20% of patients given the drug bepirovirsen. Read more. |
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations |
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Friday, May 29, 2026 11:00 AM |
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This is the fourth Disease Outbreak News report on the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, following the notification to the World Health Organization (WHO) on 2 May 2026 of severe respiratory illness cases aboard M/V Hondius, a cruise ship. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 28, 2026 |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:55 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 20. Read more. |
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Hospitals nudged to respond better in patient-harm cases |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:53 PM |
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A national center helps healthcare systems embrace an approach to more transparent communications with patients. Read more. |
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Patient safety risks for hospital patients on insulin |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 01:41 PM |
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A report from the Health Services Safety Investigations Body finds that patients with diabetes who rely on insulin are experiencing persistent, serious safety risks when in hospital. Read more. |
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Amid Rise in Whooping Cough Cases, State-Level Vaccination Coverage Remains Below Targets |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 09:22 AM |
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In 2025, there were nearly 29,000 cases of whooping cough in the United States, the highest number of cases since 2012, and 16 related deaths. There have already been 4,598 cases to date in 2026, with five states (Ohio, Florida, Oregon, California, and Washington) each reporting more than 200 cases so far this year. Read more. |
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Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful |
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 09:17 AM |
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The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases. Read more. |
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How to protect yourself from workplace violence |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:26 PM |
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Quick OSHA tips to spot, report and survive workplace violence: Know your plan, trust instincts, and prioritize safety. Read more. |
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From Reactive to Predictive: Why Sterile Processing Is Ready for a Maintenance Revolution Sterile Processing Is Invisible Until It Fails |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:17 PM |
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Sterile processing departments (SPD) are increasingly being pushed beyond reactive maintenance models as equipment failures, workflow disruptions, and tray defects continue to impact surgical readiness and patient safety. This article explores why SPD may be uniquely positioned for an AI-driven predictive maintenance revolution, examining how systems thinking, IoT integration, human factors research, and real-time equipment monitoring could help reduce disruptions before failures occur. The piece also highlights the growing shift toward treating maintenance as a strategic reliability function tied directly to infection prevention, OR efficiency, and operational resilience across health care systems. Read more. |
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Over-the-counter antibiotic sales a ‘significant barrier’ to addressing antibiotic resistance |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 04:09 PM |
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The results of a survey conducted among healthcare professionals in 37 countries suggest over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic sales remain all too common, researchers reported last week in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance. Read more. |
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Patients of Rittenhouse Square dentist suspended for 'unsanitary practices' are 'beside themselves,' attorney says |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 01:00 PM |
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The city's health department is recommending that patients of Smiles at Rittenhouse, run by Dr. Kirti Chopra, be tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to "unsanitary practices." Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,875: Rotavirus resource updates, vaccine hesitancy and safety in pregnancy publications, and more |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2026 09:06 AM |
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IZ Express #1,875: Rotavirus resource updates, vaccine hesitancy and safety in pregnancy publications, and more. Read more. |
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Infographic: The Realities of Behavioral Health in Rural Communities |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 06:06 PM |
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While behavioral health disorders and workforce shortages exist in almost all communities, rural communities often have unique circumstances that exacerbate the challenges to accessing behavioral health care, such as sparsely populated areas isolated from population centers and services, as well as limited access to broadband internet and public transportation. Read more. |
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Dysphagia: Dental Hygiene Treatment and Home Care Modifications for Patient Safety |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:36 PM |
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For many dental professionals, a clinical encounter with a stroke survivor is a regular part of practice. While I have managed multiple patients post-stroke in my clinical career, I didn’t give it much thought outside of understanding the association between cardiovascular disease and periodontal pathogens. That perspective changed when my aunt had a major ischemic stroke a few years ago. Read more. |
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Global Infection Control Supplies Market Expected to Reach $106.1 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for PPE, Disinfection, and Sterilization Technologies |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:25 PM |
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The global infection control supplies market is projected to grow from $58.5 billion in 2026 to $106.1 billion by 2035 as healthcare systems invest more heavily in infection prevention, sterilization technologies, PPE, and automated disinfection solutions. Driven by rising healthcare-associated infections, aging populations, chronic disease burden, and increasing regulatory pressure, the market is evolving toward smarter, technology-enabled infection prevention strategies across hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and outpatient care settings. Read more. |
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Rethinking Fire Safety Inspections |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 05:14 PM |
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Digital tools bridge the gap between growing facility complexity and workforce limitations, allowing teams to maintain the highest safety standards. Read more. |
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This tick bite can cause a deadly allergy to red meat. Here’s what you need to know |
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 09:25 AM |
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As if there weren’t enough to worry about, health officials are warning about a tick that is capable of causing life-threatening allergic reactions to red meat. Read more. |
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Nationwide survey for household preparedness and vaccination acceptance during a novel influenza pandemic scenario in Japan, 2025 |
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Sunday, May 24, 2026 12:02 PM |
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Household pandemic preparedness appears to be constrained by time and financial constraints, leading to systematic gaps. Policymakers should prioritize reducing financial barriers and reinforcing importance of seasonal influenza vaccination to reduce annual morbidity and mortality and prepare for future pandemics. Read more. |
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Doctors call for infection control measures around Re-turn machines for bottles and cans |
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Sunday, May 24, 2026 11:50 AM |
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Improved infection control guidelines are needed to protect workers operating the deposit-return scheme, as residues can be left in plastic bottles and cans, public health experts have warned. Read more. |
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FDA Approves First Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis Delta Virus (HDV) Infection |
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Saturday, May 23, 2026 10:47 AM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis (advanced liver scarring) or with compensated cirrhosis. Bulevirtide is the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic HDV infection, a serious and life-threatening condition that can cause rapid development of liver fibrosis (scarring), liver cancer, liver failure, and even death. Read more. |
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CDC confirms 59 new measles cases, 1,952 total |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 05:44 PM |
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As the nation moves closer to topping last year’s measles total in just the first half of 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed 59 new cases in a nationwide outbreak that has now reached 1,952 infections. Read more. |
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Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 05:02 PM |
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Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology. Read more. |
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IDSA Media Briefing: Responding to Infectious Disease Threats |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 10:17 AM |
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Experts in infectious diseases will comment on public health preparedness. Read more. |
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A $3.5 million grant will help UF researchers identify viruses, limit infectious disease spread |
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Friday, May 22, 2026 10:14 AM |
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Researchers from the UF College of Veterinary Medicine and UF College of Public Health and Health Professions plan to use a $3.5-million grant to do just that — for dengue fever, yellow fever and other arboviruses, a class of diseases spread by arthropods like flies and ticks. This is the first grant funded by the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium that the University of Florida has received and will support researchers in their goal of developing diagnostics to ultimately detect and survey for new, emerging infectious agents in Florida. Read more. |
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