Could a shingles outbreak predict dementia years later?
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This study aims to understand if having shingles (herpes zoster) increases a person's long-term risk of developing vascular dementia, a type of mental decline caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. Researchers will follow 375 adults, some with a new shingles rash and some wit…
Sponsor: Center for Clinical Studies, Texas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC