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
Cervical Cancer
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
Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
How Cervical Cancer Is Detected Pap Smear A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix that is used to detect cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix and other medical conditions. If detected, precancerous conditions can be treated … [Read more...] about Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information
Patient Information about GARDASIL® (pronounced “gard-Ah-sill”) Generic name: [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine] Read this information with care before you or your child gets GARDASIL*. You or your child will need 3 doses of the … [Read more...] about MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information
MERCK’S GARDASIL VACCINE NOT PROVEN SAFE FOR LITTLE GIRLS
National Vaccine Information Center Criticizes FDA for Fast Tracking Licensure for immediate release June 27, 2006 Washington, D.C. - The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is calling on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to just say … [Read more...] about MERCK’S GARDASIL VACCINE NOT PROVEN SAFE FOR LITTLE GIRLS