Global Respiratory Virus Activity by WHO
Global influenza and COVID-19 activity stayed low in late October 2025. COVID-19 was more common in northern regions, while influenza spread mainly in tropical areas.
SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines sensitize tumours to immune checkpoint blockade
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) extend survival in many patients with cancer but are ineffective in patients without pre-existing immunity.
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Toward a Council Recommendation on the value of immunisation against respiratory infections
The Steering Group on the Prevention of Respiratory Infections launched a new manifesto at the #EURespiDay event held at the European Parliament in Brussels
Vaccination as a new form of cardiovascular prevention: a European Society of Cardiology clinical consensus statement
With the contribution of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC), the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), and the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC
Mucosal COVID-19 vaccines in clinical development
Mucosal vaccines are designed to elicit both a strong systemic and mucosal immune response gaining importance as the next generation of vaccines
Antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 variants LP.8.1, LF.7.1, NB.1.8.1, XFG and BA.3.2 following KP.2 monovalent mRNA vaccination
The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has resulted in antigenically distinct variants that challenge vaccine-induced immunity.
Respiratory viral infections awaken metastatic breast cancer cells in lungs
Understanding the mechanisms that disrupt the quiescence of dormant disseminated cancer cells (DCCs) is crucial for addressing metastatic progression.
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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