Beware of Cervical Cancer Dangers
I know that I’ve written about cervical cancer in the past, but
there are misunderstandings I think need to be clarified. One source of
confusion that I encounter often involves when and why Pap smears are
performed. Many times I’ve asked a patient the date of her last Pap smear and
have been told “They did one in the emergency room,” or “My other doctor did
one and told me I needed an antibiotic.”
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Drugmaker Merck seeks Gardasil Approval for
Boys
Drugmaker Merck & Co. has asked federal regulators to approve use in
males for its vaccine against the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical
and other sexually transmitted cancers.
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MEMOTEXT Collaborating with Johns
Hopkins University To Evaluate Technology-Driven Adherence Programs
MEMOTEXT announced today that Johns Hopkins
University's Wilmer Eye Institute will conduct a clinical trial on patient
adherence and clinical outcomes for people with glaucoma using technology
developed by MEMOTEXT.
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FDA Approves Medication To Grow Eyelashes
The first FDA approved medication to grow eyelashes
is about to hit the market. Ladies are lining up for this one - it's expected
to be as popular as Botox, reports CBS station KYW-TV. The glaucoma medicine,
Lumigan, is being renamed and repackaged as Latisse, to specifically grow
eyelashes.
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Glaucoma Awareness Not Just for Humans
In recognition of National Glaucoma Month, Florida Veterinary
Specialists (FVS) are spreading the word and increasing awareness
of animal glaucoma because pets are as susceptible as humans. "When
eyes go bad, they often do so quickly," said Dr. Noelle McNabb, DVM,
Diplomate AVCO, a board certified specialist with FVS.
"Pets with glaucoma are one of the most common emergencies that we see
here in ophthalmology.
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