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The Facts on Gardasil: A Vaccine for Human Papilloma Virus

Written by EmpowHer on March 25, 2009 - 12:55pm

The subject of vaccines can raise emotional responses in some circles, and the Merck vaccine for cervical cancer, Gardasil, is no exception. The fact that the vaccine targets a sexually transmitted virus, the human papilloma virus (HPV), and the vaccine is given to girls as young as nine adds to the controversy.

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Test For Human Papilloma Virus—A New Way To Diagnosis Cervical Cancer

Written by EmpowHer on February 19, 2009 - 11:12am

Most women are familiar with the Pap smear—a cervical swab taken during routine pelvic exams to check for abnormal cells of cervical cancer.

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New Thoughts And Updates On Risk Factors For Cervical Cancer

Written by EmpowHer on February 17, 2009 - 11:43am

Cervical cancer is undisputedly linked to one or two subtypes of human papilloma viruses (HPV-18 or HPV-16). However, infections of human herpes virus-2 (HSV-2) and the bacterium Chlamydia or behaviors such as smoking, drug use or promiscuous sex life play accessory roles in the development cervical cancer.

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VIDEO: Dr. Jones - Do Women Need Human Papillomavirus/HPV Screening After Receiving The HPV Vaccine?

October 7, 2008 - 12:25pm

Dr. Jones explains if a woman still needs to be screened for Human Papillomavirus/HPV after she has received the HPV vaccine.

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VIDEO: Dr. Marrazzo Introduces Herself

September 11, 2008 - 11:35am

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Medicine.

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