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COVID-19 deaths in dental occupations and other healthcare occupations among U.S. decedents in 2020 |
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 04:20 PM |
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Early studies during the COVID-19 pandemic suggested dental occupations were among the highest risk for exposure to SARs-CoV-2 because of multiple factors increasing exposure, including close proximity to unmasked patients and performance of aerosol-generating procedures. However, to date, few studies have investigated COVID-19 deaths in United States dental occupations, and compared COVID-19 deaths among healthcare occupations. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories: Week of August 2-August 9 |
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 04:06 PM |
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Enhanced diagnostic and surveillance measures for hypervirulent pathogens, new CDC safety data on RSV vaccines showing rare risks, updated IDSA guidance for managing antimicrobial-resistant infections, and more this week from Contagion. Read more. |
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US COVID activity continues to pick up |
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Friday, August 09, 2024 04:00 PM |
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US COVID indicators show no sign of slowing down, with most areas of the country seeing consistent rises, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest data updates. Read more. |
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In older adults, common oral antibiotics linked to higher risk of serious skin reactions |
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Friday, August 09, 2024 03:54 PM |
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New research shows that commonly prescribed oral antibiotics are tied to increased risk of severe skin reactions in older adults. Read more. |
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Wearing Face Mask Reduces Risk for Symptoms of Respiratory Infection |
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Friday, August 09, 2024 10:39 AM |
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Wearing a surgical face mask in public over 14 days reduces risk for self-reported symptoms consistent with respiratory infection. Read more. |
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Examining dental providers counseling on human papillomavirus vaccine: Insights from parents and dental professionals |
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Friday, August 09, 2024 09:44 AM |
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In a single site convenience survey within an urban, federally qualified health care system, most parents, and dental staff perceived HPV vaccine counseling and administration favorably and clinically appropriate during routine dental visits. Read more. |
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Whole-Person Oral Health Education-Proceedings of a Workshop |
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Friday, August 09, 2024 09:21 AM |
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In February 2024, the National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education co-hosted a public workshop with Penn Dental Medicine to explore value proposition for oral health promotion and disease prevention. Experts from around the globe representing multiple sectors, discussed the value of holistic oral health, particularly for those with disabilities, and the importance of interprofessional education and collaborative practices aimed at whole-person oral health care. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - August 8, 2024 |
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 06:48 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 31. Read more. |
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Why COVID Surges in the Summer |
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 10:51 AM |
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Hot weather, human behavior patterns, and an easily mutating virus create the perfect recipe for COVID’s peak in the summer. Read more. |
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HAN-Mpox Caused by Human-to-Human Transmission of Monkeypox Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Spread to Neighboring Countries |
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 10:25 AM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to provide additional information about the outbreak of monkeypox virus (MPXV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); the first Health Advisory about this outbreak was released in December 2023. Read more. |
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Phage Therapy: The Future of Bacterial Infection Treatment? |
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 10:13 AM |
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Rising antibiotic resistance necessitates exploring phage therapy as an alternative. Despite historical sidelining, phages show promise in treating various infections, but regulatory, safety, and resistance challenges remain. Read more. |
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Ranking Mental Health on a State Level |
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Thursday, August 08, 2024 09:36 AM |
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Analyzing data available for every state from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education, Mental Health America (MHA) released its finding on July 29 on the state of mental health across the country. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,769: Immunize.org updates RSV standing order templates to protect infants, new VIS translations, and more |
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 02:39 PM |
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IZ Express #1,769: Immunize.org updates RSV standing order templates to protect infants, new VIS translations, and more. Read more. |
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Gold, silver, and bronze: How is the oral health of Olympic athletes? |
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 12:26 PM |
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Some interesting statistics from past Olympic games reveal what's happening in dental care, and how too many athletes overlook the importance of their oral health. Read more. |
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CMS issues new hospital patient safety measures |
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 10:51 AM |
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CMS will add seven new measures to its hospital inpatient quality reporting program as part of its Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule released Aug. 1. Read more. |
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Superbugs spread to family members of recently hospitalized patients |
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 10:29 AM |
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Family members of patients recently discharged from the hospital may have a higher risk of getting an antibiotic-resistant infection, often called a superbug, even if the patient was not diagnosed with the same infection, suggesting hospitals play a role in the community spread of resistant bacteria, according to a new study. Read more. |
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Back to the Future—Focus on Oral Care for Preventing Pneumonia |
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024 10:23 AM |
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Pneumonia, a leading cause of death from health care-acquired infections, can be prevented through oral care, especially in nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) cases. Read more. |
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HPU and Pacific Dental Services Foundation Come Together to Serve Underserved |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 01:52 PM |
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The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation announced the donation of its mobile dental clinic to the High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine. The mobile dental clinic (MDC) will be used by students at the Workman School of Dental Medicine to provide care to underserved populations in North Carolina. Read more. |
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Bacterial reduction and temperature increase of titanium dental implant models treated with a 445 nm diode laser: an in vitro study |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 01:43 PM |
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In this in vitro study, the use of a 445 nm diode laser was investigated for the decontamination of titanium dental implants. Read more. |
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The infectious disease doctor shortage will hit marginalized people the hardest |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 10:44 AM |
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The Covid-19 pandemic underscored the importance of infectious disease doctors — but the field is still facing a shortage, with consequences for the health of communities across the U.S. Specialists spoke out about the impact of the shortage and potential solutions at a recent press briefing organized by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Read more. |
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Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19): Lessons Learned Impact on the Education of Health Professionals |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 09:30 AM |
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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had a tremendous impact on the education of health professionals globally because of the lack of continuity in the medical education process. Read more. |
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Participate in Safe + Sound Week 2024: August 12-18 . |
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024 08:39 AM |
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Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. This year Safe + Sound Week will provide resources for businesses on Job Hazard Analysis (JHA). Read more. |
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Oral Care in Non-ventilated Hospitalized Patients |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 02:50 PM |
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During hospitalization, factors such as reduced mobility, diminished aeration of the lungs, and altered mental status increase susceptibility to aspiration of oral bacteria and decrease the clearing of bacteria from the lungs, which can increase the risk of HAP. Read more. |
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Preparing for Hurricanes or Other Tropical Storms |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 02:35 PM |
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Hurricane season starts on May 15 in the north Pacific and June 1 in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It ends on November 30. Read more. |
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Back to Basics: Chemical Hazard ‘Worker Right-to-Know’ Compliance |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 10:31 AM |
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Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine chemical hazard “worker right-to-know” compliance. Read more. |
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Philadelphia: Patient Stabs 2 with Needle, Assaults 2 Others at Temple University Hospital |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 10:23 AM |
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A patient stabbed two employees with a needle and injured several others Wednesday afternoon. Read more. |
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 09:28 AM |
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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations. Read more. |
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As COVID-19 cases surge, Minnesota nursing home inspectors are not routinely tested for virus |
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Sunday, August 04, 2024 08:15 PM |
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State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said the agency intends to start testing staffers who visit long-term care facilities. Read more. |
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Measles outbreak in Oregon continues to spread |
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Sunday, August 04, 2024 11:25 AM |
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The outbreak of 23 measles cases coincides with spreading cases of whooping cough, which have surpassed 400 this year. Read more. |
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Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of long COVID. Here’s what to know |
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Sunday, August 04, 2024 11:22 AM |
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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force. Read more. |
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Celebrating 25 years of providing dental care to Southwest Virginia |
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Saturday, August 03, 2024 11:39 AM |
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As part of the Missions of Mercy project, VCU dental students offer life-changing care to rural communities with limited access to health care. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of July 27-August 2 |
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Saturday, August 03, 2024 11:15 AM |
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Recent analysis suggests that stricter COVID-19 measures could have saved thousands, Danjuma Adda calls for more funding and awareness to tackle viral hepatitis, our second episode of From Pathogen to Infectious Disease podcast, and more this week. Read more. |
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QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Effective Health Communication |
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Friday, August 02, 2024 03:57 PM |
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Test Your Knowledge of Effective Health Communication. Read more. |
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WHO: Prepare to Identify Hypervirulent Pathogen |
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Friday, August 02, 2024 03:24 PM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a moderate global risk to the presence of the pathogen, hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae (hvKp) sequence type (ST) 23, as it has been reported in at least 1 country in all 6 WHO Regions. Read more. |
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New guidelines for pain control part 1: Pediatric dental patients |
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Friday, August 02, 2024 03:19 PM |
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The ADA has released new guidelines on pain management in pediatric patients for simple surgical tooth extractions and symptomatic pulpitis (toothache). Read more. |
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