FDA approves silicone breast implants expanding market
Mentor Corp gains FDA approval allowing women 22 and older to choose silicone implants over saline. The ruling could boost sales by up to 25 million in 2007 as demand shifts, with implants costing roughly 5 000 to 7 000 dollars per patient. Production shifts to meet anticipated demand while workers continue routine manufacturing amid heightened industry interest.
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Gardasil HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer voices hope
June 2006 FDA approval of Gardasil targets four HPV types reducing cervical cancer risk. Dr. Gail Vanderlee notes the global burden, while CDC data show early sexual activity patterns. vaccine is 100% effective against two HPV types and 90 percent against genital warts. It requires three injections over six months and does not replace Pap tests.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
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Seattle
Centers For Disease Control
Texas Tech
Texas Tech Corposcopy
University of Southern California
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