David Plaut: Off the Cuff : January 2008

Cervical Cancer January 22, 2008 11:31 AM by David Plaut: Worldwide, cervical cancer (CC) is the second most common cancer in women. Our knowledge regarding its cause and pathogenesis is expanding rapidly. Nearly all cases of persistent infection occur due to one of about 15 genotypes of carcinogenic human papillomavirus Read More...
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Stem Cell Research January 22, 2008 11:30 AM by David Plaut: There is much discussion, argument and dissension among many people about the use of stem cells of any kind in medicine. For many the position is based on what might be termed received religious doctrine. For others it is based more on science. The only Read More...
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The next influenza epidemic January 10, 2008 2:20 PM by David Plaut: If you haven't thought about a ‘flu' epidemic consider these two recent quotes: "No country is fully prepared for a 1918-like pandemic influenza. Averting a pandemic of H5N1 influenza virus depends on the successful control of its endemicity, outbreaks Read More...
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