Posted by: Maldivian 17 November 2010 The human papillomarvirus (HPV) shot is a cost-effective way to prevent genital warts and anal cancer in men who have sex with men. This is the finding of a new study that appears in The Lancet. In 2010, there will be about 5,260 new cases of anal cancer diagnosed […]
FDA Reviewers Endorse Gardasil for Anal Cancer Prevention
By: Emily P. Walker 15 November 2010 WASHINGTON — Merck’s quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine, Gardasil, appears safe and effective at preventing anal cancer in males and females ages 9 to 26, FDA reviewers said. The vaccine was approved in 2006 to treat genital warts and cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer in females ages 9 […]
GlaxoSmithKline Influences Experts to Boost HPV Sales
By: Christina England 15 November 2010 A few days ago, the Daily Express ran an article which stated that cancer expert Professor Peter Sasieni recommended phasing out smear tests in favour of HPV testing. The opening statement in Victoria Fletcher’s article ‘New Cancer Check To Phase Out Smear Tests’ (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/210613/New-cancer-check-to-phase-out-smear-tests)read : “SMEAR tests for cervical […]
To Gardasil or Not?
By: Tina Case 12 November 2010 I have been closely following the news on the cervical cancer vaccine known as Gardasil. Cervical cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women according to the WHO (World Health Organization). Cervical cancer is responsible for over a quarter million deaths every year. But it is important to note – 85% of those in […]
Very Few Eligible Young Women Opt to Take HPV Vaccine
By: Jeremy Moore 09 November 2010 • Only one-third of female teens complete the three-dose vaccine series. • Young women and black women are least likely to complete the series. PHILADELPHIA — Despite strong evidence of its effectiveness, few of the young women who are eligible for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine take it, according […]
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