TOPLINE: Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) had no significant effect on major adverse cardiovascular events; however, it reduced all-cause mortality in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases receiving Janus kinase inhibitors. The mortality benefit was particularly notable in women and patients aged 65 years or older. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a new user design study utilizing the TriNetX … Read more
TOPLINE: Low-dose suppressive valacyclovir treatment of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) did not show significant benefits at 12 months but showed treatment superiority at 18 months and a reduction in the number of multiple episodes of keratitis or iritis at 12 and 18 months. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial across 95 sites in … Read more
Share on Pinterest“Hunger Games” star Elizabeth Banks shares her journey with healthy aging and how she’s navigated shingles and perimenopause. Image by Kyle Topping for Pfizer Actor, director, and producer Elizabeth Banks shares how she prioritizes her health in her 50s. The “Hunger Games” actress is spreading awareness about preventing respiratory conditions like RSV, flu, … Read more
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one – shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect ageing brains. The research, published in the journal Nature, is part of growing understanding about how many factors influence brain health as we age – and what we can do about it. … Read more
Key Takeaways Herpes zoster (HZ) can initially present with pain before the appearance of a rash, leading to diagnostic confusion. Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) may be mimicked by other conditions, including HZ. Positive pinch test and Carnett’s sign may indicate abdominal wall neuralgia but do not exclude the possibility of HZ. The Patient … Read more
[1] Kim, M. C., Yun, S. C., Lee, H. B., Lee, P. H., Lee, S. W., Choi, S. H., Kim, Y. S., Woo, J. H., Kim, S. H., & Kwon, S. U. (2017). Herpes Zoster Increases the Risk of Stroke and Myocardial Infarction. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 70(2), 295–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2017.05.015 [2] Giorda, … Read more
Dolly Dy-Zulueta – Philstar.com February 23, 2025 | 4:25pm MANILA, Philippines — Followers of celebrities Ian Veneracion, Kim Atienza, Jackie Lou Blanco, Marc Nelson and Julie Eigenmann thought their beloved stars’ social media accounts had been hacked when their usual fun and engaging video clips suddenly glitched and got interrupted by an ominous message about … Read more
Archyde Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment Table of Contents 1. Understanding Shingles: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment 2. What is Shingles? 3. Risk factors and Myths Debunked 4. Prevention: Your Best Defense 5. Seeking Help: Early Intervention Matters 6. What are the risks and symptoms of shingles,and how can … Read more
TOPLINE: 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 follow-up period in patients receiving valaciclovir. METHODOLOGY: Anifrolumab, a human monoclonal antibody binding to type I interferon receptor subunit 1, increases the risk for HZ in … Read more