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Richard Sima
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Columnist, Brain Matters, The Washington Post
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Neuroscientist turned science writer
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By Richard Sima Verified| New Zealand Herald Verified “The shingles vaccines … seem to be one of those drugs,” said Taquet, who was not involved in the study. In medical research, randomised controlled trials are the gold standard for measuring the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention by randomly dividing similar participants into treatment and control groups. However, this controlled comparison is often not possible in the real world.
By Richard Sima Verified| The Philadelphia Inquirer Verified Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Consider getting the shingles vaccine. A new study provides the strongest evidence yet that a shingles vaccine reduces the risk of dementia. Researchers tracked more than 280,000 adults in Wales and found that the shingles vaccine cut the risk of developing dementia by 20% over a seven-year period. The new findings, published in Nature, could have implications for managing the large and growing burden of dementia.
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post is a prominent newspaper in the United States, founded in 1877. It has evolved from its initial alignment with the Democratic Party to an independent stance. The newspaper has a rich history, including a significant turnaround under financier Eugene Meyer in 1933, followed by his son-in-law, Philip Graham, who became publisher in 1947. The Washington Post primarily publishes a daily newspaper that covers a wide array of topics, including national and international news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment. It also offers digital subscriptions, allowing readers to access content online and through mobile apps, featuring breaking news, in-depth analysis, and multimedia elements like videos and podcasts. Additionally, the newspaper includes specialized sections such as The Washington Post Magazine and Style, and it hosts various events and conferences that often feature notable figures in politics and journalism.
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