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Archives for April 2007
A Critical Review of HPV Vaccine Efficacy
Wall Street Journal Examines Efficacy Of HPV Vaccine Gardasil In Treating Precancerous Lesions, Preventing Cervical Cancer The Wall Street Journal on Monday examined the efficacy of Merck's human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil in treating precancerous lesions and preventing … [Read more...] about A Critical Review of HPV Vaccine Efficacy
HRT Linked With Ovarian Cancer
The latest in a series of health scares associated with Hormone Replacement Therapy Women on hormone replacement therapy have a 20 per cent higher risk of dying from ovarian cancer, says a new report. The research, from the authoritative Million Women study, suggests that … [Read more...] about HRT Linked With Ovarian Cancer
Merck’s Lybrand Plays It Cool In Midst Of Hot Controversy
News Analysis From BrandWeek Red flags raised by parents, politicians over Gardasil STD vaccine. To hear Beverly Lybrand tell it, you would not know she's a brand manager in the midst of a storm—over sex, teen girls, sexually transmitted diseases and cancer—that is currently … [Read more...] about Merck’s Lybrand Plays It Cool In Midst Of Hot Controversy