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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often associated with severe illness in young children, but its impact on older adults is a growing concern. In older adults, RSV can lead to serious consequences, including hospitalization and death. [BMC Infect Dis 2017;20;17:785] Unlike other viruses, immunity to RSV infection is incomplete and short-lived, making reinfection common throughout life. [Respiratory Syncytial Virus. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442240/] Despite this, RSV in adults remains underrecognized and underestimated. Addressing this overlooked risk requires a focused approach, with vaccination playing a crucial role in preventing severe RSV-related complications in older populations.

Use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) appears to increase the risk of incident depression, defined as initiation of an antidepressant or receipt of a depression diagnosis, in a dose-dependent manner, suggests a study.

The use of tenecteplase in the extended time window of 4.5–24 hours improves functional outcomes in patients with ischaemic stroke when endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is not immediately available, findings from the phase III TRACE-III* trial suggest.