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MIT and LIMR Announce Nanotech Ovarian Cancer Therapy
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 8, 2009
...ially tailor this therapy to treat different solid tumor types including pancreatic, prostate, and cervical cancers."
More here from Computerworld ... more here from The Industry Standard ....
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine For Women Aged 24 to 45
in Well Woman Blog, on June 17, 2009
...s."
The main efficacy outcome measures were 6 months' or more duration of infection and cervical and external genital disease caused by HPV 6, 11, 16, and 18 (first coprimary endpoint) and c...
HPV Vaccine Gardasil May Help The Male Population
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 13, 2008
The popular HPV vaccine gardasil by Merck may not only help the female population but the male population as well.
Such is the latest development on Gardasil :
Gardasil, a vaccine against four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), may help prevent genital warts in boys and men.
That&#...
Distribution of Contraceptives, Approved at Gloucester
in Next Nine Months, on October 9, 2008
... think high school students have to be guided and educated well in terms of pregnancy, sex and even cervical cancer and cervical cancer vaccines. The education of course starts at home. And I agree wi...
Merck's Gardasil, Approved For New Uses
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 16, 2008
...revent vulvar and vaginal cancers due to the same viruses for which it also helps protect against cervical cancer ," said Jesse L. Goodman, M.D., M.P.H., director of the FDA's Center for B...
Synthetic Flavanol May Prevent or Treat Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 16, 2008
...se," he says.
They found sensitivity to GECGC in both colon cancer cell lines they tested, in cervical cancer cells and in one line of leukemia, tumor cells. Other cell lines were resistant, inc...
For STD Awareness Month
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 7, 2008
...n I read and think STD, the first thing that comes to my mind is human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervical cancer .
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Where do women get HPV? Through genital contact, from your...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Most painful of childhood shots?
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 4, 2008
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According to health experts, Merck 's novel vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of cervical caner in young girls - is gaining the reputation of being the most painful of childhood shots...
Beware of Poory Refrigerated Vaccines
in The Parenting Weblog, on December 5, 2007
...ases as flu, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, mumps, measles , chicken pox and the cervical cancer virus are thrown out each year because of poor refrigeration at clinics, hospitals a...
Merck's HPV Vaccine May Expand to Women Up to 45 Years Old
in Well Woman Blog, on November 9, 2007
... to the age of 45.
In a study of Merck , the manufacturer of Gardasil, the vaccine for preventing cervical cancer, found that the vaccine prevented 91 percent of cases in women from 24 to 45. It sho...
Women with Cervival Cancer More Likely to Develop Other Cancers
in Well Woman Blog, on November 1, 2007
... According to a recent study , women who survive cervical cancer face a higher risk for developing other cancers. The report, conducted by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, studied 104,7...
ISU Sensor Can Detect Single Molecule of HPV
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 31, 2007
...eveloped by Iowa State University researchers
We know that HPV is the virus associated with cervical cancer in women. The new technology is a significant improvement to current HPV tests avail...
Spinal Body Armour For Extreme Sports Fanatics
in The Gadgets Weblog, on October 24, 2007
... who are extra paranoid, there is nothing money cannot solve as additional dough will net you extra cervical and coccyx attachments."
Don't say you haven't been warned....
New Cervical Cancer Test May Replace Pap Smear
in Well Woman Blog, on October 18, 2007
...rsity in Montreal have discovered a new screening test that's twice as accurate at diagnosing cervical cancer than the old and outdated Pap smear. Even more, with this test, woman will not need ...
HPV and other DNA Viruses Can be Detected Early
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 17, 2007
...The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common virus that can increase the risk of cervical cancer in women.
We all know that early detection is most beneficial, so is in the case of HPV and ce...
Unhealthy Lifestyle Fuels Increasing Cancer Rates
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 9, 2007
...of the major risk factors for this disease.
But there are some good news as well: 1) the rates of cervical cancers are falling - thanks to national screening programmes, 2) lung cancer rates is cont...
Novel Device for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment, Approved by the FDA
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 20, 2007
... Cervical degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of neck and arm pain.
Made by Medtronic Sofamor Danek , Prestige Cervical Disc is the first artificial cervical (neck) dis...
On Preterm Labor Drugs: Magnesium Sulfate vs. Nifedipine
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 3, 2007
..., called tocolytics, are thought to work by relaxing overactive uterine muscles and halting ongoing cervical changes that may lead to delivery. But it's not been clear if one is better than the ot...
Birth Control Methods
in Well Woman Blog, on June 9, 2007
...rms of birth control:
Other forms of birth control such as the diaphragm , female condom and cervical cap are less than 80% effective and should not be used if you truly want to prevent pregnan...
Papillomavirus Vaccine May Reduce Vulval And Vaginal Cancers
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2007
According to a recent study, a quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is effective in preventing high-grade vulval and vaginal lesions that can lead to cancers in those areas.
Vaccine efficacy varied from 71% in women previously exposed to the human papillomaviruses to 100% in th...
The Oral Sex-Throat Cancer Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2007
...l cancer?
Having multiple oral sex partners!
[HPV-linked cancers currently include oral, anal, cervical, vaginal, penile, and vulvar cancers.]
According to the study's investigators:
Oral ...
Roche Licences Transgene's HPV Vaccines
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 12, 2007
...ing Transgene's main vaccine candidate TG 4001 , currently in development to treat high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia , a pre-cancerous cervical abnormality that can lead to cervical ...
Pap Smear Detects STDs
in Well Woman Blog, on March 29, 2007
...ar is:
In gynecology, the Papanikolaou test or Papanicolaou test (also called Pap smear, Pap test, cervical smear, or smear test) is a medical screening method primarily designed to detect premaligna...
Most Physicians Favor HPV Vaccination
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 29, 2007
Texas State has agreed to mandate the HPV vaccination . Florida however is still stalling on the matter , while the rest of the country has varying opinions.
The global healthcare marketing research company - Medimix International - in a survey conducted, revealed the following:
97% of ph...
AMWA Released New Cervical Cancer Prevention Guidance
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 28, 2007
... The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) has recently released the new cervical cancer prevention guidelines , which advocates the following:
HPV ( Human Papillomavirus ) test...
Conceivex Conception Kit
in Well Woman Blog, on March 26, 2007
...ome.
The kit contains:
.... fertility prediction tools, semen collectors and the only FDA-cleared cervical cap for conception, which are designed to be used together for up to three months in order ...
Lung Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 2, 2007
... Worried about breast, cervical or ovarian cancer? Here's another biggie. PRNewswire alerts us to an article from Harvard Health Watch. Harvard tells us:
More women die each year
from lung c...
Is Natural Family Planning Method As Effective As Contraceptive Pill?
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 23, 2007
...woman's fertile phase using two indicators: measuring the woman's temperature and observing cervical secretions.
According to lead author of the report, Petra Frank-Herrmann, assistant profes...
No Compuslory Vaccination for HPV
in Well Woman Blog, on February 23, 2007
...tates have never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes virtually 100 percent of all cervical cancers. ...
Risk of Pre-term Delivery, Reduced by High-Dose Progesterone
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 13, 2007
...ne caproate (17P), commonly used to prevent preterm birth among women with that history, can affect cervical changes and increase preventive effectiveness in women during their first pregnancy.
Our f...
HPV -human papillomavirus
in Well Woman Blog, on February 3, 2007
...nated against human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer, says Canada's expert advisory panel on immunization.
Ever curious, I went on a...
Elekta's Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ Granted USFDA 510(k) Pre-market Clearance
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 26, 2006
...ides a platform for further refinement and expansion of radiosurgery procedures in the brain, cervical spine and head & neck regions.
Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ allows for a dramatically inc...
Condoms: Not Just for Preventing Pregnancy Anymore
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 22, 2006
...revent pregnancy and HIV infection. Now, scientists have proof that condoms can also help prevent cervical cancer.
A three year study conducted on female college students at the University of Was...
FDA Approves Gardasil Cervical Cancer Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 12, 2006
...the FDA Advisory Panel, the US FDA has finally approved Gardasil, the world's first and only cervical cancer vaccine . The recombinant vaccine has been demonstrated to prevent cervical can...
Botox - the magic cure?
in Are you a beauty?, on June 10, 2006
...d be he super drug of the future.
FDA approved Botox for treating following conditions: migraines, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm (involuntary eye muscle contractions) and - excessive sweating.
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FDA Advisory Panel Approves Gardasil Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 20, 2006
...accine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) , a sexually-transmitted disease that can lead to cervical cancer in women.The committee also agreed that the data from Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical t...
p16INK4a, New Biomarker for Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 18, 2006
... During the 6th International Congress on Human Papillomavirus Infection and Global Prevention of Cervical Cancer organized by the European Research Organization on genital Infection and Ne...
Cervarix®, Cervical Cancer Vaccine of Long Effectivity
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 12, 2006
... Cervical cancer is the second most malignant cancer in women caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that is spread through sexual contact.
GlaxoSmithKline 's Cervarix® is an experimen...
LUMA™ Cervical Imaging System Received USDA PMA
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 17, 2006
...MediSpectra, Inc. received USFDA approval for its PMA (premarket approval) application for LUMA™ Cervical Imaging System, the first optical imaging device approved as an aid to clinicians examining w...
cervical vaccine, maybe beneficial to men
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 23, 2006
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Most cervical cancers in women are linked to the sexually transmitted disease: infection with the genital human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV is also linked to anal cancer in men who have ...
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Gets Priority Review From FDA
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 10, 2006
... Merck has announced that its investigational cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil® (quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine), will be given priority review by the US FDA. A Biologics L...
Tobacco May Treat Cancer
in Philoneist, on January 20, 2006
...red DNA. Once a regimen is perfected, Chlorogen anticipates it will be useful in treating ovarian, cervical, uterine, and prostate cancer. Via ( Red Herring ) Chlorogen ...
Updates On Transgene's Cancer Vaccines Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 30, 2005
...tended Phase II trial using TG4001 in women diagnosed with pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia - CIN 2/3) related to type-16 human papillomavirus (HPV16) is bei...
Novel Gene silencing Therapy Against Cervical Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 17, 2005
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"Our research shows not only can we stop cervical cancer cells from growing in the test tube, but we can also completely eliminate the formation of cancer tumours in animal models," Dr...
Do-it-yourself PAP smear
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 8, 2005
...has invented a do-it-yourself PAP smear :
Women may soon be able to carry out their own test for cervical cancer at home. A British designer has developed a kit that can be used without the need fo...
Medical Blogging Grand Rounds Vol 2, No 4
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 18, 2005
...so interest you:
War On Unpatented Drugs , by M. Simon at Power and Control
HPV Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer by Elisa C. of HealthConcerns.com
Biology Of Avian Flu by S.Smith of Medpundit
...
Philoneist Archives
in Philoneist, on October 13, 2005
From Philoneist's recent and humble origins on Blogger .com, click continue for a chronologically ordered record of posts from before October 13th.
Good start for the cervical cancer vaccine
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 6, 2005
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Encouraging initial news for the cervical cancer vaccine :
The first large study of an Experimental cervical cancer vaccine found it was 100 percent effective, in the short term, at blo...
Autologous Disc-Derived Cell Transplantation
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 1, 2005
... from the International Spine Center Berlin led by Dr. M. Sabarini were able to treat degenerated cervical intervertebral disc by autologous disc-derived cell transplantion (ADCT) using chondrocyt...
Trying to conceive
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 22, 2005
... conceive, the importance of regular intercourse, Detecting ovulation, Basal body temperature and cervical mucus.
Relax, feel the love and GO!...
The link between oral contraceptives and cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 30, 2005
...ancer was indicated as a risk for women who take the pill, IARC said. But the latest research shows cervical and breast cancer are also possible risks.
The pill can protect against endometrial cancer...