2025: New Medicines & Medical Advances
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* Shingles Vaccine & Alzheimer’s: There’s growing evidence suggesting the herpes zoster virus (which causes shingles) might contribute to Alzheimer’s development. Vaccination against shingles could therefore offer a protective benefit beyond just preventing a painful illness. A study in Wales supports this idea.
* HPV Vaccine benefits: The HPV vaccine is proving to be highly effective,nearly eliminating cervical cancer in some countries and also preventing head and neck cancer. New data suggests a single dose may be as effective as two, which could be crucial for areas with vaccine shortages.
* GLP-1 Pills: The text begins to introduce the topic of GLP-1 agonists, but the excerpt is cut off mid-sentence.
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* Links to Sources: The article includes links to studies in Nature and STAT News supporting the claims about shingles and HPV vaccines.
* STAT Plus Content: A sidebar promotes a STAT Plus (subscriber-only) article about the pricing strategy for Novo nordisk’s Wegovy pill, positioning it against Eli Lilly’s offerings in the weight loss drug market.