FDA advisory panel recommends approval of Gardasil to prevent genital warts in young men Bonus Lobbying Victory: European regulators give Gardasil nod for use in women up to the age of 45 Last week was good to Merck's hopes for an improved bottom line next quarter. It was a … [Read more...] about FDA Gifts Merck’s Garasil With Broader Market Access
Cervical Cancer
Cervarix On Track for FDA Approval, Garasil to Have Expanded Use
FDA experts back Merck's application to extend the use of Gardasil to males In twin votes likely to add considerable force to U.S. marketing efforts for HPV vaccines, an FDA expert panel has voted to back GlaxoSmithKline's long delayed application to market its HPV vaccine … [Read more...] about Cervarix On Track for FDA Approval, Garasil to Have Expanded Use
Is Merck Overselling a Cancer Vaccine?
Fresh controversies are heating up over the marketing of products to prevent cervical cancer The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is gearing up to make critical decisions about two controversial vaccines. On Sept. 9 an FDA advisory committee will consider whether Merck … [Read more...] about Is Merck Overselling a Cancer Vaccine?
Gardasil Researcher, Dr. Diane Harper Speaks Out
"Public Should Receive More Complete Warnings" Amid questions about the safety of the HPV vaccine Gardasil one of the lead researchers for the Merck drug is speaking out about its risks, benefits and aggressive marketing. In an online follow up to the CBS TV interviews, … [Read more...] about Gardasil Researcher, Dr. Diane Harper Speaks Out
HPV and Genital Warts
What are genital warts? Genital warts (condyloma) are small, fleshy growths that are found on the skin in the genital region. Most warts are painless, and many people don’t realize they have them. Occasionally, they spread and enlarge, looking like very tiny cauliflowers. The … [Read more...] about HPV and Genital Warts