Pediatrics
HPV vaccine should not be delayed
New research out of Queen's University shows early benefits from the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in young girls.
Apr 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Cures and curcumin: Turmeric offers potential therapy for oral cancers
Turmeric—the familiar yellow spice common in Indian and Asian cooking—may play a therapeutic role in oral cancers associated with human papillomavirus, according to new research published in ecancermedicalscience.
Apr 24, 2015
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Medications
Study supports HPV vaccination guidelines
(HealthDay)—New research finds that young women who get the HPV vaccine gain significant protection against infection in three parts of the body if they haven't already been exposed to the human papillomavirus.
Apr 21, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer prevention efforts in the US a mixed bag
While there has been substantial progress in some cancer control efforts in the past several decades, like reductions in smoking and increased utilization of cancer screening, progress in some areas is lagging, according ...
Apr 1, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
HPV-16 tied to improved survival in advanced esophageal cancer
(HealthDay)—For patients with advanced-stage esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 infection is associated with improved survival and treatment response, according to a study published ...
Mar 4, 2015
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Health
Study seeks to understand why Virginia girls aren't getting HPV vaccine
Virginia was one of the first states in the union to pass legislation mandating the human papillomavirus vaccine for sixth-grade girls in an effort to prevent cervical cancer and other types of sexually transmitted cancers. ...
Feb 4, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New recommendation for cervical cancer screening, using HPV test alone
About 80 million U.S. women ages 25 to 65—or 1.2 million women across Alabama—should be screened periodically by their health care providers for cervical cancer. At present, the standard way to do that is a Pap smear ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Medications
HPV vaccination not associated with increased risk of multiple sclerosis, study shows
Although some reports have suggested a link between human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and development of multiple sclerosis or other demyelinating diseases (a group of central nervous system disorders), a follow-up of ...
Jan 6, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New HPV vaccine strengthens cancer protection
The drugmaker Merck & Co. Inc. has received approval for an updated version of its Gardasil vaccine that protects against an additional five strains of the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
Dec 10, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
WHO makes cervical cancer protection easier, cheaper
The World Health Organization introduced new cervical cancer guidelines Wednesday, making it easier and cheaper to protect women against one of the deadliest, but most preventable, diseases.
Dec 3, 2014
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