News tagged with hpv virus
Some types of papilloma virus might prevent cervical cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Certain types of papilloma virus might actually prevent cervical cancer, according to a new study by researchers from The University of Manchester.
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Apr 10, 2013 |
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More parents say they won't vaccinate daughters against HPV, researchers find
A rising percentage of parents say they won't have their teen daughters vaccinated to protect against the human papilloma virus, even though physicians are increasingly recommending adolescent vaccinations, a study by Mayo ...
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Mar 18, 2013 |
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Study highlights attitudes toward HPV vaccination for boys
(Boston)- A new Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) study has found that low-income and minority parents/guardians were receptive toward vaccinating boys against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). However, racial/ethnic ...
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Jan 29, 2013 |
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Home field advantage: Intravaginal immunization may help protect against infection
Sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) enter the body through the mucosal epithelial cells and the ability to direct pathogen-clearing T-cells to points of infection may be the critical element in developing successful vaccines ...
Immunology
Nov 12, 2012 |
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A possible target for broad-range HPV therapeutics emerges
(Medical Xpress) -- Among viruses, human papilloma virus (HPV) stands out: with more than 180 distinct isotypes or variations catalogued to date, it presents an extremely difficult target for broad-range treatments. And while ...
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May 22, 2012 |
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HPV vaccination reduces the risk of infection even after a previous case of the disease
The vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) reduces the risk of a renewed HPV-associated illness in patients who have already had diseases as a consequence of an HPV infection. That is the result of ...
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Mar 28, 2012 |
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US recommends routine HPV vaccination for boys
US health authorities on Friday urged all boys age 11-12 to get a routine vaccination against the most common sexually transmitted disease, human papillomavirus, or HPV.
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Feb 03, 2012 |
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Study shows girls believe HPV vaccine protects from other STDs
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine shows that almost a quarter of girls surveyed believe that the HPV vaccine will also help prevent other STDs. ...
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Jan 06, 2012 |
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US patent awarded for Rochester's pioneering HPV vaccine work
The University of Rochester has been awarded a U.S. patent for research essential to both human papillomavirus vaccines on the market.
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Nov 22, 2011 |
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No evidence for potential competition between human papillomavirus types in men
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently recommended that teenage boys be vaccinated against the human papillomavirus.
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Nov 14, 2011 |
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Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls
(AP) -- A vaccine against cervical cancer hasn't been all that popular for girls. It may be even a harder sell for boys now that it's been recommended for them too.
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Oct 25, 2011 |
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'Get vaccinated,' says HPV expert at UB Medical School
(Medical Xpress) -- A University at Buffalo microbiologist whose lab has been studying the human papilloma virus for years, says that parents should have their children vaccinated with Gardasil, the HPV vaccine.
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Oct 11, 2011 |
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Cervical cancer virus fuels oral cancer type, too
A prolonged sore throat once was considered a cancer worry mainly for smokers and drinkers. Today there's another risk: A sexually transmitted virus is fueling a rise in oral cancer.
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Oct 03, 2011 |
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