Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Star Calls Attention to Oral Sex Throat Cancer Link, Raising Awareness of HPV Vaccine
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- Category: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Published on Thursday, 06 June 2013 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
Actor Michael Douglas' claim that his throat cancer was caused by oral sex has brought new attention to the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and oral cancer, as well as heightened interest in HPV vaccination for both girls and boys. Recent studies suggest that spouses of people with oral cancer are not themselves at higher risk, 2 vaccine doses may work as well as 1, and vaccination has already reduced genital warts in Australia.
Does Human Papillomavirus Contribute to Lung Cancer?
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- Category: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Published on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 00:00
- Written by Fox Chase Cancer Center
A small proportion of lung cancers may be caused by the same high-risk strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) associated with cervical and anal cancer, according to recently reported study findings, which could help explain an apparent link between higher lung cancer rates and immune deficiency in people with HIV.
CROI 2013: Researchers Look at Neurological Complications among People with HIV
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- Category: HIV-Related Conditions
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 00:00
- Written by Matt Sharp
Data from a small, yet well-designed trial to evaluate whether particular antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens penetrate the central nervous system (CNS) and enhance neurocognitive performance were among several interesting findings regarding neurological complications among people with HIV presented at the 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2013) this month in Atlanta. Another study looked at similarities between Alzheimer's disease and neurocognitive impairment in people with HIV.
CROI 2013: Random Anal Biopsies Improve Detection of Pre-cancerous Lesions
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- Category: HIV-Related Conditions
- Published on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00
- Written by Matt Sharp
Performing random anal biopsies increases the rate of diagnosis of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) during high-resolution anoscopy, researchers from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City reported at the recent 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2013).
CROI 2013: Statins for People with HIV -- How Sweet Is It?
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- Category: HIV-Related Conditions
- Published on Thursday, 21 March 2013 00:00
- Written by Matt Sharp
Statins may help reduce co-morbid conditions such as cardiovascular disease and lower mortality for some people with HIV, but with a possible trade-off of higher diabetes risk, according to a series of studies presented and discussed at 20th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2013) this month in Atlanta.
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