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”
If Men Could Menstrate
Gloria Steinem, the great American feminist, wrote the very funny essay below, which originally appeared in the October 1978 issue of Ms. magazine. If Men Could Menstruate by Gloria Steinem A white minority of the world has spent centuries conning us into thinking that a … [Read more...] about If Men Could Menstrate
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
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