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HPV News : Free HPV Vaccines
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:56:16 GMT
Bath, N.Y.- The Steuben County Public Health Department is giving out free HPV vaccines, but some doctors say they want people to do their homework before they get vaccinated.

HPV News : The Cancer-Causing Sex Virus
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:54:13 GMT
HPV, known for causing cervical cancer, is emerging as the leading cause of throat cancer in men.

HPV News : UNCs Webster-Cyriaque Discusses qPCR Assay for Common HPV Types in Genital, Oral Tissue
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:09:53 GMT
Clinical researchers from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School have developed a nested, quantitative PCR assay to specifically detect four of the most common types of disease-associated human papillomavirus and generally detect any HPV type from both genital and oral tissues.

HPV vaccine can stop cervical cancer in girls -- and now some recommend it for boys
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:44:59 GMT
Parents may have heard of the vaccine commonly recommended for their daughters to prevent cervical cancer. The shots are now also available to their sons to prevent genital warts and possibly to avoid transmitting the virus to girls.

Michael Douglas' Life as a Cancer Patient
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:50:09 GMT
Cancer patient survives 31 grueling days in radiation treatment similar to what "Wall Street" actor has already begun. Cancer - Health - Head and neck cancer - Conditions and Diseases - Organizations

Can Michael Douglas Beat Throat Cancer?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:05:09 GMT
Throat cancer experts say they need to know more about the actor's cancer, but at stage 4, the best prognosis and highest survival rates are in HPV-related disease. Cancer - Michael Douglas - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Wall Street

Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:30:55 GMT
Title: Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ Category: Health News Created: 9/2/2010 10:56:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/2/2010 10:56:02 AM

O.C. doctor: Douglas throat cancer not surprising
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:07:10 GMT
I spoke with a cancer specialist this week about the prognosis of the actor Michael Douglas, who spoke on Letterman about his Stage 4 throat cancer. I'm not obsessed with the lives of celebrities, but the fact that Douglas said his cancer was...

WHO revises treatment protocols for HIV patients
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:12:42 GMT
Prompted by clinical research into the early initiation of antiretroviral therapies for HIV performed at the GHESKIO clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, the World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its treatment protocols for HIV patients.

Celgene receives Paragraph IV Certification Letter on submission of ANDA for REVLIMID
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:13:12 GMT
Celgene Corporation today announced it has received a Paragraph IV Certification Letter advising that Natco Pharma Limited of Hyderabad, India, submitted an Abbreviated New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The application requests authorization to manufacture and market generic versions of REVLIMID (lenalidomide) 5, 10, 15 and 25 mg capsules in the United States.

Abbott gets US FDA nod for Abbott RealTime HBV assay, automated molecular test for assessing hep B treatment
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:42:31 GMT
Abbott has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Abbott RealTime HBV assay for measuring viral load or the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a patient's blood.

Health Buzz: Mental Activity Linked to Alzheimer's Decline
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:38:35 GMT
Michael Douglas's cancer diagnosis; children, sex, and the media—how parents can gain control.

CaPre drug candidate shows promising result on CRP level reduction
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:42:32 GMT
Acasti Pharma Inc., a subsidiary of Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. reports significant results on the effects of its anti-dyslipidemic investigational drug candidate CaPre on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, a biomarker of CardioVascular Disease risk (CVD) and associated with diabetes and obesity.

ABR selection offers enlightment to Class of 2014
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:30:43 GMT
Every year, First Year Experience asks incoming Bonaventure freshmen to spend the rest of their summer after orientation doing something many would consider an extra burden: reading. Freshmen received a brand new copy of a bright orange book with a black and white still of a woman on the cover.

Oral sex, STDs causing increase in oral cancers
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:38:07 GMT
The same sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer is fuelling the growth of some types of oral cancers -- and oral sex is believed to be the main conduit, according to experts in B.C. and around the world.

What You Need to Know About Throat Cancer
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:52:22 GMT
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 50,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer this year. More than 13,000 people will die from the disease. Here's what you need to know. Cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Head and Neck - Organizations

Reality of STDs unavoidable
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:06:33 GMT
Subject: Crimelog- Author: Brandi Panter- Published: Friday, September 03, 2010

The Daily Dose: Throat Cancer, 'Disgusting Human Babies' and 90210 Day
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:18:30 GMT
Wall Street star Michael Douglas announced this week that he is one week into an eight-week course of chemotherapy and radiation for a Stage 4 tumor at the base of his tongue. The tumor was discovered about three weeks ago and is technically oropharyngeal cancer, which is cancer of the tongue, tonsils, surrounding tissue or [...]

Michael Douglas Cancer Diagnosis: What You Need to Know
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:14:05 GMT
Actor Michael Douglas was diagnosed with throat cancer, which has avoidable risk factors.

Professor receives $3 million from federal government for HPV research
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:54:07 GMT
The National Institute of Health recently awarded a $3 million grant to a University of Missouri-St. Louis professor to help in his work combating human papillomavirus, the world’s most pervasive sexually transmitted disease.

Michael Douglas Says He Has Stage Four Throat Cancer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:26:41 GMT
Michael Douglas told a US television audience on Tuesday night that he has been diagnosed with and is receiving treatment for stage four throat cancer. Speaking on David Letterman's "Late Show" to promote the release of his new film "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps", the 65- year old American actor and producer said his doctors had told him he has an 80 per cent chance of survival. Stage four ...

Titus talks energy jobs, elections
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:31:01 GMT
Congresswoman points out differences between her and opponent’s records, policies After being in congressional office for 18 months, incumbent Dina Titus is back in the campaign saddle, running against Joe Heck for District 3. At a UNLV press conference Tuesday, Titus addressed the issues of Nevada’s high foreclosure and unemployment rates, reviving Nevada’s economy and [...]

What are the symptoms of throat cancer?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:32:36 GMT
Michael Douglas' diagnosis sheds new light on throat cancer Michael Douglas made headlines today with the announcement that he is being treated for stage 4 throat cancer.

Starting the School Year Right
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:58:00 GMT
As many children head back to school this fall, are they truly prepared for what lies ahead? With a few simple medical exams; Maine's school-age children will be armed with the tools they need to have a healthier school year.

Lawyer’s big donations aim to shape gubernatorial race
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:47:36 GMT
Steve Mostyn isn’t running for governor, but his millions are making his voice heard in the showdown between Gov. Rick Perry and former Houston mayor Bill White. Back to Basics, a political action committee largely funded by Mostyn’s fortune earned as a lawyer, has bought almost $2.5 million in advertising since the beginning of the summer — producing three campaign ads attacking Gov. Rick Perry ...

“Data Is the New Soilâ€
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:05:11 GMT
Journalist and designer David McCandless gave an inspiring TED talk last month, just posted online last week. In it, he shows off some of his favorite visualizations of data and explains why visualization is increasingly vital, the more information we as media consumers are exposed to.

Abbott Receives FDA Approval For First Automated Molecular Test For Assessing Hepatitis B Treatment
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:29:36 GMT
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Abbott RealTime HBV assay for measuring viral load or the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a patient's blood. It is the first and only approved test capable of automating HBV viral load testing from sample extraction to final results. The Abbott RealTime HBV assay, based on ...

Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:45:07 GMT
In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.

U.N. Secretary-General, UNAIDS Executive Director highlight role NGOs can play in achieving MDGs
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:57:42 GMT
During the 63rd U.N. Department of Public Information/NGO Conference on Monday in Melbourne, Australia, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon "call[ed] on delegates to do more to save the lives of mothers and babies," the Australian Associated Press/Sydney Morning Herald reports (Alexander/Rose, 8/30).

Abbott RealTime HBV assay receives marketing approval from FDA
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:57:54 GMT
Abbott announced today it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the Abbott RealTime HBV assay for measuring viral load or the amount of hepatitis B virus in a patient's blood. It is the first and only approved test capable of automating HBV viral load testing from sample extraction to final results.

Agensys commences AGS-16M8F ADC Phase I clinical trial for renal cancer
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:42:22 GMT
Agensys, Inc., an affiliate of Tokyo-based Astellas Pharma Inc., today announced that they have initiated a Phase I clinical trial of AGS-16M8F an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that is being developed for the treatment of metastatic renal cancer. An ADC uses the specific binding properties of an antibody to target a toxin in tumor cells, resulting in selective tumor cell killing.

Too much information?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:39:52 GMT
Doctor calls sex-ed curriculum dangerous

Health Leaders Gather To Discuss WHO's Work In Africa
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:14:01 GMT
Health leaders from 46 African WHO member states gathered in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Monday for the 60th session of the Africa Committee of the WHO, Agencia AngolaPress reports. According to the news service, meeting attendees will discuss a report on the WHO Africa's activity in the region during the 2008-2009 period to evaluate the success and challenges associated with efforts to ...

Dr. Paul Donohue: Doctor speaks out on Pap smear tests
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:28:32 GMT
Dear Dr. Donohue: A patient brought me your column on stopping Pap smears after a hysterectomy. You cited the recommendations of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. However, these directives are only recommendations.

Abbott Receives FDA Approval for First Automated Molecular Test for Assessing Hepatitis B Treatment
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:14:59 GMT
DES PLAINES, Ill., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the Abbott RealTime HBV assay for measuring viral load or the amount of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in a patient's blood. It is the first and only approved test capable of automating HBV viral load testing from sample extraction ...

Dentists using more accurate checkup to screen for oral cancer
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:10:09 GMT
NEW ORLEANS -- Actor Michael Douglas is making news after doctors found he has stage 4 throat cancer. It's a type of cancer often times caused by smoking and alcohol. And now local dentists have a way to find oral cancers at an earlier stage. Debbie Stagni is getting ready to have a type of cancer screening that she's never had before. "Cancer is no stranger to my family, so any type of ...

Throat cancer: What are the symptoms?
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:29:46 GMT
Michael Douglas' diagnosis sheds new light on throat cancer Michael Douglas made headlines today with the announcement that he is being treated for stage 4 throat cancer. Symptoms include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness and even ear pain.

Doctor presents different view on Pap smears
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:43:03 GMT
Dear Dr. Donohue: A patient brought me your column on stoppingPap smears after a hysterectomy. You cited the recommendations ofthe American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. However, thesedirectives are only recommendations. A woman’s sexual practices area most important consideration. 

Foursquare offers reward for checking in after STD checkups
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:50:05 GMT
The Starting Point is a preview of the stories we expect to cover today and a snapshot of the news that occurred overnight.

Planned Parenthood Opens New Cleveland Health Center
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:21 GMT
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -  Ohio-Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio will celebrate the opening of its new Cleveland Health Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 10:30 am.

Local News Briefs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:41:25 GMT
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office and County Coroner released the name of the man who perished in a structure fire on Sunday, Aug. 29. Sanford Vaughn Griffin, 78, died in the fire at 0378 Apple Drive in the Mountain Shadow subdivision south of New Castle.

01.09.2010 - PRESS RELEASE: QIAGEN Launches New Automated Modular Testing Platform for Molecular Diagnostics
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:49:22 GMT
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QIAGEN Launches New Automated Modular Testing Platform for Molecular Diagnostics
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:30:22 GMT
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Health & Fitness File, Sept. 1
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:51:28 GMT
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Abbott Receives FDA Approval for First Automated Molecular Test for Assessing Hepatitis B Treatment
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:05:00 GMT
Abbott announced today it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the Abbott RealTime HBV assay for measuring viral load or the amount of hepatitis B virus in a patient's blood.

MMR: The zombie controversy that still lurches on | Martin Robbins
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:58:20 GMT
The MMR vaccine makes an unwelcome return to the headlines I thought it was over. I thought it was finished. But then I flicked on the TV and saw that Ultimate Big Brother was on, some monstrous new zombie version of the interminable celebration of mediocrity, and now I'm too traumatised even to glance at a TV Guide until probably around December time, when I have my annual "oh dear God is this ...

QIAGEN Launches New Automated Modular Testing Platform for Molecular Diagnostics
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:10:00 GMT
HILDEN, GERMANY and GERMANTOWN, MD--(Marketwire - 09/01/10) - Qiagen N.V. / QIAGEN Launches New Automated Modular Testing Platform for Molecular Diagnostics processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. QIAsymphony RGQ System scores with highest possible flexibility and the broadest available range of PCR-based test systems Hilden ...

QIAGEN Introduces QIAsymphony RGQ(R), a Novel Automated System for all Molecular Testing Needs
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:25:00 GMT
QIAGEN N.V. today announced

Put vaccinations on the back-to-school to-do list
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:02:53 GMT
Most Oregon schoolchildren will return to class in the coming weeks. The state requires students to get immunizations to prevent such diseases as measles, varicella (chickenpox) and pertussis (whooping cough). Those who are not immunized by mid-February could face exclusion from school.

Priest urges chastity instead of cervical cancer jab
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:41:08 GMT
A CORK priest has questioned the safety of the cervical cancer vaccine due to be rolled out here next month and said parents should instead be extolling the virtues of chastity.

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