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Girls born with HIV infection at higher risk for cervical problems
A generation of children born with HIV are now coming of age and reaching sexual maturity. Girls in this group who are sexually active are experiencing a higher number than expected of cervical abnormalities, a new study finds. view more (2007-04-27)
New MRI technique may identify cervical cancer early
Using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a special vaginal coil, a technique to measure the movement of water within tissue, researchers may be able to identify cervical cancer in its early stages, according to a new study being published in the November issue of Radiology. view more (2008-10-21)
Couples more likely to divorce if spouse develops cervical or testicular cancer
In the largest and most rigorous study to date investigating how cancer influences divorce, Norwegian researchers have found that marriages are no more likely than normal to break down unless a spouse develops cervical or testicular cancer. view more (2007-09-27)
UH Case Medical Center researchers publish promising findings for advanced cervical cancer
Researchers at the Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center, have published new findings that may lead to a new standard of care for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. view more (2010-02-10)
Oestrogen may be associated with virus (HPV) infection implicated in cervical cancer
The female hormone oestrogen may have a role in HPV viral infection, strains of which are implicated in cervical cancer, shows research in Sexually Transmitted Infections. view more (2002-06-17)
Scientists identify common HPV genotypes in northern India, encourage vaccination
Although a wide spectrum of human papillomavirus is seen across the population of India, HPV-16 and HPV-18 are the most common types and a vaccination targeting these types could eliminate 75 percent of the cervical cancers in the region. view more (2009-10-12)
Temple University Hospital investigates treatment for cervical dysplasia
Temple University Hospital's Center For Women's Health is participating in a national study to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational treatment for cervical dysplasia. view more (2007-01-31)
'WAIT AND SEE' POLICY' SUGGESTED FOR WOMEN WITH ABNORMAL CERVICAL SMEARS IN PRESENCE of HIGH-RISK HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (p 1782)
Women with abnormal cervical smears (mild to moderate dyskaryosis) and who are positive for the high-risk form of human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) should not be treated for at least 6 months after cytological screening to see if the virus disappears, suggest authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET. If viral clearance occurs,... view more... (2001-11-21)
ADDING HPV TESTING TO CERVICAL SCREENING COULD SAVE LIVES AND SAVE MONEY
Adding a test for a virus known to cause cervical cancer to the conventional cervical smear test improves the detection of cervical abnormalities in women over 34 years old. Research published today1 shows that the use of a test for the human papilloma virus (HPV) in addition to the current Pap smear increases the number of high-grade... view more... (1999-09-09)
HPV LINKED TO CERVICAL LESIONS
Type specific persistence of high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) as indicator of high grade cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions in young women: population based prospective follow up study BMJ Volume 325, pp 572 - 576 Infection with humanpapillomavirus (HPV) is linked to an increased... view more... (2002-09-10)
Worldwide distribution of cervical cancer virus is consistent with vaccine targets
The variety of human papilloma viruses that cause invasive cervical cancer cases worldwide are largely consistent across continents, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. view more (2007-08-02)
Media may facilitate suicidal acts
The media should be more aware of their potential influence on suicide, according to several letters in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-02-26)
Women still face cancer risk 25 years after treatment
Women are still at risk of developing invasive cancer of the cervix or vagina 25 years after being treated for pre-cancerous lesions, according to a study published today on bmj.com. view more (2007-10-26)
Obesity may keep some women from getting screened for breast, cervical cancer
A review of cancer screening studies shows that white women who are obese are less likely than healthy weight women to get the recommended screenings for breast and cervical cancer, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Public Health. view more (2008-03-25)
HPV testing could be future strategy for primary screening for cervical cancer (pp 1866, 1871)
Embargoed 0001 h (London time) 5 December 2003. Authors of a UK study in this week's issue of THE LANCET propose a new approach for cervical cancer screening. Testing for the human papilloma virus (HPV)-the main cause of cervical cancer-could be the primary screening tool, with cytology reserved for women who test positive for HPV. HPV testing... view more... (2003-12-03)
Study shows continued success for new HPV vaccine against virus responsible for cervical cancer
A new vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer is nearly 100 percent effective against the two types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) responsible for most cases of cervical cancer. view more (2007-05-10)
High HPV concentrations combined with smoking significantly raise risks of cervical cancer
Cigarette smoking and concurrent infection with high levels of the virus associated with cervical cancer can increase cancer risk by as much as 27 times, according to a study published in the November 2006 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. view more (2006-11-17)
Papillomavirus silences innate immune response
In the 1980s, Harald zur Hausen and his co-workers discovered that specific types of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause cervical cancer. Scientists soon found out how these pathogens cause cells to degenerate. view more (2009-12-04)
MRI and PET/CT Improve Chances for Optimal Treatment and Minimal Complications in Cervical Cancer Patients
Pretreatment MRI and PET/CT for cervical cancer may direct more women to optimal therapy choices and spare many women potential long-term morbidity and complications of trimodality therapy (surgery followed by chemoradiation), according to a study performed at the Institute for Technology Assessment in Boston, MA. view more (2009-03-04)
Parents need to be educated about HPV vaccinations for daughters
Parents of young girls may soon be offered the opportunity to have their daughters immunised against a sexually transmitted virus that is the major cause of cervical cancer, the 4th International Conference on Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Medicine heard today. view more (2006-03-30)
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