RSV vaccination roll-outs and electronic nicotine delivery systems

RSV hospital admissions in preterm infantsEach year, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) quietly sweeps through the world killing over 100 000 children. Somehow, it barely gets a mention in the news cycle, although that may soon change if countries launch RSV vaccination programmes. A meta-analysis sought to estimate the global burden of RSV disease and risk factors for both getting the infection and severe outcomes.A key finding was that preterm infants born <32 weeks’ gestation have a higher risk of RSV and hospital admission from RSV that persists into their second year of life. Late preterm infants (born between 32 weeks and 37 weeks’ gestation) also had an increased risk of hospital admission, but only until they were 6 months old. Other risk factors for severe outcomes include congenital heart disease, tracheostomy, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, chronic lung disease, and Down’s syndrome.Lancet doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(24)00138-7Oral antidiabetic drugs and NAFLDHow much weight should we give to... Read Original Article: RSV vaccination roll-outs and electronic nicotine delivery systems »