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Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia?
Manage episode 435011662 series 2931422
Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it's onset.
The GameChanger
Several studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine.
Guest
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
The recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia
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CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe dementia's epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.
2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-246-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/19/2024
Expiration date: 08/19/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
Chapters
1. Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia? (00:00:00)
2. Link Between Shingles Vaccine and Dementia (00:00:01)
3. Shingles Vaccine Impact on Dementia (00:15:06)
334 episodes
Manage episode 435011662 series 2931422
Dementia is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. and there hasn't been a lot of hope with prevention or treatment. However, recently published evidence suggests the shingles vaccine may delay it's onset.
The GameChanger
Several studies suggest a delay in onset of dementia with the recombinant shingles vaccine.
Guest
Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGP
Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University
Internal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health
Reference
The recombinant shingles vaccine is associated with lower risk of dementia
Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!
Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)
CPE Information
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:
1. Describe dementia's epidemiology and the significance of preventive interventions.
2. Discuss the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the study.
0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-246-H01-P
Initial release date: 08/19/2024
Expiration date: 08/19/2025
Additional CPE details can be found here.
Chapters
1. Does the Shingles Vaccine Delay Dementia? (00:00:00)
2. Link Between Shingles Vaccine and Dementia (00:00:01)
3. Shingles Vaccine Impact on Dementia (00:15:06)
334 episodes
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