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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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Dr. Kyounga Cheon Advances Pediatric Dental Regeneration |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 03:36 PM |
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Preserving pulp vitality and promoting natural tissue regeneration are gaining traction as key priorities in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Kyounga Cheon, DMD, MS, a researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, is leading an interdisciplinary initiative to develop bioactive materials that enhance healing while reducing the need for invasive dental interventions in children. Read more. |
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Pa., feds to ramp up efforts to curb bird flu as cases rise, threaten industry |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 03:14 PM |
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Federal and state agriculture officials warn that the latest outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza could have drastic effects on Pennsylvania’s $7.1 billion poultry industry if steps are not taken to limit the spread of the highly infectious disease. Read more. |
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European report: Antimicrobial resistance remains widespread in foodborne bacteria |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:54 AM |
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in common foodborne bacteria such as Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to be a public health concern across Europe, according to a new joint report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Read more. |
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Why Are Respiratory Infections More Common in Winter? |
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:46 AM |
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Why do respiratory viruses surge each winter? From cold air and indoor crowding to seasonal immune shifts and shifting RSV–influenza dynamics, the science reveals how winter creates the perfect storm for viral spread. Read more. |
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Office for Civil Rights Announces Civil Enforcement Program for Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 05:42 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced a new program to implement and enforce statutory and regulatory requirements that protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) patient records. This program marks the first time civil enforcement mechanisms will be available to protect the confidentiality of SUD patient records by covered SUD programs. Read more. |
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Missed Recall Warnings: A Growing Safety Risk for Home Diabetes Device Users |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 02:41 PM |
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Advances in home diabetes management technologies have transformed how millions of people manage their condition outside of traditional clinical settings. Devices such as insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and integrated systems that combine the two have enabled tighter glucose control, fewer manual interventions, and greater independence for patients. Closed-loop systems, in particular, represent a major step forward—automating insulin delivery based on real-time glucose data and significantly improving quality of life. Read more. |
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The Human and Financial Costs of Delaying Vaccines |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 12:56 PM |
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Eric Hall, PhD, MPH, led a modeling study around delaying the universal birth dose for the hepatitis B vaccine, and he offered some insights of potential healthcare costs when moving away from this dosing. Read more. |
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ACOG Releases Updated Guidance on Maternal Immunizations |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 09:36 AM |
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The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released updated guidance on maternal immunizations, underscoring the importance of vaccines in protecting pregnant women and their infants. The guidance was developed by ACOG’s Immunization, Infectious Disease, and Public Health Preparedness Expert Work Group and recommends that ob-gyns and other obstetric care professionals routinely assess their patients’ vaccination status, including their risk factors for vaccine-preventable diseases, and recommend needed vaccines to their patients. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,860: Immunize.org supports evidence-based AAP childhood immunization schedule, and more |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 08:28 AM |
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IZ Express #1,860: Immunize.org supports evidence-based AAP childhood immunization schedule, and more. Read more. |
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South Carolina’s measles total rises to 962 |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 06:31 PM |
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Today in an update the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced 12 more measles cases in an ongoing outbreak, bringing the state total to 962 cases since last October. The outbreak’s epicenter remains Spartanburg County. Read more. |
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Bacteria frozen in ancient underground ice cave found to be resistant against 10 modern antibiotics |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 02:07 PM |
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A bacterial strain thriving in icy environments could sharpen antibiotic resistance crisis – or help solve it, new research shows. Read more. |
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A musical mnemonic to recall handwashing technique among young children: a proof-of-concept study |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 01:29 PM |
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A musical mnemonic may help children learn and recall the recommended six-step handwashing technique. Read more. |
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