Research Summaries

Viral Infections
Viral Infections
06/20/2022
The authors expanded upon research conducted in 2015 by including deaths across different global demographics that did not occur in hospitals. This is the first study to examine the RSV disease burden in...
06/20/2022
Viral Infections
Viral Infections
01/29/2022
In a recent study, researchers aimed to better understand the prevalence of hepatitis C virus in the global population.
01/29/2022
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
11/12/2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new recommendations for preventing and controlling influenza during the 2021-2022 season, especially in light of the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
11/12/2021
Pediatrics
Pediatrics
08/12/2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released interim guidance on treating respiratory syncytial virus in infants during the current atypical season.
08/12/2021
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C
07/24/2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed guidance based on expert opinion for a testing algorithm and clinical management of health care personnel who have been potentially exposed to...
07/24/2020
Viral infections
Viral infections
11/25/2019
Understanding the barriers to influenza vaccination is key to improving annual vaccination rates and reducing the burden of influenza. In a new study, researchers analyzed survey data to better understand...
11/25/2019
Liver Disease
Liver Disease
07/24/2019
The USPSTF evaluated the effectiveness and potential harms of screening for hepatitis B virus.
07/24/2019
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
02/15/2019
The CDC has released new recommendations for the use of hepatitis A (Hep A) vaccine in individuals who are experiencing homelessness.
02/15/2019
hepatitis B
hepatitis B
01/09/2019
In a recent review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force sought to update and/or reaffirm its 2009 recommendations for the screening of pregnant women for hepatitis B virus.
01/09/2019
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A
11/02/2018
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Hepatitis Vaccines Work Group conducted a system
11/02/2018