In an amazing twist of fate, the aggressive cervical cancer tumor that killed Henrietta Lacks, a 31-year old African American mother, became an essential tool that helped the biomedical field flourish in the 20th century. ...
Jun 1, 2022
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A study of 1.3 million women in England has provided evidence to support the extension of cervical cancer screening intervals from three years to five years for those that have a negative screen result.
May 31, 2022
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A new research paper has been published in Oncotarget, titled "NF-κB over-activation portends improved outcomes in HPV-associated head and neck cancer."
May 25, 2022
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Where should investment be made today in order to save the maximum number of lives from cancer tomorrow? That is the underlying principle behind the "cancer groundshot" philosophy.
May 25, 2022
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A new analysis of nationally representative data shows the increasing impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination efforts that started more than a decade ago. The findings suggest direct protection as well as herd effects ...
May 16, 2022
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April is Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Month. About 70% of cancers in the oropharynx, which includes the tonsils, soft palate and base of the tongue, are linked to the HPV virus, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Apr 26, 2022
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Q: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?
Apr 25, 2022
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A study has identified the Virginians least likely to know that there is a potentially lifesaving vaccine available for human papillomavirus, which is responsible for up to 10% of all cancers.
Apr 13, 2022
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A single vaccine shot against Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, delivers comparable protection for girls and women under 21 as two doses, the WHO's immunisation experts said.
Apr 12, 2022
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A randomized controlled trial of 2,275 women in Kenya showed that a single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was highly effective. The current standard for women is a three-dose regimen.
Apr 11, 2022
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