NIOSH Science Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

As part of this special issue, our article Protecting the Mental Health and Well-being of the Nation’s Health Workforce summarizes the scope of the issue and prevention efforts underway at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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MARCH 17, 2023

In the US, the venomous snakes include rattlesnakes , copperheads, cottonmouths/water moccasins , and coral snakes [ CDC, 2021 ] Rattlesnakes live all across the United State s Copperheads inhabit the eastern U.S. If you are managing a snake bite from a snake that does not typically reside in the U.S.,

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Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recently published CDC data has revealed an increase in the number of infant deaths in 2022, the first in two decades. The United States continues to struggle with serious healthcare disparities and to lag behind other countries when it comes to keeping young children alive. The post U.S.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If the CDC wishes to regain trust, they should make honesty, not simplicity their guiding principle. Subscribe now Once again, a new Covid vaccine has debuted, and once again, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a recommendation that baffles me. The CDC asserts that all Americans older than six months should get the jab.

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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The CDC gives the power to the individual hospitals or healthcare networks to make their own decisions regarding infection control policies. Healthcare personnel should be aware that the CDC also updated several other recommendations relating to infection control procedures. Other Guideline Changes Besides Masking. References.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a health advisory on bacteria in the pipes of dental facilities. The CDC recommends that dental healthcare providers use disinfectants to regularly clean waterlines. CDC warns of bacteria in dental waterlines after children are infected.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 12, 2022

In March of 2022, the CDC released a statement recommending people over the age of 50 get a second shot of either the Moderna or Pfizer booster four months after their first shot. Additionally, the CDC recommended a second booster shot for immunocompromised people aged 12 and older. COVID-19 Booster Eligibility.

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JournalFeed

JANUARY 9, 2021

It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Jan 4 to 8, 2021. We cover a second look at APPs and ED flow, efficacy of mass ED suicide screening, decision fatigue, a new treatment regimen for gonorrhea, and prednisone for cluster headaches.

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ALiEM

JUNE 5, 2023

Bacillus anthracis Group A streptococcus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus (Photo credit: CDC/ James H. Notify the CDC via the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this skin lesion in a worker handling sheep hides? Chambers J, Yarrarapu SNS, Mathai JK.

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EB Medicine

JUNE 28, 2022

Topics discussed include: Which vaccines are currently approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC. CDC Meningococcal Disease and Vaccination. CDC Meningococcal Disease ([link] and Vaccination ([link] As always, we value your feedback. The difference between the MEN ACWY vaccine and the meningococcal B vaccine.

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PDC Healthcare

JANUARY 4, 2021

The CDC published a full COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit, which includes sticker templates, to help build confidence about the COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare teams and other staff.

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American Medical Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The CDC recently released new guidelines regarding flu vaccination for this year. The CDC announced in June of this year that there are three higher potency vaccines available for people aged 65 and older. However, the CDC stresses the importance of getting a flu shot before peak flu season. Flu Shot Guidelines.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, emergency medical workers should review their infection prevention policies in alignment with CDC infection control recommendations. This course discusses some approaches to reporting persons suspected of COVID-19 infection validated by the CDC. In this course, we also offer tips on submitting this data to the CDC.

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EB Medicine

JULY 21, 2022

In this episode of EMplify, Sam Ashoo, MD reviews recent updates on the following topics: COVID-19 Public health emergency extended Cases increasing Medications and Vaccinations available Pharmacists prescribing COVID medications CDC COVID Therapeutics website HHS COVID Therapeutics Locator Monkeypox Cases increasing Vaccination Testing FOAMED post (..)

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EB Medicine

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What types of tests are available? What types of tests are available? Testing in periods of low and high prevalence Treatment* High-risk conditions that suggest treatment * Antiviral medications * Oseltamivir: NNT and NNH* Resistance patternsBilling and Coding

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 16, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 385,000 needlestick injuries occur among healthcare workers each year in the United States alone. Reference CDC (17 October 2022). These incidents can expose them to bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

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ACEP Now

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

million cases of CL per year globally; however, CL is not a reportable disease to the CDC, so there is no reliable way to track U.S. CDC website. CDC website. Leishmaniasis is a vector-born protozoal disease transmitted by sand flies, considered to be endemic in 99 countries. There may be 700,000 to 1.2 1993;87(4):444-448.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2022

According to the CDC, rashes typically last up to four weeks and it often occurs before other symptoms develop. The CDC reports that nearly all patients who experience the virus can expect to survive. While the disease may not be severe as of yet, it is still contagious and can be spread easily from person to person.

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EMDocs

JUNE 24, 2023

These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women. . #1: How to Improve STI Test Accuracy – Swab or Urine? Spoon Feed Vaginal swabs are more accurate than urine samples in diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , and Trichomonas vaginalis.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The CDC guidance says that employees experiencing a mild to moderate case of COVID-19 who are not moderately to severely immunocompromised may return to work after 7 days have passed since symptoms first occurred (day 0), and COVID-19 testing is performed. OSHA: We have an employee out with COVID-19.

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JournalFeed

JUNE 17, 2023

These results support CDC recommendations that vaginal swabs are the preferred sample modality when testing for STIs in women. Urine Spoon Feed Vaginal swabs are more accurate than urine samples in diagnosing Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

APRIL 20, 2024

With the 2014 CDC declaration that prescription drug overdose is one of the five top health threats, there has been a movement away from opioids as the mainstay of pain management for rib fractures [6].

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NIOSH Science Blog

MAY 24, 2022

In November 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute for Occupational These concerns affect each worker’s overall health, job performance, and ultimately, patient care and safety.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Chiodini 2018) Use Azithromycin for travelers from areas of XDR Salmonella Typhi , per the CDC recommendation that currently refers to those with recent travels to Pakistan and Iraq. The CDC Yellow Book app 2018. Treatment: Oral rehydration can be considered if the patient is tolerating PO intake. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Sep;19:75-77.

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PulmCCM

MARCH 4, 2024

By their sheer volume and the rigor of the cognitive testing, the UK REACT data are important in helping to document the cognitive component of “long Covid” Read in NEJM with editorial CDC slashes advised Covid isolation period The CDC has reduced the recommended isolation period after Covid from 5 days to “just don’t cough (..)

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NIOSH Science Blog

JULY 22, 2022

As of July 20, 2022, there have been nearly 1 million COVID-19 cases and over 2,000 deaths reported to CDC among U.S. Since early in the pandemic, reports have abounded of healthcare personnel (HCP) being infected, sometimes resulting in severe outcomes and death.

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NIOSH Science Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As of December 14, 2020, CDC reports 273,233 cases of COVID-19 and 915 deaths in healthcare workers. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested our healthcare system and, in some cases, pushed it to the brink. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are working tirelessly and sacrificing much while caring for patients during this pandemic.

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NIOSH Science Blog

JUNE 16, 2020

When protection against surface contamination is needed, CDC recommends wearing a cleanable face shield over an N95 FFR[1].

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NIOSH Science Blog

APRIL 23, 2020

However, when a healthcare facility still needs additional FFRs, employers should understand the additional options that the CDC and FDA have determined are appropriate to protect healthcare When possible, NIOSH recommends the use of reusable elastomeric respirators and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) as alternatives to FFRs.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 47,000 people took their own lives in 2019. Suicide is the second most common cause of death for young people in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24, raising serious concerns about public health.

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EB Medicine

APRIL 19, 2020

PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. PPE (16:30) Reusing N95s Using elastomeric full and half face respirators CDC, FDA, Osha 4. Triage Tent Implementation (02:35) 2. Telemedicine – In the tent, in the department, and in follow up. (08:45) 128 COVID-19 Topics: 1.Triage

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

JULY 8, 2023

Despite these findings, the World Health Organization (WHO), Infection Disease Society of America (IDSA) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) all continue to recommend use of oseltamivir, particularly in patients at increased risk of hospitalization and bad outcomes.

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SheMD

APRIL 30, 2023

How they measured things: They performed a cross-sectional survey of women in emergency medicine to determine the rate of impaired fecundity and compared it to the national 2011–2015 CDC National Survey of Family Growth database. The survey was created based on questions from the National Survey of Family Growth sent by the CDC.

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Pediatric EM Morsels

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2013 this number had reached over 1 billion (Leuthard 2015) Diarrhea is the most common travel-related diagnosis in multiple studies and accounts for around 40 – 60% (Leuthard 2015, Hagmann 2014) Systemic febrile illnesses (18%) and dermatologic disorders (17%) were the next most common (Hagmann 2014) Systemic febrile illnesses most commonly (..)

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 25, 2024

The CDC’s FluSurv-NET system, a sentinel network of healthcare facilities, documented over 104,000 flu-related hospitalizations across 13 states during past flu seasons. The year 2024 marks another significant chapter in the healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against infectious diseases, and the numbers speak volumes.

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is reporting a 17.3% This is important due to staff turnover. Access audits should be done routinely. OSHA: Is there really an uptick with Sars-CoV-2 transmission? increase with the prevalence of Eris, a subvariant of Omicron.

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ALiEM

JANUARY 12, 2024

2020 Feb 11;38(7):1746-1752. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2019.12.028. 2019.12.028. Epub 2019 Dec 20. PMID: 31870573; PMCID: PMC7008074. Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System [Internet].

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