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Reported Adverse Events Linked With HPV4 Vaccine
CME/CE The new study surveyed young women to assess the rates of adverse reactions and knowledge and attitudes about HPV and the HPV vaccine.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2012
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HPV Vaccine Lowers Risk for Subsequent HPV Disease
CME The study found that HPV vaccine lowers the risk for subsequent HPV disease in women who already had 1 bout of HPV-related disease.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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American Cancer Society Issues Updated Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
CME/CE The new guidelines for cervical cancer screening create a balance between the benefits of screening tests and the risks of too much testing, which can include unnecessary invasive procedures.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations Issued by USPSTF
CME/CE For cervical cancer screening, the US Preventive Services Task Force now recommends human papillomavirus screening in combination with Papanicolaou testing for women 30 to 65 years old.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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AAP Guidelines Now Recommend HPV Vaccine for Boys
CME The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended use of the human papillomavirus vaccine in adolescent boys for the first time in its new guidelines.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, March 2012
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Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Targeting the EGFR Power Grid
CME Drs Ezra Cohen and Tanguy Seiwert from the University of Chicago talk about the ErbB signaling pathway as a therapeutic target in HNSCC.
Medscape Education Oncology, February 2012
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Rate of Autoimmune Conditions Not Increased With HPV4 Use
CME This observational study demonstrated no cluster of new-onset autoimmune diseases according to timing of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine, dose sequence, or patient age.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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Adult Immunization Schedule for 2012 Issued
CME/CE The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued the 2012 adult immunization schedule and includes new recommendations for human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, and influenza vaccines.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2012
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HPV: The Paradox of Protection
CME/CE Vaccines are approved for prevention of HPV infection and some cancers in girls, but many parents are unconvinced of their safety and efficacy.
November 2011
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HPV Infection Associated With CV Events in Women
CME Women with human papillomavirus infections, especially those with cancer-associated infections, in a cohort analysis were significantly more likely to have a history of cardiovascular events.
Heartwire CME, November 2011
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Evidence Suggests HPV Testing Not Superior to Conventional Pap Tests
CME/CE Liquid-based cytology human papillomavirus testing is not superior to conventional Pap tests, and cervical cancer screening is mainly not needed in women younger than 20 years and older than 65 years.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, October 2011
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Intrauterine Devices Lower Cervical Cancer Risk
CME/CE CME Teaser: In a large study, woman with a history of using intrauterine devices had a decreased risk for the development of cervical cancer by roughly half, compared with women who never used the devices.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, September 2011
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Separate HPV16, HPV18 Testing More Efficient Than Cytology Methods
CME Cervical cancer screen using separate human papillomavirus (HPV)16, HPV18 tests may provide a more sensitive and efficient strategy than cytology methods.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
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Self-Sampling, Repeat HPV Test Improves Cervical Cancer Detection
CME Repeat testing for high-risk human papillomavirus using self-sampling of vaginal fluid was effective in increasing specificity of cervical cancer screening in women 30 to 65 years old.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
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HPV Vaccine Effective for Prevention of Anal Infection in Women
CME Human papillomavirus vaccine protected against anal infection in women.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 2011
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Treating Precancerous Cervical Lesions Won't Hurt Pregnancy Odds
CME There was no clear evidence of adverse effects from cervical intraepithelial neoplasia treatment, because the women treated had more pregnancies and more children than their reference population.
Reuters Health Information CME, August 2011
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Short-Acting Imiquimod Cream Approved for Genital Warts
The shorter treatment regimen should improve compliance.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, April 2011
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HPV: How to Treat and Prevent in the Adolescent Population
Review the latest information on human papillomavirus as well as the steps that can be taken to prevent or treat the disease.
March 2011
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Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine May Be Effective in Young Men
Quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine may prevent infection with HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 and the development of related external genital lesions in young men 16 to 26 years old.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 2011
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Respiratory Tract Cancers: NCCN 2010 Congress Series
Review the latest information on detection and treatment of cancers of the head and neck, lung, and central nervous system.
December 2010
