COVID-19, RSV, and influenza immunizations show continued safety and substantial effectiveness against hospitalization across various populations.

Elevated lactate levels and hypotension independently predicted higher in-hospital mortality in critically ill adults with COVID-19.

Ablation therapy demonstrated comparable effectiveness for HCC in patients with hepatitis B-related recompensated vs compensated cirrhosis.

Racial and ethnic disparities in pediatric COVID-19 severity were largest among hospitalized Black and Hispanic children with CCCs or government insurance.

HCC risk remains after DAA-cured HCV in individuals with HIV, but the annual probability of developing HCC declines over 6 years.

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