Oncology & Cancer
Some cancers are preventable with a vaccine: A virologist explains
One-fifth. Nearly 20% of cancers worldwide are caused by a virus.
Feb 2, 2022
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News tagged with hpv virus
Oncology & Cancer
Consumer Health: Understanding cervical cancer risk
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about cervical cancer risk factors.
Jan 28, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Topical molecular imaging tracer enables real-time detection of cervical cancer
With the help of a topical fluorescent imaging agent, cervical cancer can be identified by physicians with a hand-held microscope, according to research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Targeting ...
Jul 27, 2021
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Pediatrics
Why the HPV vaccine is important for preteens
If you could protect your children now from a potential cancer later in life, would you? A recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that an increasing number of parents are hesitant ...
Feb 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Research shows self-administered cervical screening has lifesaving potential
Research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has shown the offer of an HPV self-test could increase the uptake of cervical screening by almost three times for under-screened Māori women.
Jan 13, 2021
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Vaccination
Safety of HPV vaccines in males
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and cases various cancers in women and men. There are currently three vaccines available, and their efficacy and safely have been thoroughly ...
Nov 4, 2020
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Vaccination
HPV vaccination linked to lower risk of precancerous condition
Vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) reduces the risk of a condition that often leads to cervical cancer, according to an analysis of Danish health registry data.
Aug 5, 2020
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Immunology
The wrong track: How papillomaviruses trick the immune system
Specific antibodies protect us against viral infections—or do they? Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) studied the immune response to papillomaviruses in mice and discovered a hitherto unknown mechanism ...
Aug 4, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists find new way to block cancer-causing HPV virus
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of several cancers, including cervical cancer, which kills almost 300,000 women around the world each year. Although vaccines offer a proven first line of defense against HPV ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Vaccination
Q&A: Adults up to age 45 and at risk for HPV infection can get vaccine
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Why is the HPV vaccine now offered to adults and adolescents? I was surprised to hear that it's recommended up to age 45. Will the vaccine do any good for adults who already have HPV?
Mar 5, 2020
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