Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?
Q: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?
Apr 25, 2022
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News tagged with human papillomavirus
Health
Cervical cancer screening doubles when under-screened women are mailed at-home testing kits
Researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that mailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection tests and offering assistance to book in-clinic ...
May 11, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Most anal lesions don't cause cancer in men, research shows
(HealthDay) -- Anal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and precancerous lesions are common among gay and bisexual men, but most of these cases will not progress to anal cancer, a new analysis of earlier research shows.
Mar 23, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Geographic variation in HPV oropharyngeal cancer prevalence
(HealthDay)—There is geographic variation in the proportion of head and neck cancers attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study published online Jan. 8 in Head & Neck.
Jan 15, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Why the HPV vaccine is more important than ever
(HealthDay)—HPV, the human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, with 14 million new cases each year.
Apr 12, 2019
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Medications
Parents' decision-making in HPV vaccination of daughters analyzed
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of sexually transmitted diseases, with more than 70% of sexually active people getting the virus at least once in their lifetimes. Persistent infection with some HPV strains can ...
May 11, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hidden strains of HPV found in 'virus-negative' genital warts
There are 170 established HPV types. Cancerous human papillomavirus (HPV) viruses are the main cause of cervical cancer, and are found in close to 100% of cervical tumors.
Jul 11, 2013
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Medical research
Cigarette smoke and HPV have synergistic effects on cells, heightening the risk of head and neck cancer
Tobacco smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) are both well-known risk factors for head and neck cancer, but there is ample evidence to show they can interact to further increase the risk of contracting the disease, according ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Incidence of HPV-positive head and neck cancer up in the U.S.
(HealthDay)—The rate of head and neck cancers has risen since the 1970s, and most are linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a study recently published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
Oct 1, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Urine HPV test could offer non-invasive alternative to conventional smear, improve screening uptake
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Up to 80% of sexually active women are infected at some point in their lives and infection with specific "high risk" strains of HPV has ...
Sep 16, 2014
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