Evaluating HPV self-sampling
(Queen Mary University of London) A study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers has compared the performance and acceptability of a urine test and four different vaginal self-sampling collection devices to detect high risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 1, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
2015 to 2018 Saw Decrease in HPV Infections Among Young Women
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 -- There have been significant declines in vaccine-type human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among both vaccinated and unvaccinated adolescent girls and young adult women, according to research published in the March 26 issue... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
HPV Infections Are Plummeting Due to Widespread Vaccination
FRIDAY, March 26, 2021 -- Fifteen years of widespread vaccination of U.S. children with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is reaping big rewards: A more than 80% drop in new infections has been seen in women and girls under the age of 25.
That... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
HPV vaccine has led to more than 80% drop in infections, CDC reports
Introduction of the human papillomavirus vaccine in the United States has led to a more than 80% decline in infections nationally since 2003, according to data released Thursday by the CDC. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Call to Eradicate All Types of HPV Cancers, not Just Cervical Call to Eradicate All Types of HPV Cancers, not Just Cervical
Widespread gender-neutral vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) would eliminate HPV infections that cause many different cancer types, not just cervical cancer.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - March 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Declines in Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine-Type Infection Among Females after Introduction of Vaccine - United States, 2003-2018
This report describes declines in HPV vaccine-type infection prevalence among females when compared with prevalence before vaccination. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - March 25, 2021 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
Vaginal pH May Predict CIN 2 Progression in HIV-Positive Women Vaginal pH May Predict CIN 2 Progression in HIV-Positive Women
The researchers evaluated the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) type, local immune response, and markers of the cervicovaginal microbiome on the risk of CIN 2 persistence/progression.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 15, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
HPV vaccine not cost-effective for adults age 26 to 45, study finds
Vaccination against human papillomavirus provides limited health benefits for adults aged 26 years and older at a high cost to the healthcare system, according to a study published Thursday by PLOS Medicine. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HPV vaccines for adults over age 26 may not be cost-effective
(Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) Two simulation models suggest that vaccinating adults older than age 26 against human papillomavirus (HPV) would provide limited health benefit, at a substantial cost (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
HPV vaccine may not be cost-effective in adult populations aged over 26 years
This study suggests that HPV vaccination over age 26 years provides limited health benefits at a high cost. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 11, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
St. Jude launches program to boost HPV cancer prevention across the globe
(St. Jude Children's Research Hospital) St. Jude is dedicating staff and resources to focus on the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers around the world through HPV vaccine awareness programming. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 4, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
NHS gives women Human Papillomavirus Virus (HPV) home testing kits to cut cancer deaths
More than 31,000 women will be offered kits to carry out smear tests in the privacy and convenience of their own homes in a trial. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 24, 2021 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Rwanda: Covid-19 - Pandemic Halts HPV Vaccination in Kigali
[New Times] Several challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic have frustrated plans to roll out a vaccination programme aimed at eliminating cervical cancer causing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls aged 12, The New Times can exclusively reveal. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 18, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Many Babies Acquire Oral HPV, Probably From Mom
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 -- Cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered a sexually transmitted infection, but a new study shows that many babies are born carrying the virus in their mouths. " In brief, HPV infection can be acquired at... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 11, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Oral HPV Infection Detected in Infants, Young Children
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 -- Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the oral cavity has been detected in infants and young children, according to a study published in the March issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 11, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
