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IZ Express #1,655: NAIIS releases adult vaccination tip sheet for clinicians, and more |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 03:51 PM |
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IZ Express #1,655: NAIIS releases adult vaccination tip sheet for clinicians, and more. Read more. |
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Bioaerosol distribution characteristics and potential SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in a multi-compartment dental clinic |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 03:48 PM |
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Dental clinics have a potential risk of infection, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Multi-compartment dental clinics are widely used in general hospitals and independent clinics. This study utilised computational fluid dynamics to investigate the bioaerosol distribution characteristics in a multi-compartment dental clinic through spatiotemporal distribution, working area time-varying concentrations, and key surface deposition. Read more. |
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Importance of education on infection control and on the hand skin health of dental personnel |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:46 AM |
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Hand hygiene plays a significant role in infection control, yet it is performed correctly only 40% of the time. The daily use of soap, disinfectants and gloves can also affect hand skin health. Periodical educational interventions regarding hand hygiene can improve infection control. Read more. |
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What you need to know about dental teams and mental health |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:43 AM |
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Dr. Karen Foster, a pediatric dentist and a past president of the Colorado Dental Association, was thrilled when a friend and colleague moved to her state and began working as an associate at her practice. However, she had no idea he was privately struggling. Read more. |
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COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe outcomes but less so over time |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:41 AM |
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A pair of studies published yesterday in JAMA show that COVID-19 vaccines offer good protection against severe illness and death, but with one finding waning effectiveness against milder disease, Omicron infection, and hospitalization after a few months—even in previously infected and boosted participants. Read more. |
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IDSA Statement on Global Fund Replenishment |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:38 AM |
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IDSA and HIVMA are pleased that global efforts to end the HIV, tuberculosis and malaria epidemics received much needed investment at the seventh replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. Governments and private donors have pledged a record amount of $14.25 billion to date. The Global Fund expects this investment will save 20 million lives, prevent 450 million new infections, strengthen global health and prevent future pandemics. Read more. |
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ISMP Draws Attention to Age-Related Vaccination Errors |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022 09:36 AM |
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Recent Analysis Focuses on Mistakes with Non COVID-Related Vaccines. Read more. |
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These scientists traced a new coronavirus lineage to one office — through sewage |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 04:24 PM |
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Researchers are hunting through waste water for heavily mutated SARS-CoV-2 variants that could be the next Omicron. Read more. |
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis Before Invasive Dental Procedures |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 04:21 PM |
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Using extensive data from prescription benefits in the US comprising 7.95 million individuals, the authors explored a possible temporal association between invasive dental procedures (IDPs) and infective endocarditis (IE) and investigated the effect of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) on IE incidence. Read more. |
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BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG DENTISTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 04:19 PM |
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Burnout syndrome has negative consequences on the dentist's health and performance during work. This systematic review aimed to assess the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in dentists. Read more. |
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Investing in Wastewater Detection Helps Protect People from Antimicrobial Resistance and COVID-19 |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:25 AM |
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater testing has become more recognized globally as a useful tool for early detection of outbreaks and burden of disease in a community. U.S. communities have reported that wastewater surveillance data is providing critical information to support their COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Read more. |
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Reinfections with Different SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants, France |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:23 AM |
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We describe 188 patients in France who were successively infected with different SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants, including BA.1, BA.2, and BA.5. Time between 2 infections was <90 days for 50 (26.6%) patients and <60 days for 28 (14.9%) patients. This finding suggests that definitions for SARS-CoV-2 reinfection require revision. Read more. |
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IDSA to the Public: Get Your COVID-19 Boosters |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:21 AM |
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Tremendous progress has been made in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and curbing its most lethal effects. There are now multiple types of vaccines, therapeutic options and a new vaccine that targets the prevailing, more contagious strain of COVID-19. The result of this progress is that we have entered a new phase of the pandemic, and most people in America have resumed their daily routines and activities. As we enter fall, now is the time to prepare for the seasonal fluctuations in COVID-19, such as the surge we experienced last winter. Read more. |
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National CDC-funded study confirms that mRNA vaccines protect against serious COVID-19 during pregnancy |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:06 AM |
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The first large, real-world study of the effectiveness of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy found these vaccines, especially two initial doses followed by a booster, are effective in protecting against serious disease in expectant mothers whether the shots are administered before or during pregnancy. Read more. |
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Preparing for a Hurricane or Tropical Storm.. |
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Tuesday, September 27, 2022 10:54 AM |
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If you live in areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages you to be prepared for hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 through November 30 each year. It’s always important to be prepared for a hurricane. Read more. |
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What Is Employment Quality? How Can We Study It for Occupational Health Equity? |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 03:53 PM |
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Full-time, permanent employment that offers benefits and protection has been considered the standard work arrangement, but certain jobs are moving away from this standard. Precarious employment, for example, is characterized by insecurity, short-term contracts, and limited access to workers’ rights and protection [NIOSH Strategic Plan, 2022]. Read more. |
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A historical review of the effects of dental radiography on pregnant patients |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 03:51 PM |
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The safety of dental radiography performed on pregnant patients has been a controversial topic since the 1960s. This review synthesizes and consolidates findings, from 1957 through 2021, of the effects dental ionizing radiation could have on a pregnant patient and in utero birth defects. Read more. |
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Antibiotic prescription patterns among US general dentists and periodontists. |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 03:49 PM |
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With the goal of understanding antibiotic prescribing practices, the authors surveyed a convenience sample of dental practitioners and periodontists to identify differences between the 2 cohorts and assess the factors that affect prescribing practices. Read more. |
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Barriers to and facilitators of opioid prescribing by dentists in the United States |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 03:47 PM |
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Dentists in the United States frequently prescribe opioids for dental-related pain, although evidence shows superior efficacy of nonopioids for pain management. A national sample of US dentists was interviewed to understand the barriers and facilitators to opioid prescribing. Read more. |
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Firmly establishing oral health care professionals’ roles as vaccinators within the health care system |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 03:44 PM |
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The release of Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges offers an opportunity to reflect on the many advances the dental profession has made over the past 20 years. Read more. |
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The EU experience in the first phase of COVID-19: implications for measuring preparedness |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 11:43 AM |
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In light of challenges experienced in the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a review of the European Union (EU) legislation to strengthen the EU’s collective preparedness to respond to communicable disease threats in the future. Read more. |
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How smallpox and monkeypox viruses affect the nervous system |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 11:41 AM |
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A recent JAMA Neurology study provides an overview of existing literature on the complications of infection with both smallpox and monkeypox virus (MPXV). Here, the researchers primarily focus on the neurological manifestations that develop following recovery from these infections. Read more. |
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Moderna vs. Pfizer: Is it OK to mix and match the updated COVID-19 booster shots? |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 11:39 AM |
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As residents prepare to roll up their sleeves for a third, fourth or even fifth dose of COVID-19 vaccine, some may be wondering: Do I need to stick with the same brand, or is it safe to mix it up? Read more. |
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Thousands more Mainers now have access to dental care, but can’t find a dentist |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 11:37 AM |
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Even before more than 200,000 adults became eligible for MaineCare's dental benefits this summer, the state was experiencing a dearth of professionals to provide them. Read more. |
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Five things about covid we still don’t understand at our peril |
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Monday, September 26, 2022 11:08 AM |
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Unlocking these secrets might arm us with strategies to protect ourselves and stop the next pandemic. Read more. |
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Updated - Strategies to Mitigate Healthcare Personnel Staffing Shortages. |
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 01:07 PM |
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This guidance provides information on strategies to mitigate healthcare personnel staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more. |
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The Omicron Booster: Your Questions Answered |
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 01:06 PM |
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Yale Medicine experts discuss what we know—and don't know—about the new COVID-19 booster shots. Read more. |
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A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire-Based Survey on Blood-Borne Infection Control among Romanian Dental Students |
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Sunday, September 25, 2022 01:03 PM |
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According to the CDC estimates, 5.6 million healthcare workers worldwide are exposed to the risk of occupationally contracting blood-borne pathogens, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and others. Read more. |
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Updated - Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:22 PM |
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This guidance applies to all U.S. settings where healthcare is delivered, including nursing homes and home health. Read more. |
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Updated - Interim Guidance for Managing Healthcare Personnel with SARS-CoV-2 Infection or Exposure to SARS-CoV-2 |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:19 PM |
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In general, asymptomatic HCP who have had a higher-risk exposure do not require work restriction, regardless of vaccination status, if they do not develop symptoms or test positive for SARS-CoV-2. Read more. |
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Antigenic cartography of SARS-CoV-2 reveals that Omicron BA.1 and BA.2 are antigenically distinct |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:17 PM |
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The emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants continues to initiate fresh waves of COVID-19 infection across the globe. Antigenic cartography is an established method for assessing the degree of antigenic difference based on the capacity of polyclonal antibodies to distinct viral variants to neutralize an array of related viruses. Read more. |
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In Philly’s push to eliminate hepatitis, a ‘silent infection,’ how many have it remains a big unknown |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:15 PM |
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A national push to eliminate two types of hepatitis is hindered by too little information about who's infected. Read more. |
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12 recent patient safety study findings |
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Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:13 PM |
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Here are 12 patient safety studies Becker's has covered since July 1... Read more. |
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Prevention of Occupational Hand Eczema in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Friday, September 23, 2022 05:29 PM |
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Implementing education and adequate access to skin care products may help prevent the development of occupational HE in HCWs, even during a time when there is an increased focus on hand hygiene. Read more. |
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Friday, September 23, 2022 05:24 PM |
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Each year, more deaths occur because of flooding than any other hazard related to thunderstorms. The most common flood deaths occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous floodwater. Fortunately, during a flood, you can take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your home. Read more. |
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