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Cervical Cancer
Research from New York University, Medical Department broadens understanding of cervical cancer
February 5th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, "The objective of this study was to determine whether the presence of cervicitis influenced the accuracy of visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). In a pilot study, 502 women from rural El Salvador were screened for cervical cancer using methods including colposcopy and VIA." "The presence of cervicitis was assessed by grading the amount of inflammation on each woman's cervical biopsy. Data from 495 women found to be free of cervical neoplasia were analyzed for the present study. In this study population, 74% of women were classified as having cervicitis. Both the result of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-02-05)
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