Does Periodontal Disease Increase the Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events?
Patients presenting with periodontal disease may be at increased risk of future major cardiovascular events, according to research from Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Harvard University.
OSHA to Issue COVID-19-Related Standards to Protect Workers
The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is set to implement an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to protect workers in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the content of the ETS is currently unknown, some…
HHS to Close Payment Gap for COVID-19 Vaccinations
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide reimbursement to vaccine providers for underinsured patients whose health plans do not cover immunizations. The HHS will use funds from the federal COVID-19…
NIH Study Better Elucidates How Our Bodies Fight SARS-CoV-2
Recent results from a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study demonstrate that the body unleashes a large number of antibodies in response to infection with the novel coronavirus. Published in Science, the article looked at the antibodies…
Barco® Uniforms Announces Digital Transformation with Launch of New E-Commerce Site, BarcoMade.com
Direct-to-Consumer launch marks a milestone in Barco's 92-year legacy and its commitment to innovation and serving others as the company focuses on digital transformation to make premium quality scrubs more accessible for healthcare heroes.
An Update on Cardiovascular Disease
Educating patients on their risk for heart disease and strategies for prevention can help them maintain both their oral and overall health.
A New Entry to the COVID-19 Vaccine Armamentarium Shows Promise
A COVID-19 vaccine created through a partnership between Sanofi and GSK showed promising results in a Phase 2 clinical trial. A recombinant protein vaccine, it targets the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, created via insect cells, with an antibody…
Scientists Suggest the Origins of SARS-CoV-2 Remain a Mystery
Many scientists believe the origins of the novel coronavirus remain unknown, and that no door should be shut as worldwide investigations continue. A group of scientists penned a letter to the highly regarded journal Science about keeping an…
Preparing Your Operatory to Ensure Safe Practice
Professionals and researchers in dentistry, medicine, and public health continue to discover more effective and innovative ways to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. In dental settings, operatory preparation and…
Among Older Adults, a Longer Interval Between Pfizer Doses May Increase Antibody Response
New research from the United Kingdom finds that when older adults waited 12 weeks before receiving their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the resultant level of antibodies produced was 3.5 times higher than among those who…
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