Comprehensive Analysis of Cardiovascular Events and Risk Factors in Patients Hospitalized with RSV
Cardiovascular complications contribute to adverse outcomes in patients with influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections. While the association of RSV infection with cardiovascular events (CVE) has been described, data are limited.
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The European Commission invests in the development of innovative products against respiratory viruses
The technology provides a universal solution to respiratory viruses, regardless of an individual's immune history – for example, people who do not sufficiently respond to a vaccine, or don't get vaccinated
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine effectiveness among US veterans, September, 2023 to March, 2024: a target trial emulation study
New respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines have been approved in the USA for the prevention of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged 60 years and older.
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EU Working Group on Respiratory Care kick-off meeting
This group will lead the development of a Call to Action to advocate for better access to treatments, in particular COVID- 19.
Burden of RSV infections among young children in primary care: a prospective cohort study in five European countries (2021–23)
The majority of RSV infections in young children are managed in primary care, however, the disease burden in this setting remains poorly defined.
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Joint Action on REspiratory Diseases (JARED) launched
A new joint action focusing on tackling chronic respiratory diseases was recently launched. Backed by the EU4Health programme, the 3-year initiative aims to improve lung health across Europe through innovative digital health technologies.
On the verge of RSV disease prevention: A communications toolkit
Use these materials to raise awareness about new immunisation products to protect infants in early life from a top cause of severe respiratory infections in children.
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ECDC launches RespiCompass, a scenario modelling hub for respiratory diseases
ECDC has launched an online platform, RespiCompass, which uses mathematical modelling to simulate respiratory disease dynamics under different scenarios.