Cancer :: CSHL research ties harmless viruses to cancer
Research led by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) may link viruses that have been considered harmless to chromosomal instability (CIN) and cancer.
Immunization
HPV :: Merck stops campaign to mandate girls receive HPV vaccine Gardasil
Merck has suspended its campaign to mandate girls receive its human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil in light of opposition from some parents, patient advocacy groups and public health officials.
Health :: Health professionals would prioritize spending on the young over the old
In prioritizing health-care spending, health professionals rank childhood immunization highest and cancer treatment for smokers lowest, according to a new international survey published in PLoS Medicine.
Flu :: King County officials remain concerned about flu in the community
Dr. David Fleming, Director and Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, stated about Public Health?s recommendations about influenza, emphasizing its importance for parents of school-aged children:
Measles :: Advocates lead the battle against measles
They come in all ages, genders, ethnicities and from all walks of life. They are students and teachers, parents and children, board members and young professionals. Who are they? They are American Red Cross volunteers and measles advocates, who are responsible for raising awareness and support for the Measles Initiative. This month, they are the honored and appreciated individuals who have made the success of the Measles Initiative possible.
Infant :: Possible solution to Group B streptococci infection in newborn infants
CNRS France and a team of Portuguese researchers at the Istitut Pasteur have just identified a protein in a micro-organism which allows it to colonise a host by modulating its immune system and may show the way to combat Group B Streptococci.
HPV :: Perry to rescind executive order mandating HPV vaccination for girls
A group of Texas lawmakers on Monday asked Gov. Rick Perry to rescind an executive order that would mandate vaccination against human papillomavirus for girls entering the sixth grade.
Gardasil :: HPV vaccine now standard of care for Canadian women and girls
The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists of Canada (GOC) applauds the recommendation by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) that all Canadian girls and women aged 9 to 26 should be routinely vaccinated with GARDASIL to protect them against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer.
Gardasil :: Merck encouraging Gardasil HPV vaccine for middle-school girls
Merck recently has been providing lobbyists throughout the country with information about its human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil in an effort to encourage states to mandate that middle-school age girls receive it.
Cervical Cancer :: Merck encouraging States to mandate HPV vaccine for middle-school girls
Merck recently has been providing lobbyists throughout the country with information about its human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil in an effort to encourage states to mandate that middle-school age girls receive it.