Case Study: Retro-Orbital Pain and Eyelid Redness
A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of headache behind her left eye and redness of the left eyelid.
Herpes Zoster Virus
Addition of Gabapentin to Valacyclovir to Treat Herpes Zoster Rash Does Not Improve Pain
The addition of gabapentin to valacyclovir within 72 hours of onset of a herpes zoster rash was not found to provide further relief from acute herpetic pain or to better prevent postherpetic neuralgia.
Cervical Nerve Root Block Effective on Cervical Herpes Zoster-Related Burden
Ultrasound-guided cervical nerve root block may be effective in reducing acute cervical herpes zoster-related burden of illness and the risk for postherpetic neuralgia.
Factors Influencing Vaccination Rates Among the Elderly
A healthcare provider’s recommendation is the strongest factor in influencing an elderly person’s decision to become vaccinated.
Capsaicin 8% Patch Effective on Nondiabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Results from the ASCEND study recently published in BioMed Central Neurology indicate that an 8% capsaicin patch is effective in relieving peripheral neuropathic pain resulting from a wide range of etiologies.
Electronic Vaccine Tracking System to Improve Herpes Zoster Vaccine Rates
Patients with RA are often not appropriately vaccinated against herpes zoster, despite vaccine recommendations.
Effect of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Incidence of Postherpetic Neuralgia
Because the increased cytokine levels in the acute phase of herpes zoster are assumed to be a potential mechanism for inducing PHN, the early suppression of these cytokines by LLLT may help prevent the development of PHN.
