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Avian flu surges in Pennsylvania: Can it spread to pets? |
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Sunday, March 01, 2026 02:34 PM |
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Avian flu is on the rise in Pennsylvania, but can it spread to pets? Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of February 22 - February 28 |
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Sunday, March 01, 2026 01:06 PM |
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This week, read about the newest measles update, a clinician's insights on treating the respiratory disease, as well as the latest HIV therapeutic data coming from the CROI conference. Read more. |
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What every dentist needs to know about microplastics and dental materials |
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 01:28 PM |
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Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic particles ranging from 1 μm to 5 mm, have become a growing concern with potentially significant implications for human health. Originating from diverse sources, including consumer products, industrial activities, and biomedical supplies, MPs have been detected in water, food, air, and even human tissues. This review focuses on the potential health risks and sources of MPs, particularly those arising from dental products. Read more. |
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WHO updates all 3 viral strains to be included in fall flu shots |
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 08:44 AM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today recommended that vaccine manufacturers completely change the three viral strains included in the vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere’s next influenza season. Read more. |
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Measles Update: February 27, 2026 |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 01:54 PM |
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The latest CDC numbers show a 15.7% increase of measles cases from week-to-week. This is another large jump in cases, especially from last week where there was a 7.8% increase. The data also shows further outbreak spread across more states. Read more. |
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The danger of zinc in denture adhesives |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 01:51 PM |
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Zinc or zinc-free? What’s best for denture adhesives? Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we talk about the addition of zinc to denture adhesives and what you need to know to help guide your patients. Read more. |
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Dental assistants are the power behind the practice |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 01:46 PM |
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A dental practice is like a car, with many moving pieces coming together seamlessly to provide safe, quality, and efficient care to patients. But the engine behind it all — often working in the background — is a dental assistant. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 26, 2026 |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 11:28 AM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 7. Read more. |
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Oral health and systemic health outcomes: a call for interdisciplinary action |
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Friday, February 27, 2026 11:26 AM |
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A joint European working group meeting, initiated by Professor Ken Eaton (University of Kent) and Professor Gitana Rederiene (European Dental Hygiene Federation), brought together experts from across Europe to address the growing burden of oral disease and the links between oral and systemic health. Read more. |
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National retrospective study of regional prescriber-specific variation in community antibiotic prescribing Canada, 2019–2023 |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:47 PM |
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health challenge in Canada and globally, largely driven by unnecessary or suboptimal antimicrobial use (AMU). Effective responses require regionally tailored solutions that reflect local prescribing patterns, healthcare infrastructure and stewardship capacity. Understanding interprovincial and prescriber-type based variations in antibiotic prescriptions is essential to promoting judicious prescribing and strengthening focused stewardship efforts. Read more. |
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OSHA CARES Poster Available Now |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:38 PM |
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OSHA wants every worker to know that OSHA cares about their wellbeing and is here to help ensure that they go home safe — whether by addressing concerns, providing resources, or offering compliance assistance to employers. The poster that all employers covered by OSHA are required to display in their place of business is meant to remind workers that we are here for them. Note: Employers may choose to use this new version or continue using the prior version they already have on display. Read More. |
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More than 200 organizations announce support for AAP vaccine schedule |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:28 PM |
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More than 200 organizations showed their support for the AAP’s evidence-based child and adolescent immunization schedule Wednesday. Read more. |
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How to avoid inappropriate dental antibiotics |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:43 AM |
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This is part 3 in a three-part series on potential harms from taking antibiotics for dental procedures. Read more. |
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Five Questions with Tien Jiang |
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Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:38 AM |
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How brushing and flossing can protect your heart. Read more. |
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Curbing overuse of dental antibiotics proves daunting |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 04:47 PM |
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This is part 2 in a three-part series on potential harms from taking antibiotics for dental procedures. Part 1 was published yesterday. Part 3 will publish tomorrow. Read more. |
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6 in 10 US women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050 |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 03:24 PM |
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The threat of heart disease and stroke is growing substantially among women and girls as rates climb for health factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,862: New laminated VIS QR code tables, updated ACOG guidance, ACIP meeting rescheduled, and more |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 07:53 AM |
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IZ Express #1,862: New laminated VIS QR code tables, updated ACOG guidance, ACIP meeting rescheduled, and more. Read more. |
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The instrumentation gap in pediatric preventive care |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 03:58 PM |
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Many pediatric dental offices still rely on limited hygiene instruments that don’t meet today’s clinical needs. Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH, explains why curettes and ultrasonic scalers improve pediatric debridement, prevention, and overall outcomes. Read more. |
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Columbia announces ARPA-H contract to advance science of healthy aging |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 03:51 PM |
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New five-year program will include analysis of existing clinical trials to identify biomarkers and treatments that extend healthspan—not just lifespan. Read more. |
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NIH-supported trial reduces HIV incidence by 70% in rural populations |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 03:45 PM |
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A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reduced new HIV cases by 70% in rural Kenya and Uganda by pairing digital tools with tailored HIV services delivered by community health workers and clinicians. This successful strategic implementation of existing healthcare infrastructure and available HIV prevention and treatment options could become a model for reducing HIV incidence in other countries, including the United States. The findings were presented today at the 33rd Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) in Denver. Read more. |
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Never a Quiet Day on the EHS Front |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 11:03 AM |
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Mental health, AI fatigue and environmental deregulation dominate the latest trends in workplace safety. Read more. |
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Dentists still write millions of prescriptions a year for an antibiotic with life-threatening risks |
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:56 AM |
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This is part 1 in a three-part series on potential harms from taking antibiotics for dental procedures. Parts 2 and 3 will publish tomorrow and Thursday. Read more. |
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Study: Antibiotic resistance threatens 30-year decline in deaths from lower respiratory infections |
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Monday, February 23, 2026 05:50 PM |
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A new analysis of global data shows that while deaths from lower respiratory infections (LRIs) declined from 1990 to 2021, deaths caused by antibiotic-resistant LRIs in 2021 were nearly three times higher than those caused by susceptible infections. Read more. |
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Are you prepared for winter weather? |
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Monday, February 23, 2026 03:32 PM |
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Winter weather tips from OSHA. Read more. |
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Researchers discover how tuberculosis bacteria use a “stealth” mechanism to evade the immune system |
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Monday, February 23, 2026 10:25 AM |
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Study reveals mycobacteria stiffen cell membranes to avoid destruction, opening new pathways for treatment. Read more. |
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of February 15 - February 21 |
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Sunday, February 22, 2026 01:37 PM |
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This week, read about the changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule, RSV protection, the FDA reversing course on Moderna's influenza vaccine, and more. Read more. |
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Over 200 cases of latent TB reported at SF high school |
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 01:36 PM |
The San Francisco Department of Public Health announced a sharp increase in the number of documented tuberculosis cases after an outbreak at Archbishop Riordan High School was first reported in January. Read more.
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Milestones marked by ECRI in advancing safe, quality healthcare across the U.S. |
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 01:24 PM |
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ECRI advances patient safety nationwide – now in all 50 states in the U.S. – through its Patient Safety Organization (PSO) and by providing resources to federally qualified health centers and free clinics across the U.S. Read more. |
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Report underscores death toll of health care-related infections |
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 09:11 AM |
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Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are responsible for an estimated 6,774 deaths each year in Spain, according to a large study published yesterday in Eurosurveillance. That number is more than three times the number of deaths caused by car accidents in the country each year. Read more. |
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AHA - Implementing Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 05:37 PM |
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The AHA has partnered with the FBI’s Behavior Analysis Unit-1, which houses the Behavioral Threat Assessment Center, to co-develop resources to prevent targeted violence in health care settings. As part of this partnership, the FBI enlisted national experts to contribute to a leadership guide to support health care leaders as they develop and strengthen their efforts to address behavioral threat and assessment management (BTAM). These experts also have authored supplemental, tactical articles for security professionals or other members of the health care workforce who want to learn about BTAM in more detail. Read more. |
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Lessons from COVID-19: Vaccine updating and implications for regional health sovereignty |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 03:32 PM |
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For the 2025-2026 season, the COVID-19 vaccine strategy has centered on the use of the Comirnaty vaccine, which targets the LP.8.1 lineage. First detected in Europe in 2024, LP.8.1 is one of the most recent Omicron-derived sublineages, evolving from the JN.1 branch, which has continued to maintain a sustained global expansion. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - February 19, 2026 |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 02:03 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 6. Read more. |
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Air pollution linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in 28 million older Americans |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 01:54 PM |
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Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs — it could also increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In a sweeping study of nearly 28 million older Americans, researchers found that long term exposure to fine particle air pollution was linked to a higher likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s. The connection appeared to stem largely from pollution’s direct effects on the brain, rather than through related health conditions like hypertension or depression. Read more. |
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Uneasy at the Dentist? You’re Not Alone |
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Friday, February 20, 2026 01:25 PM |
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For both adults and kids, there are ways to make an anxious time more manageable. Read more. |
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Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient Safety |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 04:12 PM |
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As CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect. Read more. |
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