Oncology & Cancer
Screening, HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer: FDA
(HealthDay)—Women can reduce their risk of cervical cancer through vaccination and screening, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Feb 8, 2017
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Immunology
Immunotherapy better than cryotherapy for wart lesions
(HealthDay)—Intralesional immunotherapy is more effective than cryotherapy for treatment of wart lesions, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the International Journal of Dermatology.
Feb 3, 2017
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Health
Preteens need only 2 HPV shots—not 3, panel says
It may soon be easier for preteens to get the vaccine against cervical cancer. A government panel is recommending they get fewer shots spaced further apart.
Oct 19, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
HPV-vaccinated women protect men from infection
A Melbourne study has found the first evidence of 'herd protection' from vaccinations against the cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV).
Aug 4, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Trichloroacetic acid beats cryotherapy for plantar warts
(HealthDay)—Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is more effective than cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen for the treatment of plantar warts, according to a study published online April 4 in the Journal of Dermatology.
Apr 20, 2016
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Surgery
Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' may need dozen more operations
A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet may need a dozen more operations to remove the growths, a hospital director said Sunday.
Feb 28, 2016
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Surgery
Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' undergoes successful surgery
A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet on Saturday underwent a successful operation to remove some of the growths, a hospital said.
Feb 20, 2016
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Surgery for Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' to remove warts
A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet will finally have surgery to remove the growths that first began appearing 10 years ago, a hospital said Sunday.
Jan 31, 2016
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Medications
Chemist talks HPV, antivirals, progress toward cure
Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That fact alone makes the work of James Bashkin, a professor of chemistry at ...
Nov 17, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Only small increase in US girls getting cervical cancer shot
More U.S. girls are getting a controversial vaccine, but the increase last year was only slight.
Jul 30, 2015
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