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US measles total nears 1,900, with 51 new cases |
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 12:34 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed 51 new measles cases in a nationwide outbreak that has now reached 1,893 infections. All but nine cases are locally acquired, with the rest related to international travel. Read more. |
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Oregon OSHA issues fraudulent activity alert |
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:24 AM |
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The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has issued an alert about scammers using misrepresentation tactics to steal money from employers. Read more. |
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Towards hepatitis C elimination with integrated risk-based screening and decentralized care in Taiwan |
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:06 AM |
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Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a major cause of liver disease worldwide and requires effective strategies to achieve elimination targets. Read more. |
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Virus in the vents: Study traces COVID spread in high-rise apartment |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 04:46 PM |
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The researchers say the findings highlight the importance of taking proactive measures to limit the transmission of virus-laden aerosols in multi-unit residential buildings. Read more. |
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World's first vaccination clinic to reopen |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 04:33 PM |
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The world's first vaccination clinic will soon reopen to the public following major restoration work. Read more. |
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Avian Influenza Among Owners of Backyard Flocks — United States, July–December 2025 |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 04:16 PM |
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Since 2024, three human influenza A(H5) cases have been reported among people in the U.S. who own backyard birds. Read more. |
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Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 09:38 AM |
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Persistent, mysterious black specks dotting trays of surgical instruments. Read more. |
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Measles cases climb in Pennsylvania |
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Friday, May 15, 2026 09:29 AM |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed three new cases of measles in Lancaster County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 28 so far this year. Read more. |
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HHS Office for Civil Rights extends compliance deadline for digital accessibility final rule to May 2027 |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 02:48 PM |
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With the deadline fast approaching for certain dental practices to ensure their websites and other digital tools are accessible to people with disabilities to comply with an updated federal regulation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced a revised timeline providing an additional year for compliance. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - May 14, 2026 |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 02:43 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 18. Read more. |
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Review by Vaccine Integrity Project supports Tdap vaccination during pregnancy |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 02:16 PM |
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Infants born to mothers who received the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine during pregnancy are less likely to contract pertussis (whooping cough), develop complications, and die of the disease than those without such protection, a report today from the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) suggests. Read more. |
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Researchers identify first suite of human antibodies against measles virus |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 02:01 PM |
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A scientific team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has isolated and mapped in detail the first comprehensive group of human antibodies targeting the measles virus. The findings reveal previously unknown details about how the human immune system fights measles and identify specific antibodies capable of reducing the virus to undetectable levels in an animal model. The research could serve as the foundation for development of a measles treatment. Read more.
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AHA - Behavioral Health Workforce Issues |
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 01:57 PM |
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One in four Americans experiences a mental illness or substance use disorder each year, and the majority also has a comorbid physical health condition. Read more. |
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Maternal antibodies may help protect children from gum disease later in life |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 02:15 PM |
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Maternal antibodies passed to babies during pregnancy and breastfeeding may help protect against gum disease later in life by shaping how the oral immune system develops, according to new research published in Nature Communications. Read more. |
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Ergonomic Strategies to Protect Physical Health and Extend Career Longevity |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 02:12 PM |
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Dentistry is a rewarding profession, but it also places unique physical demands on the body. Long hours in static positions and repetitive movements can lead to chronic pain and injury over time. Read more. |
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DANB and the DALE Foundation sponsor SkillsUSA national dental assisting competition |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 01:58 PM |
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The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and its affiliate the DALE Foundation are proud Partner sponsors of the dental assisting competition at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, which will be held June 1-5 in Atlanta, Georgia. Read more. |
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Patients’ health is changing. Make sure their health history records are keeping up |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 12:28 PM |
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Health history forms are crucial in ensuring safe, compliant care. As patients’ medications and circumstances change, documented updates inform treatment and protect your practice. CDA’s experts provide guidance on capturing current, complete information and handling any patient pushback. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,873: HPV vaccine review, updated Ask the Experts Vaccine Safety, and more |
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 09:18 AM |
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IZ Express #1,873: HPV vaccine review, updated Ask the Experts Vaccine Safety, and more. Read more. |
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Measles Summit Convenes to Help Healthcare Professionals Address Ongoing Outbreaks |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 01:44 PM |
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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)—in partnership with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)—convened 15 leading medical and professional societies for a Measles Summit, held May 7–8 in San Diego. The summit brought together frontline clinicians and public health professionals to examine the escalating measles outbreak, analyze emerging clinical and epidemiological patterns, and develop new resources to help healthcare professionals nationwide respond to the growing public health challenge of measles occurring in their communities. Read more. |
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Hand-to-Face Touching Behaviors by Sex Differences and Putative-Fomite Use: Exploring Routes and Risks of Self-Inoculation |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 01:18 PM |
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The study investigated face-touching behaviors as a potential self-inoculation event, while examining sex differences and the role of handheld objects as possible fomites. Understanding these factors helps identify non-obvious behavioral routes of infection. Read more. |
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Deepfake “doctors” are a problem—here are 7 keys to stopping them |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:46 PM |
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Aiming to protect patients and the broader healthcare system from unauthorized augmented intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes, the AMA has created a comprehensive policy framework to help lawmakers and industry leaders combat threats the technology poses to Americans’ health. Read more. |
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Expert comment: 134 million people living with recent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:37 PM |
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New modelling study estimates 1.7% of the global population have been recently infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and at high risk of progressing to tuberculosis disease. Read more. |
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Educational antimicrobial stewardship interventions in dental schools: A scoping review |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 09:01 AM |
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasing at an alarming rate, with dentists contributing to over 10% of global antibiotic use. Read more. |
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Pennsylvania dental group suffers data breach |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 04:40 PM |
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Verber Dental Group, which has 14 locations in Pennsylvania, recently suffered a data breach that may have involved protected health information. Read more. |
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Asking for a Friend: I don’t like how my dental office handled that difficult patient. What do I do? |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 04:29 PM |
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Patient hostility and verbal abuse are growing challenges for dental hygienists, making strong communication skills and supportive office policies more important than ever. Find out how dental teams can handle difficult patient interactions, reduce burnout, and create a healthier workplace culture. Read more. |
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Patients Using Wellness Peptides Have No Reliable Information About Whether They Are Safe or Effective, ECRI and ISMP Warn |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 04:06 PM |
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New joint white paper asserts commercial market for compounded peptide products has outpaced the clinical evidence; unless the product is explicitly FDA-approved, there is insufficient evidence of its safety or efficacy. Read more. |
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Message by the WHO Director-General to the people of Tenerife regarding the hantavirus response |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 03:38 PM |
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I want to speak to you directly, not through press releases or technical briefings, but as one human being to another, because you deserve that. Read more. |
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Shifting drivers: a longitudinal analysis of hand hygiene compliance in a dental hospital from the COVID-19 pandemic to the postpandemic era |
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Monday, May 11, 2026 08:17 AM |
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Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing infections, especially in dentistry with its high exposure to saliva, blood, and aerosols. While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily improved practices, the long-term evolution and key drivers of hand hygiene compliance (HHC) in dental hospitals across different pandemic phases remain poorly understood. Read more. |
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A survey on stress, anxiety, depression and coping styles in dental undergraduates from 34 universities in China |
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Sunday, May 10, 2026 02:26 PM |
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Dental students face intense academic and clinical pressures, yet large-scale studies utilizing rigorous theoretical frameworks to evaluate their mental health remain limited in China. Read more. |
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Hantavirus Outbreak: 'Not the Next COVID' but Still Cause for Concern |
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Saturday, May 09, 2026 03:18 PM |
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— Sick passenger's air travel could lead to "kindlings" around the world. Read more. |
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APIC Releases New Toolkit to Address Problematic Manufacturer Instructions for Use for Non‑Critical Devices |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 04:51 PM |
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The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has released a new practice guidance resource, Guidance for Addressing Problems with the Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use: A Toolkit for Non‑Critical Devices, to help healthcare facilities manage unclear, conflicting, or impractical manufacturer instructions for use (MIFUs). Read more. |
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Look to the sewers: Wastewater monitoring forewarns of measles |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 04:33 PM |
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Wastewater surveillance in New Mexico last year detected the measles virus at the county level at least five days before any clinically confirmed cases. Read more. |
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The Impact of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity on the Incidence and Extent of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Children: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 03:47 PM |
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Traumatic dental injuries are a common oral health problem among children and have significant health consequences. Children with autism spectrum disorder may face an increased risk of traumatic dental injuries, potentially due to developmental delays, sensory difficulties, and behavioral challenges. However, the relationship between the severity of autism and the extent and occurrence of dental trauma remains unclear. To our knowledge, this is the first study to aim at evaluating the association between the severity of autism and the incidence and severity of dental trauma. Read more. |
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Oral Health in Alzheimer's Disease: A Life-Course Perspective on Clinical Management and Caregiver Support |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 03:42 PM |
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Aim: To synthesize current evidence on oral health conditions in individuals with AD and to discuss stage-specific dental management strategies, including caregiver involvement, from a life-course perspective. Read more. |
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Santa Clara, California, hospital investigates 18 Legionella infections |
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Friday, May 08, 2026 08:57 AM |
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Early this week, Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara in California confirmed at least 18 cases of infections with Legionella bacteria, all associated with the Santa Clara Medical Center, a San Francisco Bay–Area hospital. Read more. |
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