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Anti-Zoster Drug Prevents Shingles in Lupus Patients on Anifrolumab
The antiviral drug valaciclovir (Valtrex), given prophylactically, kept patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) under treatment with anifrolumab (Saphnelo) from having herpes zoster attacks, ...
Medscape8d
Valaciclovir Shows Promise in Preventing Herpes Zoster During Anifrolumab Treatment for Lupus
Prophylactic valaciclovir was effective and prevented herpes zoster in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus receiving ...
Medscape11d
Varicella and Varicella-Zoster Vaccine
The incidence of herpes zoster was 5.4 cases vs. 11.1 cases per 1000 person-years in the vaccinated versus placebo groups, and the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia was 0.5 cases vs. 1.4 cases ...
University of Bristol8d
Patients’ understanding of shingles is poor with some blaming themselves for its onset, study finds
A study by researchers at the University of Bristol exploring patients’ understanding and experience of shingles has found ...
Business Insider10d
Curevo Announces Positive Updated Phase 2 Data for Amezosvatein Shingles Vaccine
1,2,3 In a post-hoc analysis after mean follow-up of 18.8 months in this Phase 2 trial, confirmed herpes zoster (shingles) cases were analyzed. Based on the shingles incidence rate from the placebo ...
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How Much Valacyclovir Should I Take During a Herpes Outbreak?
herpes zoster (shingles) and chicken pox. Unfortunately, valacyclovir can’t cure the herpes infection, but it can reduce the ...
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Vitamins by Condition
Considering taking supplements to treat herpes zoster shingles? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of herpes zoster shingles. Follow the links to read ...
Herpes virus and head injuries linked to Alzheimer’s, mini-brain study finds
Repeated head injuries suffered by sports players and military personnel — a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — may ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference5d
Prefilled Syringe Presentation of Shingrix Under FDA Review
The new prefilled syringe has the same composition but removes the need for reconstitution, providing a more convenient option for health care providers who administer vaccines. According to the ...
GSK's Shingrix New Prefilled Syringe Presentation Accepted For Review By FDA
British drug maker GSK plc (GSK, GSK.L) announced Friday that the US Food and Drug Administration has accepted for review the ...
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Shingles on the Scalp: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Prompt medical care is advised. Shingles (herpes zoster) is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The virus lies dormant in your body for years after chickenpox resolves.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Global Clinical Trials Review 2024: Region, Country (G7 & E7), Trial Status, Trial Phase, Sponsor Type and End-point Status
The "Herpes Zoster (Shingles) - Global Clinical Trials Review, 2024" clinical trials has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.Report includes an overview of trial numbers and their average ...