Article updated and reviewed by Cyrus Badshah, MD PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University; Assitant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Medical Director, Chest (TB)Clinic and Directly Observed Therapy Program, Harlem Hospital Center. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on May 2,2005.
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A study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care and Research found that RA patient are nearly twice as likely to develop herpes... Read more »
Anyone had chickenpox? If so, then you are at risk for postherpatic neuralgia, a common cause of chronic nerve pain. Follow this timeline.... Read more »
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Annual vaccinations for influenza virus are recommended for many groups of people. I strongly suggest that all people over the age of 65,... Read more »
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for ShinglesThe treatment goals for an acute attack of herpes zoster include:Reduce painReduce discomfortHasten healing of blistersPrevent the... Read more »
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Prevention Although the chickenpox vaccine is not recommended to prevent shingles, the hope is that children who have had the vaccine to prevent... Read more »
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for Postherpetic NeuralgiaPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is difficult to treat. Once PHN develops, a patient may need a multidisciplinary approach that... Read more »
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Chickenpox (varicella) rarely causes complications, but it is not always harmless. It can cause hospitalization and, in rare cases, death.... Read more »
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VaccinationThere are two types of varicella vaccines:A chickenpox vaccine for vaccinating children, adolescents, and adultsA shingles vaccine for... Read more »