New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in Its Tracks Nov 6, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A vaccine that targets human papillomavirus (HPV) is able to stop precancerous lesions in the vulva from progressing into full-blown malignancies, Dutch researchers report. Two other vaccines -- Gardasil and Cervarix -- have been approved for young women to prevent infection with HPV, which is also thought to spur precancerous lesions in the cervix and cause 70 percent of cervical cancers ... "This shows that it is possible to vaccinate against chronic... (MEDLINEplus)
Finding May Help Some Tonsil Cancer Patients Avoid Chemotherapy Nov 6, 2009
6, 2009) Clinical researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) have confirmed that patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer ("tonsil cancer") harbour a common type of human papilloma virus (HPV16), but also that such cancers are very sensitive to radiation ... Dr. Liu's team discovered that patients whose tumours tested positive for HPV16 had a much better survival, compared to patients whose tumours did not harbour HPV16 ... This HPV effect was independent of treatment (radiation... (Science Daily)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Cancer Prevention Nov 5, 2009
Cancer immunoprevention has become synonymous with the vaccines that have been approved for the prevention of infection with highly transmissible strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) that establish chronic infection and cause cervical and other cancers ... Cancer having a viral origin provides an opportunity to develop virus-specific vaccines that lower infection rates and consequently lower the incidence of cancer; this is what the HPV vaccine is expected to do for cervical cancer and what the... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Vaccination against HPV-16 Oncoproteins for Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia Nov 5, 2009
Background Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia is a chronic disorder caused by high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), most commonly HPV type 16 (HPV-16) ... Methods We investigated the immunogenicity and efficacy of a synthetic long-peptide vaccine in women with HPV-16 positive, high-grade vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia ... Twenty women with HPV-16 positive, grade 3 vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia were vaccinated three or four times with a mix of long peptides from the HPV-16 viral... (New England Journal of Medicine)
Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power Of Flu Shots Nov 4, 2009
29, 2006) With flu-shot season in full swing and widespread anticipation of the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer, a new University of Rochester study suggests that using common painkillers around the. (Aug. (Science Daily)
In NYs 23rd, conservatives bag a GOP heretic in Scozzafava Nov 1, 2009
Watch out for HPV type 16 it can go to Cervical CA.. Nothing Is Free. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Screening Guidelines For Breast, Cervical And Colorectal Cancers Redefined Oct 28, 2009
persistently testing positive for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) ... Beginning at age 30, adding HPV testing is a preferred option to the Pap test, and if both are negative, a woman may go to every three years unless she is at increased risk based on the risk factors cited above or unless the optional HPV test was not done. (Science Daily)
HPV Vaccine No More Painful Than Other Shots Oct 27, 2009
FRIDAY, Oct. 23 (HealthDay News) -- There have been reports that injections of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine are especially painful, but a new study finds that they don't hurt more than any other shots ... Researchers at the University of North Carolina discovered that most parents of teen girls who got the HPV vaccine said their daughters didn't experience unusual pain compared to two other kinds of injections -- tetanus boosters and meningococcal vaccinations ... "Some stories about... (MEDLINEplus)
My opposition to health curriculum frameworks Oct 27, 2009
The National Institute for Health is unable to prove that condoms reduce the risk of herpes, HPV, Chlamydia and syphilis. Is it really the responsibility of the schools to inform students of the means of getting an abortion without parental knowledge or input. (Braintree Forum, MA)
HPV jab girls are 'sex cautious' Oct 27, 2009
HPV jab girls are 'sex cautious. HPV causes around 70% of cervical cancers ... Eight in 10 girls say that having the HPV jab makes them think twice about the risks of having sex, a poll finds. (BBC News -- Health)
Reclusive teen wants to be more social Oct 26, 2009
Having HPV changed the way I looked at myself and others ... He knows he could contract HPV, but it doesn t change his love for me. (Boston Globe)
Different Types of Plantar Warts Oct 24, 2009
Plantar verrucae or warts on the sole may present in different forms depending upon the type of HPV contracted ... Any type of injury to the skin will favor the inoculation of the HPV. and maceration caused by yeast or fungal infections increase the risk of contracting plantar warts ... Depending upon the type of HPV involved, there are 3 main types of plantar warts. (Suite101.com)
How to Get Rid of Plantar Warts Oct 24, 2009
The Best Treatment for HPV Infection of the Soles ... Getting rid of plantar warts could prove very difficult due to high recurrence ratesof the HPV infection of the soles. (Suite101.com)
On the Cutting Edge: Inside Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Oct 24, 2009
The Lombardi Center has the distinction of being the only comprehensive cancer center in D.C. accredited by the National Cancer Institute; the center has been noted for a globally acclaimed breast cancer program, the development of the HPV vaccine which helps to prevent cervical cancer and its well-regarded research divisions. But Weiner believes the key to further growth and improvement lies in interdisciplinary research. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
CDC Panel Says No to Routine Use of Gardasil for Boys Oct 23, 2009
Doctors are free to offer HPV shot to males but widespread vaccination not advised ... Gardasil protects against four strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted pathogen that is thought to cause 70 percent of cervical cancers ... HPV has also been linked to rarer cancers of the throat, genitals and anus, as well as genital warts, and its use among males has been the subject of much debate since Gardasil first received FDA approval for use in females in 2006. (MEDLINEplus)
Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High Oct 23, 2009
Recently developed vaccines include those to protect against meningococcal meningitis, rotavirus diarrhea, pneumococcal disease and human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines now in late-stage testing include more than 30 that target diseases for which no vaccine currently exists. (MEDLINEplus)
Global Child Immunizations at All-Time High, Despite Rising Costs Oct 22, 2009
Those meant for adolescents, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, or for adults, such as , will need new tactics for distribution. Public health workers in the field hope to capitalize on existing distribution channels to reach some recipients as they already do for distributing other preventative tools such as vitamin supplements and mosquito bed nets but more strategizing remains. (Scientific American)
Summary for Patients Oct 20, 2009
Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted virus, is a cause of cervical cancer. People can get HPV from intimate sexual contact with a person already infected with HPV. Many sexually active women get infected with HPV, but the risk for cervical cancer in the United States is low ... It is also possible to test for HPV, and experts are trying to determine the best way to combine HPV and Pap tests in cervical cancer screening. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Coke Suckers Oct 20, 2009
Why vaccinate girls but not boys against HPV. William Saletan | Oct. 15, 2009. (Slate)
Feds approve new HPV vaccine Oct 18, 2009
FDA approves GlaxoSmithKline's HPV vaccine ... Drug will compete with another HPV vaccine Merck & Company's Gardasil ... Cervarix, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, was approved Friday for prevention of cervical cancer and pre-cancerous lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18. (CNN -- Health)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Oct 17, 2009
University of Washington researchers report today that female college students whose partners always wore condoms were 70% less likely to become infected with human papilloma virus, or HPV, than students whose partners used condoms less than 5% of the time ... But advocates of sexual abstinence programs have argued condoms are ineffective against HPV, which can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact even if a condom is worn ... "Those who are opposed to condoms claim condoms are not very... (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
FDA approves HPV vaccine Gardasil for boys Oct 17, 2009
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS, OR HPV, CAUSES ... Besides an established brand, Merck's vaccine defends against HPV types that cause both cancer and genital warts ... HPV infects about 6 million people in the U.S. each year, mainly through sexual contact. (USA Today)
Fewer Genital Warts Thanks to HPV Vaccine Program Oct 17, 2009
THURSDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) -- New cases of genital warts have declined sharply since vaccination of teen girls and young women against the human papillomavirus (HPV) began in Australia in 2007, a new study has found. Certain types of HPV are linked with the development of cervical cancer ... Gardasil protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, while Cervarix protects against HPV types 16 and 18. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA Approves Glaxo Cervical Cancer Vaccine Oct 17, 2009
Said to Block 2 Types of HPV that Cause 75% of Cervical Cancer ... The vaccine blocks human papilloma virus strains 16 and 18, the two types of HPV that cause 75 percent of cervical cancers ... There are more than 100 types of HPV, though about 15 are known to cause cervical cancer. (CBS News)
Private Equity, Public Option, and Pig Flu Oct 17, 2009
8) ": Why vaccinate girls but not boys against HPV?" by William Saletan. Even though HPV can cause several diseases in boys too, researchers suggest the best prevention strategy is to target girls. (Slate)
OK puts GSK in fight for $1B market Oct 17, 2009
A GSK filing with federal regulators says the compound designed to prevent pre-cancerous and cancerous growths caused by certain varieties of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is expected to be commercially available in the United States later this year. The approval of Cervarix will bring an important new cervical cancer vaccine to girls and young women, said Deirdre Connelly, resident for North American Pharmaceuticals at GSK. Immunization with a vaccine such as Cervarix along with annual doctor... (Triangle Business Journal)
September set aside for gynecologic cancer education Oct 17, 2009
Oh and Eisenberg said human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are important to prevent female cancers, specifically cervical cancer. "In most cancers, HPV is present," Oh said ... "HPV can infect cells of the cervix and cause them to be abnormal... if untreated, it can progress and if given enough time can turn into cancer.". (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Gardasil approved byFDA for use in boys Oct 17, 2009
Genital warts caused by HPV usually clear up by themselves, and the cancers caused by the virus are extremely rare in men ... Besides an established brand, Merck's vaccine defends against HPV types that cause both cancer and genital warts ... HPV infects about 6 million people in the U.S. each year, mainly through sexual contact. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sexually Transmitted Injection Oct 16, 2009
Why vaccinate girls but not boys against HPV ... You've probably heard about girls being vaccinated everywhere for HPV. The virus has been implicated in cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers ... But it can also cause diseases that affect men and boys: oral, anal, and throat cancers, not to mention genital warts and juvenile onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, an infant respiratory condition that may result from maternal HPV infection. (Slate)
UIC study finds girls aware of HPV vaccine's benefits Oct 16, 2009
Contrary to concerns that the human papillomavirus vaccine might promote promiscuity, a national survey of girls and young women found that the majority of respondents did not believe the HPV vaccine protected them against other sexually transmitted infections ... The findings are reassuring in that girls and young women did not think that the vaccine provided benefits beyond protecting them from HPV, said Dr. Rachel Caskey, assistant professor of pediatrics and general internal medicine at UIC... (EurekAlert!)
Cancer funding snub under fire Oct 16, 2009
The committee also rejected a funding proposal for $90 human papilloma virus (HPV) testing ... Neville Hacker, the director of the Gynaecological Cancer Centre at the Royal Hospital for Women, said research suggested women who were free from HPV could safely go without further tests for several years, saving money. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HPV Vaccination Oct 15, 2009
To the Editor: In her review of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination (July 16 issue),1 Kahn neglects to discuss one key "area of uncertainty," namely, the extent to which other high-risk oncogenic HPV types may rapidly occupy the epidemiologic niche vacated by vaccine-targeted HPV types 16 and 18 ... The author replies: It is not likely that the prevalence of HPV types not targeted by vaccines will increase to fill an. (New England Journal of Medicine)
SCID Kids Leading Healthy, Normal Lives 25 Years After 'Bubble Boy' Oct 14, 2009
In addition, about 10 percent had some sort of developmental delay and about 20 percent had attention deficit disorder, often due to the lack of an enzyme called adenosine deaminase, one of the causes of SCID. Other conditions appearing in a minority of the patients include diarrhea, rashes and HPV infection. Some of the conditions appeared more frequently in certain SCID subtypes than others. (Science Daily)
HPV Tied to Rare Head-and-Neck Cancer Oct 13, 2009
FRIDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to be linked to an increase in cases of a rare type of head and neck cancer, a new study has found ... According to the researchers, this is the first time that a connection has been made between HPV and nasopharyngeal cancer ... "We are in the middle of a tonsil cancer epidemic, seeing many patients with tonsil cancer linked to HPV," study author Dr. Carol Bradford, a professor and chairwoman of otolaryngology at the... (MEDLINEplus)
Novel Drug Screening Method: Informative Swellings Oct 12, 2009
16, 2007) Scientists have developed a new, amazingly sensitive method for identifying the earliest stages of infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), a common virus that can increase the risk of cervical. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Scientists identify common HPV genotypes in northern India, encourage vaccination Oct 11, 2009
BOSTON Although a wide spectrum of human papillomavirus is seen across the population of India, HPV-16 and HPV-18 are the most common types and a vaccination targeting these types could eliminate 75 percent of the cervical cancers in the region, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Basic Cancer Research Meeting. Cervical cancer caused by HPV is the most common cancer among Indian women, with an estimated 132,000 new cases and 74,000 deaths... (EurekAlert!)
Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-effective, Study Finds Oct 11, 2009
10, 2009) Persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus, is known to be a cause of cervical cancer. Current guidelines prioritize HPV vaccination of pre-adolescent girls, which has been shown to be cost-effective in previous studies, but the value of vaccinating boys in the United States has been unclear ... The HPV vaccine for boys is already licensed in a number of countries and is currently being considered by the U.S Food and Drug... (Science Daily)
Giving Gardasil to Boys Not Worth the Cost Oct 10, 2009
THURSDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- The cost of giving boys the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine would outweigh any health benefit, researchers say ... "This study found that while vaccine coverage and efficacy are high in girls, including boys in an HPV vaccination program generally exceeds what the U.S. typically considers good value for money," said lead researcher Jane Kim, an assistant professor of health decision science ... The researchers considered treatment for conditions caused by... (MEDLINEplus)
Visa's New Goal Oct 10, 2009
Gardasil For Boys After hours: FDA panel recommends new use for HPV vaccine; Men's Wearhouse shares slip. Jobs, Trade On Deck LuLuLemon Athletica to release second-quarter results. (Forbes -- Business)
Swine Flu Vaccine Oct 9, 2009
To illustrate, the HPV vaccine Gardasil was approved after five clinical trials. Yet, as of September 2009, according to CDC reports, Gardasil vaccine was associated with 15,037 adverse events, including 44 deaths. (Suite101.com)
Genes Signal Late-stage Laryngeal Cancer, Poorer Outcome Oct 9, 2009
Using tissue DNA samples the researchers examined the methylation status of 24 tumor suppressor genes and tested for the presence of the human papilloma virus (HPV) ... HPV was much higher in this group of patients (37 percent), supporting the role of HPV in laryngeal cancer. (Science Daily)
Skepticism About Pill Scare Stories Oct 9, 2009
Scare stories about contraception and STD protectionthe latter reaching a fever pitch with the scare stories about the HPV vaccinationgain attention because the technological and cultural shift towards a world where women can enjoy sex without dreading the consequences makes many Americans uneasy ... The HPV vaccine is equally safe for men; it just doesn't prevent them from getting cervical cancer ... There are some (mostly gay) men that have requested the vaccine to reduce their tiny odds... (Slate)
Eleventh annual CCR auctions set for Oct. 17 Oct 8, 2009
Led by Jagannadha K. Sastry, research into a therapeutic vaccine against HPV.. Led by William C. Satterfield, a study of unique factors causing chimpanzees to be immune to HIV-1. (Elgin Courier, TX)
DNA Test Could Be Key To Targeting Treatments For Head And Neck Cancer Oct 8, 2009
These cancers include tumours of the mouth, lips, throat and voice-box, and some have been linked to the sexually transmitted infection, HPV-16 ... The team found that nearly two thirds of tonsil tumour samples showed evidence of the HPV-16 gene ... Recent studies have found, however, that patients who have the HPV infection when they are diagnosed with cancer, respond better to chemotherapy or radiation therapy than those that do not have the infection. (Science Daily)
Cervical cancer vaccination: Up to parents Oct 8, 2009
Those who agree need to sign a letter of consent, said Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom when contacted regarding the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme that was announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai recently ... Dr Hasan said that the decision to introduce the HPV Vaccination Programme for girls as young as 13 years old was made as that age group produced better immune response compared with those in older age groups ... At that age the girls... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rare head and neck cancer linked to HPV, U.S. study finds Oct 8, 2009
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- An increase in cases of a rare type of head and neck cancer appears to be linked to HPV, or human papilloma virus, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center ... "Though rare, this is the first report of nasopharyngeal cancer being caused by the HPV epidemic. We are in the middle of a tonsil cancer epidemic, seeing many patients with tonsil cancer linked to HPV. It turns out that HPV may also be a new cause... (Xinhuanet, China)
Nobel Prize in Medicine shared by three U.S. genetic researchers Oct 6, 2009
Last year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was shared by Harald zur Hausen for his work discovering the link between the HPV (the human papilloma virus) and cervical cancer and Francoise Barre Sinoussi and Luc Montagnier for their joint discovery of HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus). . (Scientific American)
Cervical Cancer Strikes Poor Women Hardest Oct 3, 2009
According to Gail-Bekker, the compromised immune systems of people living with HIV make their bodies more receptive to the human papillomavirus (HPV) ... When a person is infected with HPV, the virus over time modifies the cells of the cervix and this could lead to cancer if left untreated ... An HPV infection is diagnosed through a pap smear, a medical procedure during which cells are scraped from the outer layer of the cervix, and examined under a microscope for changes. (allAfrica.com)
Speaking, Eating Possible After Tonsil Cancer Surgery With Reconstruction Oct 3, 2009
The number of tonsil cancers diagnosed has increased in recent years due to HPV, or human papillomavirus, the virus that is also linked to cervical cancer. Additional authors are Assuntina Sacco; Vanessa Erickson, M.D.; Teresa Lyden; Marc Haxer; Jeffrey Moyer, M.D.; Theodoros Teknos, M.D.; Mark Prince, M.D.; Avraham Eisbruch, M.D.; Carol Bradford, M.D.; and Gregory Wolf, M.D.. (Science Daily)
Parental consent needed for cervical cancer vaccination Oct 2, 2009
He was commenting on the proposed human papilloma virus (HPV) jabs on about 300,000 13-year-olds in public and private schools from next year. On the death of a 14-year-old girl in Coventry, United Kingdom shortly after receiving an anti-cervical cancer jab at her school two days ago, he said the Education Ministry had yet to receive any objection from parents on the vaccination exercise. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Weighing the Risks of Mass Vaccinations Oct 1, 2009
Flowers at the gate of Blue Coat Church of England School in Coventry, England, after a pupil from the school died after receiving the HPV1 Cervarix jab ... Morton died after receiving GlaxoSmithKleine's Cervarix, one of two vaccines designed to protect women from the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection linked to most cervical cancers ... (American women receive Gardasil, an HPV vaccine manufactured by Merck. (Time.com)
Cancer jab 'unlikely' death cause Sep 30, 2009
"However indications are that it was most unlikely that the HPV vaccination was the cause of death.". The injection - part of a national immunisation programme - protects against the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease linked to most cervical cancers ... Meanwhile, the vaccine manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, announced it was recalling the batch - AHPVA043BB - for testing. (BBC News -- UK)
FDA delays Glaxo cervical cancer vaccine ruling Sep 30, 2009
The human papilloma virus, or HPV, infects about 6 million people in the U.S. each year, and is spread mainly through sexual contact. It usually causes no symptoms and goes away within two years, although rare cases can develop into warts and cancer in both men and women. (MSNBC -- Health)
British Girl Dies After Cervical Cancer Vaccination Sep 30, 2009
Health authorities have isolated the batch of vaccine used in the school involved against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually-transmitted virus which is the primary cause of cervical cancer. "The incident happened shortly after the girl had received her HPV vaccine in the school," said Dr. Caron Grainger, joint head of public health for the National Health Service (NHS) in Coventry and Coventry City Council. (Newsmax)
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13 New Commitments Empower Girls, Women at Clinton Global Initiative :: PNNOnline. 13 New Commitments Empower Girls, Women at Clinton Global Initiative Posted by: philcrosby on Friday, September 25, 2009. (PNN Online)
Cervical cancer vaccine may be extended to adult women Sep 26, 2009
KOTA KINABALU: The government will consider expanding the free human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme to protect against cervical cancer for adults also ... On Friday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai announced that some 300,000 13-year-olds would be given free HPV immunisation jabs. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Vaccination And Testing For The Human Papilloma Virus Could Eradicate Cervical Cancer Sep 26, 2009
25, 2009) Cervical cancer could be eradicated within the next 50 years if countries implement national screening programmes based on detection of the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes the disease, together with vaccination programmes against the virus, according to a cervical cancer screening expert ... Professor Jack Cuzick told Europe's largest cancer congress, ECCO 15 ESMO 34, in Berlin Sept. 24 that while the current HPV vaccines protect against two cancer-causing strains of the HPV... (Science Daily)
Malaysia to introduce program against cervical cancer Sep 26, 2009
Malaysian Health Minister Liow Tiong Lai said here on Friday that the human papilloma virus (HPV) immunization program would cost the government 150 million ringgit (42 ... The girls would need three doses of the HPV vaccine every six months to give them the best protection, he told reporters ... Liow said the HPV vaccine was reported to be 98 percent effective in protecting against HPV types 16 and 18, known as the cause of up to 95 percent of cervical cancer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cervical cancer vaccinations for all girls (Update) Sep 25, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry will provide annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix to an estimated 300,000 13-year-old girls in Malaysia beginning next year ... The HPV vaccination was reported to be 98% effective against type 16 and 18 of the virus, the types that were common among Malaysians, he said ... In July, Liow said his ministry was conducting a preliminary study on the impact of providing HPV for 12 to 13-year-old girls, as well... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development Sep 24, 2009
The program will facilitate the development of national comprehensive cervical cancer prevention and control programs that integrate two breakthrough technologies, HPV vaccines and HPV DNA tests. These programs will benefit at least 1. (PR Newswire)
QIAGEN Acquires DxS Ltd -- Creating Leadership in Personalized Healthcare Sep 23, 2009
QIAGEN's portfolio in HPV testing and, in addition, the panel of assays in development (including tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea) address the most attractive and fastest growing segments in Prevention ... This panel includes the digene HPV Test, which is regarded as a "gold standard" in testing for high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer, as well as a broad suite of solutions for infectious disease testing and companion diagnostics ... Such... (Primezone Releases)
Researchers Propose Improved Cervical Cancer Screening Sep 23, 2009
If the results are abnormal, women undergo repeat cytology, or carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing, or are referred directly for a colposcopy, during which biopsies are taken from apparent lesions. Complex consensus management algorithms are used to determine treatment, but these algorithms are becoming increasingly complex as new technologies become available, the researchers said in a news release from the journal. (MEDLINEplus)
What can person do about HPV? Sep 22, 2009
com: What can person do about HPV ... What can person do about HPV ... Q) I contracted the human papillomavirus (HPV) more than 30 years ago. (Erie Times-News, PA)
'Human Coral Reef' Man Free of Shell-Like Growths Sep 22, 2009
His rare condition closely resembles that of Dede Koswara from Indonesia, who was dubbed the "tree man. Dede has been covered with the bark-like warts for more than 20 years. The growths are believed to be caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and began to appear on his skin after he cut his leg when he was 15-years-old. FOX NEWS VIDEOSTOP VIDEOS HealthDr. Manny Alvarez, Managing Editor foxnewshealth.comDr. Keith Ablow, PsychiatristTanya Zuckerbrot, MS, RD, NutritionistDr. Cynara Coomer,... (Fox News)
• There is no cure for human papillomavirus Sep 22, 2009
There is no cure for human papillomavirus DEAR DR. GOTT: I contracted the human papillomavirus (HPV) more than 30 years ago ... DEAR READER: You are correct that the cold and HPV are similar ... Each is the result of viruses, and there are more than 100 types of HPV and hundreds of cold viruses. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
