Publications by authors named "V Viciano Pascual"
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection hospitalizations in infants and poses a significantly higher risk of respiratory failure than SARS-CoV-2. The mechanisms underlying these differences remain unclear. We analyzed blood samples from infants (median age 2.
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- * Daily PM₂.₅ (a harmful air pollutant) levels were significantly higher on wildfire days (34 µg/m) compared to non-wildfire days (25.75 µg/m), indicating a link to fire events.
- * The risk of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) increased with higher PM₂.₅ levels, especially when concentrations exceeded 20 µg/m, suggesting that wildfires contribute to heart health risks.