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Novel Cancer Detection Method Uses Tiny Silica Beads To Adhere To Cells
November 6, 2009 — A novel method of detection of cervical cancer cells has now been developed. The method uses nonspecific adhesion of silica beads to ... > full story -
How Differing Asian Cultures And Attitudes Impact Cancer Screening Rates
October 30, 2009 — Asian-Americans have higher instances of certain types of cancer, yet screening rates remain dismal. A new study calls for culturally sensitive materials to stress the importance of early screening, ... > full story -
Alternative To Pap Test Does Not Appear To Be Better For Detecting Cervical Cancer
October 27, 2009 — A Dutch study that included nearly 90,000 women finds that liquid-based cytology, a commonly used alternative to conventional Pap tests, is not superior to Pap tests for the detection of cervical ... > full story -
Screening Guidelines For Breast, Cervical And Colorectal Cancers Redefined
October 26, 2009 — Drawing on years of experience in cancer research and patient care, medical researchers have just released the most comprehensive, risk-based screening guidelines publicly available to date for ... > full story -
Girls Aware Of HPV Vaccine's Benefits
October 15, 2009 — A new study finds girls and young women do not believe the human papillomavirus vaccine protects them against other sexually transmitted infections, nor do they believe they should stop cervical ... > full story -
Scientists Identify Common HPV Genotypes In Northern India, Encourage Vaccination
October 11, 2009 — 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 ... > full story -
Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-Effective, Study Finds
October 8, 2009 — In a new study, researchers found that if vaccine coverage and efficacy are high in girls, a universal recommendation to vaccinate young boys is unlikely to provide comparatively good value for ... > full story -
Vaccination And Testing For The Human Papilloma Virus Could Eradicate Cervical Cancer
September 24, 2009 — Cervical cancer could be eradicated within the next 50 years if countries implement national screening programs based on detection of the human papilloma virus, which causes the disease, together ... > full story -
HPV Vaccine Could Prevent Some Forms Of Breast Cancer, Australian Research Suggests
September 3, 2009 — Vaccinating women against the human papillomavirus may prevent some forms of breast cancer and save tens of thousands of lives each year, new Australian research ... > full story -
Less Than 50 Percent Of Women With Abnormal Paps Receive Follow-Up Care: Study
August 20, 2009 — Less than half of Ontario women with abnormal Pap tests receive recommended and potentially life-saving follow-up care, according to a new women's health study. What's more, low-income women are less ... > full story
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