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NEWBURY, England, February 26, 2010 - The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will convene today to decide the fate of UK patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

NEWBURY, England - - Fast-Food Family Planning May Contribute to High Levels of Unintended Pregnancies Women's health experts are warning that old wives' tales and ignorance about modern contraceptive options could be fuelling Britain's high levels of unintended pregnancy, following new research into contraception myths by pollster Opinion Health.(1) To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: www.prnewswire.com/mnr/bayerscheringpharma/39963/ Fast-foods and store cupboard staples were often suggested as methods of contraception women had heard of.(1) Coca-cola, kebabs, chocolate bars or wrappers, crisp packets and chewing gum were proposed as contraceptives and one in five women questioned mentioned a kitchen cupboard staple as a possible option, with eating garlic or using bread, cling film or even chicken skin as a barrier method given as alternatives.(1) These myths are compounded by a lack of general understanding of even the most popular methods of contraception.