Matching articles for "Human papillomavirus"
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 1, 2013; (Issue 133)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact.
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis,...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact.
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis, and
enteric infections. Some of the indications and
dosages recommended here have not been approved
by the FDA.
Adult Immunizations
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 1, 2011; (Issue 112)
Vaccines recommended for routine use in US adults
are reviewed here. Vaccines for travel have been
reviewed...
Vaccines recommended for routine use in US adults
are reviewed here. Vaccines for travel have been
reviewed separately.
Vaccines and Pregnancy
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • November 28, 2011; (Issue 1378)
Live-attenuated vaccines are generally contraindicated
during pregnancy; inactivated vaccines can be
given if indicated. A more detailed review of routine
immunizations for adults will be available in...
Live-attenuated vaccines are generally contraindicated
during pregnancy; inactivated vaccines can be
given if indicated. A more detailed review of routine
immunizations for adults will be available in the
December issue of Treatment Guidelines from The
Medical Letter.
Cervarix - A Second HPV Vaccine
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 17, 2010; (Issue 1338)
The FDA has approved a recombinant human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Cervarix – GlaxoSmithKline) for use in girls and women 10-25 years old to prevent infection with HPV types 16 and 18, which have been...
The FDA has approved a recombinant human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (Cervarix – GlaxoSmithKline) for use in girls and women 10-25 years old to prevent infection with HPV types 16 and 18, which have been associated with cervical cancer. A recombinant quadrivalent HPV vaccine (Gardasil – Merck) already on the market in the US prevents infection with HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.
Adult Immunization
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 1, 2009; (Issue 80)
Although immunization programs have produced high vaccination rates in US infants and children, similar successes have not been achieved in adults. Vaccines recommended for routine use in adults are reviewed...
Although immunization programs have produced high vaccination rates in US infants and children, similar successes have not been achieved in adults. Vaccines recommended for routine use in adults are reviewed here. Vaccines for travel are reviewed separately.
Veregen: A Botanical for Treatment of Genital Warts
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 25, 2008; (Issue 1280)
The FDA has approved the marketing of sinecatechins (Veregen - Bradley/Medigene), a botanical drug product, for treatment of external genital and perianal warts. Sinecatechins is a water extract of green tea...
The FDA has approved the marketing of sinecatechins (Veregen - Bradley/Medigene), a botanical drug product, for treatment of external genital and perianal warts. Sinecatechins is a water extract of green tea leaves from Camellia sinensis. It is a mixture of catechins and other green tea components.
Adult Immunization
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2006; (Issue 47)
Although immunization programs have produced high vaccination rates in US infants and children, similar successes have not been achieved in adults. Vaccines recommended for routine use in adults are reviewed...
Although immunization programs have produced high vaccination rates in US infants and children, similar successes have not been achieved in adults. Vaccines recommended for routine use in adults are reviewed here. Immunizations for travel were reviewed in a recent issue.
Screening Tests for Cancer
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 1, 2005; (Issue 37)
Use of screening tests to identify cancers before they cause symptoms can lead to earlier therapy and may improve outcomes. Screening tests for some common cancers are...
Use of screening tests to identify cancers before they cause symptoms can lead to earlier therapy and may improve outcomes. Screening tests for some common cancers are reviewed.