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UCT-led study finds four in five adults with TB have no symptoms |
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Monday, November 10, 2025 10:20 AM |
A study led by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that most tuberculosis (TB) cases detected among adults living with someone who has TB are silent (without symptoms) at the time of screening. Read more.
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Top Infectious Disease News Stories Week of November 1 - November 7 |
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Sunday, November 09, 2025 12:43 PM |
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This week, read about the FDA's approval of IV antibiotic, Contepo, for complicated urinary tract infections, penicillin‑binding proteins, post-exposure doxycycline for Lyme disease prevention in young children, and more. Read more. |
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Changes in biosafety practices of Brazilian orthodontists after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study |
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Sunday, November 09, 2025 12:12 PM |
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The aim of this study was to assess the biosafety practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic that persisted in post-pandemic orthodontic clinical routines. Read more. |
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Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how |
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Sunday, November 09, 2025 11:54 AM |
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You keep your trusty reusable bottle filled with only clear, delicious water. Do you still need to wash it? Read more.
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School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio awarded $6 million total to study treatment, pain management for oral cancer |
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Saturday, November 08, 2025 11:52 AM |
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Researchers at the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, have been awarded three multi-year grants totaling $6 million from the National Institutes of Health to address treatment and pain management for oral cancer. Read more. |
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Fluorescent and Stereomicroscopic Evaluation of Splatter and Settled Aerosols Generated during Three Different Orthodontic Procedures: An in Vitro Study |
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Saturday, November 08, 2025 11:43 AM |
This study evaluated the magnitude of generated aerosols and the extent and intensity of splatter during three orthodontic procedures. Read more.
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ASU scientists uncover tuberculosis bacterium’s 'heartbeat' |
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Saturday, November 08, 2025 11:29 AM |
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Discovery opens door to new treatments as US cases rise. Read more.
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Nationwide Survey of Dental Offices: Findings and Trends in Radiological Practice |
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Friday, November 07, 2025 04:20 PM |
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A nationwide survey of x-ray imaging practices was conducted during 2014-2015 of a representative sample of US dental offices to gather data regarding patient exam frequencies, indicators for radiation dosimetry and related imaging data, and the data were compared to similar studies conducted during 1993 and 1999. Read more. |
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Study links nutrition to better tuberculosis outcomes |
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Friday, November 07, 2025 04:07 PM |
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A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health contributes to the growing evidence that nutrition should be treated as a core part of tuberculosis care – not an afterthought. Read more. |
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Doctors Say A Highly Infectious Virus Is 'Out Of Control' Right Now. Here's What You Should Know. |
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Friday, November 07, 2025 01:33 PM |
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This fall, multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee and Wisconsin have reported outbreaks of hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious virus that commonly infects children under 5 but can also cause symptoms in older kids and adults, too. Read more. |
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Young children really are the germiest |
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Friday, November 07, 2025 01:28 PM |
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In case you didn’t know that from experience, new research published in the journal Pediatrics confirmed that respiratory viruses circulate frequently in school settings, and younger children are more likely to carry these viruses and become ill. Read more. |
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Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes |
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Friday, November 07, 2025 01:13 PM |
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Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a new clinical trial by researchers. Read more.
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Assessment of bacterial contamination on antimicrobial disposable curtains compared to fabric curtains in intensive care unit patients at a university hospital setting |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 02:16 PM |
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Hospital privacy curtains represent high-touch surfaces frequently implicated in the transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens. This study aimed to evaluate the microbiological efficacy and cost-effectiveness of antimicrobial disposable curtains compared to conventional polyester fabric curtains in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Read more. |
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Practice of quality management for dental handpiece processing based on FOCUS-PDCA programme |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 01:40 PM |
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This study applies the find, organise, clarify, understand, select - plan, do, check and act (FOCUS-PDCA) programme to analyse factors affecting dental handpiece (DHP) processing quality and to optimise the workflow using this quality improvement framework. Read more. |
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Characterization of occupational exposure to airborne particles and bioaerosols in dental clinics |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 01:36 PM |
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Occupational exposure to airborne particles and bioaerosols in dental clinics is a potential hazard to dental health workers. Current studies on airborne particles and bioaerosols in dental clinics are limited and methodologically diverse, leaving gaps in the understanding of airborne particles in real-life dental settings. The aim of the study was to investigate the size, concentration, and composition of particles produced during dental procedures, and determine the exposure levels of dental personnel to respirable particles and bioaerosols in dental clinical environments with different characteristics. The study included two conventional dentist offices and one specialty clinic. Read more. |
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Three people caught Hepatitis C at a Florida doctor's office, state says |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 11:56 AM |
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Expired defibrillator pads and inadequate handwashing facilities led to the suspension of the surgery registration license of a Florida doctor's office after a Florida Department of Health investigation. Read more. |
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Revolutionizing Care for People with Hepatitis C |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 11:53 AM |
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A new initiative led by Yale’s Rick Altice, MD, is removing barriers to hepatitis C virus (HCV) care by providing same-day diagnosis and treatment in the community, not in traditional brick-and-mortar clinics. Read more. |
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AI can speed antibody design to thwart novel viruses: study |
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025 06:03 PM |
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Artificial intelligence (AI) and “protein language” models can speed the design of monoclonal antibodies that prevent or reduce the severity of potentially life-threatening viral infections, according to a multi-institutional study led by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Read more. |
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FDA Warns Companies Over Illegal Marketing of Botox and Related Products |
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025 05:45 PM |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 18 warning letters to owners of websites illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products, commonly called Botox. The agency is aware of adverse events associated with unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products, including botulism symptoms. Read more. |
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CMS highlights medical-dental integration in 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule |
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025 05:30 PM |
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Physicians incentivized to take oral health training, refer to dentists. Read more.
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More measles cases reported in Utah, Arizona |
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025 05:13 PM |
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The measles outbreak along the Utah-Arizona border continues to grow and is now at 158 cases, according to updates from the two states' health departments. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,840: Pertussis outbreak in Louisiana, updated QR code tables for VISs, and more |
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Wednesday, November 05, 2025 10:03 AM |
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IZ Express #1,840: Pertussis outbreak in Louisiana, updated QR code tables for VISs, and more. Read more. |
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What Are the Infection Prevention Risks in the Hospital Tray Line? |
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025 05:15 PM |
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"Hospital tray lines operate at high speed to feed hundreds of patients daily. Staff members plate food, cover trays, and load them onto mobile carts that navigate elevators, hallways, and patient rooms. Each of these steps introduces opportunities for contamination." Read more. |
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Different antidepressants, different side effects: What dental professionals should know |
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025 04:24 PM |
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Researchers analyzed data from more than 58,000 patients and found that antidepressants differ widely in their physical and oral side effects. Read more. |
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Creating a Culture of Safety in Healthcare: What It Really Takes |
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025 04:01 PM |
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Building a strong safety culture in healthcare takes more than a program or policy. It grows from consistent behaviors, listening to staff concerns, responding with accountability, and modeling transparency from the top down. Read more. |
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Aerosol-based Exposure to Opportunistic Pathogens Originating from Hospital Sink Drains - American Journal of Infection Control |
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025 02:18 PM |
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Hospital room sink drains contain biofilms that harbor opportunistic pathogens. Exposures to these pathogens may occur from aerosolization and droplet dispersion into patient rooms during sink use. This study characterizes aerosolization and droplet generation of sink drain opportunistic pathogens into operational hospital rooms. Read more.
Control https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553%2825%2900701-1/fulltext |
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Community Firearm Violence and Dental Care Use in Middle Adulthood |
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025 08:44 AM |
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Prior research links violence inside the home to reduced dental care utilization, yet little is known about how community firearm violence affects dental care behaviors. Read more. |
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Editor's Letter: Tim and Monica's Story About Sepsis, Survival, and the Strength to Keep Going |
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Monday, November 03, 2025 04:04 PM |
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I’ve known Monica and Tim forever, which is why their sepsis battles aren’t just “patient stories” to me. They’re a reminder that infection hides in ordinary days, and that vigilance, source control, and smart antibiotics save lives. Read more. |
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Powerful new antibiotic that can kill superbugs discovered in soil bacteria |
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Monday, November 03, 2025 02:38 PM |
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By studying the process through which a soil bacterium naturally produces a well-known drug, scientists have discovered a powerful antibiotic that could help to fight drug-resistant infections. Read more. |
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HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia |
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Monday, November 03, 2025 10:45 AM |
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Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia (OL), a potentially cancerous condition that appears as white patches or plaque inside the mouth. This study was recently published in the International Dental Journal. Read more. |
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JADA - Infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship in dentistry |
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Monday, November 03, 2025 09:52 AM |
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In 1736, as fire threatened Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin advised his fellow citizens, “an Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure.” This adage captures well the goals of infection prevention and control (IPC) and antibiotic stewardship (AS) programs. In hospital settings, IPC and AS programs show good benefit independently, with evidence indicating substantially greater impact when strategically combined. Recognizing this potential, national infection control organizations have recommended increased collaboration between AS and IPC programs. We propose there would be much to gain by integrating AS and IPC programs in dentistry. Collaborative discussion and planning can better leverage the expertise and knowledge of involved oral health care providers within individual IPC and AS programs and enhance the overall effectiveness of both. The programs thus complement each other and work synergistically to improve patient safety and health outcomes. Read more. |
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Strengthening hospital safety: The case for vape detection technology |
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Sunday, November 02, 2025 11:54 AM |
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Smoking has long been a significant concern for healthcare professionals. As a leading cause of serious illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and strokes, smoking is estimated to cost the U.S. healthcare industry almost $227 billion annually, with wider economic impacts climbing to $600 billion. Read more. |
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: Vaccine effectiveness and safety: What the numbers truly mean in 2025 |
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Saturday, November 01, 2025 11:27 AM |
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This week, our systematic review of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza immunizations was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. We analyzed 511 studies to provide evidence-based guidance for the upcoming 2025-26 respiratory virus season, work that feels especially urgent as federal vaccine advisory processes face unprecedented disruption. Read more. |
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A Revolution Underway: AI In Dental Care |
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Saturday, November 01, 2025 11:05 AM |
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These organizations see what's coming—a fundamental shift in how dentistry gets delivered. Read more. |
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How Efficiency Checklists Help Hospitals Save Energy, Water and Money |
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Friday, October 31, 2025 12:28 PM |
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Keith Edgerton explains how a simple, systematic tool can help healthcare facilities identify savings, support sustainability goals and reinvest in long-term decarbonization. Read more. |
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