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HPV-related throat cancers multiplying
It is well known that HPV (human papillomavirus) can lead to deadly cervical cancer in women, but the virus is causing cancer in men as well. Throat cancers caused by HPV are showing up typically in men with little or no history of smoking, said Dr. Kevin...
Tags: Health Treatments, Biotechnology, Oncology, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses
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Catonsville cancer researcher hopes notoriety will aid search to treat and cure cancer
Last week, Catonsville resident Jason Howard reaped the rewards for his theory on how to treat and cure cancer. Now he and his co-workers are hoping the notoriety will mean a boost for their cause. Howard was awarded $25,000 on April 3 from the Rangos...
Tags: Health Treatments, Medical Specialization, Oncology, HPV Vaccine, Vaccines
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The cost of sexually transmitted disease
Doctors and patients alike are often uncomfortable talking about sexual health and sexually transmitted disease. But a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows that this squeamishness costs society millions of dollars spent trying to...Tags: HIV, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HPV Vaccine, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses
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HPV may reactivate in older women
Scientists have always thought the HPV virus clears most women after a couple of years, but new evidence suggests it may linger in the body undetected and reappear later in life. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, Malaysia, Health and Safety at School, Medical Research
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Pap smears can detect ovarian and endometrial cancers, Hopkins scientists find
Johns Hopkins scientists have found a way to screen for hard-to-detect endometrial and ovarian cancers in women using a routine Pap smear, a discovery they hope eventually could reduce the number of deaths caused by the deadly malignancies.
The...Tags: Medical Specialization, Oncology, Gynecology, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Medical Procedures and Tests
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Gay women not getting tested for cervical cancer
Correction: An earlier posting misstated the percentage of lesbians who had not received pap tests compared to all women. The Sun regrets the error. Many gay women are not being screened for cervical cancer, putting them at increased risk of...Tags: General Practitioners, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Colleges and Universities
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Learning from the best: Father-son businesses share secrets to success
Sons learn from their fathers. Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons fathers teach can last a lifetime. But how do those lessons change when a son joins his father in business? Howard Magazine talked with...
Tags: Medical Specialization, Restaurant and Catering Industry, George Washington University, Skin Cancer, Dermatology
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Circumcision's benefits outweigh risks, doctors' group says
The American Academy of Pediatrics is modifying its stance on circumcision for the first time in more than a decade, acknowledging that the health benefits outweigh the risks of the procedure, which involves removing the foreskin of a baby boy's penis....Tags: HIV, Medical Specialization, Diseases and Illnesses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Urinary System
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Decline in circumcisions costing health care system billions, study finds
A 20-year decline in male circumcision has cost the country $2 billion in medical costs that could have been prevented, Johns Hopkins researchers say in a study released Monday.
In what is believed to be the first look at the economic impact of male...Tags: HIV, Medical Specialization, Europe, Union Memorial Hospital, Diseases and Illnesses
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Understanding the new pap smear guidelines
Many women became used to having a Pap smear annually to check for cervical cancer, but recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force have updated the timeline. Now, most women will need the test every five years. Cancer experts...Tags: Music, Vaccines, Symptoms, Infertility, Health Insurance Cost
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Free HPV vaccine The health department will provide free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccine, Gardasil, is available for both males and females ages 9 to 26. Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a consent form. The clinic will...Tags: Anne Arundel Community College, University of Maryland Medical Center, Lungs and Airways, Death, Communicable Diseases
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