Oncology & Cancer
Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer
At some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Jun 16, 2023
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Cervical Cancer
Oncology & Cancer
Historic redlining practices cast a long shadow on cancer screening rates
Although redlining was outlawed more than 50 years ago, new research shows that people today who live in historically redlined areas are less likely to be screened for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer than people who ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers develop new technology for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions
Professor Yang Wulin's research group from the Institute of Health and Medical Technology, Hefei Institute of Physical Sciences of Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a new technology for early screening and monitoring ...
Jun 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Certain factors increase risk for UTIs after radical hysterectomies
Smoking and using a catheter for more than seven days postsurgery significantly increase the risk for catheter-associated urinary tract infections after radical hysterectomies for cervical cancer, according to a study published ...
Jun 6, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Using high-res images to detect precancerous cervical lesions
A new study presents an innovative approach to the crucial detection of pre-cancerous lesions using large, high-res images. A team of researchers from Portugal developed a machine learning solution that assists pathologists ...
Jun 1, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds diet contributes to risk of HPV-related cancer
A study conducted by LSU Health New Orleans' Schools of Public Health and Medicine faculty reports that diet contributes to HPV infection leading to cervical cancer. Results are published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.
May 25, 2023
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Pediatrics
Parents' mistrust of HPV vaccine may be growing
It was a no-brainer for New York City mom Jen L. when a pediatrician suggested that she vaccinate her two sons against human papillomavirus (HPV).
May 23, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hysterectomy: What it is, side effects and recovery
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in their reproductive years, right after cesarean section.
May 19, 2023
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Health
Cervical cancer screening doubles when under-screened women are mailed at-home testing kits
Researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that mailing human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection tests and offering assistance to book in-clinic ...
May 11, 2023
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Vaccination
Vaccine battle against cancer-causing HPV thwarted by cost, stigma in Venezuela
Venezuelan Glorimar Montano saved up for months to pay the $120 for a single dose of the vaccine that protects against the cancer-causing HPV virus—a shot that is free and compulsory in most other countries.
May 9, 2023
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