Publications by authors named "Vikas Shahi"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis B is a viral infection primarily spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, and since the introduction of an effective vaccine in 1981, its prevalence has significantly decreased, but around 14,000 acute cases were reported in the U.S. in 2020.
- A study analyzed hepatitis B vaccination rates among NCAA Division I and III athletes aged 18-24 from 2016-2023, revealing that 64.6% of athletes were vaccinated, but only 1.06% had available antibody results, all of which were negative.
- The findings suggest that while vaccination rates are decent, there is a critical need for healthcare systems to enhance vaccine adherence and address hesitancy to avoid future outbreaks.
Background: Serial hemoglobin measurement (ΔHgb) is intended to aid in the early identification of blunt trauma patients who have significant blood loss requiring intervention. However, the utility of ΔHgb has yet to be rigorously studied.
Objective: We sought to determine if ΔHgb is a reliable diagnostic tool in assessing blood loss in blunt trauma patients.