Introduction
Herpes zoster (HZ) is an acute viral infectious disease that arises from the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The initial infection of the varicella-zoster virus is more commonly acquired during childhood and can lead to either…

Herpes zoster (HZ) is an acute viral infectious disease that arises from the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The initial infection of the varicella-zoster virus is more commonly acquired during childhood and can lead to either…

Following stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their brains change from stroke? Researchers led by Laura Gwilliams, faculty scholar at the Wu Tsai…


Head and neck cancer (HNC) is ranked as the seventh most prevalent cancer globally and represents one of the most commonly encountered clinical malignancies. In 2022, it is estimated that there will be over 890,000 new cases and more…

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major contributor to global mortality, with death tolls rising from 2.2 million (6th leading cause) in 1990 to 3.5 million (4th) in 2021.1–3 Global Burden of Disease projections…

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition characterized by organ dysfunction, stemming from an improperly regulated host reaction to infectious agents, and is associated with an exceptionally high rate of mortality.1 A common…

HealthDay News — For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) therapy is associated with a reduced risk for epilepsy, according to a study published online Dec. 10 in…