You may have read the study released this week that suggests that testing for HPV (human papilloma virus) may do a better job than the traditional Pap smear in detecting early precancerous cervical cancers. The authors of the study suggest that the HPV test is so sensitive in detecting early cervical cancers, that Pap smears aren't needed.
The results are provocative, but what does it mean for us?
The evolution of the Pap smear, HPV testing and vaccination is one of the great success stories...
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HPV and the Abnormal Pap Abnormal Pap smears always make women anxious and make us wonder if we have cancer. Over the past decade, a... Read more »
A few years ago, Dr. Berman posted information on how the human papillomavirus infection (HPV) can sometimes cause skin cancer,... Read more »
Having non-invasive ways of diagnosing diseases, especially hard to reach cancers, is a huge step forward in scientific research - when it... Read more »
Understanding Herpes Testing The most important fact to know in terms of Herpes testing is that blood testing with an IgG test is the... Read more »
Italian researchers say DNA testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) should be the main test used to screen women for cervical cancer, replacing... Read more »
The first DNA test to screen for two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that are responsible for most cases of cervical cancer in the United States... Read more »
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which helps cut a sexual active female's risk of cervical cancer, is viewed positively by its target audience... Read more »
A new Finnish study has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) test is better at helping doctors detect more serious precancerous lesions in the... Read more »
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Your doctor usually can diagnose warts by examining the area. By looking at the area, your doctor also can determine what treatment may be necessary... Read more »
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