Vancouver urgent care identified as measles exposure site after confirmed case in Clark County child
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) – An urgent care clinic in Vancouver has been identified as a measles exposure site…
Penn State study identifies genetic regions linked to avian herpesvirus virulence
A highly contagious herpes virus causes Marek’s disease, a deadly illness that mainly infects chickens. While it does…
Bee-derived propolis shows potent antiviral activity against varicella-zoster virus
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus…
Antiviral drugs and shingles vaccines tied to lower dementia risk
New evidence suggests common viral infections may shape dementia risk, while vaccination and antiviral therapies could offer a…
Legacy, Regence Health split over rates; Oregon families scramble for healthcare
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A healthcare insurance nightmare. “The actual physical and mental impact that this has had…
Salem medical office, waiting room identified as measles exposure sites
SALEM, Ore. (KPTV) – A medical office and an emergency department waiting room in Salem were identified as…
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of serious cardiac events
People with heart disease who received a shingles vaccine had nearly half the rate of serious cardiac events…
Researchers identify immune markers linked to cognitive decline after viral infections
What impact does a viral infection have on our memory, attention, and concentration? The COVID-19 pandemic has reignited…
A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset
A clever natural experiment in Canada suggests a routine shingles vaccine may do more than prevent rash. Instead,…
Scientists capture real-time action of antiviral drugs on herpes
Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how an emerging class of antiviral drugs works. The…