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HPV Testing More Sensitive Than Cytology When Screening for Cervical Neoplasia
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For initial cervical cancer screening, testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) is more sensitive than conventional cytology, according to an Italian study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute for April 2. However, HPV-positive lesions often resolve among women below 35 years of age. Reuters Health Information
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Grapefruit May Curb Hepatitis C
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Naringenin, a compound found in grapefruit and other citrus fruits, curbs hepatitis C virus in lab tests. WebMD Health News
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Mortality in Severe Malaria Increases With Age
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Mortality in severe falciparum malaria is significantly greater among adults over 50 years of age than in other age groups, a multinational team of researchers from Asia report in the July 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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International Approvals: Tasigna, Eraxis, INOmax
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Europe has approved nilotinib capsules (Tasigna), Canada has approved anidulafungin intravenous infusion (Eraxis), and Australia has approved nitric oxide for inhalation (INOmax). Medscape Medical News
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WHO Malaria Envoy Spreads Nets Over Southern Africa
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A Belgian princess and WHO malaria envoy, launching an initiative to distribute 135 million mosquito nets in southern Africa, told Zambians on Friday only a worldwide campaign would defeat the disease. Reuters Health Information
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