Knowledge of the prevalence of type-specific human papillomavirus (HPV) infections is necessary to predict the expected, and to monitor the actual, impact of HPV immunisation and to design effective ...

The HPV FOCAL Trial is a RCT comparing human papilloma virus (HPV) with Liquid Based Cytology (LBC) screening for cervical cancer. Results are presented for the comparison of the Safety and Control ...

BD Life Sciences-Diagnostic Systems, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, announced the launch of BD SurePath Direct to Slide. It is a liquid ...

A new screening test for cervical cancer being introduced in some countries and considered in many others may in fact be worse than the test it is replacing, suggests controversial new research. The ...

A new computerized screening test for cervical cancer detects more abnormalities than the traditional smear test, according to a study published online. A new computerised screening test for cervical ...

Cervical screening may be done using either a smear test, or a test known as liquid-based cytology (LBC). The tests are not for diagnosing cancer. They are to check the health of the cervix and to ...

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly affecting women in low-resource settings. Effective screening methods are essential for early detection and prevention. This ...

A new computerised screening test for cervical cancer detects more abnormalities than the traditional smear test, according to a study published on bmj.com today. It could also lead to fewer women ...

A new more efficient smear test now being introduced in Scotland will not be made available in the rest of the UK for at least a year. The system, known as liquid based cytology (LBC) has been hailed ...