Insidermedicine in 60 - May 20 2008

Description: From Texas - Herpes zoster, more commonly known as shingles, may be linked to family history. Researchers examined over 1000 patients that were treated between 1992 and 2005 and found that, of over 500 patients with shingles, 39% reported having a blood relative who had also suffered from the condition. The CDC has recommended the shingles vaccine Zostavax for those aged 60 and over. From Washington - Teens that donate blood are more likely to suffer from complications than older donors ...