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Herpes zoster vaccine against dementia – could this be a breakthrough? Doctor evaluates<\/h2>\n

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According to the researchers, there appears to be a relationship between shingles infection and dementia.<\/p>\n

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Zoster vaccination reduces new cases of dementia<\/strong> – by 19.9%! According to a preprint study conducted by researchers from Stanford, Heidelberg, Mainz and Vienna universities. But how is the outcome of this study evaluated? A breakthrough in dementia research? General physician Dr. Christophe Specht classifies the latest results for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Does shingles cause dementia?<\/h2>\n

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For example, several studies have shown links between different diets and dementia. However: The causes of dementia are still largely unclear.<\/strong>The researchers write at the beginning of the current preprint study publication on the Medrxiv portal.<\/p>\n

However, it appears that they have now taken an important step forward. Because: Your analyzes must prove a causal relationship between vaccination against shingles (commonly known as shingles) and protection against dementia. In other words, it was found that herpes zoster infection can cause dementia. But is this really true?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Expert rates the study: “Very clearly presented”<\/h2>\n