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IZ Express #1,659: Immunize.org summarizes Oct. 19–20 ACIP meeting, and more |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 04:14 PM |
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IZ Express #1,659: Immunize.org summarizes Oct. 19–20 ACIP meeting, and more. Read more. |
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Scientific Peer Review During the Pandemic and Beyond: Changes, Benefits, and Impacts |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 10:01 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic began significantly impacting the operations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in March 2020. Travel restrictions were implemented, and CDC employees ordered to work from home. The Office of Extramural Programs (OEP) Review Team had a confirmed in-person peer review meeting for World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) research applications occurring within a week. Suddenly it was impossible to convene this, or any, in-person panel to review applications. Read more. |
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Oral germs show bacterial resistance to common antiseptics |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 09:59 AM |
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Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and other oral germs may show bacterial resistance to antiseptics, including chlorhexidine, according to a review published on October 21 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene. What's more, resistance may rise over time. Read more. |
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New research shows e-cigarettes cause cardiac arrhythmias |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 09:57 AM |
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Some cardiac effects of e-cigarette ingredients are similar to or worse than conventional cigarettes. Read more. |
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Safety recommendations to address diagnostic errors |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 09:09 AM |
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Tuesday, October 25 2022. Read more. |
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World AIDS Day 2022: Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV |
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 09:07 AM |
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Each year on December 1st, we commemorate World AIDS Day. This important awareness day remains a time to reflect on our worldwide response to HIV/AIDS while honoring the lives of those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. On this day, we also renew our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of those with HIV, as well as those at risk for infection. Read more. |
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WHO releases first-ever list of health-threatening fungi |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 05:37 PM |
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WHO today published a report highlighting the first-ever list of fungal "priority pathogens" – a catalogue of the 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to public health. The WHO fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) is the first global effort to systematically prioritize fungal pathogens, considering the unmet research and development (R&D) needs and the perceived public health importance. The WHO FPPL aims to focus and drive further research and policy interventions to strengthen the global response to fungal infections and antifungal resistance. Read more. |
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Omicron keeps finding new evolutionary tricks to outsmart our immunity |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 05:30 PM |
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Throughout the pandemic, the virus that causes COVID-19 has been evolving fast, blindsiding the world with one variant after another. Read more. |
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Des Moines dental clinic resolves DOJ complaint over ADA violation |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 05:28 PM |
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The clinic agrees to undertake a number of improvements to ensure appropriate interpreter services for clients who are deaf, the DOJ said. The complainant in the case will be paid $45,000 in compensation for the discrimination she suffered. Read more. |
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The most common COVID-19 symptoms have changed. Here’s what they are |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:14 AM |
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The most commonly reported COVID-19 symptoms in recent weeks have changed since the coronavirus started to spread across the globe nearly three years ago, a study has found. Read more. |
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Assessment of dental health care personnel protocol deviations and self-contamination during personal protective equipment donning and doffing |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:11 AM |
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Dental health care personnel (DHCP) may be at increased risk of exposure to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as other clinically important pathogens. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) reduces occupational exposure to pathogens. The authors performed an assessment of PPE donning and doffing practices among DHCP, using a fluorescent marker as a surrogate for pathogen transmission.
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Occupational ergonomics and related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists: A systematic review |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:09 AM |
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There is an increasing concern about musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), resulting from occupational health hazards among dentists. Dentists who are susceptible to occupational health hazards could develop cumulative trauma disorders, lead to absenteeism from work, loss of productivity and performance or even long-term disability. Read more. |
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European, US officials track BQ.1 Omicron subvariant rises |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:07 AM |
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The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) late last week projected that the Omicron BQ.1 sublineage and its offshoots will likely fuel rises in COVID-19 activity in the weeks and months ahead. Read more. |
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New vaccine roadmap eyes future threats of coronaviruses |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:05 AM |
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Today the University of Minnesota's Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) published a draft version of a Coronavirus Vaccines Research & Development (R&D) Roadmap (CVR), highlighting strategies to develop vaccines that are effective against new COVID-19 variants, as well as coronaviruses that have not yet emerged in people. Read more. |
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Researchers stress screening for white coat hypertension |
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:02 AM |
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It's no secret that stress can cause high blood pressure. For many patients, going to the dental office is stressful. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's all the more important for dental professionals to help manage patient stress, according to a letter published in the Journal of Dental Sciences. Read more. |
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Is a 'tripledemic' here? US grapples with surges of Covid-19, flu, and RSV |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:45 AM |
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Health experts have long been concerned about a potential "twindemic" of rising Covid-19 and flu cases. But now, an early surge of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases among children is overwhelming hospitals nationwide, prompting worries of a "tripledemic." Read more. |
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WHAT TO DO WHEN HALLOWEEN GETS THE BEST OF YOU! |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:43 AM |
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AAPD Provides Helpful Tips on Celebrating Halloween. Read more. |
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Oops, I did it again! Top 5 ergonomic mistakes in hygiene |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:40 AM |
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If they don't prioritize their health, dental hygienists run the risk of health and musculoskeletal disorders. These ergonomic tips will prevent you from suffering. Read more. |
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COVID-19: life expectancy mostly continued to decline in 2021 |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:36 AM |
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Shift in deaths from the very old to people in middle age. Read more. |
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One in 10 older Americans has dementia |
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 08:34 AM |
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In the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment prevalence in more than 20 years, Columbia University researchers have found almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. People with dementia and mild cognitive impairment are more likely to be older, have lower levels of education, and to be racialized as Black or Hispanic. Men and women have similar rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Read more. |
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Shaping the Nation’s Smiles with Dental Public Health |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 04:51 PM |
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NIDCR fellows strive to improve oral health for all. Read more. |
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New insights on antibody responses to Omicron variants |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 04:49 PM |
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Understanding antibody responses will be key to offset coronavirus variants' evasion of earlier immunity. Read more. |
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Dental Health in Patients With and Without HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal and Tongue Cancer |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 04:33 PM |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV)–related oropharyngeal and oral tongue cancers (OPC and OTC) and their relationship with oral health are unclear. This case–control study examined whether oral health may have a relationship with the HPV status in patients with OPC and OTC. Read more. |
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CDC director tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 04:31 PM |
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The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tested positive for a coronavirus infection. Read more. |
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You’re probably not cleaning these 11 very germy spots |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 04:27 PM |
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Don’t worry. Once you know about them, they’re easy to take care of. Read more. |
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Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine Will Cost $110-$130 Per Dose |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 09:06 AM |
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Pfizer will charge $110 to $130 for a dose of its COVID-19 vaccine once the U.S. government stops buying the shots. Read more. |
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Radiant Exitance of Old, New, and Damaged LED Light Curing Units |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 09:04 AM |
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This study aimed to determine the radiant exitance of new, damaged, and 16-year-old light-curing units (LCUs) with and without infection control barriers, and before and after removal of any debris. Read more. |
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Utilization of rapid antigen tests for screening SARS-CoV-2 prior to dental treatment |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 09:02 AM |
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Potential aerosols containing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral particles can be generated during dental treatment. Hence, patient triage is essential to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in dental clinical settings. The present study described the use of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 screening prior to dental treatment in an academic dental clinical setting in Thailand during the pandemic. Read more. |
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Bacterial resistance to antiseptics used in dentistry: a scoping review of randomized clinical trials |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 08:59 AM |
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Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence and proportions of bacteria resistant to antiseptics used in dentistry. Read more. |
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IDSA announces courage award honoring Fauci |
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Monday, October 24, 2022 08:58 AM |
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The Infectious Diseases Society of America on Friday announced the creation of an award honoring National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony S. Fauci, MD. Read more. |
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Mouthwash use to prevent COVID-19 may change composites |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10:44 AM |
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To prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, patients are sometimes asked to rinse with a disinfectant mouthwash during a dental visit. But a new study published on October 20 in the International Dental Journal suggests that these mouthwashes may change resin composites. Read more. |
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Wildfire smoke chokes U.S. Northwest, residents don masks |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10:42 AM |
Wildfires in Oregon and Washington are blanketing much of America's Pacific Northwest with smoke, choking residents in Seattle, Portland and other parts of the two states with the worst air in the United States, according to government data. Read more.
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Cases of BQ.1, BQ.1.1 COVID variants double in U.S. as Europe warns of rise |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10:40 AM |
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U.S. health regulators on Friday estimated that BQ.1 and closely related BQ.1.1 accounted for 16.6% of coronavirus variants in the country, nearly doubling from last week, while Europe expects them to become the dominant variants in a month. Read more. |
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VA says it is working to improve electronic health record project |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10:36 AM |
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The VA said last week it is delaying the rollout of the new system until June 2023. The VA said it is working with Oracle Cerner to address a host of issues, including some which could affect patient safety. Read more. |
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CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older |
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Sunday, October 23, 2022 10:34 AM |
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This action gives people ages 18 years and older the option to receive a Novavax monovalent booster instead of an updated (bivalent) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster if they have completed primary series vaccination but have not previously received a COVID-19 booster—and if they cannot or will not receive mRNA vaccines. Read more. |
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