FDA panel urges HPV vaccine be given to boys Sep 11, 2009
Committee says shots could prevent genital warts in males 9 to 26 ... A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted Wednesday to recommend that the vaccine be made available to boys and young men aged 9 to 26 for protection against genital warts caused by HPV. ... The other two cause 90 percent of genital warts cases, researchers say. (CNN -- Health)
HPV Vaccine Endorsed for Males Sep 10, 2009
Studies Found Gardasil Effective at Preventing Genital Warts, Some Cases of Cancer in Men ... Studies of more than 5,000 boys and men found Gardasil was 89 percent effective at preventing genital warts which affect an estimated 1 million American men and women ... In the meantime, there are thousands of men who have already gotten the vaccine "off label" and out of pocket because they couldn't wait for the plodding promotional campaign Merck had unleashed targeting only female recipients to make... (CBS News)
FDA Panel Backs Glaxo's Cervical Vaccine for Women Sep 10, 2009
But Merck won its own small victory at the meeting, as the same panel recommended Gardasil be expanded to prevent genital warts in boys, a new use for a vaccine that already posts sales of more than $1 billion. While panelists favored the expanded approval, they questioned how widely the vaccine would be used, since genital warts are not a serious medical condition ... "Genital warts are a nuisance, they're ugly and can sometimes be stigmatizing," said Dr. Kenneth Noller, of Tufts University. (ABC News -- Wire)
FDA panel backs Gardasil for use by men Sep 10, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal health advisers say Merck's vaccine Gardasil, which already is used to prevent cervical cancer in women, should also be approved to stop genital warts in men ... While an approval decision could theoretically double the market for Gardasil, analysts don't expect much use in males because genital warts usually clear up by themselves. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Should girls get HPV vaccine? Sep 10, 2009
It protects against four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV); two types that cause 70 percent of cervical cancer cases and two that cause 90 percent of genital warts, according to the vaccines manufacturer Merck. Dr. Thomas Enloe, a Hanford obstetrician and gynecologist, also continues to recommend the vaccine mainly because it will prevent patients from catching those strains of HPV and developing genital warts ... Rather, it will reduce the risk of abnormal pap smears and genital warts... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
FDA backs new cervical cancer vaccine Cervarix Sep 10, 2009
But Merck's vaccine also defends against two other HPV types that cause 90 percent of genital warts, something Cervarix does not target ... The panel is scheduled to vote later Wednesday on Gardasil as a preventive measure against genital warts in males. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA panel recommends Cervarix approval Sep 10, 2009
Merck is looking to expand the use of Gardasil to include preventing genital warts in men and boys. Cervarix is approved in about 100 countries outside the United States. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Gardasil Stops Genital Warts In Boys, Men FDA Says Sep 8, 2009
WASHINGTON (September 4, 2009)The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Merck's vaccine Gardasil, which is already used to prevent cervical cancer in women, also stops viruses that cause genital warts in men. The FDA says in documents posted online the vaccine prevented genital warts in patients 90 percent of the time by blocking the two strains of the human papilloma virus, or HPV, which cause irregular growths on the male genitals. (KWTX.com, TX)
FDA upbeat on Glaxo, Merck HPV vaccines Sep 5, 2009
In a separate review, the FDA said that vaccine prevented genital warts in males 90 percent of the time. The agency will ask a panel of vaccine experts next week to weigh in on both vaccines. (Boston Globe)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Sep 5, 2009
"Clearly, abstinence until marriage is a healthy message The virus is the most common sexually transmitted disease. About 20 million people in the U.S. have HPV and at least half of sexually active men and women will experience an infection in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although most cases of HPV produce no symptoms and clear up on their own, the virus can cause genital warts and lesions that lead to cervical and other reproductive cancers. The... (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
New Cancer Vaccine Awaits Gov't Approval Sep 5, 2009
In a separate review, the FDA said that vaccine prevented genital warts in males 90 percent of the time ... Genital warts caused by HPV usually clear up by themselves, and the cancers caused by the virus are extremely rare in men ... But Merck's vaccine also defends against two other HPV types that cause 90 percent of genital warts, something Cervarix does not target. (CBS News)
New shot blocks cervical cancer virus, FDA says Sep 5, 2009
Besides having a three-year head start, Gardasil also defends against two more HPV types that cause 90 percent of genital warts, which Cervarix does not target. Cervarix already is approved in nearly 100 other countries, but has been delayed in the United States since 2007, when the FDA said it needed additional data. (MSNBC -- Health)
HPV Vaccine - What Parents Need to Know Aug 26, 2009
Merck, the company that makes Gardasil, claims that the drug will protect against two types of HPV that cause 70 percent of cervical cancers and two types that cause 90 percent of genital warts. Every federal health authority recommends the shots and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about a quarter of the nation's 13-17 year olds have received the immunizations. (Townhall.com)
Penile Cancer Is Linked to Sexually Transmitted Virus in a Spanish Study Aug 25, 2009
Gardasil, also sold by Paris- based , was approved for girls in 2006 and also targets two strains of the virus that cause genital warts. To contact the reporter on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
HPV shot found safe; benefits questioned Aug 19, 2009
Still, many adolescent health specialists and epidemiologists continue to question the benefit of vaccinating all girls against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that causes genital warts and some cases of cervical cancer ... The vaccine protects against four strains, which cause many, but not all, cases of cervical cancer and genital warts. (CNN)
Studies: HPV vaccine overpromoted Aug 19, 2009
The Food and Drug Administration approved the vaccine, Gardasil, in 2006 to protect against two strains of HPV, or human papillomavirus, that cause most cervical cancers, and two strains that cause genital warts. HPV also can cause cancers in the vulva, vagina, anus and throat. (USA Today)
Few serious reactions to HPV vaccine Aug 19, 2009
The vaccine, which protects against the human papillomavirus, or HPV, that causes genital warts and cervical, head and neck, and penile cancer, does not appear to be causing any unusual side-effects, Dr. Barbara Slade of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and colleagues reported. About 23 million doses of the vaccine have been given in the United States. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study Suggests HPV Vaccine Is Safe, but Doctors Still Wary Aug 19, 2009
The vaccine, called Gardasil and manufactured by Merck, is one of the first immunizations to protect against a cancer in this case, cervical cancer, which is most commonly caused by infection with HPV. Because the virus is sexually transmitted, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended in 2006 that girls get the vaccine at ages 11 and 12, before they become sexually active, so they have the best chance of avoiding the cancer and genital warts caused by HPV. States joined... (Time.com)
HPV vaccine debate Aug 15, 2009
Even though every federal health authority says her girls, ages 11 and 12, should get Gardasil, the vaccine that helps protect against cervical cancer and genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus, Darrow instructed the pediatrician not to give it to them ... Gardasil, which prevents four types of human papillomavirus that cause 70 percent of all and more than 90 percent of genital warts, was heralded as a breakthrough when it was introduced more than three years ago by the pharmaceutical... (CNN)
Health Happenings Jul 29, 2009
The human papillomavirus vaccine, or HPV vaccine, helps protect young women against cervical cancer and genital warts. HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for girls ages 11-12 years, but can be given to girls as young as 9. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Is Gardasil Safe for Your Teenager? Jul 29, 2009
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause for genital warts ... The long-term side effect of some strains is cervical cancer, although initial infections are presented in the form of genital warts. (Suite101.com)
* Malik puts Pakistan in command Jul 23, 2009
Akhtar was withdrawn from the World Twenty20 squad after coming down with genital warts and failed to pass a fitness test conducted last week. This story has been viewed 227 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Drug Pushers Jul 17, 2009
Last year Merck, makers of the controversial HPV vaccine, said to protect young girls against cancer-causing genital warts, spent $6 ... Our records show that your eleven-year-old daughter has not been immunized for genital warts. (The American Conservative)
Fawcett wanted us to take her, and cancer, seriously Jul 9, 2009
Like cervical cancer, anal cancer can be caused by exposure to HPV (the genital wart virus), so having unprotected sex or sex with multiple partners puts you at risk. Your doctors need to know if you ve been exposed to these risks or they can t help you protect yourself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fawcetts death spotlights a rare cancer Jul 2, 2009
Studies indicate Gardasil prevents cervical cancer in women who have not been previously infected by HPV, and that it blocks HPV-caused genital warts. Scientists say its likely the vaccine will prevent many anal cancers, too. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cervical cancer vaccine benefits older women Jun 2, 2009
They found that women ages 24 to 45 who had no history of cancer-causing genital warts or cervical disease were much less likely to become infected with the wart virus if they got the vaccine than women who got placebo jabs ... It also is designed to protect against HPV strains 6 and 11, which cause genital warts. (MSNBC -- Health)
Sexually Transmitted HPV Linked to Certain Head & Neck Cancers May 23, 2009
In 2006, the FDA approved the use of Gardasil, a vaccine that protects against HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18, for females between the ages of 9 and 26, to help prevent cancers of the cervix, vulva, and vagina, as well as genital warts. The FDA has not approved the vaccine for males. (PR Newswire)
Akhtar out of Twenty20, warts and all May 22, 2009
Pakistan pulled fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar out of next month's World Twenty20 tournament in England due him suffering from genital warts, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday. "We have pulled him out of the World Twenty20 on the basis of a medical report given by our doctor which said that Akhtar needs 10 days to recover from groin wounds," the PCB said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hemispherx to sell up to $16M in stock May 20, 2009
Hemispherx plans to use the net proceeds from the offering to fund commercialization of Alferon N, a treatment for genital warts, and for other research and development and general corporate purposes. The company expects a ruling on its new drug application for Ampligen will be made by the Food and Drug Administration next week. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Hemispherx raises $15M in stock deal May 12, 2009
The company said it will use the proceeds to fund commercialization of its Alferon N treatment for human papilloma virus-related genital warts, which has Food and Drug Administration approval, and for general corporate purposes. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Dennis new pregnancy prevention coordinator May 7, 2009
Can you get genital warts from oral sex ... Also, the Iowa code requires school districts to provide age-appropriate and research-based instruction in human growth and development including instruction regarding human sexuality, self-esteem, stress management, interpersonal relationships, domestic abuse, human papilloma virus (genital warts) and the availability of a vaccine to prevent HPV, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome in grades one through 12. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
UK archbishop condemns abortion ads Apr 10, 2009
It pointed to figures which showed more than 11,000 under-16s were diagnosed with chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis or genital warts from 2002 to 2006. Adverts for pregnancy advisory services would have to make it clear whether it referred women for abortions. (BBC News -- Europe)
PhRMA Honors Gardasil(r) Researchers With Discoverers Award Apr 5, 2009
Gardasil is approved for the prevention of cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers caused by HPV types 16 and 18; genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11; and precancerous or dysplastic lesions caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18 in girls and young women nine through 26 years of age. PhRMA Internet Address. (PR Newswire)
HPV Test Screens Best for Cervical Cancer Apr 3, 2009
Second, the body most often clears the HPV virus on its own, without ever causing cancer or other symptoms (some strains of HPV also cause genital warts). "More than 80% of the infections will clear within two years of acquiring," he says, underscoring the accepted recommendation by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that , but only in women ages 30 and older. (Time.com)
Planned Parenthood offers free STD testing in April (1) Apr 2, 2009
No appointment is necessary, and clients will be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, herpes, syphilis, and genital warts (HPV). According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 3,094 cases of chlamydia, 121 cases of gonorrhea, and eight cases of syphilis were reported in Montana last year. (Helena Independent Record)
Call for higher circumcision rate Mar 27, 2009
HPV causes cervical cancer in women, and genital warts in both sexes ... He said: "Sure, a dry skinned penis is a bit less likely to contract HIV, herpes and possibly genital warts but it will get infected eventually.". (BBC News -- Health)
Circumcision Guards Against STDs Mar 27, 2009
In a study of more than 5,000 uncircumcised adult Ugandan males, researchers found that after circumcision, the rates of infection with the virus that causes herpes went down by 28 percent, and the transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- the virus that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts -- was reduced by 35 percent. In a previous study, the same researchers found that circumcision reduced infection with the HIV virus by 60 percent. (MEDLINEplus)
Glaxo Cervical Cancer Vaccine Loses Blockbuster Chance After U.S. Delays Mar 27, 2009
Gardasil also covers two strains that can cause genital warts. Sharing $10 Billion. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Circumcision helps prevent 2 STDs Mar 27, 2009
HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. Herpes greatly increases the chances of infection with HIV.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Circumcision Is Found To Curb Two S.T.D.s Mar 27, 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 45 million people in the United States ages 12 and older have had herpes, or H.S.V.-2, the incurable infection that can cause recurrent painful genital warts. About 20 million are currently infected with human papilloma virus, or H.P.V., which causes various genital cancers, including most cervical cancers. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Miracle of green tea Mar 26, 2009
In addition, chemicals found in green tea may be effective in treating genital warts and preventing symptoms of colds and influenza. How about a cuppa. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Abortion advice ads 'to be aired' Mar 26, 2009
It pointed to figures which showed over 11,000 under-16s were diagnosed with chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhoea, syphilis or genital warts from 2002 to 2006. But under its proposals, condom commercials would not be allowed around programmes aimed at children under the age of 10. (BBC News -- UK)
Circumcision Protects Against Genital Warts Virus Mar 25, 2009
Human papillomavirus has long been known as a cause of genital warts, but in recent years most reports have focused on its association with cervical cancer. The virus, which is transmitted sexually and by skin-to-skin contact, can also cause anal and penis cancers. (Newsmax)
Genetic Differences Help Protect Against Cervical Cancer Mar 20, 2009
Mark Einstein, M.D. Virtually all cases of cervical cancer are caused by persistent infections from several of the human papillomaviruses (HPV) a family of viruses that also cause common skin warts and genital warts. HPV is the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in young adults, yet only a small subset of these infections lead to cervical cancer. (Science Daily)
Both Latino and non-Latino women likely to accept HPV vaccination for selves and children Mar 7, 2009
HPV infection also can cause genital warts and other genital tumors, including cancer of the penis or anus in males. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the third most common cause of cancer death. (EurekAlert!)
MAGIC, cancer center team up to spread word on HPV Mar 6, 2009
We know that there is a vaccine that can prevent 70 percent of cervical cancers and 90 percent of genital warts resulting from HPV infection, but we also know that parents and community members might have concerns about the vaccine, said Meyers. This forum is an attempt to address these concerns in an environment meant to encourage the thoughtful exchange of ideas as well as the dissemination of valuable information. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Circumcision May Protect Men From Genital Warts Feb 24, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are circumcised may be more protected against persistent infection with the virus that causes genital warts, a new study suggests ... There are more than 100 strains of HPV, some of which cause genital warts. (MEDLINEplus)
UAB researchers report breakthrough in HPV research Feb 24, 2009
There are at least 120 different strains of HPV. While most are relatively harmless skin viruses, there are some, like HPV-18, that are linked to genital warts, dysplasias, and cervical and penile cancers and certain oral cancers ... A vaccine is available that provides protection from the four HPV strains most associated with cervical cancer and genital warts. (EurekAlert!)
Human Papillomavirus Lesion Identified At The Dentist Feb 20, 2009
HPV is most commonly attributed to causing cervical cancer and genital warts, but did you know HPV also causes oral cancer. See also. (Science Daily)
Cervical cancer vaccine gains acceptance in California Feb 18, 2009
Gardasil provides protection against four strains of the human papilloma virus, which are associated with about 70% of all cervical cancers in the United States and 90% of genital warts. The vaccine is administered in three shots over a six-month period. (Los Angeles Times)
1 in 4 California adolescent girls has had HPV vaccine Feb 18, 2009
The HPV virus is associated with about 90 percent of genital warts and up to 70 percent of all cervical cancers. The vaccine is administered in a series of three injections over a six-month period and targets the four HPV types most commonly associated with genital warts and cervical cancer. (EurekAlert!)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
Some types cause genital warts. Other strains can cause cancer, including anal and penile cancers, as well as cancers of the mouth and throat. (USA Today -- Life)
New sex education program proposed Feb 8, 2009
According to the Iowa code, school districts must provide age-appropriate and research-based instruction in human growth and development including instruction regarding human sexuality, self-esteem, stress management, interpersonal relationships, domestic abuse, human papilloma virus (genital warts) and the availability of a vaccine to prevent HPV, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome in grades one through 12 ... If they contract something that is not curable, such as genital warts or herpes,... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Condoms Found to Cut Risk of Women Getting HPV Feb 8, 2009
Although most cases of HPV produce no symptoms and clear up on their own, the virus can cause genital warts and lesions that lead to cervical and other reproductive cancers. The new study, to be published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed 82 female college students for several years. (Yahoo News -- Women's Health)
HPV vaccine can prevent genital warts in men Feb 7, 2009
The disease is genital warts sexually transmitted, embarrassing and uncomfortable but not life-threatening ... The vaccine targets the two types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, believed to be responsible for about 70 percent of cervical cancer cases, and two other types that cause most genital warts ... Results showed the vaccine was 90 percent effective in preventing genital warts, with only 15 cases of persistent infection in the vaccinated group, compared to 101 cases in a group that... (MSNBC -- Health)
Circumcision may cut risk of AIDS and HPV Feb 7, 2009
They found under 15 percent of the circumcised men and 22 percent of the uncircumcised men were infected with HPV, which is the main cause of cervical cancer and genital warts. "This finding explains why women with circumcised partners are at a lower risk of cervical cancer than other women," they wrote in their report. (MSNBC -- Health)
