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“Shingles is a terrible, painful and debilitating condition that can lead to horrendous long-term pain,” said Dr. Aarati Didwania, a professor of medicine and medical education at Northwestern ...

Older adults with severe herpes zoster were at a heightened risk of developing dementia, especially those aged 50-65 years, when compared with both matched control individuals from the general ...

Vaccination against shingles may come with a surprising perk. A recent study posits that the vaccine for herpes zoster, also known as shingles, protects against more than a painful, angry rash.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Valacyclovir can be beneficial for treating multiple episodes of keratitis or iritis in patients with ...

The use of valaciclovir as prophylaxis prevents herpes zoster (HZ) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving anifrolumab treatment, with no cases of zoster reported during the ...

—Regardless of whether they’re on immunosuppressive therapy, individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel disease have a greater risk for herpes zoster. Now, a new study says, these patients are also ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Antiviral treatment remains a cornerstone in preventing recurrence and reducing post-herpetic pain in herpes ...