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Popular Rationalism β€’ 733 implied HN points β€’ 23 Oct 24
  1. The recent study on parental acceptance of HPV vaccinations has major flaws that make its results questionable. Problems include small sample sizes and not enough diversity in participants.
  2. There is growing concern about HPV type replacement, where non-vaccine types may become more common after vaccination. This could lead to an increase in HPV-related cancers despite vaccination efforts.
  3. Future studies on HPV vaccine efficacy need to focus more on long-term effects and should clearly address issues like type replacement and the percentage of cancers caused by non-vaccine-targeted HPV types.
The Vajenda β€’ 2162 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jul 23
  1. HPV vaccine is approved up to age 45, but one can consider getting vaccinated later based on individual risk factors.
  2. Vaccination before age 26 is ideal to maximize effectiveness with fewer doses, but those up to 45 may decide based on discussions with clinicians.
  3. Getting the HPV vaccine at an older age can still provide protection against cancer-causing HPV types, especially before new sexual partners and to prevent potential health consequences.
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DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER β€’ 2 HN points β€’ 26 Oct 23
  1. Colonoscopies are commonly used in the U.S. for preventing colorectal cancer, but their effectiveness is still debated.
  2. There is a new comprehensive trial, the Nordic-European Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (NordICC), aiming to measure the impact of colonoscopies on cancer and mortality.
  3. The trial results showed a small reduction in colorectal cancer incidence, sparking debate among gastroenterologists about the effectiveness of colonoscopies.