Strong Support
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The link between shingles and stroke is not due to selective reporting of positive results, and it persists even after accounting for common stroke risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes,...
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Herpes zoster and the risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
2017Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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