Research highlights growing demand for more flexibility and accessible cervical cancer testing options. Peer-Reviewed Publication Queen Mary University of London A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London reveals women would welcome the option to choose between self-sampling and traditional screening done by a nurse or doctor for human papillomavirus (HPV)-based...
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New evidence on cervical cancer screening and treatment for women living with HIV
by World Health Organization Benefits versus harms of simulated screening approaches. a,b, Cervical cancer incidence reduction versus average lifetime number of pre-cancer treatment events (a) and number of additional pre-term delivery events due to pre-cancer treatments per cohort of 100,000 women (b) for each screening approach in women living with HIV. ASR, age-standardized rate; yrly,...
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Women feel positive about at-home sampling for cervical cancer screening
by Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) Credit: CC0 Public Domain Although most participating patients and doctors find the self-collection cervical screening pathway “highly acceptable,” key implementation barriers reduce the capacity of primary care providers to offer it as an alternative to traditional cervical screening tests. In December 2017, the renewed National Cervical Screening Program (rNCSP)...
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Innovative diagnostic test could revolutionise cervical cancer screening
Coinciding with Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, researchers at St George’s are working on a field study to fine-tune an exciting new method of human papilloma virus testing that could revolutionise care for women in low and middle income countries. Credit: St. George’s University of London The research team have partnered with molecular diagnostics firm QuantuMDx...