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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on cervical cancer, editorials on cervical cancer, and perspectives on cervical cancer - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Hormonal Contraception and Cervical Cancer RiskFree!
- December 20, 2007
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Risk for cervical cancer increased in current users of hormonal contraception but declined after use stopped.- Covering:
- International Collaboration of Epidemiologic Studies of Cervical Cancer., Lancet 2007 Nov 10; 370:1609.
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All About Pap Smears: Why, When, and How
- November 29, 2007
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to have regular Pap smears. -
Another Reason to Quit Smoking
- January 18, 2007
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Researchers find evidence for synergy between HPV-16 and smoking in cervical cancer development.- Covering:
- Gunnell AS et al., Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2006 Nov; 15:2141-7.
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Alternative Strategies for Preventing Cervical Cancer
- January 10, 2006
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Current programs to prevent cervical cancer rely on regular cytologic evaluation of the cervix, with follow-up of abnormal Pap smear results. This sequence requires several . . .- Covering:
- Brewster WR et al., JAMA 2005 Nov 2; 294:2182-7.
- Denny L et al., JAMA 2005 Nov 2; 294:2173-81.
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Cervical Cancer Screening in HIV-Positive Women
- June 7, 2005
- Jane E. Corboy, MD
Guidelines for cervical cancer screening among HIV-seropositive women have not been revised in 10 years, despite advances in the understanding of the role of human . . .- Covering:
- Harris TG et al., JAMA 2005 Mar 23/30; 293:1471-6.
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HPV, OCs, and Cervical Cancer
- June 17, 2003
- Mary A. Shepard, MD
Studies have suggested an association between the duration of oral contraceptive (OC) use and the risk for cervical cancer in women infected with human papillomavirus. . . .- Covering:
- Smith JS et al., Lancet 2003 Apr 5; 361:1159-67.
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Newly Identified HPV Types: How Will They Affect Cervical Cancer Screening?
- April 23, 2003
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
The causal role of human papillomavirus in cervical cancer is well established, and HPV DNA testing currently is recommended for clinical triage of women with . . .- Covering:
- Muñoz N et al., N Engl J Med 2003 Feb 6; 348:518-27.
- Wright TC Jr and Schiffman M., N Engl J Med 2003 Feb 6; 348:489-90.
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Invasive Cervical Cancer Still Prevalent Among Hispanic Women
- February 5, 2003
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
Between 1979 and 1999, the incidence of and death rate from cervical cancer decreased by 50% -- a decline attributed to widespread screening for cervical . . .- Covering:
- , MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2002 Nov 29; 51:1067-70.
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Multiparity, Oral Contraceptives Linked to Cervical Cancer
- July 10, 2002
- Diane E. Judge, MS, RN, CS, FNP
Although human papillomavirus (HPV) is clearly associated with cervical cancer, not all women with HPV develop the disease. The authors of this study investigated the . . .- Covering:
- Moreno V et al., Lancet 2002 Mar 30; 359:1085-92.
- Muñoz N et al., Lancet 2002 Mar 30; 359:1093-101.
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Does His Circumcision Lower Her Risk for Cervical Cancer?
- June 5, 2002
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
Male circumcision may reduce both HPV risk in men and cervical cancer risk in their sexual partners.- Covering:
- Castellsagué X et al., N Engl J Med 2002 Apr 11; 346:1105-12.
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The Pap Smear: Current Guidelines for Cervical-Cancer Screening
- August 1, 2001
- AM Kaunitz
Widespread use of cervical cytology screening has resulted in dramatic reductions in the incidence of and mortality from invasive cervical cancer in U.S. women. These . . . -
Higher Viral Load of HPV 16 Increases Risk for Cervical Cancer
- August 21, 2000
- MA Shepard
Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 are associated with greater risk for cervical cancer. Fewer than 1 percent of women with such infections develop . . .- Covering:
- Josefsson AM et al., Lancet 2000 Jun 24; 355:
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- Josefsson AM et al., Lancet 2000 Jun 24; 355:
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Precursors to Cervical Cancer Develop Frequently in HIV-Infected Women
- June 1, 2000
- RW Rebar
Women infected with HIV are at increased risk for squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs), which are known precursors of invasive cervical cancer. To determine the incidence . . .- Covering:
- Ellerbrock TV et al., JAMA 2000 Feb 23; 283:
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- Ellerbrock TV et al., JAMA 2000 Feb 23; 283:
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Radiation with Concurrent Cisplatin for Cervical Cancer
- June 1, 1999
- AM Kaunitz
Among some 14,000 U.S. women diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer annually, more than one third will die of the disease. About half the women have . . .- Covering:
- Morris M et al., N Engl J Med 1999 Apr 15; 340:
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Cervical Cancer Screening in Developmentally Disabled Women
- May 1, 1999
- MA Shepard
Studies have shown that developmentally disabled women are underscreened for cervical cancer. These authors used a registry of mental disabilities and the records of a . . .- Covering:
- Stein K and Allen N., BMJ 1999 Mar 6; 318:
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- Stein K and Allen N., BMJ 1999 Mar 6; 318:
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Combination Screening for Cervical Cancer
- November 1, 1997
- Diane M. Harper, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School
The belief that Pap testing is the best and only tool for early detection of cervical cancer has come under intense scrutiny in the past . . .- Covering:
- Wertlake PT et al., Obstet Gynecol 1997 Sep; 90:
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- Wertlake PT et al., Obstet Gynecol 1997 Sep; 90:
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Estrogen and Cervical Cancer Risk
- August 1, 1997
- C Hokanson
Several studies have linked hormonal factors such as high parity and oral contraceptive use with an increased risk for invasive cervical cancer. This Italian hospital-based . . .- Covering:
- Parazzini F et al., BMJ 1997 Jul 12; 315:
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- Parazzini F et al., BMJ 1997 Jul 12; 315:
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Elevated Cervical Cancer Risk Continues for Decades After CIN 3 Treatment
- December 13, 2007
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
For 25 to 30 years after treatment of CIN 3, women are at increased risk for cervical and vaginal cancer.- Covering:
- Strander B et al., BMJ 2007 Nov 24; 335:1077.
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Cervical Cancer: New Guidelines for Screening and PreventionFree!
- November 29, 2007
- Ann J. Davis, MD
Consensus guidelines for screening and management of abnormal cervical findings have been updated. -
Testing the Test: HPV DNA in Cervical Screening
- October 25, 2007
- Anna Wald, MD, MPH
Adding HPV DNA testing to standard cytologic screening resulted in earlier detection of CIN3+ lesions.- Covering:
- Bulkmans NWJ et al., Lancet 2007 Oct 4;:
- Ronco G and Segnan N., Lancet 2007 Oct 4;:
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