MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cervical'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131008&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2Fcancer-warrior-wanted-guest-post%2F The State Fair will be closed today here in Indianapolis.  You have probably heard that 5 people were killed and 45 hospitalized last night when a freak wind collapsed a temporary stage just before the group Sugarland was to perform. Cancer is the same kind of disaster as that wind, coming out of nowhere, striking indescriminantly at innocent victims.  Long time blogger and cervical cancer survivor offers these reactions at the journey | Life as I know it! I am so angry at cancer right now! I hate it, it is pissing me off, and I just want it to go away! NOW! Yesterday, I received an email from the friend that I spoke of a couple of days ago – the one that I ran into at the lab on Thursday. In her email, she was letting me know that her Thursday morning appointment with the oncologist ... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131008 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:32:16 +0100 5131008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069477&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finstitute-of-medicine-suggests-8-new-preventive-services-to-improve-womens-health%2F2011.07.26 Eight preventive health services for women should be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, according to a report by the Institute of Medicine. The recommendations encompass diseases and conditions that are more common or more serious in women than in men. They are based on existing guidelines and an assessment of the evidence on the effectiveness of different preventive services. They include: 1) screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks and at the first prenatal visit for women at high risk for diabetes, 2) adding high-risk human papillomavirus DNA testing in addition to conventional cytology testing in women with normal cytology results starting at age 30, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069477 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5069477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992991&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FrcQNRvANhJM%2F Once again, the vaccines for thwarting HPV, notably Merck’s Gardasil, are causing a stir. In the latest dust up, the California Catholic Conference is urging state residents to contact their legislators to oppose a bill that would remove parental consent for vaccinating children 12 and older against sexually transmitted diseases. Although California law already allows children 12 and older to consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases without involvement from their parents, the proposed bill would expand that right to immunizations (read the bill here). In an action alert, the bishops’ group warns parents that “minors do not have adequate judgment to make a decision about a vaccine that as of January 15, 2011, had 21,171 adverse reactions and 91 deaths report... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992991 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:10:17 +0100 4992991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953272&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2FCancer-Facts-and-Figures-2011-Poverty-is-a-Carcinogen-Does-Anyone-Care.aspx "Poverty is a carcinogen."   Those were the words of Dr. Samuel Broder when he was director of the National Cancer Institute in 1989.     As amply documented in the annual "Cancer Facts and Figures 2011" released today by the American Cancer Society, cancer shows that poverty remains one of the most potent a carcinogen-rivaling tobacco and obesity-as we have ever seen.   We have heard lots and lots about how cell phones and Styrofoam cause cancer.  But do you hear anyone talking about the huge impact of poverty and limited education on cancer?   If you don't hear anything about a true carcinogen that statistics show causes 37% of the deaths from cancer in people between the ages of 27 and 64, then maybe you have the answer to a very important question: If we a... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953272 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0100 4953272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4882969&cid=t_107652_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FIkvedTW5RBY%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Roger Hendrix, Rachel Katzenellenbogen, and Harmit Malik Vincent and guests Rachel Katzenellenbogen, Roger Hendrix, and Harmit Malik recorded TWiV #135 live at the 2011 ASM General Meeting in New Orleans, where they discussed transformation and oncogenesis by human papillomaviruses, the amazing collection of bacteriophages on the planet, and the evolution of genetic conflict between virus and host. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #135 (63 MB .mp3, 97 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Papillomavirus E6 proteins (Virology) Diversity of mycobacteriophages (PLoS One) Adaptive evol... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4882969 Sun, 29 May 2011 18:57:32 +0100 4882969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767910&cid=t_107652_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fanterior-scalene-muscle%2F The anterior scalene muscle is a deep muscle in the cephalad internal thoracic wall. Its main action is to flex the head. Innervation is from C4 to C6, the superior attachment or origin is to the transverse process of C4 to C6, and the distal attachment or insertion is to the 1st rib. Right anterior scalene muscle shown in red (illus. courtesy Wikipedia) Related Posts 1st Rib (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767910 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:00:14 +0100 4767910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762936&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FAEspvdtrmw4%2F Less than a month after the FDA refused to approve the Gardasil vaccine for preventing HPV in women ages 27 to 45, Health Canada has gone in the other direction and issued an endorsement. Although Canada is a smaller market than the US, the approval is a notable step for Merck, which has been counting on a larger demographic target to boost sorely needed vaccine revenue. In the US, Merck has been repeatedly frustrated in trying to widen the market for Gardasil. Last year, the FDA postponed a decision about approval for women ages 26 to 45 after Merck had submitted additional data. The submission was made after the agency three years ago refused to approve the vaccine for this same age bracket and, instead, sought data on a 48-month study (back story). In Canada, Gardasil is now approved to... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762936 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:32:43 +0100 4762936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642052&cid=t_107652_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FsCXkxV-UUWQ%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Michelle Ozbun On episode #126 of the podcast This Week in Virology, virologist Michelle Ozbun and the TWiV team review the biology of human papillomaviruses. Click the arrow above to play, or right-click to download TWiV #126 (69 MB .mp3, 96 minutes). Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, by email, or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Human papillomavirus page at CDC Human papillomavirus vaccines page at CDC A better test for HPV (pdf) Human papillomaviruses and malignancy (review) Should smallpox stocks be destroyed? (poll at virology blog) TWiV on Facebook Letters read on TWiV 126 Weekly Science Picks Michelle –... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642052 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:43:44 +0100 4642052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570544&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fquestioning-the-annual-pelvic-exam%2F2011.03.10 A new article in the Journal of Women’s Health by Westhoff, Jones, and Guiahi asks “Do New Guidelines and Technology Make the Routine Pelvic Examination Obsolete?” The pelvic exam consists of two main components: The insertion of a speculum to visualize the cervix and the bimanual exam where the practitioner inserts two fingers into the vagina and puts the other hand on the abdomen to palpate the uterus and ovaries. The rationales for a pelvic exam in asymptomatic women boil down to these: Screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea Evaluation before prescribing hormonal contraceptives Screening for cervical cancer Early detection of ovarian cancer None of these are supported by the evidence. Eliminating bimanual exams and limiting speculum exams in asymptomatic patients would reduce cos... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570544 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:00:48 +0100 4570544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570713&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F10%2FCancer-Survivors-Are-%28Fortunately%29-Very-Much-A-Part-Of-Our-Lives.aspx An article just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in their weekly publication "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report" provides an assessment of the progress we have made in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.   Clearly, since 1971, we have made substantial advances in the cancer treatment.  We have become a larger and older nation.  We have pushed the threshold for the diagnosis of cancer, with breast and prostate cancers as leading examples.   The result is that we have many millions more people alive with cancer today than was ever the case in our history.   But with the progress also comes cautions about what the data means, and where our journey must go if we are to address some of the key issues reflected in these statistics. &nbsp... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570713 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0100 4570713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540567&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-study-links-hpv-to-head-and-neck-cancers-in-men%2F2011.03.02 A new study finds that half of men in America are infected with the HPV virus. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on the growing concern that the virus in men could be responsible for an increase in head and neck cancers. HPV Affects Half Of U.S. Men A study out [yesterday] in The Lancet by Moffitt Cancer Center researcher Anna Giuliano, Ph.D., and her colleagues finds that 50 percent of men ages 18 to 70 in Brazil, Mexico, and the U.S. have genital infection with human papillomavirus (HPV).  HPV is the virus that causes cervical cancer in women. It also causes warts and cancer of the genitals and anus in both men and women. Over the past several years, researchers have realized that the virus can also cause cancer of the head and neck. Aimee R. Kreimer, Ph.D., of the National Cancer Institute, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540567 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:34 +0100 4540567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532216&cid=t_107652_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWWwrMU3Zo3M%2F The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532216 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:32:20 +0100 4532216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436902&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F02%2F04%2FWorld-Cancer-Day-The-World-Does-Not-Have-To-Go-Where-We-Have-Already-Gone.aspx As I write this, I am en route to New York to participate in the lighting of the Empire State Building tonight in honor and recognition of World Cancer Day.   Spearheaded by the Union for International Cancer Control (better known as UICC)--an international organization devoted to reducing the burden of cancer worldwide--and vigorously supported by the American Cancer Society and many other notable organizations, people, and governments worldwide, World Cancer Day is intended to highlight the growing number of cancer cases and deaths around the world and the need for us to pay serious attention to the problem and institute measures to reduce that burden.   As part of World Cancer Day, the American Cancer Society is releasing the second edition of Global Cancer Facts and Figures, ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436902 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:39:00 +0100 4436902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399738&cid=t_107652_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fa2v1MPzxI3E%2F January is National Cervical Cancer Screening Month. That’s something to celebrate, right? I speculum (I mean, speculate) that some of you have been putting off that annual exam for a while. But before you head over to your gyno and put your feet up (in stirrups), here’s a little primer/reminder on how and why getting into that unflattering annual position is so important. Much to the chagrin of most women, the speculum instrument is likely to be stuck in a gynecological time warp for some time. However, the good ol’ pap smear technique sure has come a long way. The odd and slightly gross name for this standard test comes from both Georgios Nicholas Papanikolaou – the Greek doctor who invented it in the late 1920s – and the test procedure: Back then the doc would take a swab ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399738 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:41:48 +0100 4399738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372213&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F19%2Flibbys-hope%25e2%2584%25a2-proudly-announces-a-strategic-partnership-with-womens-oncology-research-dialogue%2F It is our privilege and honor to announce a strategic partnership between Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ and Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue. It is our privilege and honor to announce a strategic partnership between Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ (LH) and Women’s Oncology Research & Dialogue (WORD). WORD’s overarching mission is to raise gynecologic cancer awareness and fund related scientific [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372213 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:22:53 +0100 4372213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314006&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhenrietta-lacks-and-her-immortal-cells%2F2011.01.05 If you like science, true history, and an engaging story, pick up the new book by journalist Rebecca Skloot, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” and prepare for a great read. I knew nothing about the young black woman whose cells were taken back in 1951 by a scientist at Johns Hopkins Hospital and how those cells have revolutionized modern cell biology and research. The HeLa (named after HEnrietta LAcks) cells were taken as she lay dying on the “colored” ward at Johns Hopkins Hospital of aggressive cervical cancer at age 30. Everyone who studies basic cell biology has heard of HeLa cells because they were the first human cell line to be successfully grown in culture and they are alive today. HeLa cells were sent to researchers all across the globe and have been... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314006 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4314006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294552&cid=t_107652_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdenver-screening-criteria-blunt-cerebrovascular-injury-part-2%2F The Denver screening criteria lists the following risk factors for blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) Presence of Leforte II or III fractures Cervical spine fractures involving subluxation Cervical spine fractures involving C1-C3 Cervical spine fractures extending into the transverse foramina Basilar skull fractures with carotid canal involvement Diffuse axonal injury with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 6 or less Near hanging injuries with anoxic brain injury (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294552 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:23:19 +0100 4294552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294555&cid=t_107652_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdenver-screening-criteria-blunt-cerebrovascular-injury%2F Blunt cerebrovascular injury (i.e., damage to the carotid and/or vertebral arteries) is an increasingly recognized entity in trauma and the Denver Screening Criteria have been developed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. The screening signs and symptoms of BCVI include: Focal neuorlogical deficit Arterial hemorrhage Cervical bruit in a patient less than 50 years of age Expanding neck hematoma Neurological exam inconsistent with head CT scan Cerebrovascular accident on follow-up head CT not seen on initial head CT. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294555 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:21:14 +0100 4294555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241920&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F12%2F08%2Fcancer-communication-advice-guest-post%2F Sometimes you find just some good straightforward advice. Our Canadian blogger and cervical cancer survivor writes at the journey | Life as I know it!. Often, as I sit in the examining room, anxiously waiting for my oncologist to join me, I study the walls, and I wonder how many conversations they have silently participated in. If those walls could talk, what stories would they choose to share? After all, they have heard and seen it all – tears of anger, worry, fear and joy. Expressions of happiness, sadness, anxiety, stress. Numbness, fatigue, rage and relief. Raw courage and blatant confusion! They have heard about every possible side effect from treatment, and every argument regarding the potential benefits of both conventional and alternative medicines. And countless times they have ... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241920 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:42:51 +0100 4241920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190156&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhormonal-contraception-and-an-under-appreciated-effect%2F2010.11.21 Ask any third-year medical student how hormonal contraception prevents pregnancy, and they’ll probably tell you it prevents ovulation. What they won’t tell you is that this effect is variable and dose-dependent, and if we depended on it alone, hormonal contraception would be much less effective. That’s because of the very important, and in my opinion, much under-appreciated effect of hormonal contraception on cervical mucus. A Cervical Mucus Primer Fertile cervical mucus – which forms under the influence of rising estrogen levels in the first half of the menstrual cycle and is maximal around ovulation –- is thin, watery, clear and easy for sperm to traverse. Non-fertile mucus — which forms after ovulation and also in pregnancy under the influence of progesterone –- is... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190156 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:00:24 +0100 4190156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4167962&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F11%2F15%2Fglaxosmithkline-influences-experts-to-boost-hpv-vaccine-sales%2F A few days ago, the Daily Express ran an article which stated that cancer expert Professor Peter Sasieni recommended phasing out smear tests in favour of HPV testing. The opening statement in Victoria Fletcher’s article ‘New Cancer Check To Phase Out Smear Tests’ (http://www.express.co.uk/posts/…)read : “SMEAR tests for cervical cancer should be phased out for all women, a top expert said.” According to the Express Professor Sasieni, a scientist at Queen Mary, University of London, recommended smear tests should be phased out as soon as possible saying: “Smear tests should be phased out starting as soon as possible with this being completed in five years. What further research are we waiting for? It is clear there are a number of HPV tests which are as good as... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4167962 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:22:56 +0100 4167962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155401&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fain6fpEbfME%2F The reasons are likely numerous, but only 27.3 percent of eligible teenage girls and young women chose to begin the three-dose series of an HPV vaccine. And of these, 39.1 percent completed just one dose, 30.1 percent got two doses and 30.7 percent finished the series, according to research being presented this week at the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting. The data comes from a review of medical records of 9,658 girls and women between the ages of 9 and 26 who were seen at the University of Maryland Medical Center between August 2006 and August 2010, HealthDay writes. The abstract also revealed that blacks were less likely than whites to get all three doses, and women aged 18 through 26 were less likely than younger girls to complete the series. Last summer, a US Cen... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155401 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 13:36:09 +0100 4155401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106059&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FSQVMR3QVZ2E%2F Taking a direct approach with the FDA is all the rage these days. For instance, aggrieved investors recently created an online petition to implore the FDA to investigate staffers for their input into a recent panel meeting for the Arena Pharmaceutical diet pill (see this). And now several parents, who formed a non-profit to protest widespread use of Merck’s Gardasil vaccine for HPV, have written the agency to demand that approval be rescinded. In its letter, SANE Vax argues that the FDA permitted Merck to use “an inappropriate primary endpoint and unreliable HPV genotyping methods” evaluating efficacy. You can read the letter here to learn more, but basically the group maintains that less serious cervical lesions were permitted as an endpoint and they cite National Cancer... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106059 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:05:35 +0100 4106059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077215&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F205302%2F Scientists Have Identified: The 8 types of HPV that cause 90% of all cervical cancer cases. (via MSNBC) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077215 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:34:02 +0100 4077215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957913&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcervical-cancer-screening-the-jade-goody-effect%2F2010.09.10 The Telegraph reports that the number of screening pap smears performed in the UK has declined after an 8 percent blip upwards in 2009 when publicity surrounding the death of Jade Goody from cervical cancer may have led more women to have this important screening test: NHS laboratories processed 415,497 tests in 2009-2010, about 35,000 fewer than the previous year when 450,522. Miss Goody’s death in March last year prompted a 20 percent increase in the number of Scottish women taking tests. More than 122,000 were processed between April and June last year, the statistics revealed. The irony of course, is that British reality TV star Jade Goody did have pap smears, but chose to ignore her doctor’s recommendations for treatment when her pap smears came back abnormal. Nonetheless, the d... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957913 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3957913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965360&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F07%2Fquality-in-primary-care-2010-vol-18-no-4%2F This article considers the recent evidence which examines the factors that are associated with uptake of cervical and breast screening in the British South Asian community and considers the effectiveness of interventions to improve uptake in this group. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals, Primary Care Tagged: Breast Screening, Cancer, Cervical Screening, Literature Review, South Asians (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965360 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:11:23 +0100 3965360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942740&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F07%2Fquality-in-primary-care-2010-vol-18-no-4%2F This article considers the recent evidence which examines the factors that are associated with uptake of cervical and breast screening in the British South Asian community and considers the effectiveness of interventions to improve uptake in this group. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Breast Screening, Cancer, Cervical Screening, Literature Review, South Asians (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942740 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:11:23 +0100 3942740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807391&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-pre-term-labor-be-detected-earlier%2F2010.07.31 A team of biomedical engineering masters students at Johns Hopkins have developed a device that they hope will be able to spot oncoming pre-term labor in pregnant women earlier than by using an external tocodynamometer. The CervoCheck device is meant to be inserted into the vaginal canal/cervical opening where it then can measure electrical signals characteristic of contractions. Prototypes of the device are currently being tested in animals. We sympathize with those who have to insert them into pigs(?). (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807391 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:38 +0100 3807391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798560&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-pap-smear-guidelines-the-right-care-or-rationed-care%2F2010.07.28 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently reiterated their position that Pap smears should be performed on healthy women starting at age 21. This is different from the past which recommended screening for cervical cancer at either three years after the time a woman became sexually active or age 21, whichever occurred first. How will the public respond to this change? Over the past year there have been plenty of announcements from the medical profession regarding to the appropriateness of PSA screening for prostate cancer and the timing of mammogram screening for breast cancer. Understandably, some people may view these changes in recommendations as the rationing of American healthcare. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Saving Mo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798560 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3798560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790674&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkathy-griffin-gets-a-public-pap-smear-daily-go-gooder%2F Kathy Griffin put her high-heels up on the gynecological exam table in front of a crowd of people to raise awareness about cervical cancer. While the comedienne’s stunt may seem like our worst nightmare, it’s definitely for a good cause. Many women avoid getting a yearly pap smear because they think it’s gross or painful. Others simply forget. Actually, a pap smear is quick and painless (though slightly uncomfortable), and can detect the early signs of cancer before it reaches an advanced stage. Work it, Kathy. Post from: BlissTree Kathy Griffin Gets a Public Pap Smear: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790674 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:30:27 +0100 3790674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780327&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F190246%2F No Pap Smears for Women Under 21: New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say that pap smears only reveal HPV at that age, which very rarely leads to cancer in women under 21. (via MSNBC) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780327 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:06:39 +0100 3780327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740787&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Fesmo-clinical-practice-guidelines-regarding-brca-gene-mutations-ovarian-cancer-supportive-cancer-care%2F The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional organization committed to advancing the specialty of medical oncology, and promoting a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment and care. …  The ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines include coverage of  (i) BRCA gene mutations in breast and ovarian cancer, (ii) gynecologic tumors, and (iii) supportive [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740787 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:27:51 +0100 3740787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737212&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F07%2F07%2FThe-2010-Statistics-Are-Out-And-767000-People-Have-Celebrated-More-Birthdays.aspx Every year the American Cancer Society provides a report that is one of the most widely quoted scientific articles in this country.  This year's "Cancer Statistics, 2010" report was released this morning, and provides a considerable amount of information regarding the burden of cancer in the United States, such as the expected number of new cancer cases and number of cancer deaths in the United States in 2010.   As part of the same report, my colleagues at the American Cancer Society also dissect the numbers and provide insight into the trends in cancer incidence and deaths, what is happening and perhaps why it is happening.  Statistics--no matter how good you are at writing reports--are always somewhat droll and boring.  But there are the occasional pearls that leap ou... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737212 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:50:00 +0100 3737212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672038&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FODzQwVUybYI%2F Yet another setback for Merck, at least for now. The FDA has postponed a decision to broaden usage of its Gardasil HPV vaccine to women between the ages of 27 and 45. Earlier this year, the drugmaker submitted new data to the FDA and had hoped to hear by the end of June, but a Merck spokeswoman tells us the agency will now respond by the end of 2010. The drugmaker has been repeatedly frustrated in its quest to widen the market for Gardasil. The vaccine is already approved to protect against some strains of the human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical cancer, in girls and women ages 9 to 26. Gardasil is also approved to prevent genital warts in males of the same age. Exactly two years ago, the FDA bounced its request to treat older women and early last year, the FDA again withheld a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672038 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:17:54 +0100 3672038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621949&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FUaS4XdiMCE0%2F Only 34 percent of teenage girls ages 13 to 17 received Merck’s Gardasil human papillomavirus vaccine, which public health officials endorsed to help prevent cervical cancer. Although the vaccination rate remains low, the results actually suggest an increase from earlier studies showing only about 25 percent of teenage girls were vaccinated, according to one of the study’s co-authors. “The good news is that the vaccination rate is increasing,” study co-author Sandi Pruitt of the University of Washington School of Medicine, tells us. “The bad news is this is just the first dose of a three-dose vaccine.” Although the study did not examine the reasons for the persistently low vaccination rates, she speculated that cost, awareness and social conservatism may contribute.... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621949 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:53:05 +0100 3621949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618092&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FVcXlT15h6x4%2F Welcome back. We hope you had a nice weekend. It was a long one here in the states. Now, of course, the routine has returned and that means a to-do list complete with meetings and deadlines. So grab that cup of stimulation and get ready for another day. To help you along, here are a few items of interest. Have a good one and stay in touch… Glaxo Settles More Avandia Lawsuits (Reuters) AstraZeneca Gets Complete Response Letter For Axanum (Bloomberg News) EMA Urges Cooperation On Overseas Trials (Outsourcing Pharma) UK’s NICE Rejects Novartis’ Xolair For Children (Reuters) CSL Recalls Flu As Side Effects Rise (Bloomberg News) Singapore Considers Mandatory HPV Vaccination (AsiaOne) Elan Optimistic On Sale Of Drug Delivery Unit (InPharmaTechnologist) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618092 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:03:14 +0100 3618092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617782&cid=t_107652_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fmononucleosis%2F Pathophysiology infection with Epstein-Barr virus (or sometimes CMV with slightly different clinical presentation) in adolescence or early adulthood Signs and Symptoms 1) prodrome of fatigue, malaise, and myalgias 2) tender but mobile lymphadenopathy (especially in posterior cervical chain) 3) fever 4) exudate pharyngitis 5) splenomegaly 6) splenic rupture (0.5%) 7) mouth petechiae 8) gingivitis 9) abdominal pain 10) rash (10%) 11) symptoms usually resolve in 3-4 weeks Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) leukocytosis with at least 10% lymphocytes 2) presence of Paul-Bunnell heterophile antibody (this is the basis of the diagnostic monospot test) 3) presence of transient cold agglutinins 4) increased AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase Histology/Gross Pathology 1) atypical lymphcy... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617782 Mon, 31 May 2010 18:58:03 +0100 3617782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585541&cid=t_107652_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fanterior-cervical-fusion%2F 1. The patient is placed supine (face up) on the operating room table. 2. After anesthesia is induced, the area from the upper torso to the chin line from “table to table” is prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion. 3. The previously performed MRI is viewed to recheck the assessment of level of pathology. 4. A needle is placed at the level of the pathology with flouroscopy performed to judge the correct site of the incision. 5. A horizontal skin incision is made approximately 5 cm in length lateral to the trachea on the right sidewith a No 15 blade. 6. The Bovie cautery is used to dissection through the subcutaneous tissues until the platysma muscle is appreciated. 7. The platysma muscle is then carefully incised with the bovie cautery with care taken to avoid penetrat... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585541 Thu, 20 May 2010 21:45:16 +0100 3585541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577399&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FvYUxwjFuLYo%2F The following is a guest post by Irene Natividad. Ms. Natividad is President of the Global Summit of Women, an international economic forum for women. She also runs her own public affairs firm, Globe Women, based in Washington, D.C.  Ms. Natividad is a frequent commentator on PBS’ ‘To The Contrary’, CNN, Good Morning America, Fox News, MSNBC, and other television news outlets. She has written editorials for USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune. Imagine if businesses – and business leaders – could help beat cancer. It may seem an unlikely match, but I believe they can. My organization, Global Summit of Women, and I have taken on the challenge of cervical cancer based on one key fact: cervical cancer is almost entir... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577399 Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3577399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577332&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fguidance-for-the-201011-human-papillomavirus-vaccination-programme%2F Title: Guidance for the 2010/11 Human papillomavirus vaccination programme (Schedule) Skinny: Dear Collegue Letter on the HPV vaccination programme for 2010/11. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 5p. Published: 17/03/2010 Filed under: Cancer, Cancer PH, Cervical Cancer, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Public Health, Sexual Health Tagged: Cervical Cancer, Dear Collegue Letters, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Primary Care, Sexual Health, Strategic Planning, Vaccination (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577332 Wed, 19 May 2010 13:20:50 +0100 3577332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573650&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Finside-story-10-more-things-we-stick-up-our-vaginas%2F In a follow-up to our recent girly post Vagina Monologue: 10 Things We Shove All Up In There, we present 10 more foreign objects that often become intimate with our lady parts – and things are getting pretty crowded downstairs. 1.    NuvaRing® Once-a-Month Birth Control – Wait, did Esther Williams wear one? We don’t get it. And funny how a contraceptive device with a giant hole in it can stop us from getting preggers. 2.    Lady Care Vaginal Weights – We don’t care what they are or what they do. We just like having an excuse to say: “Lady Care Vaginal Weights.” ($62.95 from Medgo) Lady Care Vaginal Weights 3. The Pelvic Locator (a.k.a. Pelvic Educator) – Um, no. We’ll find our pelvis without teaching tools, thanks. But if you can’t, ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573650 Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:01 +0100 3573650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529787&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-a-gynecologist-thinks-about-lung-cancer%2F2010.05.04 A new report on lung cancer in women has been published by the Women’s Health Policy and Advocacy Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Called “Out of the Shadows,” the report seeks to raise awareness about lung cancer, currently the leading cause of cancer death in women, and more importantly, to increase funding for research for its prevention, detection and treatment. (HT to Booster Shots, the LA Times‘ fabulous health blog, for highlighting the report.) I encourage you to read the report, which is well written and comprehensive. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Blog that Ate Manhattan* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529787 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3529787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408632&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FLiUgnNH3qCw%2F Here’s the connection: the human papillomavirus, which can cause cervical cancer, is also linked to head and neck cancer, including one form called oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma, or OSCC, which is spread by oral sex, according to a piece in BMJ. And more cases, particularly in the developing world, are being reported, and so the BMJ researchers suggest wider use of HPV vaccines should be explored - for boys as well as girls. “We need to look at the evidence again to re-evaluate the cost-effectiveness of male children in light of this new and rapidly rising incidence,” Hisham Mehanna of the Institute of Head and Neck Studies at University Hospital Coventry, one of the BMJ researchers, told Reuters. Currently, however, the HPV vaccines - Merck’s Gardasil and G... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408632 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:57:33 +0100 3408632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408464&cid=t_107652_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fcervix-and-infertility.html (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408464 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 05:10:00 +0100 3408464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359214&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FbgsGsCr248w%2F The controversy over the Gardasil vaccine for HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer, has never really gone away and this morning six women will hold a teleconference with several FDA officials to discuss numerous adverse events they say they have collected from various countries in hopes of convincing the agency to take a tougher look at the Merck product. They call themsevles the “Little Women,” and they say they’ve spent the past three years documenting Gardasil. They also run a web site called TruthAboutGardasil, which displays pictures of young women who, their families claim, were harmed by the vaccine. For its part, Merck has always stood by the safety of Gardasil and last year, both the FDA and the CDC reaffirmed the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness (see ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359214 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:21:55 +0100 3359214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342620&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fmore-cock-ups-from-commissariat.html NHS BLOG DOCTOR has just had the following comment sent in by a female reader:Ive just been invited to have a colpocopy following test result of CIN1. I read it up on the net, of course, and find that it is considered quite appropriate managment to simply do a follow up smear test in 6 month, even in the good old risk averse US of A. I look up the website of my local colposcopy clinic. It says if I have any questions to ring the colposcopy nurse called F. So I ring her and am told that's not right, to ring someone called Dawn instead. I assume that Dawn is a nurse replacing F, but no. Turns out Dawn is a secretary. She is rather shocked that I want to speak to F. F is very busy. Can I tell her what the question I want to ask are. I say no I want to speak direct to someone with clincial kno... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342620 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:00 +0100 3342620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280190&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FZ1eU3oGqWAs%2F Gardasil protected most women from cervical cancer and homosexual men from anal cancer, according to new studies from Merck. In about 3,800 women ages 24 to 45 years old, three shots prevented precancerous lesions on the cervix and genital warts in 89 percent compared to placebo, the Associated Press writes. Gardasil, you may recall, is approved to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts in girls and women aged 9 to 26, and for preventing genital warts in boys and men aged 9 to 26. But Merck has been frusrated trying to win FDA approval to widen the market for its HPV vaccine. In June 2008, the agency bounced its request to treat women aged 27 to 45, which contributed to a slowdown in sales (background here). Early last year, the FDA again withheld approval and asked Merck to submit data... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280190 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:22:10 +0100 3280190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235778&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fon-henrietta-lacks-the-legacy-of-one-womans-cervical-cancer-cells%2F I’m not usually a big fan of Fresh Air, but tonight’s episode caught my ear – the host spoke with Rebecca Skloot, author of new book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.” The book focuses on the cells taken from cervical cancer patient Henrietta Lacks, and how those cells (called “HeLa” cells) became the focus of a tremendous amount of research, and the lack of information provided to Lacks or her family about how science benefited from her life and cells. In brief, from the story page: In 1951, an African-American woman named Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. She was treated at Johns Hopkins University, where a doctor named George Gey snipped cells from her cervix without telling her. Gey discovered that Lacks’ ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235778 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:15:28 +0100 3235778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227700&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F01%2Fannual-hpv-vaccine-uptake-in-england-20082009%2F Title: Annual HPV vaccine uptake in England: 2008/2009 Skinny: Summary of HPV vaccination uptake across England at PCT, SHA and national level for the first year of the programme. This includes additional data from Devolved Authorities and comparisons with available international equivalent programmes. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 25p. Published: 29/01/2010 Filed under: Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Grey Literature, NHS, Statistical Data Tagged: Cervical Cancer, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Statistical Data (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227700 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:01:56 +0100 3227700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149052&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FQDm6axTmfiA%2F The following guest post on the subject of cervical cancer screening guidelines is written by Susan Wysocki, WHNP-BC, FAANP, president and CEO of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and Susan Scanlan, chair of the National Council of Women’s Organizations. The article below initially appeared on America Media Forum’s website. It’s not surprising that women are confused about the recently changed recommendations for cancer screening and prevention. New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) – the leading medical group that provides health care for women – say women should wait longer to begin cervical-cancer screening and that they should be screened less frequently. On the heels of si... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149052 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:01:10 +0100 3149052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149008&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F07%2Fcervical-cancer-month%2F Filed under: Prevention, Cervical CancerThe National Cervical Cancer Coalition launched a campaign against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that can cause cervical cancer, this month. Once the number one cancer killer of women, cervical cancer is the only cancer known to be caused by a common virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4,000 women in America die of cervical cancer every year; and, an estimated 12,000 new cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually. Most women become infected with HPV in their teens, 20s or 30s; but, it can take nearly two more decades for cancer to develop. During that time, regular Pap tests can detect HPV-related cell changes before they become cancerous. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149008 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3149008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123416&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FbDAn9q7HkQY%2F It’s easy to remember the most recent stories or advances in health and medicine – but what about what else has happened since the hysteria of Y2K? Whether it’s Terri Shiavo in 2005 or the H1N1 virus in 2009, it’s impossible to list a “top 10″ list with everyone in agreement. However, the idea of the top 10 lists is to help us remember, to think about what’s happened, and maybe to continue making a difference. Here is a list of top 10 health stories that did get a lot of press: 2000: The Human Genome Project. Scientists had been working on mapping out the genes of humans and finally, in June 2000, they were able to present their draft of the human genome. 2001: Anthrax scare. According to CNN.com news people, the anthrax scare made it to the top 10... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123416 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:57:44 +0100 3123416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119061&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FHin9M-44yk4%2F The big drugmaker apparently caused a stir in India by running ads to create awareness about cervical cancer, but the campaign drew complaints that GlaxoSmithKline was running fomenting fear. Glaxo, you may recall, markets Cervarix, which is used to prevent certain strains of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer. The drugmaker was accused of violating India’s Drugs & Cosmetic Act and the Magical Remedies Act (interesting name, yes?), according to PharmaBiz, which cites unnamed sources saying Glaxo has now told the Drug Controller General of India that the ads will be withdrawn. Medical experts discounted Glaxo’s claim that the ads were launched in public interest to create awareness. “Such advertisements to create public awareness are nor... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119061 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:22:00 +0100 3119061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108319&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fhpv-vaccination-programme-update%2F Title: HPV vaccination programme: update Skinny: Final update regarding the death of the young girl from Coventry who died after receiving an HPV vaccine. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 2p. Published: 18/12/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Immunisation Tagged: Cervical Cancer, Grey Literature, Immunisation, Mortality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108319 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:48:46 +0100 3108319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052098&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F03%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-cervical-cancer-scrreening-guidelines-stupak%2F This week at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted a bit about ACOG’s new cervical cancer screening guidelines, and linked to a bunch of organizations with information about the Stupak amendment in the health reform legislation related to yesterday’s day of action – there is a link to the Twitter hashtag to see what people were saying from events in D.C. and elsewhere. I had been intending to post more here this week, but I caught the nephew’s cold over the holiday. Urgh. Posted in Abortion, Access, Rights, & Choice, Cancer, Events & Observances, Government (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052098 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:08:48 +0100 3052098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018938&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F22%2Fweekly-news-round-up-1122%2F Assorted things of interest from the previous week. It’s not nearly as controversial as the USPSTF’s breast cancer screening recommendations, but ACOG released a new practice bulletin on cervical cancer screening. The New York Times has coverage of the change, which is basically that women can wait until up to 21 years of age to start getting Pap tests, and then can get Paps every 2-3 years instead of every year once they’ve had a few normal tests. This is not entirely new – the USPSTF’s 2003 recommendations are very, very similar. (so, 6 years from now, we’ll be cool w/ the breast cancer recs?) Some lots of Vick’s Sinex nasal spray are being recalled due to bacterial contamination. The FDA has tips on holiday food safety. Presented without commen... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018938 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:40:16 +0100 3018938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015350&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FJDJIS71p_bc%2F While we can’t always prevent cancer, we can do things to help reduce the risk of developing it. Of course, we always hear: eat healthy foods, exercise, don’t smoke. But the message doesn’t seem to be getting through because people still eat junk or high fat foods, still don’t exercise and still smoke. The Mayo Clinic published 10 tips to reduce cancer risk in their most recent issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource. Here are the tips and below there’s more explanation: Stop smoking Limit alcohol intake – some alcohol is okay, too much is not Follow recommended intake of fruits and vegetable (daily!) Decrease the amount of fat in your daily diet Lose weight if you’re too heavy, try to gain weight if you’re too thin Move! Get active ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015350 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:12:35 +0100 3015350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954464&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F03%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-16%2F The objective of this research is to assess the performance of liquid-based cytology compared with conventional cytology in terms of detection of histologically confirmed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia(CIN). Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Cervical Cancer, Cervical Screening, Cytology, Diagnostics, Liquid-Based Cytology (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954464 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:08:26 +0100 2954464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905111&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FKJA-jZTfpig%2F This study found that while vaccine coverage and efficacy are high in girls, including boys in an HPV vaccination program generally exceeds what the U.S. typically considers good value for money,” researcher Jane Kim, an assistant professor at the Harvard School of Public Health told HealthDay. And this was released just as the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices this week reviews the cost-effectiveness of male vaccination (see agenda). (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905111 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:17:39 +0100 2905111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855666&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEGWTLO6RZJg%2F Whether you agree with the new HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccines or not, one has to be fair about the news that comes out about it. Last week, it was widely reported that a 14-year-old British girl died after receiving the Cervarix vaccine. This vaccine is being given to young women and adolescent girls to reduce the risk of contracting some types of HPV, which are known to cause a significant number of cervical cancer cases. Sadly, Natalie, the 14-year-old, became ill shortly after being vaccinated and she died not long after. Of course, it wasn’t hard not to blame the vaccine as it certainly appeared that the cause and effect was there. But after examining Natalie’s body, doctors confirmed that her death was not due to the vaccine, but rather that, Natalie had an undetected... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855666 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:33:02 +0100 2855666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838894&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7917 The Government recently announced that it would implement Cervical cancer vaccinations for all girls next year: The Health Ministry will provide annual human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination against cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix to an estimated 300,000 13-year-old girls in Malaysia beginning next year. It is up to the girls to take advantage of the vaccine. Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said RM150mil would be spent annually to make the vaccine available to the girls. It seems this strategy would be the most cost effective way to combat cervical cancer “It costs the government RM382mil annually to treat cervical cancer but vaccination against it costs only RM150mil,” he said after the launch of the Crisis Relief Squad of MCA mobile clinic and Health Awareness Cam... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838894 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2838894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765963&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fnhs-immunisation-statistics-england-2008-09-bulletin%2F Title: NHS Immunisation Statistics, England 2008-09, Bulletin The Skinny: Key Facts immunisation of 12-13 year old girls (school year 8) against HPV, and thus protecting them against most cervical cancers, has started well with just over 87 per cent of eligible girls receiving the first dose and 70 per cent of eligible girls completing the programme of all 3 doses. Figures are published at England, Strategic Health Authority (SHA) and Primary Care Trust (PCT) level 78 per cent of children received first and second doses of MMR vaccine between the ages of 2 and 5, a full 4 percentage point increase on the previous year’s figure; this coincides with the launch of an MMR catch-up campaign which began in August 2008. Although London remains below the national average coverage for this a... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765963 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:01:56 +0100 2765963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705190&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F8hexCbS8pB0%2F While this isn’t a guaranteed cure and it’s certainly not for all types of headaches, researchers have found that if you have headaches caused by neck problems, disc replacements in the neck or disc replacements may rid you of your headaches. A study of 1004 patients with cervical spine disease, published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) found that 86.4% of the patients complained of headaches, with over half saying the headaches were severe. Two years after surgery, 803 patients responded to questionnaires from the researchers. Of these 803 patients, 65.1% said they still had headaches. Broken down, 46.7% said their headaches were mild, 18.4% said they were severe. What is cervical disc disease? Cervical disc disease is the result of the cervical bones in the ne... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705190 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:30:58 +0100 2705190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626096&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FsReaoupkcQM%2F …dies of oral cancer. This is how the website Fight Oral Cancer begins its introduction. Oral cancers, of the tongue, gums, lips or mouth, are in the rise around the world. And the sad fact is that most oral cancers are preventable. According to the American Cancer Society , Most oral cancers could be prevented if people did not use tobacco or drink heavily. Quitting tobacco and limiting alcohol use sharply reduce any risk of developing oral cancer, even after many years of use. Many oral cancers may be found early by a combination of routine screening examinations by a doctor or dentist and by self-examination. Another cause of oral cancer, of the lips, is the sun. Just as we protect our skin from the harmful rays, we need to protect our lips, using lip balms that contain sun block... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626096 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:52:06 +0100 2626096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381354&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMoyIJQDrnVA%2F Botox is better known for its wrinkle-reducing properties, but many doctors have been using it for disorders like cerebral palsy or neck spasms called cervical dystonia. According to the FDA website: The products required to add the new label and a REMS are Botox and Botox Cosmetic (botulinum toxin type A), marketed by Allergan; Myobloc (botulinum toxin type B), marketed by Solstice Neurosciences; and a new FDA-approved product, Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), marketed by Ipsen Biopharm Ltd. Botox is FDA-approved to treat severe underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis ), crossed eyes (strabismus ), and abnormal tics and twitches of the eyelids (blepharospasm ). Botox, Myobloc, and Dysport are FDA-approved to treat repetitive contractions of the neck muscles (cervical dystonia ). Bo... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381354 Fri, 01 May 2009 00:44:25 +0100 2381354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381096&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=35294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psa-rising.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2F1293%2F is the slogan of Underwear Affair, a fundraising and awareness event initiated in Canada and now reaching Los Angeles and beyond. People hit the streets of Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles dressed in everything from briefs and boy-shorts to t-shirts and tracksuits to help fund life-saving [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog) psa-rising.com/blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381096 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:49:18 +0100 2381096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2266837&cid=t_107652_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEwcujRFShZo%2F Now that I’m blogging about health in general rather than just on topics about pain (Help My Hurt), pregnancy (Womb Within), and cancer (Cancer Commentary), it’s interesting to see what else is out there. I used to do celebrity pregnancy round ups, now I’ll be doing some celebrity health round ups? Why? Because millions of people have a fascination over celebs and their lives. I won’t go prying into anyone’s life; I’ll just use information that’s available from reliable sources and pass it on in case your celeb is ill or you draw inspiration from one who may be fighting or has fought a similar battle as you. So, here’s the first celeb health round up, although it’s only for two of them: First is Jade Goody (Jade Goody Returns Home for F... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2266837 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:28:07 +0100 2266837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263929&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fjade-goody-lessons-to-be-learnt.html Details of the tragedy of Jade Goody have now reached the United States. As so often via Kevin, (and if you ever want a quick overview on what is happening in the USA medical world, Kevin MD should be your first port of call) I arrive at a thoughtful, though in places wildly incorrect, article by Dr Margaret Poplaneczky an American physician and gourmet who lives, works and cooks in New York. She writes the excellent “Blog that ate Manhattan”Margaret writes sympathetically about Jade.Whatever you think of Jade, the publicity generated by her illness has led to a 20% upswing in the number of women getting Pap smears in Britain.And this is a good thing. Because if Jade's story causes even one young woman to get the smear that saves her life, it will mean Jade’s death will not have been... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263929 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:57:00 +0100 2263929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2204977&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fjade-goody-professor-michael-baum.html Jade Goody & Professor Michael BaumThe media loves nothing more than building something up only to knock it down again. Occasionally, it will do the opposite. Jade Goody provides the classic example. She has been universally derided by the media for years but now, because she is seriously ill, suddenly she can do no wrong. Private Eye has long been aware of this phenomenon :Private EyeEven cynical old Dr Crippen has been taken aback by the obvious hand-rubbing pleasure that the main-stream media has taken in jumping on the “let’s criticise the breast screening programme” bandwagon. It all comes courtesy of Mike Baum. I know Mike Baum. Once upon a time, Mrs Crippen was a hospital registrar and worked closely with him. Make no mistake, Professor Michael Baum is one of the most ou... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2204977 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:04:00 +0100 2204977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2011549&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F473739851%2F That’s the charge by a watchdog group known as The Prescription Project, which today petitioned the FDA and asked the agency to enforce its rules by requiring Abbott Labs, Medtronic and Stryker to withdraw YouTube.com video ads for medical devices used in heart, hip and neck surgeries (see full petition and videos here). The group claims that four Abbott videos on YouTube promote its XIENCE V drug-coated stent for use in coronary angioplasty surgery, but fail to mention federally-mandated warnings. Similarly, the Medtronic videos tout the use of its Prestige Cervical Disk for surgery for degenerative disk disease and the Stryker video promotes its Cormet hip resurfacing technology without required warnings. “The videos raise serious questions about whether drug and device compa... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2011549 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:21:53 +0100 2011549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006394&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F471402611%2F Unlike many other European countries, Ireland has chosen not to launch a program to vaccine young girls and women, prompting Glaxo, which sells Cervarix, and Sanofi-Pasteur, which markets Merck’s Gardasil in Europe, to fly in experts to talk to consultants and public health care professionals about the benefits of their HPV vaccines, according to The Times of London. Ireland’s health department cited administrative costs as its reason for not proceeding. A spokeswoman for health minister Mary Harney tells the Times she is already convinced of the important role a vaccine program would play “as part of a cohesive response” to cervical cancer, but the “decision not to proceed at this point is not based on the scientific evidence, but is related to the need to prioritize... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006394 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:26:07 +0100 2006394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906166&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F429797140%2F Amid ongoing controversy over the safety and effectiveness of the HPV vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday declared that Gardasil is not likely the cause of numerous adverse events. “Based on all of the information we have today, the CDC and FDA have determined that Gardasil is safe to use and effective in preventing 4 types of HPV,” the CDC says. The decision came after both adverse event reports and data from the first post-marketing safety study was presented to a CDC panel. The study looked at 375,000 doses of the vaccine from August 20, 2006, the year Gardasil was approved, to July 20, 2008, in girls and women ages 9 to 26 (here is the statement). As of August 31, there were 10,326 adverse events reported in the US, of which 94 percent were con... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906166 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:47:50 +0100 1906166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1892145&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F425618832%2F There are reports from the Netherlands that the Health Inspectorate raided the drugmakers’ offices late last week as part of an investigation into the Health Council, an independent body that advises the Dutch government and parliament on public health issues, and recently recommended that girls should be vaccinated against HPV (look here). In Europe, Sanofi-Aventis markets Gardasil, as part of a joint venture with Merck, and Glaxo markets Cervarix, which is not yet approved in the US. Both vaccines are given to treat HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer. The reports say that Health Council members were receiving research funding from the drugmakers at the same time the organization issued its recommendation to Health Minister Ab Klink. The Socialist Party is demanding a parliament... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892145 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:22:45 +0100 1892145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933525&cid=t_107652_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2FLA7hShQVqP4%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Other Articles You May LikeWorld AIDS DayOf Mice, Men and the Nobel Prize for MedicineFunding of Childhood Cancer, NF Research in JeopardyFlat Funding of Biomedical Research: The Threat to America’s HealthNew Common Cold Virus Variant Deadly (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933525 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:56:23 +0100 1933525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829480&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F402067398%2F A Roman Catholic school in the UK has banned its students from receiving the Cervarix vaccine on its premises, the BBC reports. Governors at St Monica’s High School in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, believe the school is “not the right place” to administer the injections. The Roman Catholic Church says there is nothing wrong with allowing vaccinations, according to the BBC, but governors at St Monica’s, which has 1,200 pupils, sent a letter to parents questioning effectiveness and pointed out possible side effects. The letter says a number students who took part in a pilot study subsequently suffered nausea, joint pain, headaches and high fevers. “We do not believe that school is the right place for the three injections to be administered,” the letter ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829480 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:19:00 +0100 1829480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798212&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F393285638%2Fmore-evidence-for-mandate-fda-approves.html We and other blogger friends have blogged about Gardasil before here and there -- and in a quick and dirty drive-by post, we thought we'd update you on the latest developments:The AP press reports that federal health officials approved expanding the use of Gardasil, the cervical cancer vaccine, to prevent cancers of the vagina and vulva:"The Food and Drug Administration first approved Gardasil in 2006 for the prevention of cervical cancer in girls and women ages 9 to 26. The vaccine works by protecting against strains of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, that cause about 70 percent of cervical cancers. The HPV virus, transmitted by sexual contact, causes genital warts that sometimes develop into cancer.'There is now strong evidence showing that this vaccine can help prevent vulvar and vagi... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798212 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:06:43 +0100 1798212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760167&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F381421958%2F A new study looking at young women in Australia who were vaccinated with Merck’s HPV vaccine shows they were five to 20 times more likely to suffer from anaphylaxis than girls in comparable school-based programs, although the study authors, nonetheless, conclude the vaccine is still “remarkably safe.” The study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, looked at 114,000 women. They found 12 suspected cases of anaphylaxis, and confirmed eight in a 2007 vaccination program. Symptoms included difficulty in breathing, nausea and rashes, PharmaTimes writes. (We will provide a link to the study as soon as it becomes available). The reasons for an increased rate of anaphylaxis may include possible allergic reaction to the vaccine components or enhanced adverse even... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760167 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:47:54 +0100 1760167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720549&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F370874413%2F That’s the conclusion of a new study that is going to make life much harder for Merck to wring needed sales out of its controversial HPV vaccine. The study, which appears in the New England Journal of Medicine, comes as the drugmaker is already struggling to convince college-age and older women to get the vaccine, which costs about $360 for a three-dose regimen. The vaccine, which was approved for girls and young women ages 9 to 26, makes economic sense for preteens because they are less likely to have the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, according to the study. But the cost and benefit depends on how long Gardasil’s protection will last. Here is the study, although Merck contends the vaccine is cost effective for women through age 24. The analysis predic... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720549 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:05:08 +0100 1720549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556385&cid=t_107652_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F323640511%2Fgsk_answers_fda_on_cervarix.html GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK) announced that it has submitted its response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to questions the agency had in response to GSK's drug application for Cervarix.Cervarix, a vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, one of the largest drug hopes in Glaxo's pipeline has already been approved in 67 countries but the FDA issued a "Complete Response" letter in December 2008 requiring the company answer questions."Study 008 is a key study that will be completing later this year, andwe expect the final results will strengthen the U.S. label forCERVARIX(R)," said Barbara Howe, M.D., Vice President and Director, NorthAmerican Vaccine Development, GlaxoSmithKline. "We continue to havepositive and productive disc... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556385 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:00:46 +0100 1556385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543932&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F319728360%2F For Merck, this is ‘one less’ approval. The agency bounced the drugmaker’s request to approve its HPV vaccine for women between ages 27 and 45, citing “issues that preclude approval within the expected review timeframe,” but there was no more specific info provided in Merck’s statement. The drugmaker says it has already discussed with the FDA the questions related to the application and expects to respond to the agency next month. Gardasil, you may recall, was approved in 2006 for girls and women between 9 and 26 years old to prevent human papillomarivus, or HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer caused by the human papillomavirus. Merck, however, added the FDA identified several issues related to the application in a “complete response” lett... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543932 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:04:05 +0100 1543932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535948&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F316685691%2F GlaxoSmithKline has won a contract with the UK’s NHS to supply its cervical cancer vaccine, Cervarix. The battle to supply a vaccine against cervical cancer for use across Britain has been won by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). Cervarix, the GSK vaccine, will be given to girls aged between 12 and 13, starting in September this year, and should prevent about 70 per cent of cervical cancers — saving 400 lives a year when the effect is fully felt. Read more from The UK Times Online. Let’s wait and see what Merck (maker of the other cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil) has to say about this. Tags: CErvarix, cervical-cancer, cervical-cancer-vaccine, Gardasil, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, UK NHSShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535948 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:48:23 +0100 1535948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1497506&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F305260212%2Fcervical-cancer-vaccine-do-we-need-it.html By: Jenny Walters As you watch television, you cannot go a day or even a couple hours without seeing the commercial for Gardasil, “the first ever cervical cancer vaccine.” Gardasil claims to stop... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1497506 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:24:13 +0100 1497506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488698&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F303135568%2F What a difference a year makes. Last year, Merck was under fire for aggressively promoting its HPV vaccine by convincing lawmakers, such as the governor of Texas and legislators who belong to Women In Government, to get behind mandatory vaccination. The heavy-handed effort backfired, briefly obscuring a meaningful discussion of health benefits and sullying the drugmaker’s reputation. And so Merck scaled back its more visible lobbying, although Gardasil ads continued to run. Now, the drugmaker is getting aggressive again - especially with consumers. Starting this past Saturday and running through June 26, Gardasil ads are appearing in theaters showing ‘Sex and the City,’ ‘Get Smart,’ ‘The Happening,’ ‘You Don’t Mess With The Zohan,&#8217... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488698 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:19:23 +0100 1488698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454479&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F294370319%2Fdisturbing-prediction-on-cervical.html Today's New York Times has an article summarizing the disturbing results of a new study looking at trends in cervical cancer morbidity and mortality in Latin America. In an era in which most cases... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454479 Tue, 20 May 2008 16:00:16 +0100 1454479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1420683&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F283880925%2F Where has the month of April gone? Time really does fly. April was STD Awareness Month and it is better late than never to mention it here,just now. To kick off the month of April, I am running a contest wherein 2 winners will each win a “Take The Test” HPV Awareness Bracelet. Contest Mechanics: Leave a comment to this post until 1159 PM (GMT+8) on May 16, 2008. 1 unique commenter = 1 contest entry which i will raffle from a “hat”, the old-fashioned way. Winners (2) will be announced the next day (May 17, 2008) in a blog post. The winners will than have to drop me a line at gloria.g@b5media.com within 24 hours. Else, I will be drawing a new winner. This contest is open to all readers of this blog, wherever you may be in the world. It’s that easy. You guys ha... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420683 Mon, 05 May 2008 12:02:06 +0100 1420683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1275002&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F244900625%2F Amidst last week’s frenzy, I might have overlooked some important stuff involving cancer. The following are still in my week-old (!!) notes: Smokers Might Benefit From Earlier Colon Cancer Screening New evidence suggests screening for colorectal cancer, which is now recommended to begin at age 50 for most people, should start five to 10 years earlier for individuals with a significant lifetime exposure to tobacco smoke, a University of Rochester Medical Center study said. An examination of 3,450 cases found that current smokers were diagnosed with colon cancer approximately seven years earlier than people who never smoked. The study is also one of the first to link exposure to second-hand smoke, especially early in life, with a younger age for colon cancer onset. What’s Good F... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1275002 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:24:31 +0100 1275002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1255109&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F241032107%2Fis-gardasil-responsible-mandate.html If the common goals between the public and the pharmaceutical giant Merck in the controversy over compulsory HPV vaccination were long-term cost containment and public safety by reduction and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255109 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:40:11 +0100 1255109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1246631&cid=t_107652_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstoryofhealing.com%2F2008%2F02%2F20%2Fmedia-in-medicine-i-love-film%2F This New England Journal of Medicine article is another one worth sharing about the use of media in medicine. Today’s plate is film. This medium of communication is a personal favorite of mine. It is also my favorite learning tool. It is not uncommon to use video as a medium to communicate medicine, to educate, to share knowledge, to present theories, report breakthroughs. Though most commonly, the point of view is that of the professional, student, or authority on health issues. But this time Dr. Gretchen Berland of the Yale University School of Medicine aptly rotated the camera sharing with all of us a stark portrait, “The View from the Other Side—Patients, Doctors, and the Power of a Camera.” As an internist, I was disturbed by the contrast between those two scenes,... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1246631 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:42:08 +0100 1246631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1246585&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fhome-births-again-new-gadgets.html London - For Katrina Caslake, giving birth was not the terrifying, painful ordeal most women experience. Far from it. The midwife, from Wallington, south London, says she found it blissful, even orgasmic. “I found giving birth very sensual,” says Caslake, 44, who didn’t take painkillers for the birth of either of her sons, Aaron and Tomas, now 18 and 17.“All my erogenous zones were stimulated. I was making sounds very similar to a sexual climax. And it was a very definite climax. I was doing the most feminine thing a woman can do and it felt fantastic.” (Sensual Birth by Anastasia Stephens at Birth buddies)+++++++++++Each to his own. I am sure that Birth Buddies have many happy clients and even more supporters, but I cannot buy into it. We are back to the thorny subject of home b... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1246585 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:06:00 +0100 1246585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1215497&cid=t_107652_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F230982477%2F Sanofi-Pasteur is criticizing Glaxo’s new Cervarix in an attempt to bolster its lead in the burgeoning market for HPV vaccines, The Financial Times writes. The vaccine maker, which sells Merck’s Gardasil in Europe, has been wooing investors this week with presentations claiming greater proven health benefits from Gardasil in preventing human papilloma virus infections, which is the leading cause of cervical cancer. Didier Hoch, who heads a joint venture between Sanofi-Aventis and Merck for European vaccine marketing, says published Glaxo results on Cervarix were less conclusive and dismissed as “a marketing gimmick” a clinical study that directly compares the two products. He lambasted the head-to-head study of Cervarix and Gardasil for its small sample size, use of... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1215497 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:33:03 +0100 1215497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1212340&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F230245772%2F Uganda is one among a few developing countries lined up to benefit from the first cervical cancer vaccine trial project to be implemented by the Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH). PATH is a non governmental organisation hoping to come up with a cervical cancer vaccine by year 2010. Young women in India, Peru, Uganda, and Vietnam will become the first in the developing world to live without fear of cervical cancer-as PATH and our partners begin pilot introduction of new vaccines for the disease,” reads a statement on the organisation’s website. In 2005, cancer killed approximately 14,000 people in Uganda. 8,000 of those were under the age of 70. Of the various cancers, cervical cancer remains the most common cancer killing women in Uganda according to the Wor... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1212340 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:50:18 +0100 1212340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1170265&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F221287777%2F This report reinforces the major role of education in this matter. Information is power and access to available (cervical cancer) vaccines will solve most healthcare problems. The solution doesn’t stop on the availability of vaccines and medications, generally speaking. The people should be able to afford them, right? Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1170265 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:02:29 +0100 1170265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044208&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F188576210%2F The Digene® HPV Test is the only such test approved by the FDA that uses advanced molecular technology to detect the DNA (genetic material) of 13 high-risk types of HPV (the virus shown to actually cause virtually all cases of cervical cancer.) Approved by the FDA in 2003 for cervical cancer screening in conjunction with a Pap, in women age 30 and older - Digene® HPV Test – is based on proprietary “Hybrid Capture” technology, which combines two innovations from the rapidly evolving field of life sciences – DNA/RNA probes and monoclonal antibodies – to allow rapid, standardized gene testing in virtually any laboratory setting. Sounds great. I only have one question: Do most insurance providers in the U.S. cover this HPV test? ( Because I am not based in the U.S, and where I am i... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044208 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:37:54 +0100 1044208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044049&cid=t_107652_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F188460004%2Fcervical_cancer_spotted_by_pet_scans.html A study by Dr. Julie K. Schwarz, a Barnes-Jewish Hospital resident in the department of radiation oncology at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and colleagues has determined that whole-body positron emission tomography (PET) scans done 3 months after completion of therapy can tell if cervical cancer patients are cancer-free or require further treatment.It is difficult to determine if treatment for cervical cancer has worked since small tumors are hard to detect and obvious symptoms, such as leg swelling, do not occur until there has been significant growth of the tumor.However, the study found that cervical cancer tumors glow brightly in FDG-PET scans. The scans detect emissions of radioactively tagged blood sugar and tumor tissue traps more of this glucose than does... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044049 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:00:14 +0100 1044049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=961693&cid=t_107652_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F171810295%2Fpap_smear_out_dna_test_in_for_detecting_cervical_cancer.html A new study led by led by Eduardo Franco, Director of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology at McGill's Faculty of Medicine was released in the U.S today and states that the human papillomavirus (HPV) screening test is more accurate than the traditional Pap smear in detecting cervical cancer.The results of the study put the accuracy of the HPV screening at 94.6 percent while the older Pap smear had only an accuracy rate of 55.4%. The study followed 10,154 Canadian women from 2002-2005 with a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research."Women currently vaccinated against cervical cancer will still need to be screened, because the vaccines that are available now only prevent about 70% of all cervical cancers, and they're primarily for young women. The HPV test may b... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=961693 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:54 +0100 961693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=959881&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F171582588%2F Rain clouds seem to have made my part of the world its indefinite home. The skies over us haven’t been clear for a week now and looks like will stay that way for several more days that hopefully won’t make it to Christmas-time like it did last year. The words low pressure area, monsoon rains sound like the new mantra of the daily weather bulletin. For someone like me relying on wireless internet and satellite TV, non-stop heavy rains are not good, hugely affecting all the signal that I need. And then the electricity went out for a whole eight hours today. Not good. Not good at all. Maybe unimaginable in the western world, but here in the east, stuff like these really do happen. It sucks. Big time. But that’s life our life. So we accept it. And we move on. Meanwhile, under... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=959881 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:44:05 +0100 959881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=957214&cid=t_107652_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhpv_and_other_dna_viruses_can_be_detected_early.php The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common virus that can increase the risk of cervical cancer in women. We all know that early detection is most beneficial, so is in the case of HPV and cervical cancer. Now, scientists from Iowa reported that they have developed a new and amazingly sensitive method in identifying the earliest stages of infection with human papilloma virus (HPV). The said method is called single-molecule spectroscopy that could easily be integrated into the Pap smear method. Unlike the existing methods of detection of viral infections have drawbacks... That test is the Nobel Prize-winning polymerase chain reaction (PCR), used to detect DNA in settings ranging from medical labs to crime scenes. PCR requires an initial step in which scientists "amplify," or copy, a... Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=957214 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:13:03 +0100 957214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=901030&cid=t_107652_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F161036890%2F Speaking of cervical cancer vaccines, there are two notables: Gardasil by Merck which was approved by the FDA earlier this year and Cervarix by GlaxoSmithKline which is expected to be approved by the FDA later this year (but already approved in Australia). Regarding these HPV vaccines that will protect women against cervical cancer, the CDC recommends that the vaccine should be routinely given to girls at 11-12 years of age – the stage before young girls are more likely to become sexually active. Now there is a new project that will evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of these vaccines. The said project -funded by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - will be jointly conducted by the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and the New York State Depart... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=901030 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:58:23 +0100 901030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797111&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Flittle-dab-will-do-ya.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797111 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:33:00 +0100 797111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=764737&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F29%2Fsunday-seven-seven-check-ups-every-woman-needs%2F Filed under: Prevention, Sunday SevenOK, women of the world. Grab some paper and a pen and jot down this list of seven check-ups every woman needs. Don't just write them down, though. Make sure you take action on each and every one. They might just save your life.1. Start with your weight, height, and BMI (body mass index). The scores you get on these simple tests are important because many conditions and diseases are associated with being overweight or underweight.2. Check your blood pressure, and find out where you stand because hypertension is a disease with no symptoms. High blood pressure puts you at risk for cardiovascular disease -- but there are very effective treatments for this condition.3. Get a pap smear every year, starting at the onset of sexual activity or around age 20. Thi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=764737 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 764737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=706562&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F30%2Fcervical-cancer-a-disease-of-loose-women%2F Filed under: Drug, Prevention, Cervical Cancer, OpinionIt's been proven that cervical cancer has a significant connection with unprotected sex and STDs, particularly HPV. So is issuing a drug proven to prevent HPV to school-age girls a way to help them protect themselves from cancer? Or is it, as the Christian Voice in Britain believes, the equivalent to calling all school-age girls promiscuous, in turn suggesting that they are not morally intelligent enough to abstain from sex until marriage?This debate has arisen in the UK in response to a call from a group called Jo's Trust to vaccinate school-age girls against HPV with a drug called Gardasil, which has been shown to protect against HPV 100%. Stephen Green of the Christian Voice has this to say about it:The message is one of despair, di... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=706562 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 706562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=696852&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F26%2Fglaxosmithkline-to-launch-five-new-cancer-drugs%2F Filed under: Drug, Daily newsFive new cancer treatments are in the works and could be available for use as early as 2010, thanks to GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, the world's second largest drug company.The drugs will treat a range of different cancers -- one will be cervical cancer -- and are known as cervarix, pazopanib, promacta, rezonic, and ofatumumab."Over the next three years, GSK will make a difference to millions of patients facing cancer," said Glaxo's head of research and development, Moncef Slaoui.Glaxo's most recent cancer drug is Tykerb, an oral breast cancer treatment launched in March.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=696852 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 696852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682727&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F20%2Fmandatory-cervical-cancer-vaccine-surfaces-in-india%2F Filed under: Cervical CancerWith the recent doing and undoing of a mandatory cervical cancer vaccine for teenage girls in Texas, the same looks to be happening in the country of India.Girls between the ages of 11 and 14 would be vaccinated against the virus that causes cervical cancer (HPV) if the new Indian program is implemented by the government there.Is this just the latest attempt by the western pharmaceutical companies to "mandate" vaccinations for profit purposes of is there really a need for this? With an estimated 70% o cervical cancer being attributed to HPV, is mandatory vaccinations the answer? In the U.S. state of Texas, the term "mandatory" did not sit right with constituents.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682727 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510351&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FOyMT90czd6E%2F On January 25th, a car crash took place in Nebraska and Shannon Malloy (a previously healthy 30 year old woman) was seriously injuried. Her skull became separated from her cervical spine, this is what is called internal decapitation. “I remember the impact and then I had no control over my head… I wasn’t focused so much on the pain. I just kept thinking, ‘I have to stay alive,’” said Shannon. 5 screws were drilled into Shannon’s neck and 4 more were drilled into her head to keep it stabilized. Then a thing called a halo (rods and a circular metal bar around her head) was attached for added support. It’s not exactly a pain-free procedure. Shannon Malloy still has a long, costly recovery ahead. A fund has been set up in Malloy’s name at W... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510351 Fri, 18 May 2007 05:58:48 +0100 2510351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601854&cid=t_107652_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F12%2Fbreast-pap-test-to-detect-abnormal-cells%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Research, Young Adult Cancers, Cancer Pre-vivorsWouldn't it be great if we could find breast cancer long before something appears on a mammogram? An FDA approved test called the Halo Breast Pap Test System might be able to do just that by collecting Nipple Aspirate Fluid (NAF). The test is designed to detect abnormal cells in the breast. The Halo system can identify benign disease as well as abnormal ductal cells that can be precursors to cancer. Some research has suggested that ductal fluid excreted from the nipple can be used to identify a women's specific risk of breast cancer. A women with abnormal cells in the fluid has a four to five times greater risk of developing breast cancer. Think about this: The introduction of the HALO Breast Pap Test ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601854 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=471174&cid=t_107652_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fcervical-cancer-and-hpv.html What is interesting in this article and the related statistics is that nowhere does it mention what portion of the 25 percent of women that have the HPV virus actually developed cervical cancer. There is just this loose supposition that some of these HPV cases "could" develop into cervical cancer. How about some statistics on what percentage actually do before we legislate vaccinating nine year old girls with a powerful pharmaceutical. Remember HPV also causes plantar warts and numerous cases of non cancerous and benign cervical dysplasia. (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=471174 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:21:00 +0100 471174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=471177&cid=t_107652_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fcervical-vaccine-in-news-again.html My previous post on this subject was more about the ridiculousness of the vaccine and Rick Perry's executive order. Today I want to comment on the faulty thinking behind the current storm of new vaccines and medications. Below are my reasons for disagreeing with the new round of both vaccine and pharmaceutical creations.1. We are subtly or not so subtly being told with each new "one" that we can't handle life in this day and age.2. The world is inhospitable to us and we need something else to make us whole3. We need to be medicated from ourselves and our own lives4. Medications are a normal part of life and should just be accepted5. Normal conditions such as "social anxiety" need to be medicated or vaccinated away6. Big pharma believes in some way that they are much wiser and more knowledg... Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=471177 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 03:23:00 +0100 471177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=396064&cid=t_107652_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fon-texas-hpv-vaccine-law.html Texas has passed legislation to require all girls ages 11-12 to receive the HPV vaccine before entering 6th grade. Some have responded to this by claiming that the government is taking control away from parents, and that this is simply a money-making venture for Merck, producer of the Gardasil vaccine, the only currently approved HPV vaccine. Merck certainly has a financial interest in having as many girls as possible vaccinated, and this New York Times article suggests the company is actively lobbying state legislatures to require vaccination. However, the executive order signed by the TX Governor makes no specific mention of Merck; it refers only to "HPV vaccine." When other companies get their vaccines (which are already in development) approved, Texas parents and doctors would be able ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=396064 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:28:00 +0100 396064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=460962&cid=t_107652_112_f&fid=34614&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelltimedperiod.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fcervical-cancer-drops-but-disparities.html Interesting report on cervical cancer demographics (emphasis mine):NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the United States, rates of invasive cervical cancer declined between 1998 and 2002, although significant racial, ethnic, and geographic differences persisted, according to pre-vaccine surveillance data covering 87 percent the population of women.Altogether, 59,848 cases of cervical cancer cases were identified during the 5-year study period. The annual number of cases fell from 12,720 in 1998 to 11,071 in 2002.The incidence rate declined from 10.2 per 100,000 women in 1998 to 8.5 per 100,000 in 2002, report Dr. Mona Saraiya from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta....For the period as a whole, the average annual incidence rate was highest among Hispanic women (14.8 per 100... The Well-Timed Period blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=460962 Thu, 01 Feb 2007 02:43:00 +0100 460962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470433&cid=t_107652_117_f&fid=34775&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.webmd.com%2Fhealthy-children%2F2006%2F07%2Fcervical-cancer-vaccine-follow-up-good.html In March, I wrote a blog called "Cervical Cancer Vaccine: The good, the bad and the ugly". In it I talked about an effective and safe new vaccine ("the good") to prevent contracting human papilloma virus (HPV), by far the leading cause of cervical cancer.The "ugly" was my concern over mounting attacks on the HPV vaccine by those who inisisted it would encourage teens to have sex - to my mind a dubious and dangerous assertion (e.g., in a recent study of virgins, only 7-10% said "fear of a sexually transmitted disease" was a reason not to have sex).Take a look at the blog and especially the fascinating, provocative debate that followed in the comments.*****************************************Dr. P's fears were unfoundedI'm pleased to report my concerns of an effective opposition to this valu... Healthy Children blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470433 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:00:00 +0100 470433