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May 12, 2023
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Awareness of HPV's Link to Cancer Lags as Cases Continue to Increase

Clear decline for cervical cancer, awareness of other cancers remains stagnant

Apr 21, 2023
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Abortion Pill Fight Heats Up; Cancer Screening Still in a Slump; 5 Good Sleep Habits

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Feb 24, 2023
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Hearing Loss and Dementia; Burden of Death From Bacterial Infections

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Nov 26, 2022
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Despite Guidelines, Many Older Women Are Still Screened for Cervical Cancer

Are they being screened appropriately?

Nov 21, 2022
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Sexual Health Not Part of Discussion for Women Undergoing Brachytherapy

Much less likely than men to be queried about sexual function when receiving treatment

Oct 25, 2022
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Pandemic Led to Surgical Delays in Gynecologic Cancers, and Worse Outcomes

One in five patients experienced changes in their care plan

Oct 04, 2022
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Durvalumab-CRT Pairing Disappoints in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer

Still, CALLA trial findings "will inform future strategies to improve treatment," researcher says

Oct 02, 2022
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Federal Judge's Ruling Threatens Preventive Care Coverage in ACA

Plaintiffs argued HIV drugs "encourage homosexual behavior," and Judge O'Connor took their side

Sep 07, 2022
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Opinion
How to Solve the Prevention Problem? Start With a Better System

Let's move beyond reminders to something that motivates patients to act

Aug 08, 2022
A photo of a post-it note on a laptop which reads: SCHEDULE COLONOSCOPY
Two Sides of Endosalpingiosis: Benign Growth or Harbinger of Cancer?

Concurrent malignancy more than twice as common as compared with endometriosis, study showed

Aug 06, 2022
A very high magnification micrograph of endosalpingiosis, H&E stain.
HPV Vaccination Close to Surgery May Reduce Recurrent Cervical Lesions

Recurrence more than halved, but shaky data preclude definitive answers

Aug 03, 2022
A photo of a healthcare worker drawing from a vial with a syringe with a woman in a hospital gown in the background.
5-Year Interval for Cervical Cancer Screening Safe in HPV-Negative Women

U.K. study also supports accuracy of HPV testing versus cytology

Jun 03, 2022
A photo of literature from the NHS regarding the Cervical Screening Programme.
Benefits of HPV Immunization Spilling Over to the Unvaxxed

But vaccination rates plunged during the pandemic

May 16, 2022
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