Tag: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA
Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
Genital HPV Prevalence Rate High Among Men in the United States
Although vaccine is recommended, too few are getting it, researchers say
Increase in HPV Prevalence Seen After Renal Transplant in Women
Post-transplant HPV may be reactivation of latent infection during immunosuppression
Twitter Chatter About HPV Vaccine Mostly Positive
Researchers find that positive messages prevail on social media site
Announcement Training Ups HPV Vaccination for Adolescents
Training providers in announcements can increase HPV vaccination coverage for girls and boys
Only Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Necessary for Younger Teens
Global study supports revised regimen for those under 15
Poor Sensitivity for HPV 16/18 in Minor Abnormal Cytology
Review: pooled sensitivity of HPV 16/18 genotyping for CIN3+ about 70 percent for ASC-US or LSIL
School-Required Tdap Vaccination Can Up HPV Immunization
There may be a 'spillover' effect when children get other mandated immunizations
CDC: Two Doses of HPV Vaccine Sufficient for Children Under 15
But agency's revised guidelines still recommend three doses for 15- to 26-year-olds
Less Frequent Cervical CA Screens May Be OK After HPV Vaccine
Less testing could reduce risk of false-positives and save money, researchers say
