Human papillomavirus infection

LifeLabs Unveils At Home Kit Program, Empowering Ontarians to Prioritize Health with Ease

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024

LifeLabs’ At Home Kit Program provides a diverse range of self-collection kits for various health tests, including cervical to colorectal health, hormonal health, and blood sugar monitoring.

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  • LifeLabs’ At Home Kit Program provides a diverse range of self-collection kits for various health tests, including cervical to colorectal health, hormonal health, and blood sugar monitoring.
  • This proactive and private solution caters to individuals with busy schedules, those facing accessibility challenges, and anyone prioritizing their wellness journey.
  • “Our mission at LifeLabs is to empower individuals to achieve optimal health by facilitating access to essential medical testing and supporting healthy lifestyle habits,” said Charles Brown, President and CEO of LifeLabs.
  • “The Cervical Health (HPV) Kit provides remarkable convenience for those who prioritize regular testing.

Barinthus Bio Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Update on Corporate Developments

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星期三, 三月 20, 2024

Barinthus Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel T cell immunotherapeutic candidates designed to guide the immune system to overcome chronic infectious diseases, autoimmunity, and cancer.

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  • Barinthus Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel T cell immunotherapeutic candidates designed to guide the immune system to overcome chronic infectious diseases, autoimmunity, and cancer.
  • We presented the final data in June 2023 at the European Association for the Study of the Liver Congress 2023 – The International Liver CongressTM.
  • We presented this data during an oral presentation at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) – The Liver Meeting® 2023.
  • In November 2023, we announced the company’s renaming as Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc to represent the evolution and expansion of its focus beyond vaccines.

International Harrington Prize Awarded to Dr. Arlene Sharpe

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星期二, 三月 19, 2024

CLEVELAND, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The eleventh annual Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine has been awarded to Arlene H. Sharpe, MD, PhD, Kolokotrones University Professor and Chair of the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School. The award recognizes her breakthrough discoveries in immune regulation, which have established foundational principles in immunology and led to new cancer therapies that act by boosting the immune response to cancer.

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  • CLEVELAND, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The eleventh annual Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine has been awarded to Arlene H. Sharpe, MD, PhD, Kolokotrones University Professor and Chair of the Department of Immunology at Harvard Medical School.
  • Her work helped identify key pathways that restrain the activity of T lymphocytes (immune cells) to fight cancer.
  • A committee composed of members of the ASCI Council and the Harrington Discovery Institute Scientific Advisory Board reviewed nominations from leading academic medical centers globally before selecting the 2024 Harrington Prize recipient.
  • 2023: Jean Bennett, MD, PhD, and Albert M. Maguire, MD, for their groundbreaking translational research to restore sight in inherited genetic diseases.

Fujirebio Europe Expands Its Portfolio With Introduction of the Innovative PreCursor-M AnoGYN assay (RUO) for Methylation Testing in Anal Specimens

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024

Also in this HPV-related cancer, methylation appears to be promising for future use as an accurate biomarker for objective risk stratification of anal lesions.

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  • Also in this HPV-related cancer, methylation appears to be promising for future use as an accurate biomarker for objective risk stratification of anal lesions.
  • In analogy with cervical cancer screening, the screening and treatment of HSIL to prevent anal cancer in high-risk groups are under debate.
  • Host cell deoxyribonucleic acid methylation markers for the detection of high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia and anal cancer.
  • Analytical validation and diagnostic performance of the ASCL1/ZNF582 methylation test for detection of high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia and anal cancer.

Hybribio Calls for Raising International HPV Awareness

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.

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  • On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.
  • In this case, raising HPV awareness, getting timely vaccination and high-quality screening together contribute significantly to the prevention of HPV infection and related diseases.
  • Hybribio has developed a complete HPV molecular diagnostic solution covering 14 High-risk HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 14 High-risk HPV with 16/18 Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, 14 High-risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA Real-time PCR Kit (PCR with Fluorescent Probe), 21 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 37 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 13 High-risk HPV Real-time PCR Kit, 23 HPV Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, SOX1 and PAX1 Methylation Real-time PCR Kit.
  • Raising international HPV awareness is the very first step against cervical cancer.

Hybribio Calls for Raising International HPV Awareness

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星期一, 三月 4, 2024

On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.

Key Points: 
  • On this special day, Hybribio (300639.SZ) calls for raising international HPV awareness and adopting effective strategies for early detection and prevention.
  • In this case, raising HPV awareness, getting timely vaccination and high-quality screening together contribute significantly to the prevention of HPV infection and related diseases.
  • Hybribio has developed a complete HPV molecular diagnostic solution covering 14 High-risk HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 14 High-risk HPV with 16/18 Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, 14 High-risk HPV E6/E7 mRNA Real-time PCR Kit (PCR with Fluorescent Probe), 21 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 37 HPV GenoArray Diagnostic Kit, 13 High-risk HPV Real-time PCR Kit, 23 HPV Genotyping Real-time PCR Kit, SOX1 and PAX1 Methylation Real-time PCR Kit.
  • Raising international HPV awareness is the very first step against cervical cancer.

HPV's Hidden Hand: New Study by Pusan National University Scientists Reveals Key Details in Head and Neck Cancer Microenvironment

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

BUSAN, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a type of cancer that affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat. HNSCC is typically associated with tobacco exposure, alcohol abuse, and viral infections. The links between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection status and the molecular characteristics of HNSCC are not clearly defined.

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  • BUSAN, South Korea, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a type of cancer that affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, and throat.
  • The links between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection status and the molecular characteristics of HNSCC are not clearly defined.
  • Therefore, the HPV infection could be considered a criterion for developing treatment strategies, thereby enabling precision medicine tailored to the patient's condition!
  • Title of original paper: Deciphering Head and Neck Cancer Microenvironment: Single–Cell and Spatial Transcriptomics Reveals Human Papillomavirus–Associated Differences

BD Partners with Camtech Health to Increase Access to Cervical Cancer Screening in Singapore

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星期三, 二月 21, 2024

SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with Camtech Health, a digital health company focused on at-home health testing, to advance cervical cancer screening by offering the first-ever option for women in Singapore to self-collect a sample in the privacy of their own home.

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  • The program objective is to improve the rate of cervical cancer screening in Singapore, where less than half of eligible women are currently being tested.
  • "Cervical cancer is preventable, precancer is curable, and programs like this help to support the national goal of cervical cancer elimination.
  • In late 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, recognizing the potential to virtually eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat, recognizing the potential to eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetimeiii.
  • At-home collection can help address the urgent public health challenge of reaching women who do not attend routine cervical cancer screening.

BD, Techcyte Announce Strategic Collaboration to Offer AI-Based Digital Cervical Cytology System for Pap Testing

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. and OREM, Utah, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, and Techcyte, a world leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-based digital diagnostics, today announced a strategic collaboration agreement to offer an AI-based algorithm that guides cytologists and pathologists to efficiently and effectively identify evidence of cervical cancer and precancer using whole-slide imaging.

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  • With the digital cervical cytology system, the samples can be scanned, converted to a digital slide image, and then reviewed on a computer monitor in a lab or from a remote location.
  • In addition, the digital cervical cytology system uses an AI-based algorithm to prioritize and present clinically relevant cells for visual evaluation.
  • "Eye strain, fatigue, distractions, and intense workloads can make manually reading Pap smears difficult," said Ben Cahoon, CEO of Techcyte.
  • "Our digital workflow supported by an AI-based algorithm can assist lab professionals in delivering consistent results for their patients.

Enhancing Leadership in Gynecology, Asieris Pharmaceuticals Appoints Sophia Cao to Lead the Newly-Established Women's Health Business Unit, Accelerating Strategic Expansion

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星期二, 一月 9, 2024

This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's focus on genitourinary diseases and strengthen its position in women's health.

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  • This strategic move is designed to enhance the company's focus on genitourinary diseases and strengthen its position in women's health.
  • Asieris Pharmaceuticals will leverage both in-house discoveries and external partnerships to enrich its gynecological portfolio, thereby reinforcing its leadership in women's health.
  • In November 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer.
  • To further deliver its strategic vision and commitment in the realm of women's health, Asieris Pharmaceuticals has announced the establishment of the Women's Health Business Unit.