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 'human papillomavirus'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107630&cid=t_119658_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Ff1LdsDd7wdc%2F I was getting my son’s physical for school the other day and the doctor talked to us about HPV.  What is it?  HPV, or humanpapilloma virus, is a very common sexually transmitted virus.  In fact, it is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States today.  More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives.  The good news is that there is now a vaccine called Gardasil to protect you from this sometimes deadly virus.  Gardasil use to be given only to young women, but now it is recommended for girls, ages 11-26 AND males, ages 9-26.  It is important to note that the vaccine is given before any sexual contact, because once someone is infected, the vaccine might not work as well or might not work at all.  Women with the v... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107630 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:11:00 +0100 5107630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992991&cid=t_119658_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=4882969&cid=t_119658_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=4762936&cid=t_119658_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=4762937&cid=t_119658_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fhg7QGCQONN0%2F Hello, everyone. Another busy day is about to unfold here on the Pharmalot corporate campus, as we prepare for a round of meetings and deadlines. To cope, we are our brewing our mandatory cup of stimulation - we continue to favor Wild Mountain Blueberry this week. Meanwhile, here are some items to help you get started. Hope your day goes well and stay in touch… Par Pharma Pays $153M To Settle Pricing Lawsuits (Reuters) Sanofi-Aventis Profit Falls Due To Generics (Bloomberg News) More US Women Are Using The Morning After Pill (Reuters) Roche Wins FDA Approval For HPV Diagnostics Test (Bloomberg News) AstraZeneca Profits Get A Lift From Tax Breaks (Pharma Times) Merck Hepatitis C Drug Wins FDA Panel Backing (Boston Globe) Australia Delays Subsidies For Some Medicines (Australian Broadc... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762937 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:49:06 +0100 4762937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693511&cid=t_119658_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F6-most-common-stds-in-men%2F Image via WikipediaThe 6 Most Common STDs in MenMany recovering alcoholic or addicted men can remember the alcohol and drug induced sexual activities that may have exposed them to STDs. Recovery, for me, means healthy living in all aspects of my life. Prevention of gaining or giving STDs is one of these practices.You can prevent STDs. Here’s how.Italians called it “the Spanish disease.” The French dubbed it “the English disease.” Among Russians, it was known as “the Polish disease.” Among Arabs? “The disease of Christians.”No one wanted to claim it, and with good reason. The disease, syphilis, begins by causing crusty sores in private places. After hiding out in the body for years, it can emerge to drive people insane and then kill them.Syphilis is just one of more than a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693511 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:23:32 +0100 4693511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684762&cid=t_119658_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FxvsJhjRYHqc%2F In a setback to Merck, the FDA has refused to approve the use of the Gardasil vaccine for preventing HPV in women ages 27 to 45, a market the drugmaker has been counting on to boost sorely needed vaccine revenue. In a brief statement, Merck says prescribing info was updated to indicate Gardasil has not demonstrated to prevent HPV-related cervical cancer in women older than 26. The drugmaker has been repeatedly frustrated in its quest 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). The vaccine is already approved ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684762 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:11:21 +0100 4684762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642052&cid=t_119658_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=4433105&cid=t_119658_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-link-between-oral-sex-and-head-and-neck-cancer%2F2011.02.03 USA Today published a pretty accurate article regarding the rise of certain head and neck cancers with the increased popularity of oral sex and number of sexual partners. The factor that creates this link is the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is associated with tonsil and tongue cancer. Alcohol and tobacco use is more highly linked with such oral cancers, but HPV does appear to be an independent risk factor. A 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that younger people with head and neck cancers who tested positive for oral HPV infection were more likely to have had multiple vaginal and oral sex partners in their lifetime. Having six or more oral sex partners over a lifetime was associated with a 3.4 times higher risk for oropharyngeal cancer — cancers of the base ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433105 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4433105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899637&cid=t_119658_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fk0EBwlUTXr4%2F There may still be controversy over human papillomavirus vaccines - notably, Merck’s Gardasil - but teenage vaccination rates are creeping up, according to a US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey of more than 20,000 teens between the ages of 13 and 17 (see here). The vaccines, which include GlaxoSmithKline’s Cervarix, were endorsed by public health officials to thwart cervical cancer. Specifically, the survey found increases in the percentage of teens who received vaccines routinely recommended for 11 and 12-year-olds. Among teenage girls who received at least one of three necessary doses of an HPV vaccine, coverage increased 7 percent to about 44 percent. But for girls who received all three doses, coverage was only 27 percent, which amounted to a 9 percent incr... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899637 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:24 +0100 3899637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780330&cid=t_119658_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhpv-may-increase-skin-cancer-risk%2F Human papillomavirus (HPV), commonly linked with cervical, vaginal, and throat cancers, may be associated with yet another serious health risk: skin cancer. A new study led by Dr. Margaret Karagas of Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire found that subjects with HPV had a higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type of skin cancer. The study compared HPV antibody levels in 663 adults with squamous cell carcinoma, 898 people with basal cell carcinoma, and 805 healthy control patients. They found that testing positive for two or three types of HPV translated into a 44% higher risk for squamous cell carcinoma, and having four to eight types meant a 51% higher risk. Having over eight types boosted the risk to over 71%. Testing positive for two or three typ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780330 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:07:49 +0100 3780330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672038&cid=t_119658_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_119658_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=3577399&cid=t_119658_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=3408632&cid=t_119658_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=3149052&cid=t_119658_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_119658_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=3008046&cid=t_119658_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhpv-vacc-no-longer-a-must-u-s-immigrants%2F There was a huge uproar among women’s groups and immigration groups when news got out that the vaccine against some strains of human papillomavirus, which cause genital warts and may contribute to the development of cancer of the cervix, would be mandatory for any woman who wants to come to the United States to live permanently. What caused this uproar? The same requirement was not place on women who were American citizens. Granted, the United States has the right to make its own rules regarding what vaccinations people must have if they want to live within the U.S. borders. But, this isn’t a case of someone who may bring in a disease or someone living in a less prosperous country who may not have had the vaccines that we take for granted in North America. In the eyes of many, ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008046 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:33:18 +0100 3008046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905111&cid=t_119658_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_119658_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=2626096&cid=t_119658_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=2040403&cid=t_119658_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F485686016%2F The drugmaker has sponsored two of Nobel Foundation subsidiaries - Nobel Media, which handles media rights for the prizes, and Nobel Webb, which manages the Nobel Prize site - and also has ties to individuals involved in awarding the Nobel Prize for Medicine, according to Swedish Radio and Badische Zeitgung. The individuals Bo Angelin, a member of the Nobel Committee, sits on the AstraZeneca board, and Bertil Friedholm, representative of the Nobel Committee at the Karolinska Institutet, reportedly held consulting contracts with the drugmaker in 2006. This year, the prize for medicine was awarded to Harald zur Hausen for the discovery of human papillomavirus, or HPV, and AstraZeneca’s MedImmune holds some patents on virus-like particles technology that form the basis of the Gardasil a... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040403 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:08:28 +0100 2040403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930464&cid=t_119658_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FtstJ8drYLh4%2F Have you ever heard that saying that polite people never discuss religion or politics at a dinner party? I think we need to add Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, to that list. Some people are so strongly for the vaccine for girls as young as 9 years old, while others say “over my dead body.” The arguments fly fast and furious when it comes to the safety, efficacy, and ethical issues of giving Gardasil to our children. You know, I have no idea what side of the fence I’m on. A couple of years ago, I was hired by an online health site to write about HPV and the vaccine’s availability, from both a young woman’s point of  view and a mother’s point of view (For Mothers and For Young Women). When I wrote the pieces, my daughter was 17 and I was thinking  I really wa... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930464 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:46:51 +0100 1930464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916232&cid=t_119658_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F163546888%2F HPV or Human Papillomavirus is a common cause of sexually transmitted diseases where humans are exposed to and will fall ill when colonized by the virus from sexual relations. Previous studies have identified that HPV may have serious consequences that include some types of cancer: cervical, anus, vulva, penis, oropharyngeal (the middle part of the throat behind the mouth including the back of the tongue, the soft palate, the side and back walls of the throat). Now, according to Universidad de Granada study, HPV may cause bladder cancer: The researchers from Granada have focused their study on bladder cancer and have found some evidence of the relationship between both diseases. Nevertheless, they warn that further research on this matter is needed, particularly in order rule out the assum... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916232 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:27:27 +0100 916232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623472&cid=t_119658_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Foral-sex-linked-to-throat-cancer%2F Filed under: Oral Cancer, Throat Cancer My friends over at That's Fit recently posted this item about one of the leading causes of throat cancer -- Oral sex. The threat is so serious, in fact, that it beats the risk associated with smoking or drinking alcohol by nine times. Surprised? I am. But the connection between throat cancer and oral sex is also linked to HPV (Human papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted disease that increases the chance of contracting cervical cancer in Women. What's even more scary is that it's estimated that 80% of Women contract HPV at some point during their life. And as Jonathon points out, the strong connection between HPV and cancer of the genitals should lead us to anticipate that the virus can cause cancer in other parts of our bodies too. Still, the sta... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623472 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623472