IL-10, IL-15, IL-17, and GMCSF levels in cervical cancer tissue of Tanzanian women infected with HPV16-18 vs. non-HPV16-18 genotypes By Adriana C Vidal1, David Skaar2, Rachel Maguire2, Seyram Dodor3, Laura W Musselwhite4, John A Bartlett5, Olola Oneko6, Joseph Obure6, Pendo Mlay6, Susan K Murphy7 and Cathrine Hoyo2* Abstract Background Despite comparable screening rates for precancerous lesions, […]
What if HPV infections are beneficial, not deadly?
[SaneVax: What would happen if scientists discovered that naturally acquired HPV infections helped reduce the risk of future infections and abnormal cell development? Would vaccine manufacturers admit they may have made a mistake and go back to the drawing board? Would the FDA be a little more cautious next time they considered fast-tracking a vaccine for […]
High-Risk and Multiple Human Papillomavirus Infections Associated with Cervical Abnormalities in Japanese Women
Toshiyuki Sasagawa, Walid Basha, Hiroshi Yamazaki, and Masaki Inoue Abstract To estimate the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection for cervical malignancies, we conducted a case-control study in Japan. Abnormal cervical cell (366) and normal cell samples (1562) were tested for the presence of HPV DNA using a new PCR-based test (LCR-E7 PCR). When single […]
Green Tea, HPV and Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer kills thousands worldwide every year. HPV is a leading cause of cervical cancer. Researchers have discovered that chemicals in green tea are able to suppress the growth of HPV-caused cervical cancer cells. Mar 09, 2011 – The latest statistics of the World Health Organization (WHO) suggest that over 288,000 women die every year […]
Letter sent to editor of "Obstetrics and Gynecology"
Editorial Office Obstetrics and Gynecology The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist 409 12th Street, SW Washington, DC 20024-2188 I am writing in response to the recent Committee Opinion 344 Published in the September issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology. I have several concerns regarding Gardasil. First, the Gardasil’s product insert states their endpoint is the […]
