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Hospital leadership team reviewing service pressures and crisis response planning in a clinical setting

Hospital Crisis Decision-Making Carries Hidden Risks

April 2026

A qualitative study suggests hospital crisis decision-making can sideline routine care, while strengthening preparedness for later emergencies.

Doctor collecting an oral swab sample from a patient in a clinical setting for pulmonary tuberculosis testing

Pulmonary Tuberculosis Detection Advances with Saliva

Saliva molecular testing showed high accuracy for pulmonary tuberculosis, clearly outperforming oral swabs in a prospective study.

Older adult speaking with a healthcare professional about RSV vaccination and respiratory infection prevention

RSV in Older Adults Demands Policy Action

RSV in older adults remains underrecognized, with policy gaps limiting surveillance, vaccination, and prevention across Europe.

Gen Z college students reviewing HPV vaccination information on a phone and laptop

Why Gen Z HPV Vaccination Intentions Stall

Among Gen Z college students, HPV vaccination intention was driven more by vaccine perceptions than emotional flow.

Close up of Parmesan cheese wedges and shavings on a serving board with a cheese knife.

Gut Mucosal Immunity Shaped by Clostridium butyricum

Gut mucosal immunity may be strengthened by Clostridium butyricum, shaping antiviral defense and inflammatory control through microbial metabolites.

Faith based education session improving recombinant zoster vaccine knowledge in a community setting

Church-Based Outreach Boosts Shingles Vaccine Confidence

A faith-based education program markedly improved recombinant zoster vaccine knowledge and intent in vulnerable adults.

Clinician preparing RSV vaccination for an immunocompromised patient during a respiratory virus season visit.

RSV Vaccination Guidance for Immunocompromised Patients

IDSA guidelines recommend RSV vaccination for immunocompromised adults, and advise individualized timing plus shared decisions now.

Clinician discussing COVID-19 vaccination timing with an immunocompromised patient

COVID-19 Vaccination Recommended for Immunocompromised Patients

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended for immunocompromised patients for the 2025–2026 season, according to new guidance.

Clinician reviewing uncomplicated UTI care pathway and antimicrobial resistance risks

Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections Highlight Complex Care

Uncomplicated UTIs disrupt lives as recurrence and antimicrobial resistance complicate antibiotic choice for clinicians’ daily care.

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