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OSHA - 2026 Workers Memorial Day |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 01:23 PM |
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There are moments in life that bring us together and compel us to pause, grieve, and reflect. Workers Memorial Day (April 28) is one of those solemn occasions. We come together to not only honor and remember the thousands of lives lost each year due to a workplace incident, illness, and disease. But we stand with those that are left behind dealing with the everlasting pain, suffering and inconvenience one endures after such a loss.
We invite you to join us this upcoming Thursday, April 23, 2026, as we honor, remember and recognize our fallen and injured workers at our Workers Memorial Ceremony.
Continue to keep up to date as additional information will be coming soon announcing our schedule of events this upcoming Workers Memorial.
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures Following Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
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Monday, April 13, 2026 08:19 AM |
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Hematogenous spread, including from dental procedures, is a proposed mechanism for PJI. While prophylactic antibiotics (PAs) have traditionally been recommended before dental procedures in patients with joint prostheses, recent guidelines question their effectiveness. This study aimed to evaluate the association between dental antibiotic prophylaxis and PJI risk through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Read more. |
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Many Countries Eliminated Measles. Why Is It Coming Back in the U.S. and Globally? |
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:53 AM |
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The United States declared victory in the fight against measles in 2000, saying the once common and deadly illness had been eliminated. But that could be changing, as measles makes an unwelcome global comeback. Canada already lost its measles-elimination status last year, and now the United States and Mexico—where cases have climbed into the thousands—face a similar fate. Read more. |
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What to Know About Hepatitis C |
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:50 AM |
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HCV is curable in nearly 100% of cases, but testing and prevention are essential. Read more. |
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CDC - National Wastewater Data for Respiratory Viruses |
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:25 AM |
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Wastewater monitoring helps us understand the risk of influenza A (one subtype of influenza viruses that cause flu illness), SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at a community level. Read more. |
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Rising dental emergencies fuel growth in after-hours and weekend dentist services |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 05:20 PM |
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According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many people simply don’t have other immediate options when severe dental pain hits. Read more. |
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Public Health Alerts: Emergence of medetomidine in New York’s illicit drug supply |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 04:37 PM |
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Surveillance data first detected the sedative medetomidine in New York state in mid-2024, and through 2025 it was identified in 25.1% of opioid samples analyzed, with a monthly peak of 44.1% in May 2025, according to a Public Health Alerts report published today. Read more. |
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Childhood oral health is associated with the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood |
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Friday, April 10, 2026 11:03 AM |
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While adult oral health has been consistently linked to cardiovascular disease, the long-term impact of childhood oral health remains underexplored. Thus, we investigated the association between dental caries and gingivitis in childhood and the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in adulthood. Read more. |
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Episode 206: What we know about long COVID |
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Thursday, April 09, 2026 08:22 PM |
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This week Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall focus on long COVID, tackling some listener questions and providing context about what long COVID is, its potential risks, as well as some of the latest research and reports about it. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the CDC's pause on testing for rabies and pox viruses, plus a respiratory update and the latest on US measles outbreaks. Dr. Osterholm also honors National Health Week in the public health history segment. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - April 9, 2026 |
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Thursday, April 09, 2026 05:56 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 75 / No. 13. Read more. |
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Minnesota Department of Health launches state’s first Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan |
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Thursday, April 09, 2026 11:51 AM |
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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) published its first-ever Viral Hepatitis Elimination Plan, outlining more than 100 actions aimed at preventing, diagnosing, treating and responding to viral hepatitis A, B and C. Read more. |
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Eye symptoms may signal higher-severity long COVID |
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Thursday, April 09, 2026 11:46 AM |
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New-onset eye-related symptoms in people diagnosed as having long COVID may be an indicator of more-severe disease, according to a cross-sectional study published in Clinical Ophthalmology. Read more. |
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Low-cost care model reduces blood pressure in high-risk populations |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 04:54 PM |
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A clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that a scalable, team-based intervention strategy in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) was able to significantly reduce systolic blood pressure for low-income participants. Scientists deployed team-based care, which included intensive blood-pressure management, blood pressure tracking and feedback to providers, health coaching on lifestyle changes and medication adherence, and home blood-pressure monitoring. Read more. |
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South Carolina sees no new measles activity as Utah becomes epicenter of US outbreaks |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 04:49 PM |
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Yesterday the South Carolina Department of Public Health once again reported no new measles cases, as the state marches toward an official end of the largest US measles outbreak in recent history with 997 cases. Read more. |
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C difficile incidence in hospitals fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, new data reveal |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 09:34 AM |
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Global incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in hospitals declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the prepandemic period, Chinese researchers reported late last week in Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control. Read more. |
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Aerobic Physical Activity Among Adults Age 18 and Older: United States, 2024 |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 08:10 AM |
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In 2024, 47.2% of adults age 18 and older met the federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity, with men being more likely to meet the guidelines (52.3%) than women (42.4%). Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,868: Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination of healthcare personnel, updates on extended RSV antibody use, and more |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026 08:00 AM |
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IZ Express #1,868: Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination of healthcare personnel, updates on extended RSV antibody use, and more. Read more. |
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Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research |
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026 01:56 PM |
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IADR Policy Statement on Ethics in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research. Read more. |
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ADA guideline prioritizes clinical exam over vital staining in early oral cancer detection |
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026 01:47 PM |
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Second set of recommendations published April 6 in JADA. Read more. |
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026 10:06 AM |
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eNews is the monthly newsletter of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Each month includes an update from NIOSH Director Dr. John Howard, featured NIOSH research, new worker safety and health resources, upcoming meetings, and more! Read more. |
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Evaluation of upper extremity-related musculoskeletal disorder of dental students using hand scalers of three different dimensions: A clinical study |
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026 09:54 AM |
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Dentists are more prone to developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) owing to stringent biomechanical and ergonomic demands. Read more. |
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Penicillin Allergy and Management in the Dental Setting: A Scoping Review |
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Tuesday, April 07, 2026 09:30 AM |
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Penicillins are important beta-lactam antibiotics that are frequently used in dentistry. Read more. |
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You’re not weak; you’re overloaded: The reality of dental hygienist burnout |
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Monday, April 06, 2026 06:21 PM |
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Dental hygienist burnout is real and often misunderstood. Learn the four types of workplace stress affecting hygienists—and why recognizing them is key to preventing burnout and protecting your career. Read more. |
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Mobile van telemedicine increases uptake of DAAs for HCV among rural people who inject drugs |
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Monday, April 06, 2026 06:13 PM |
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Curbing the hepatitis C epidemic requires routine screening of those ages 18-79, routine screening of pregnant women and regular screening of those with ongoing risk factors. A recent study looked at using mobile telemedicine as a way to identify and treat people with HCV who inject drugs. Read more. |
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Studies support use of direct oral challenge for penicillin allergy delabeling |
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Monday, April 06, 2026 04:47 PM |
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Results from a multinational study indicate that direct oral challenge (DOC) is a safe and effective strategy for identifying hospital patients who truly have a penicillin allergy, researchers reported last week in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Read more. |
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Surgical Smoke Is Not Harmless: Vangie Dennis, MSN, on the Risks Lurking in Every OR |
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Monday, April 06, 2026 11:36 AM |
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Surgical smoke has been part of operating room culture for decades, generated routinely by lasers, electrosurgical devices, and ultrasonic tools. Yet despite its constant presence, it remains one of the least understood and least consistently addressed risks in perioperative care. Read more. |
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Dental Duets: Why oral cancer screening must become dentistry’s daily discipline |
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Monday, April 06, 2026 11:28 AM |
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April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month, but according to dental hygienist, educator, and nationally recognized oral cancer advocate Debra “Debbie Z” Zafiropoulos, awareness should never be confined to a single month. Read more. |
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Microplastics released from dental materials induce oral inflammatory bone resorption and apoptosis via mitochondrial dysfunction |
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Sunday, April 05, 2026 03:19 PM |
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Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants that are associated with many diseases including atherosclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and Alzheimer's. The oral cavity is the primary point for the uptake of MPs by human, where MPs could pose risks to oral and even system health. Read more. |
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High-dose flu vaccine tied to lower Alzheimer’s risk in older adults |
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Saturday, April 04, 2026 09:48 AM |
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Receiving a high-dose flu vaccine is associated with a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease than a standard-dose vaccine in adults aged 65 and older, according to a large observational study published in Neurology. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking vaccination, and possibly immune system activity, to reduced dementia risk. Read more. |
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US health worker flu vaccine coverage holds steady, but COVID vaccine uptake lags |
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Saturday, April 04, 2026 09:38 AM |
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Influenza vaccination coverage among US health care personnel (HCP) during the 2024–25 respiratory virus season remained similar to coverage during the 2023–24 season, while uptake of the COVID vaccine, though significantly improved from the prior year, remained markedly lower, according to a report published yesterday in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Read more. |
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Ohio State Wexner Medical Center shares progress on workplace safety efforts |
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Friday, April 03, 2026 12:58 PM |
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Report highlights increase in staff preparedness and impact of weapons screening systems. Read more. |
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AMR and Health Care Workers: What IPC Professionals Need to Know About Occupational Exposure and Modern Medicine Threats |
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Friday, April 03, 2026 12:46 PM |
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Antimicrobial resistance threatens all of modern medicine. Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, FIDSA, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, warns that health care workers face occupational exposure to drug-resistant bacteria. Judicious antibiotic use and policy reforms like the PASTEUR Act are critical solutions. Read more. |
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Does my Child Have the Flu, a Cold, or RSV, or COVID? |
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Friday, April 03, 2026 12:43 PM |
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Infection prevention experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, including Michael Smit, MD, MSPH, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, and Marisa Glucoft, MPH, Vice President of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, explain when to seek medical care, whether it’s possible to have multiple infections at the same time, and the importance of staying up to date with immunizations. Read more. |
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CDC releases report on flu, COVID-19 vaccination coverage for health care workers for 2024-25 respiratory season |
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Friday, April 03, 2026 11:21 AM |
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates among all health care workers for the 2024-25 respiratory virus season was 76.3% and 40.2%, respectively, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released April 2. Read more. |
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Accelerated Increase in Candida auris Bloodstream Infections during COVID-19 Pandemic, South Africa |
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Friday, April 03, 2026 11:19 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with rising secondary bloodstream infections (BSIs) from multidrug-resistant organisms, including Candida auris. To assess candidemia trends, we conducted a retrospective analysis of blood culture isolates from public and private laboratories in South Africa taken during January 2019–June 2022. Read more. |
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