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Cancer Vaccines
New data from K. Cuschieri et al illuminate research in cancer vaccines
November 18th, 2008
A report, 'Human papillomavirus mRNA and p16 detection as biomarkers for the improved diagnosis of cervical neoplasia,' is newly published data in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. According to a study from the United Kingdom, "Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the genital tract is very common and normally follows a benign clinical course; however, in an unfortunate minority of infected individuals, it can cause disease that sometimes leads to cancer. It is accepted that HPV DNA testing has a role in the management of cervical disease both in a prevaccination and postvaccination era; however, to improve the specificity of this approach, there is a requirement to...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-11-18)
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