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UW Medicine study highlights patient safety risks with late-career doctors |
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024 10:19 AM |
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A new study led by UW Medicine researchers finds that nearly one-fourth of U.S. physicians with active licenses are aged 65 or older, raising concerns about patient safety and prompting some health systems to adopt policies assessing their fitness to practice. Read more. |
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Report: Pathogens clinging to microplastics can weather water treatment, pose health risk |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 05:59 PM |
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Foodborne and opportunistic pathogens can survive wastewater treatment when they hitch a ride on microplastics in the water and quickly form a supportive and protective microbial biofilm, posing a potential threat to human and environmental health when the treated water is reused for things like drinking and crop irrigation, suggest researchers from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Read more. |
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Canadian teen with suspected avian flu in critical condition |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 05:55 PM |
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A British Columbia (BC) teen from the Fraser Health region who was hospitalized with an earlier announced presumptive positive H5 avian flu infection is in critical condition, the province's top health official said today. Read more. |
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Transform Team Overwhelm into Momentum |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 03:43 PM |
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Tactical solutions to move from a place of anxiety to confidence and clarity as a leader while guiding your team from chaos to momentum. Read more. |
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OSHA proposed rule on infectious diseases moves closer to publication |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:31 AM |
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OSHA’s proposed rule on infectious diseases in “health care and other high-risk environments” has been submitted to the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for final review. Read more. |
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The mind-mouth connection: Psychological implications of oral pathologies |
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Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:22 AM |
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Emerging evidence points toward a dynamic relationship between mental and oral health, where the state of one can influence the trajectory of the other over time. Dental hygienists play a pivotal role in addressing the psychological and social effects accompanying oral pathologies. Read more. |
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Life as a Lefty: Perspective From a Left-Handed Hygienist |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 04:16 PM |
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My older sister is the original hygienist out of the two of us. She convinced me to be a hygienist, walked me through all the various steps it would take, and brought me under her wing at her office as a newly graduated baby hygienist learning my first steps. We slowly became a sister hygiene duo who were nearly impossible to tell apart. We have similar voices, heights, body types, laugh, and hair. Read more. |
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Choosing Wisely Canada Launches New Dental Toolkit to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 04:10 PM |
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In this CDA Oasis discussion, Dr. Susan Sutherland, Dentistry Co-lead for Choosing Wisely Canada, discusses the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance and introduces a new Choosing Wisely Canada dental toolkit: The Whole Tooth Toolkit. Read more. |
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“I hurt.” Solutions for musculoskeletal disorders among dental clinicians |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 03:31 PM |
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Some studies report at least 77% of dental professionals suffer from MSDs. Whether you are new to pain or a chronic sufferer, these strategies can help you correct any muscular imbalances you may have. Read more. |
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FLiRT COVID Variants: What To Know |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 10:13 AM |
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The latest omicron subvariants carry specific mutations that may allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to be better at evading immune protection. Read more. |
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National Museum of Dentistry launches U.S. military exhibit |
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Monday, November 11, 2024 08:01 AM |
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The Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry has launched an online exhibit featuring an overview of dentists in the U.S. military throughout the years. The exhibit highlights dentists from the American Revolution to World War II through a series of portraits, all of which are items in the museum’s collection. Read more. |
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SARS-CoV-2 “steals” our proteins to protect itself from the immune system |
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Sunday, November 10, 2024 01:22 PM |
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Virus hijacks three important host proteins that dampen the activity of the complement system. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease New Stories Week of November 2-8 |
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Sunday, November 10, 2024 01:07 PM |
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From improving infection control and antibiotic stewardship, identifying RT 027 as a risk factor for vancomycin resistance in C diff, developing a universal flu vaccine, better management for drug-resistant pathogens, and more. Read more. |
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GSDM Salutes Alumni Who Serve: Three Alums Share Stories of Military Dentistry for Veteran’s Day |
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Saturday, November 09, 2024 08:35 PM |
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Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 to honor all who have previously and are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The day is also an opportunity to acknowledge military members for their courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Read more. |
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CDC tracks rise in pertussis activity |
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Saturday, November 09, 2024 03:00 PM |
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Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the United States this year have risen fivefold compared to the same time last year, as disease activity returned to a prepandemic pattern. Read more. |
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Preparing for a Challenging Winter: Insights on Global Infectious Disease Trends |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 01:23 PM |
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Andrea Thomas, PhD, DVM, MSc, BSc, director of epidemiology at BlueDot, discusses the resurgence of respiratory viruses, like COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia, and risks from avian influenza, and the importance of proactive infection control to safeguard health care systems this winter. Read more. |
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Pediatric Dentistry Safety Toolkit |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 12:12 PM |
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The Safety Toolkit offers practice tools, training tools, and a library of information to support the safest environment for children and adolescents receiving care. Explore topics from waterline infection control to antibiotic safety, and discover checklists, e-tools, and sample forms to integrate into your practice. Read more. |
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NIOSH’s Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Prototype Showcase Webinar |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 11:22 AM |
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NIOSH invites you to join us for the NIOSH Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: Showcase of Phase 3 Prototypes Webinar. This exciting webinar will feature presentations from the three winners and six finalists of Phase 3, each of whom has developed innovative solutions to improve respirator fit evaluation. Read more. |
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TB reclaims title of deadliest infectious disease. That's an 'outrage' says WHO |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 11:02 AM |
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The 1.25 million TB deaths in 2023 is down from 2022’s number of 1.32 million (which that year was second to the COVID toll). But it's still indefensibly high, say public health leaders. Read more. |
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CDC: Bird flu infections going undetected in farm workers |
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Friday, November 08, 2024 10:45 AM |
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Seven percent of dairy farm workers in two states showed evidence of recent bird flu infection. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - November 7, 2024 |
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Thursday, November 07, 2024 07:45 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 73 / No. 44. Read more. |
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CDC: US hospitals saw declines in healthcare-associated infections last year |
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Thursday, November 07, 2024 05:26 PM |
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A progress report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) at US hospitals fell in 2023. Read more. |
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Why is sharing knowledge about IPC to prevent AMR so important? |
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Thursday, November 07, 2024 03:06 PM |
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In the context of a multimodal improvement strategy, WHO highlights the importance of training of health workers for sustainable improvement in reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. Read more. |
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Mitigating Targeted Violence in Health Care Settings |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 05:26 PM |
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Targeted violence in health care is a serious concern, as it can compromise access to and delivery of care, create a hostile work environment, and impact the overall safety and quality of the health care experience. Read more. |
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Predoctoral US dental school applicants and first-time, first-year enrollees, 2023 Entering Class |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 04:15 PM |
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This article aims to provide an overview of the characteristics of applicants and first-time, first-year enrolled predoctoral oral health students in the 2023 Entering Class, while highlighting trends over the past decade. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,783: Patient handouts for adults, influenza news in MMWR, and more |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 12:37 PM |
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IZ Express #1,783: Patient handouts for adults, influenza news in MMWR, and more. Read more. |
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Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 11:27 AM |
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Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists. The international team revealed how the “oral microbiome” differs over a range of subsistence strategies — from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups — and found that lifestyle, as well as specific lifestyle factors like smoking, can shape the microbiome. Read more. |
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US Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 06:47 PM |
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is observed each year from November 18-24. The purpose of the observance is to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic and antifungal use and the threat antimicrobial resistance poses to people, animals, plants and their shared environment. Read more. |
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Research in Context: Can we slow aging? |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 06:37 PM |
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Aging is a leading cause of disease and disability. This special Research in Context feature explores research into the biology of aging, including how to measure its speed and progression and ways it might be slowed down or even reversed. Read more. |
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WHO study lists top endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are urgently needed |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 04:44 PM |
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A new World Health Organization (WHO) study published today in eBioMedicine names 17 pathogens that regularly cause diseases in communities as top priorities for new vaccine development. The WHO study is the first global effort to systematically prioritize endemic pathogens based on criteria that included regional disease burden, antimicrobial resistance risk and socioeconomic impact. Read more. |
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Reducing Healthcare Carbon Emissions: A Primer on Measures and Actions for Healthcare Organizations to Mitigate Climate Change |
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Tuesday, November 05, 2024 03:31 PM |
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The climate crisis is the single greatest public health challenge of the 21st century. As a significant contributor to climate change, the healthcare sector faces an urgent call to action to reduce its carbon footprint and protect communities from climate threats. The Biden-Harris Administration has set clear goals for the country to cut greenhouse emissions (GHG) in half in the next 8 years, then move quickly to net zero before 2050, as outlined in the Federal Sustainability Plan. Read more. |
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National Diabetes Month 2024 |
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Monday, November 04, 2024 03:11 PM |
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November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Read more. |
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Wichita State wants to try out a dentistry school. It would be the first in the state. |
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Monday, November 04, 2024 01:16 PM |
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Gearhart said the possibility of a school of dentistry has been discussed by Kansas lawmakers and universities “for some time. Read more. |
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Beating antimicrobial resistance takes all of us |
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Monday, November 04, 2024 12:55 PM |
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For the past few decades, dental care professionals have been trying to change how we prescribe antibiotics. Read more. |
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Webinar - Addressing Healthcare Workforce Burnout |
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Monday, November 04, 2024 12:05 PM |
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The National Action Alliance hosts informational webinars on patient and workforce safety topics that are of interest to partners and practitioners.
November 12, 2024: Addressing Healthcare Workforce Burnout
- Register for the webinar on November 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. ET to learn strategies for "Addressing Healthcare Workforce Burnout."
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