Articles Tagged With: cervical
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HPV Testing: An Approach Whose Time Has Come?
A recent study found that genotyping for human papillomavirus 16/18 is a reasonable approach to help calculate the risk of progression to CIN3 or worse.
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Evaluation and Management of Cervical Artery Dissection in the Emergency Department
The goal of this paper is to help emergency physicians in their diagnosis, management, and treatment of this rare but potentially devastating condition.
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HPV Vaccines: Why Are We Failing to Vaccinate so Many of Our Adolescents?
Barriers to HPV vaccination are multiple.
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The Initial Evaluation and Clearance of Spinal Injuries in Emergency Medical Practice
The initial evaluation and management of patients with potential spinal injuries in emergency medicine practice is in evolution. The authors thoughtfully explore the evidence available and its limitations.
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Use Online Resources from ARHP for HPV Patient and Provider Education
The Association of Reproductive Health Professionals offers a wide range of online resources on the human papillomavirus to help clinicians stay current on prevention and treatment, as well as to provide education to their patients.
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Failure to diagnose cervical cancer leads to $9.6 million liability for medical center
In 2011, a 61-year-old woman was informed she had stage 3 cervical cancer. She was told this news at the same medical center from which she had received her last three yearly vaginal examinations. In each of her prior three examinations, the woman complained of pain, but she was informed her Pap smears were negative for cancer.
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HPV screening: Option to cytology-based options
Primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening can be considered as an alternative to current U.S. cytology-based cervical cancer screening methods, according to new interim guidance from two leading medical societies.