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More U.S. dentists than ever are killing themselves |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 02:45 PM |
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In the U.S., suicide mortality was higher among dentists than the general population over the past 40 years, and it has climbed steadily for the last 25 years. The study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. Read more. |
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ADA urges FDA to include added sugar in definition of ultra-processed foods |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:15 AM |
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ADA leaders are calling on federal regulators to make added sugar a core element in any formal definition of ultra-processed foods. Read more. |
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Check-In to Contagion: Infection Prevention in Waiting Rooms |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:08 AM |
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Crowded waiting rooms can turn routine checkups into transmission hubs. Here’s how outpatient clinics can cut risk, starting at the front door, with smarter cleaning, hand hygiene, masks, and fewer extra visitors. Read more. |
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Celebrating dental hygiene’s evolution and how we shape the future of care |
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:05 AM |
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Dental hygiene has transformed from tooth cleaning to whole-body prevention. This National Dental Hygiene Month, we celebrate how far the profession has come, and where it’s headed next. Read more. |
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ISMP Awarded FDA Contract to Support Medication Error Prevention |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 05:11 PM |
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The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), an ECRI company, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide expert analysis and data-driven insights that will strengthen the agency’s ability to identify and reduce the risk of medication errors. Read more. |
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Staying on Track: Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 05:04 PM |
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Looking for trusted vaccine guidance? The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) provides clear and accurate information about the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases. Read on for evidence-based immunization recommendations from professional medical groups and trusted NFID partners … Read more. |
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Generative Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and Responsibilities for Oral Sciences |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 04:40 PM |
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A new perspective article jointly published in the Journal of Dental Research and JADA Foundational Science highlights the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in dental, oral, and craniofacial research while cautioning against its misuse and ethical pitfalls. Read more. |
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NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDC’s MMWR publication |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 04:01 PM |
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The New England Journal of Medicine and the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy will begin publishing a new journal called “Public Health Alerts” in the coming month, CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm announced at the IDWeek conference on Sunday. Read more. |
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More Than One-Third of Individuals With COVID-19 Experience Long COVID |
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025 02:16 PM |
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Long COVID remains a globally prevalent and persistent condition, with a pooled prevalence of 36% worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for follow-up studies and policy responses to address its long-term impact. Read more. |
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25 Years of Clostridioides difficile Deaths Reveal Who Is Most at Risk—and Where IPC Can Bend the Curve |
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Monday, October 20, 2025 03:33 PM |
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New IDWeek 2025 data show who C diff kills most: White patients, women, and people in major metros—with most deaths tied to health care exposure—underscoring how basics and smarter antibiotics remain our best levers to cut mortality. Read more. |
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About 9 in 10 haven’t heard of condition that affects nearly 90% of U.S. adults |
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Monday, October 20, 2025 02:28 PM |
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American Heart Association survey finds most U.S. adults haven’t heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome but want to learn more. Read more. |
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Why We Give Hepatitis B Vaccines to Infants |
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Monday, October 20, 2025 02:17 PM |
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October is National Liver Awareness Month and Liver Cancer Awareness Month. For nearly 40 years, hepatitis B vaccination has been recommended for US infants to prevent hepatitis B infection, which can lead to liver damage, liver failure, and cancer. Read more. |
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International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2025 |
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Monday, October 20, 2025 01:40 PM |
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the critical importance of infection prevention. Each year, IIPW celebrates the impact of IPs and reinforces the essential practices that protect patients, healthcare workers, and the public. It’s a moment to honor their expertise, amplify their voice, and remind the world that infection prevention saves lives. Read more.
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Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk of Dementia, Major Cardiovascular Events |
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Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:23 PM |
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Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at IDWeek 2025. Read more. |
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Your toothbrush is bristling with bacteria - is it time to change it? |
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Sunday, October 19, 2025 12:13 PM |
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Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner. Read more. |
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Join the Movement: Clean Hospitals Day Is October 20, 2025 |
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 12:48 PM |
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On October 20, hospitals worldwide will pause to highlight a vital truth we all know but seldom openly acknowledge: environmental hygiene saves lives. Clean Hospitals Day 2025 offers an opportunity to unite teams, appreciate the environmental services (EVS) professionals who ensure safe care environments, and establish lasting habits that endure well beyond the celebration. Read more. |
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'Astounding': 70% of adults may be considered obese under new definition of condition |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 03:50 PM |
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The prevalence of obesity in adults in the United States could rise sharply under a new definition of the condition released earlier this year by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission, researchers from Mass General Brigham announced Wednesday. Read more. |
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Infection Prevention and Control: Closing the Gaps in Ambulatory Care |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 03:26 PM |
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) remains a foundation of patient safety in ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient settings. Yet, findings from the 2024 AAAHC Quality Roadmap reveal that many organizations continue to face significant challenges in meeting IPC standards. These deficiencies not only pose risks to patient outcomes but also jeopardize accreditation status and regulatory compliance. Read more. |
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Malnutrition a Hidden Patient Safety Risk In Most U.S. Hospitals |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 03:12 PM |
Malnutrition remains one of the most underrecognized patient safety threats in U.S. hospitals, with an impact that rivals higher-profile complications. Read more.
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New Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines Issued by World Health Organization and UNICEF Aim to Curb the Spread of Illnesses |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 02:55 PM |
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On Global Handwashing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF launched the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings — a major step forward to promoting better public health. For the first time, unified, science-based guidance is available to institutions to help individuals reduce the spread of infections through one of the simplest and most effective actions — washing hands. Read more. |
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11 million lives lost each year: urgent action needed on neurological care |
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Friday, October 17, 2025 10:11 AM |
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today warns that less than one in three countries around the world has a national policy to address the growing burden of neurological disorders, responsible for over 11 million deaths globally each year. The WHO’s new Global status report on neurology released today shows that neurological conditions now affect more than 40% of the global population – over 3 billion people. Read more. |
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New digital dentistry center at University of Michigan makes dentures with simple scan |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:49 PM |
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UM School of Dentistry students and faculty members can now access the university’s new Digital Dentistry Center in Ann Arbor. The equipment includes machines that perform intra-oral scans and produce polished dentures and dental guards. Read more. |
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72% of Healthcare Orgs Report Disruption to Patient Care Due to Cyberattacks |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:41 PM |
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A recent survey of U.S. healthcare IT and cybersecurity professionals found that 93% of the surveyed organizations had experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months, and 72% of those reported that the attacks caused disruption to patient care. Read more. |
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One Third of Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Are Lost to Follow-Up |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 12:38 PM |
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A UK hepatology review found that one-third of adults with chronic hepatitis B were lost to specialist follow-up—highlighting major gaps in patient retention that threaten progress toward WHO’s 2030 viral hepatitis elimination goals. Read more. |
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New institute to fill gap on oral infection guidance after CDC cuts |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 10:18 AM |
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This past July, ADS announced the launch of the ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science. This new nonprofit entity aims to strengthen and expand on the work previously performed by the CDC’s Division of Oral Health before the Department of Government Efficiency eliminated it in April. Read more.
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Global Handwashing Day Underscores the Power of Prevention |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 01:52 PM |
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Observed each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day reminds safety professionals and employees that proper hand hygiene remains one of the simplest, most effective defenses against illness in the workplace. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,837 - Travel vaccine web pages for public, COVID-19 and MMR recommendations, and more |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 01:12 PM |
IZ Express #1,837 - Travel vaccine web pages for public, COVID-19 and MMR recommendation. Read more.
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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:46 PM |
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October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Read more. |
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Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 12:32 PM |
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One of the pillars of modern medicine is showing its cracks, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. Read more. |
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What To Know About ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Surging in the US |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 11:53 AM |
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Infection rates from drug-resistant “nightmare bacteria” are on the rise in the U.S.—meaning that it is important to be aware of the risks, causes and how to slow the spread. Read more. |
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“Don’t Be a Hero and Go to Work Sick”: An Autumn COVID-19 Check-In With Matthew Pullen, MD |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:19 AM |
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COVID-19 is back on the wastewater radar, but this fall’s bump does not look like a menacing new variant, says UMN infectious-diseases physician Matthew Pullen, MD. As CDC shifts to “shared decision-making” for vaccination—a move critics warn could slow access—his guidance stays simple: stay home when sick, and get the shot you can get now. Read more. |
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The HAI Challenge Goes On |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 11:09 AM |
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The CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities. Read more. |
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Understanding dentists' antibiotic prescribing behaviour in Spain: a focus group study |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:56 AM |
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Dentists are responsible for 10% of all antibiotic prescriptions. It is estimated that, in certain situations, up to 80% of antibiotic prescriptions in dentistry may be inappropriate. The aim of this study was to explore Spanish dentists' attitudes, perceptions, and contextual factors influencing antibiotic use and misuse in clinical practice. Read more. |
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The role of dentists in promoting human papillomavirus vaccination for oropharyngeal cancer prevention: A cross-sectional survey of dentists in North Carolina |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:29 AM |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cancers of the oropharynx, and HPV vaccination prevents these cancers. Given the prominent role of HPV vaccines in promoting oral health, this study aimed to understand the knowledge, perceptions, and perceived barriers associated with HPV and HPV vaccination among dentists in North Carolina, a state that does not currently permit vaccine administration by dentists. Read more. |
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Factors associated with adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis among dental professionals in Brazil |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 10:10 AM |
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This study analyzed the influence of sociodemographic, occupational, and accident-related factors on adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) among dental professionals. Read more. |
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