Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a useful first step for cervical cancer screening in women younger than 35 years, preliminary findings indicate. Testing for HPV is better than standard cell testing at picking up pre-cancerous changes, but it is also more likely … [Read more...] about HPV Testing Improves
Archives for July 2006
European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
Testing for HPV Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a useful first step for cervical cancer screening in women younger than 35 years, preliminary findings indicate. Testing for HPV is better than standard cell testing at picking up pre-cancerous changes, but it is … [Read more...] about European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
FDA to Clarify Conflict Rules for U.S. Drug Approvals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to write new guidelines specifying when outside scientists and doctors serving on agency advisory panels should be disqualified because of conflicts of interest. The FDA announced today that it is considering whether to make more … [Read more...] about FDA to Clarify Conflict Rules for U.S. Drug Approvals
Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?
There has been no increase in congressional appropriations to the FDA from fiscal years 1986 through 2006. (1) FDA's Mission Statement The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, … [Read more...] about Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?
Risk Factors Affect Parents’ Attitudes About STD Vaccinations
My Opinion About The Following Study Abstract This 2003 study, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was one of several studies that “tested the waters” concerning parental attitudes about STD vaccine programs. If I were a cynical … [Read more...] about Risk Factors Affect Parents’ Attitudes About STD Vaccinations