NanoVir gets $3M grant for HPV drug Aug 17, 2010
HPV is the most prevalent sexually transmitted virus in the world and is the cause of cervical cancer, which is second only to breast cancer among lethal cancers that affect women worldwide. Each year, nearly 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the U.S. alone. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Tackling Cancer Among Poor Doesn't Have to Cost Dear Aug 17, 2010
Another intervention with huge potential, they said, would be vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV), to help prevent cervical cancer, and against hepatitis B virus (HBV), to help prevent liver cancer. GlaxoSmithKline and Merck ke vaccines against HPV and many drugmakers have HBV vaccines but these are often too expensive to be included in the health programs of low- and middle-income countries, the scientists said. (MEDLINEplus)
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk Aug 17, 2010
They are less effective in preventing infections that are spread through skin to skin contact, such as human papilloma virus (HPV, linked to genital warts and cervical cancer) and herpes, she added. "The study suggests there may be a lot more people engaging in this behavior than we are aware of, and they seem to be an at-risk group for STDs," Krause said. (MEDLINEplus)
Exchange student returns to Normal 'family' after 35 years Aug 14, 2010
After graduation, he attended medical school and is now a doctor specializing in breast, ovarian, uterus and cervical cancer. Earl and Rhea Kingman have kept in touch with Horn through correspondence and through several trips to Germany. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Foolish inconsistency Aug 13, 2010
Services offered at the clinics include birth control; routine gynecological exams; prenatal care; screenings for high blood pressure, anemia, diabetes, sexually transmitted infections, and breast and cervical cancer; as well as critical education and outreach. Those services benefit not only low-income women but also the state of New Jersey. (NJ.com -- Times)
Elevated heart rate over time linked to significant risk of death Aug 13, 2010
Weill Cornell physician-scientists have been responsible for many medical advances including the development of the Pap test for cervical cancer; the synthesis of penicillin; the first successful embryo-biopsy pregnancy and birth in the U.S.; the first clinical trial for gene therapy for Parkinson's disease; the first indication of bone marrow's critical role in tumor growth; and, most recently, the world's first successful use of deep brain stimulation to treat a minimally conscious... (EurekAlert!)
Do I still need Pap smears after hysterectomy? Aug 12, 2010
Cervical cancer is a disease that kills a significant number of women, and screening has the potential of preventing most of these deaths. All three organizations strongly recommend screening for cervical cancer in women who have been sexually active and have a cervix ... The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends annual screening for women who have been treated for precancerous lesions or cervical cancer. (CNN -- Health)
Doctors Not Strongly Encouraging HPV Vaccine to Girls of Certain Age; National Guidelines Not Closely Followed, Survey Finds Aug 10, 2010
"HPV vaccination is our best chance at preventing cervical cancer, so it's reassuring doctors are using it. However, vaccination should ideally begin at 11 years of age, so that young women complete the 3-dose series and are protected" said study lead author Matthew F. Daley, MD, a pediatrician and a researcher at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Research in Denver, Colorado. The goal of the HPV vaccine is to prevent HPV infections and... (Science Daily)
Get kids vaccinated before school starts Aug 10, 2010
To prevent cervical cancer, middle school girls should receive three doses of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, according to the AAP. Two versions of the vaccine are available: HPV2 protects only against cervical cancer, while HPV4 also prevents other genital cancers and warts. Either is recommended for girls, though Jackson said the second provides more benefits. (Athens Banner-Herald)
British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine Aug 8, 2010
Earlier this year, Van Every's site introduced an at-home cervical cancer test with a special tampon. Peter Sasieni, an epidemiologist at Cancer Research U.K., said the charity did not support the wide availability of the test because there isn't enough data to prove it works. (USA Today -- Money)
Gardasil is about money, not saving lives (17) Aug 8, 2010
No more young women dropping dead in the streets form cervical cancer ... It prevents the two types of HPV virus that causes 70 percent of cervical cancers ... Cervical cancer develops in slow stages. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
U of L-Owensboro research program get $3M Aug 6, 2010
Among other projects, researchers with the James Graham Brown Cancer Center and the Owensboro Cancer Research Program are working to develop a second-generation vaccine for cervical cancer by using tobacco plants. The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has made more than $320 million in grant commitments to charitable organizations across the world. (Louisville Business First, KY)
The Sex Issue Aug 6, 2010
Meghan O'Rourke examines whether the cervical cancer vaccine makes girls promiscuous. Amanda Schaffer investigates how binary mating got started in the first place, and more. (Slate)
Is Your Hemoglobin 'Trending'? Routine Blood Tests May Provide Early Warning for Colorectal Cancer Aug 5, 2010
27, 2007) Colon cancer screening rates continue to lag behind those for breast and cervical cancer. In an editorial in the February 20 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of. (Science Daily)
TOP ARTICLE: Investing In Women Aug 4, 2010
An additional 74,118 women die from cervical cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in India ... For example, cervical cancer is both preventable and treatable if women can get screened in time ... For cervical cancer, HPV testing identifies high-risk types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes cervical cancer. (India Times, India)
More Women to Get Health Insurance Under Affordable Care Act Aug 3, 2010
Carriers will be required to cover the cost of recommended preventive services (such as mammograms and cervical cancer screening) without cost-sharing. Among the longer-term changes (2014 and beyond). (MEDLINEplus)
Vaccines: The good and bad of science Aug 1, 2010
In the next column, I will continue this with the HPV virus vaccine (the misnamed cervical cancer prevention), Hepatitis B vaccine, chickenpox and shingles vaccines, as well as the H1N1 immunization program. Charles Barta retired to Green Valley after 10 years as a medical director for several health care insurers. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Report: Ala. lags in cancer legislation Jul 31, 2010
The report measures state policies and provides a blueprint for effective legislation on six priority areas: breast and cervical cancer early detection program funding; access to care for the uninsured; colorectal screening coverage laws; smoke-free laws; tobacco prevention program funding; and tobacco taxes. No state reached a benchmark in all six issues and only one state Hawaii reached benchmarks in five of the six priority legislative areas in the fight against cancer. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
UH gets $2.4M cancer research grant Jul 28, 2010
The first was a two-year, $275,000 award for a cervical cancer education initiative that measures cancer awareness among Vietnamese women. The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas oversees the state s $3 billion in cancer research program that Texas voters approved in 2007 to be distributed over 10 years. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Merck pairs up with Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm Jul 28, 2010
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease that causes most cases of cervical cancer. Merck makes Gardasil, one of two vaccines approved to prevent HPV.. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
HPV also found in head, neck cancers Jul 27, 2010
A virus known to cause cervical cancer in women is increasingly being identified in head and neck cancers, leading to suspicion that the route of infection may be oral sex. Human papillomavirus, or HPV, often is associated with genital warts and cervical cancer, but the virus can cause numerous other forms of cancer ... Earlier studies noted an increased incidence of head and neck cancers among the husbands of women diagnosed with HPV-based cervical cancers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
First Lady of Swaziland in Accra for cervical cancer conference Jul 24, 2010
Accra, July 24, GNA - Her Royal Highness, Make Lamatsebula, First Lady of Swaziland, arrived in the country on Friday evening to attend the fourth Stop Cervical Cancer in Africa Conference in Accra ... It will be under the theme: 93Africa Unite in Action - Mobilising Political and Financial support to prevent cervical cancer". Slated July 25-27, it would attract First Ladies from Africa, Parliamentarians, and Health Ministers. Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, Minister of Health, told journalists at the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: Guidelines Jul 23, 2010
In most cases such tests reveal only human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, which rarely lead to cervical cancer in women under 21, said Dr. Mark Einstein of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (no relation) in the Bronx, New York ... Prior recommendations called for annual cervical cancer screening to start three years after a woman first becomes sexually active, or by age 21 ... In the past 30 years, cervical cancer rates in the United States have fallen by more than half, due in large... (MEDLINEplus)
Dem PAC's ad hits Perry over HPV vaccine order Jul 23, 2010
2 of the targeted types cause about 70% of all cervical cancers, the CDC said ... The National Institutes of Health estimate 11,200 new cervical cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2009. (KSLA.com, LA)
AUM students travel to Peru to help fight cervical cancer Jul 23, 2010
This week the biology student and five of her classmates from Auburn University at Montgomery's Cytotechnology Program are traveling to Peru, where they will volunteer for the International Cervical Cancer Foundation ... On July 23 through August 5, AUM's 2010 class of cytotechnology students will intern at the CerviCusco clinic in Cusco, Peru a non-profit organization affiliated with the International Cervical Cancer Foundation ... Peru has one of the highest cervical cancer rates in the world,... (WSFA.com, AL)
Soaring sales, wary words for toning shoes Jul 23, 2010
Stephanie Hall, who battled a variety of health issues after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, said EasyTone sneakers helped her become active again, lose 50 pounds, and ease her severe back pain. Hall, of Nashville, decided to walk across America in EasyTone shoes to inspire others to transform their lives. (Boston Globe)
The Cancer-Causing Sex Virus Jul 23, 2010
" he asks. Most strains of the HPV virus are harmless, but persistent infections with two HPV strains cause 70% of the 12,000 cases of cervical cancers diagnosed annually in the U.S. Other forms of the sexually transmitted virus can cause penile and anal cancer, and genital warts. The HPV throat cancer connection has emerged in just the last few years and is so new that the government doesn't track its incidence. Researchers believe it is transmitted via oral sex. But top researchers estimate... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Get more: Health News Jul 22, 2010
It's a beam of light that can tell a woman if she has cervical cancer within a minute. Tags. (WABC-TV, NY)
HPV-related illnesses in S'pore to cost $83m over next 25 years Jul 22, 2010
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New Study Finds HPV Vaccine Protects Against Genital Warts Jul 22, 2010
TUESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects not only against the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, but also helps prevent genital warts and low-grade cervical growths ... The researchers estimate that the virus causes an estimated 500,000 cases of cervical cancer in women each year around the world. (MEDLINEplus)
TriPath owner to hire 187 in Johnston County Jul 20, 2010
That facility employs about 100 people who make cervical cancer screening products. BD also purchased a 100,000-square-foot plant in Mebane last year to employ 40 workers to manufacture lab instrumentation used in diagnosing cancer. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Consistent Condom Use May Cut Men's HPV Risk Jul 20, 2010
Persistent HPV infection is best known as the primary cause of cervical cancer, but it can also lead to cancers of the anus and penis. Preventing HPV infection in men may help lower the odds of those latter cancers, and cut their chances of transmitting the virus to their female partners -- potentially helping to prevent some cases of cervical cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
- Cultural attitudes and rumors are obstacles to safe sex in Africa Jul 13, 2010
A government campaign promoting Pap smears backfired when people decided condoms must cause cervical cancer. Strangest of all, Kamara said, the mix of disbelief and fatalism is so powerful that he and female counselors have been propositioned after giving AIDS-awareness talks in churches, at which they make a point of announcing that they are infected. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
NH ranks high in cancer screening Jul 12, 2010
The state has a breast and cervical cancer screening program to help women get mammograms and other tests, and the state recently got a federal grant to work with Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital to help low-income residents get screened for colorectal cancer. Learn more about our and. (Concord Monitor)
An HPV vaccine cheap enough for the developing world? Could be Jul 10, 2010
"Three hundred dollars is a lot of money, and when you consider the disproportionate burden of HPV-induced cervical cancer on low-income countries, the potential for disparity becomes even more obvious," said Subhashini Chandrasekharan, a researcher within the IGSP's Center for Genome Ethics, Law y. "We wanted to address one of the barriers to producing a cheaper vaccine." ... India is of special interest because it bears nearly 25 percent of the global cervical cancer burden and is a main... (EurekAlert!)
Chinese researchers join race to become science superpower Jul 10, 2010
Backed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Chinese medical researchers, partnering with a firm in the United States, beat an Indian team last year to develop a new test for cervical cancer that costs less than $US5 ($5. 70). (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Study Suggests Link Between HPV, Skin Cancer Jul 10, 2010
There are vaccines already in use (such as Gardasil) that protect against the HPV strains that cause cervical cancer. But experts said that, given that there are more than 100 types of HPV, vaccines' protective ability is unlikely to translate to another disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Pinpoint Precision: Delivering a Biochemical Payload to One Cell Jul 9, 2010
To test the system, the team cultured cervical cancer cells in a dish. Then, using electrical fields perpendicular to one another, they were able to zap the nanowires into a pre-set spot and plop them down in a precise location. (Science Daily)
What can cause bleeding during sex? Jul 7, 2010
HPV (the human papillomavirus) is the virus that causes cervical cancer. Most Planned Parenthood clinics or county health departments can perform a Pap smear and HPV testing at a lower cost than a doctor's office. (CNN -- Health)
Drug developer Viroxis set to land big state grant Jul 5, 2010
We hope that (the Phase III study) will show that it is effective against the human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes warts and is a leading cause of cervical cancer, Castella says. Some 20 million people in the United States are believed to be infected with HPV. Currently, there are no prescription treatments for skin warts and the over-the-counter treatments that are available only treat the symptoms and not the cause, Castella says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
I always loved the ocean and ocean life Jul 3, 2010
She did her PhD with Ian Frazer, the creator of the cervical cancer vaccine, which led her to post-doctoral studies at the prestigious National Institutes of Health, and to the crack-riddled streets of Washington DC in the early 1990s. The devastation there, like that in Darwin, was also a defining experience for Selvey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Prognostic Implications of HPV in Oropharyngeal Cancer Jul 1, 2010
Identification of human papillomavirus (HPV) as the etiologic agent of cervical cancer has led to its identification in other cancers, with oropharyngeal squamous-cell carcinoma the most common of these. 1,2 In this issue of the Journal, Ang and colleagues3 report findings from their study (ClinicalTrials. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Prophylactic cryotherapy may reduce risk of HPV Jun 30, 2010
Treatment of women for high-grade cervical cancer precursors frequently results in clearance of the associated high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection but the role of treatment among women without hrHPV is unknown. We investigated whether cervical cryotherapy reduces newly detected hrHPV infections among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women who were hrHPV negative when treated. (BioMed Central)
- Taiwan News Quick take Jun 30, 2010
HEALTH Girls offered vaccine Teenage girls living in remote mountainous or in low-income households will be offered free cervical cancer vaccinations from the second half of this year, a Department of Health (DOH) official said yesterday ... 27 million) to purchase the human papilliomavirus vaccine (HPV vaccine) for cervical cancer prevention, of which NT$33. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
A new, uncaring directionfor New Jersey Jun 30, 2010
Christie's cuts to women's health care, for instance, mean Trenton's federal health center will not offer vital services such as routine gynecological exams; screening for high blood pressure, anemia and diabetes; breast and cervical cancer screening and education; screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections; HIV testing and counseling, pre-pregnancy counseling and education; pregnancy testing and confirmation and prenatal care. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Vaccines Derived from Patients' Tumor Cells Are Individualizing Cancer Treatment Jun 25, 2010
Provenge, and other immunologically based treatments under development do not prevent disease the way the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine staves off cervical cancer by using a weakened or dead virus. Instead, the use killed autologous tumor cells from the patient to activate the immune system. (Scientific American)
Too much health care a problem, too: Editorial Jun 25, 2010
Millions of women at low risk of cervical cancer get more frequent Pap smears than recommended; millions have been screened even after losing the cervix to a hysterectomy. - Back pain stands out as the No. 1 over-treated condition, from repeated MRI scans that can't pinpoint the trouble to spine surgery on people who could have improved without it. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Cancer Therapy Goes Viral: Progress Is Made Tackling Tumors with Viruses Jun 24, 2010
In contrast, viruses that cause cancer, such as the human papillomavirus that is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer, disrupt a cell's genome, thereby triggering out-of-control growth. When the engineered viruses recognize and infect cancer cells, they replicate and sometimes destroy their hosts. (Scientific American)
TBJ honors dozen Health Care Heroes Jun 24, 2010
She manages the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program for Alamance and Caswell counties and educates patients about prevention and treatment. Provider/Physician: Dr. Elizabeth Brown, medical director of The Breast Center of Greensboro Imaging, who conducts breast cancer screening examinations and lobbies for the best possible equipment for her patients. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk Jun 24, 2010
They are less effective in preventing infections that are spread through skin to skin contact, such as human papilloma virus (HPV, linked to genital warts and cervical cancer) and herpes, she added. "The study suggests there may be a lot more people engaging in this behavior than we are aware of, and they seem to be an at-risk group for STDs," Krause said. (AZCentral -- Health)
Lymphoma Survivors Often Miss Out on Follow-Up Jun 22, 2010
9 percent were not screened for cervical cancer. "Our results indicate that the optimal follow-up care did not happen, even though most patients had visits with both a primary care provider and an oncologist in years two through five. So there are opportunities to improve post-treatment surveillance for relapse and late effects" of treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgson explained in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Children's Health Jun 21, 2010
Teen girls can skip Pap tests, according to new guidelines that say women should start cervical cancer screening at age 21. But some experts are concerned that rates of sexually transmitted diseases or unplanned pregnancies could increase without the Pap test to prompt a doctor's visit. (CNN -- Health)
Vaccines: Not just for children Jun 21, 2010
It's the most common sexually transmitted infection in this country and is one of the leading causes of cervical cancer. Yet just 10 percent of the population that is most at risk of contracting HPV women between the ages of 18 and 26 has been vaccinated. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
County Health Department touches many aspects of our lives Jun 20, 2010
It includes tobacco-use prevention, breast and cervical cancer screening and Wise Woman cardiovascular screening ... Exceptions are HIV/STD testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, the Wise Woman cardiovascular screening program and the Healthy Homes program, an environmental health program that includes radon testing and carbon monoxide testing. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Northamptons final free health clinic Jun 19, 2010
The clinic will focus on awareness as well as early detection, treatment and referrals for diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, prostate, breast and cancer cervical cancer, kidney-related disease and more. We hope to get 100 people there, she said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Merck: FDA decision delayed on vaccine Jun 18, 2010
Last year, Merck gained approval to use Gardasil in males ages 9 to 26 to prevent genital warts that cause cervical cancer. Merck is arguing that in older women, the drug can prevent precancerous lesions spurred by human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Clearing Up HPV Myths Jun 18, 2010
If you are only referring to cervical cancers, then describing men a vectors is appropriate, and a as someone that ran a medical clinic, this should be obvious to you and in medical phraseology appropriate ... This discussion was 99% about women and cervical cancer related to HPV infection ... More people will develop oral cancers as a result of HPV16 infections than those that develop cervical cancer. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Can Alzheimer's Disease Be Prevented? Jun 18, 2010
According to Dr. de la Torre, "Just as the harmful consequences of cervical cancer, pancreatitis, severe anemia, and acute renal failure can be generally improved through routine lab test detection and administration of appropriate therapy, so too can preclinical AD become responsive to early detection of risk factors and targeted treatments aimed at reducing the severity and progress of the discovered pathology. Unlike the potentially lethal disorders stated above, people with AD have no... (Science Daily)
U.S. Review Extended on Broader Use of Merck Vaccine Jun 18, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. regulators have extended their review of Merck application to expand the use of its cervical cancer vaccine to an older group of women, and are now expected to act by year end, the drugmaker said on Wednesday. Gardasil is approved for use in girls and women ages 9 to 26 to protect against the human papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
As doctors find cancers earlier, more patients get overtreated Jun 18, 2010
Just on Monday, a survey of 950 doctors published in Archives of Internal Medicine found fewer than a third follow national guidelines that say 30-somethings at low risk of cervical cancer need a Pap smear every three years instead of every year ... Worse, a 2004 study estimated nearly 10 million women had still received a Pap, which only checks for signs of cervical cancer, after losing their cervix to a hysterectomy for noncancerous reasons. (USA Today -- News)
Many Clinicians May Be Screening for Cervical Cancer Too Frequently Jun 17, 2010
ScienceDaily (June 16, 2010) Clinical guidelines recommend screening low-risk women for cervical cancer every three years after age 30, but most primary care clinicians report that they would advise testing for the disease more frequently, according to a report in the June 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... Annual Papanicolaou (Pap) testing has helped decrease the burden of cervical cancer in the United States, according to background information in... (Science Daily)
Federal grant program could have big impact on biotech firms Jun 16, 2010
You have to almost depend on friends and family, says Scott Foster, the CEO of Onconix, a Winston-Salem based company working on a test for cervical cancer. The two-person company plans to apply for the grant, hoping to get between $800,000 and $1 million. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Most Doctors Giving Pap Test Too Often Jun 16, 2010
MONDAY, June 14 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors may be giving the Pap test too often to women at low risk of cervical cancer, new research finds ... Pap tests, or smears, look for abnormal cells that can be a sign of cervical cancer ... "The CDC is trying to promote responsible cervical cancer screening," explained lead study author Dr. Mona Saraiya, a CDC medical epidemiologist. (MEDLINEplus)
Tumor Virus Is Best Predictor of Throat Cancer Survival Jun 15, 2010
ScienceDaily (June 14, 2010) The presence of human papilloma virus, the virus that causes cervical cancer, in tumors is the most important predictor of survival for people diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the back of the mouth), according to a new study led by a researcher at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James). See Also. (Science Daily)
Merrilyn Walton Jun 11, 2010
Researchers extracted Henrietta Lacks's malignant cells during her treatment for cervical cancer. They became pivotal in the discovery of the polio vaccine, and since her death 59 years ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
