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British Journal of Pharmacology (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
MHC loci affecting cervical cancer risk: distinguishing the effects of HLA-DQB1 and non-HLA genes TNF, LTA, TAP1 and TAP2 Genes and Immunity advance online publication, July 24, 2008. doi:10.1038/gene.2008.58 Authors: E L Ivansson, J J Magnusson, P K E Magnusson, H A Erlich & U B Gyllensten
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Materia Medica Malaysiana (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
NST: KUALA LUMPUR: A non-governmental organisation has been formed to reduce the high incidence of cervical cancer in Malaysia. Called Cervical Cancer Awareness Association (Cares) and located at Primanora Medical Centre, it will provide screening and raise awareness among women. Cares ambassador and Malaysia’s first angkasawan Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor said: “After doing cancer research through...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
In an effort to fast-track the spread of cervical cancer, the Ministry of Health recently introduced the HPV vaccine. Now available in the local market, the vaccine can be used by females within the age bracket of 9-26 years.
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Bumpshack (Free subscription) | yesterday
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur and her husband Judah Miller became proud parents of a baby boy on Tuesday. They have named him Zev Isaac according to KnockedUpCelebs.com. Zev is a miracle for Marissa and her husband. Marissa was diagnosed with cervical cancer seven years ago, and because of that, she needed to have a hysterectomy. Her [...]
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Medical News Today (Free subscription) | yesterday
Officials from CDC and FDA on Tuesday released a statement that says a review of available information by the two agencies has found that Merck's human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil "continues to be safe and effective" for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, and that its "benefits continue to outweigh its risks," Reuters reports.
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Celebrity Mound (Free subscription) | yesterday
Marissa Jaret Winokur and her husband, King of the Hill writer Judah Miller, have welcomed their first child, Entertainment Tonight confirms. Zev Isaac Miller, born via surrogate, weighed in at 8 pounds, 7 ounces. The baby was born Tuesday. Winokur, who survived cervical cancer seven years ago, competed on the past season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars [...]
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
By Brian McIver JUST weeks after the 60th anniversary of the NHS, two documentaries showed its best and worst. Dispatches looked at the new vaccination which can help prevent cervical cancer, possibly saving over 1100 lives a year.
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
FROM September, 30,000 girls across Scotland will be offered potentially life-saving vaccination against HPV, the virus that can cause cervical cancer.
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Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
By Katrina Tweedie CERVICAL cancer is the second most common cancer that affects women worldwide, killing 100 in Scotland every year with about 300 new cases diagnosed annually.
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Rock The Truth (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Because they work for BIG PHARMA, not YOU, Americans!! "Gardasil declared safe by US agencies Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine is safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, US officials said yesterday after reviewing thousands of reports of health problems. Doctors have raised questions about Gardasil, but the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers...
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Prophecy Fellowship Forums (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
anyone familiar with this? i know i have seen commercials on tv advising people to get the vaccine, and that it can lead to cervical cancer, but i don't know much else about this virus? i got a call from my dr's office telling me that my pap smear came back positive for this virus. Now i'm...
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The Australian (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
THE forecast slump in worldwide sales for the Australian developed cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil on the back of right-wing reactionary groups claiming it promotes promiscuity is no cause for concern for the company locally.
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
THE wives of African presidents should convince their husbands to make maternal health programmes a national priority, the Kenyan health minister, Beth Mugo, has said.
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Seeking Alpha (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Mike Huckman submits: Recently I blogged about Merck (MRK) advertising its cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil to a captive audience during trailers for the Sex and the Cit y movie. At the time a spokesperson told me the drugmaker was trying to target 19- to 26-year-old females. The company's earnings conference call last night revealed why. Complete Story »
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PharmaGossip (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck's Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday. More at Reuters
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wallarookiller | 11/12/2007
A new study finds that certain Std's can't be stopped by proper use of a condom. This is explaining the high amount of new cases of Hpv and other Std's such as...
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Condoms are Still Good.. If Put on Properly
I was looking for a tutorial to teach my son about condoms as we do believe in them in our house and we aren't necessarily going to stop our kids even...
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