LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new study from Stanford University shows that the Shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 20%. This discovery could represent a significant advance in the prevention of dementia, a disease that affects millions worldwide. The research is based on a unique vaccination strategy in Wales, which served as a natural experiment.
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A groundbreaking study from Stanford University has shown that the Shingles vaccine can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 20%. This finding is based on an analysis of health data from older adults in Wales, where a unique vaccination strategy served as a natural experiment. The findings, published in the prestigious journal Nature, could represent a significant advance in the prevention of dementia, a disease that affects over 55 million people worldwide.
The Shingles vaccine, originally developed to prevent the painful shingles, may also play a role in slowing the progression of dementia. An accompanying study, published in Cell, suggests that the vaccine could also slow the progression of the disease in already diagnosed dementia patients. These discoveries support the theory that viruses that affect the nervous system may increase the risk of dementia.
The study in Wales used a natural experimental situation created by the country’s specific vaccination strategy. This strategy allowed researchers to isolate the effects of vaccination on dementia risk by comparing people who were just inside or outside the age limit for vaccination. This method minimized biases that occurred in previous studies because vaccinated people often have healthier lifestyle habits.
The results of the study are promising as they suggest that the Shingles vaccine may provide not only preventive but also therapeutic benefits. What is particularly noteworthy is that women benefit more from the protective effect of the vaccine than men, which could indicate differences in immune response or the development of dementia. The researchers hope that these findings will lead to further investigation and possibly new strategies in dementia prevention.
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