Adults need to take seriously vaccines for other diseases besides covid-19 and flu
Thousands of them get sick annually from illnesses — such as pertussis, shingles, human papillomavirus and pneumonia — that could have been prevented by vaccination. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - September 6, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Marlene Cimons Source Type: news
The importance of pediatric dentistry in identifying child sexual abuse situations - Silva EM, Brasileiro CTD, Brasil CMV.
INTRODUCTION: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a virus prevalent in the general population and is considered a sexually transmitted infection, and can be transmitted by non-sexual forms such as casual contact and vertical transmission. The virus is considere... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - September 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Teen Vaccine Coverage Mainly Remained Stable in 2020
FRIDAY, Sept. 3, 2021 -- In 2020, adolescent coverage with recommended vaccines remained stable, with increased coverage for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, according to research published in the Sept. 3 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 3, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years - United States, 2020
This report describes adolescent vaccination coverage in 2020. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - September 2, 2021 Category: American Health Tags: Adolescent Health HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus) MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Tetanus Vaccination Vaccines Source Type: news
Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Cancer Human Papillomavirus-Associated Head and Neck Cancer
Review the epidemiology, screening, presentation, diagnosis, prognosis, and prevention of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, with a focus on the primary care provider ' s role.Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 2, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Journal Article Source Type: news
NIDCR's Fall 2021 E-Newsletter
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NIDCR's Fall 2021 E-Newsletter
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5 Q&As About “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges”
NIDCR issued a brief Q&A regarding details of the forthcoming report Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, which will be published in Fall 2021. This comprehensive report will examine improvements in oral health over the past two decad...
Source: NIDCR Science News - September 1, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
How can I shift stubborn verrucas? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions
DR MARTIN SCURR: Warts (which are termed verrucas when on the feet) are caused by the skin being infected with one or more members of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Types Dwindled Since Vaccine Approval Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Types Dwindled Since Vaccine Approval
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has substantially reduced the prevalence of the most common high-risk HPV types, even though, in a surprise, overall HPV prevalence increased over time.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
LEEP Seems More Likely Than Cryotherapy to Clear HPV Infection in Women With HIV LEEP Seems More Likely Than Cryotherapy to Clear HPV Infection in Women With HIV
In women with HIV, a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) was 40% more likely than cryotherapy to clear high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) in a secondary analysis of a randomized trial in Africa.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hiv-Aids Headlines - August 17, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Cutaneous Beta-HPV May Up Risk for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 11, 2021 -- Cutaneous beta-human papillomavirus (HPV) may predict development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cuSCC), according to a study published online July 15 in Cancer Research.
Dana E. Rollison, Ph.D., from the Moffitt... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 11, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology discusses updated American Cancer Society guidelines on cervical cancer screening
(Wolters Kluwer Health) Last year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) issued an updated set of guidelines for cervical cancer screening - emphasizing the shift toward screening with primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. While the ACS recommendation accounts for a transition period to implement primary HPV screening, additional factors should be considered to operationalize these guidelines, according to a special white paper in the July issue of the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (JLGTD), official journal of ASCCP. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - July 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
What is HPV in women? How do you know if you’ve had HPV?
HUMAN papillomavirus, better known as HPV, is the name for a group of viruses that can cause genital warts or cancer. What does HPV look like in women and how do you know if you've had it? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HPV vaccine has a significant impact even if all girls and boys are not vaccinated
(Tampere University) Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines applied in national vaccination programs protect against most cancers associated with oncogenic, high-risk (hr) HPV types. Two recent studies demonstrate the impact of gender-neutral HPV vaccination in the overall protection against hrHPV infections already with low vaccination coverage. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
ASCO: Incidence of Cervical Cancer Has Decreased in the United States
TUESDAY, June 1, 2021 -- The incidence of cervical cancer has decreased, while the incidence of other human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers has increased in the United States, according to a study scheduled to be presented at the annual meeting... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 1, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Infection with human papillomavirus linked to higher risk of preterm birth
(University of Gothenburg) Women carrying human papillomavirus (HPV) run an elevated risk of preterm birth, a University of Gothenburg study shows. A connection can thus be seen between the virus itself and the risk for preterm birth that previously has been observed in pregnant women who have undergone treatment for abnormal cell changes due to HPV. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - May 31, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
