Overview: Breast Cancer Research/Treatment vs Merck’s Big Payday The furor of the FDA’s rapid approval of Merck HPV Vaccine (Gardasil) and the 'pre/post vaccine approval' marketing and legislative blitzkrieg by Merck is now turning into jaw-dropping sticker-shock. The cost … [Read more...] about Is the HPV Vaccine the Highest and Best Use of Our Resources
HPV Infection
Semen “May Fuel Cervical Cancer”
The growth of cervical and womb cancers may be fueled by a hormone-like molecule in semen. The Medical Research Council team found that the exceptionally high levels of prostaglandin fueled tumor growth. They told the journals Endocrinology and Human … [Read more...] about Semen “May Fuel Cervical Cancer”
HPV Testing Improves
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
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
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