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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 03:34 PM |
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The Biden administration declared the ongoing monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency on Thursday, a move that comes amid growing case counts and a groundswell of criticism over the way the administration has handled the outbreak. Read more. |
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Covid has settled into a persistent pattern — and remains damaging. It may not change anytime soon |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 03:31 PM |
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Our tussle with Covid-19 — after a harrowing introduction and then wave upon wave of infections — seems to have settled into a persistent pattern. It may stay that way for a while. Read more. |
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Regular dental care reduces risk for nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 03:23 PM |
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Undergoing preventive dental treatment within 12 months or periodontal treatment within 6 months of hospitalization was associated with a reduced risk for nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia, researchers found. Read more. |
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Monoclonal Antibody Prevents Malaria in U.S. Adults, NIH Trial Shows |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 03:21 PM |
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Larger Trials Enrolling Infants and Children are Underway in Mali and Kenya. Read more. |
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The long haul: When COVID-19 symptoms don’t go away |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 03:04 PM |
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While most people who get COVID-19 bounce back after a few weeks, some struggle with symptoms and health problems like brain fog, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and trouble breathing, even months after the initial infection is over. Read more. |
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NIOSH eNews: Volume 20, Number 4 (August 2022) |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 10:05 AM |
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NIOSH eNews: Volume 20, Number 4 (August 2022). Read more. |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 09:57 AM |
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Why (and how) it needs to be done in your dental practice. Read more. |
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Intimate Partner Violence: A Lack of Awareness in Dentistry |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 09:45 AM |
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The dental chair can be key in recognizing signs of abuse and intervening on behalf of the patient. Read more. |
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Monkeypox Declared Imminent Threat in San Francisco and New York State |
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Thursday, August 04, 2022 09:42 AM |
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With these declarations, the areas can use funds to help with preparedness and response to prevent the further spread of the disease. Read more. |
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Teething Necklaces: Are They Worth the Risk? |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 05:44 PM |
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I am a seasoned dental hygienist. I am also a mother and a grandmother, and I like the title of “Memaw” much better. I know exactly how parents feel when a child is experiencing pain or discomfort. Parents want solutions and answers on how to alleviate or prevent the pain, especially when infants and small children are unable to verbalize what is bothering them. One example of this discomfort early in life is the teething process. Read more. |
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How to Choose the Best Disinfectant Wipe for a Facility |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 05:42 PM |
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Standardizing disinfectant wipes across multiple facilities requires comparing active ingredients, kill claims, and dwell times. Read more. |
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Studies: 3 or 4 COVID vaccine doses protective against Omicron |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 05:40 PM |
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Three new studies show that recipients of three or four mRNA COVID-19 vaccine doses received substantially better protection against infection with the Omicron variant than those who received only two. Read more. |
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WHO: US has biggest jump in monkeypox cases |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 05:38 PM |
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Yesterday, in an updated report on global monkeypox trends, the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that cases rose 18.7% last week, with Europe and the Americas reporting the bulk of cases over the past month. Read more. |
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A nasal vaccine could be key in curbing the spread of COVID-19 |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 12:25 PM |
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“We think the robust antibody responses in the respiratory tract would neutralize the virus immediately upon viral entry when the individual contracts the virus, preventing the establishment of viral infection and subsequent passing of the infection to others.” Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,645: Immunize.org launches new social media program, and more |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 12:23 PM |
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IZ Express #1,645: Immunize.org launches new social media program, and more. Read more. |
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Superbugs move beyond healthcare setting, CDC study finds |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 12:21 PM |
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The CDC found 1 in 10 infections caused by a type of multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogen are community-associated, occurring in patients who had not been exposed to healthcare-linked risks, like hospitalizations. Read more. |
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Pandemic Prompts CDC to Strengthen Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention Programs |
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Wednesday, August 03, 2022 12:19 PM |
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Finding that the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted best antibiotic practices, the CDC announced further efforts to curb treatment-resistant infections. Read more. |
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Fungal Infections: Protect Your Health |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:27 PM |
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Here are 10 questions you can use to understand fungal infections and know what you need to do to stay healthy. Read more. |
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IDSA and HIVMA Applaud New Administration Monkeypox Coordinators, Call for Funding and Improved Vaccine Supply and Access |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:24 PM |
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IDSA and HIVMA look forward to working with Robert Fenton and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis to strengthen the response to the monkeypox outbreak in the United States in their new roles as the White House monkeypox response coordinator and deputy coordinator, respectively. Read more. |
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The health risks of COVID-19 spurred more smokers to quit |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:23 PM |
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New UC San Diego Rady School of Management study is first to track smoking behavior at the individual level during the pandemic. Read more. |
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New US population study projects steep rise in cardiovascular diseases by 2060 |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:21 PM |
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CV rates are expected to significantly increase among minorities while decreasing among White persons. Read more. |
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President Biden Announces Team to Lead Monkeypox Response |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:19 PM |
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Today, President Biden named FEMA’s Robert Fenton as the White House National Monkeypox Response Coordinator and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis as the White House National Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator. Fenton and Daskalakis will lead the Administration’s strategy and operations to combat the current monkeypox outbreak, including equitably increasing the availability of tests, vaccinations and treatments. Read more. |
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New global alliance launched to end AIDS in children by 2030 |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:17 PM |
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Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment. UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO have brought together a new alliance to fix one of the most glaring disparities in the AIDS response. Read more. |
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Biden chooses FEMA, CDC officials to lead country’s monkeypox response |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:04 PM |
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President Joe Biden is set to name top officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to serve as the White House coordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak. Read more. |
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Study: Rural hospitals need to put more resources into infection control |
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022 08:02 PM |
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Performing on-site inspections of 36 health facilities in rural areas of Nebraska, she and a group of researchers found that those facilities known as Critical Access Hospitals faced special challenges when it came to infection control practices. She is the lead author of an abstract presented Wednesday on the topic at the annual national APIC meeting. Read more. |
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Dental Hygienists at Risk for Developing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 05:34 PM |
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Dental professionals frequently report musculoskeletal pain, especially in the upper extremities. A study published in 2021 showed that 92.6% of participants (n=229 dentists) suffered from musculoskeletal disorders in at least one body region.1 In contrast, a study focusing on hygienists (n=647 dental hygienists) found that 83% reported work-related musculoskeletal pain, primarily in the hands and arms (carpal tunnel and tendonitis). Read more. |
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What Americans believe about monkeypox, in 5 charts |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 05:32 PM |
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Around 20% of Americans say they are concerned about contracting monkeypox, but many still don't have basic knowledge of the disease, according to a new survey from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC). Read more. |
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US Department of Labor seeks nominations for four vacancies on National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 05:30 PM |
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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is requesting nominations to fill four membership vacancies on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. The 12-member group advises the Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters related to the administration of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Read more. |
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NIH Updates Hepatitis B Strategic Research Plan |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 05:28 PM |
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The National Institutes of Health has updated its Strategic Plan for NIH Research to Cure Hepatitis B, a roadmap for ending the hepatitis B epidemic, focused on developing a cure as well as improved strategies for vaccination, screening and follow-up care. Read more. |
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State Department of Health Updates New Yorkers On Polio In New York State |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 03:49 PM |
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The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) today updated New Yorkers on polio in New York State. Following the identification of a case of polio in a Rockland County resident, NYSDOH launched wastewater surveillance, among other detection efforts, to check for signs of the virus. Following analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the polio virus was detected in samples from June in Rockland County. These findings underscore the critical importance of vaccination to protect all New Yorkers and New York children against polio. Read more. |
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Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID amid Omicron, after vaccination |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 03:47 PM |
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Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID-19 in the Omicron variant-era than during periods dominated by previous strains, and vaccinated patients were better protected than their unvaccinated peers, according to research published yesterday in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read more. |
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CDC study highlights community spread of superbugs |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 03:45 PM |
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New US surveillance data indicates infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens are moving beyond the healthcare setting. Read more. |
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When you have covid, here’s how you know you are no longer contagious |
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Monday, August 01, 2022 03:22 PM |
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You’ve got covid-19. When can you exit isolation? If you do resume activities outside your home, can you be sure you’re no longer contagious? Read more. |
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COVID-19 Practices of Idaho Dental Hygienists |
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Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:20 AM |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged dental professionals to provide appropriate care while using nationally recognized guidelines to minimize disease transmission. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current practices of dental hygienists in Idaho to better understand how their practices have been impacted by COVID-19 in comparison to national guidelines. Read more. |
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HAN - Update for Clinicians on Monkeypox in People with HIV, Children and Adolescents, and People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding |
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Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:14 AM |
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As of July 29, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health partners are reporting 5,189 cases of Monkeypox virus infections in the United States across 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. CDC is also reporting multiple outbreaks of monkeypox have also been reported globally in 72 countries that do not normally report monkeypox activity. On Friday, July 22, CDC reported the first two cases of monkeypox in children in the United States during the current outbreak. Read more. |
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