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Artificial intelligence–assisted digital thyroid FNA cytology: Improved agreement and sensitivity for higher‐risk Bethesda categories with enhanced screening efficiency

Cancer Cytopathology, Volume 134, Issue 10, October 2026.
Abstract Background Accurate cytologic classification of thyroid nodules is essential for clinical management, but interobserver variability and indeterminate interpretations remain persistent challenges. The clinical feasibility of AIxTHY, a disease‐specific deep‐learning algorithm integrated into a digital cytology platform, was evaluated for ...
Swati Satturwar, Zaibo Li, Chi‐Shun Yang, Yi‐Jyun Lin, Wei‐Lei Yang, Ming‐Yu Lin, Cheng‐Hung Yeh, Shih‐Wen Hsu, Yi‐Siou Liu, Guowei Shao, Tien‐Jen Liu, Chih‐Jung Chen, Barbara A. Crothers   +12 more
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A Comparative Study Between Pap Smear and Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid in Screening of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia and Cervical Cancer at a Tertiary Maternity Hospital (Erbil/Iraq)

Advanced Medical Journal
Background and objectives: Global concern persists over cervical cancer, demanding efficient early detection methods. The aim of the study was to assess the diagnostic efficacy of Pap smear and visual inspection with acetic acid in detecting cervical ...
Shkofa Khalid Mohammed, Trifa Yousif Mutalib   +1 more
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Evaluation of Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Pap Spear Test of Working Women by Health Belief Model

Bezmiâlem Science, 2020
Objective:The aim of the study was to identify awareness and beliefs of working women regarding cervical cancer and Pap smear test.Methods:The data of the study designed in sectional and descriptive style were collected between June-August, 2017.
İlgün ÖZEN ÇINAR, Ebru KARA
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Turnaround Time Trends in Cervical Cytology Screening in South Africa, 2005–2023

Diagnostic Cytopathology, Volume 54, Issue 10, Page 755-763, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Timely cervical cytology results are crucial for effective screening and early management of precancerous lesions. However, many low‐ and middle‐income countries face delays in turnaround time (TAT). This study assessed TAT for cytology screening results in South Africa from 2005 to 2023 and identified factors associated with TAT ...
Sizeka Mashele, Nditsheni Nethavhakone, Matshediso Mohlala, Peace Ayeni, Johannes Molomo, Judith Mwansa‐Kambafwile, Jaimie Z. Shing, Julia Bohlius, Mazvita Muchengeti   +8 more
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Healthcare Information and the Utilization of Pap-smear Testing amongst Taiwanese Women [PDF]

This study is to investigate the determinants of healthcare information amongst women in Taiwan aged between 25 and 69 years, and the association with cervical cancer screening.A two-stage estimation model was adopted for this investigation. In the first
Yen-ju Lin, Tsai-ching Liu, Chin-shyan Chen   +2 more
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PAP-SMEAR Image Analysis

, 2019
It has been demonstrated that nucleus highlights for automated PAP - smear picture order can be very instructive. Therefore, the detection of the cell nucleus pursued by the division of the nucleus in single - cell PAP - smear pictures might be the ...
Ullah, Abaid
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Trends in cervical cancer screening uptake and cytology outcomes at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Kenya

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in Kenya, yet facility-level data describing Pap smear screening uptake and cytology outcomes within routine health services are limited.
Molly Mukii Maundu, Kinara Fossa, Magoma Mwancha-Kwasa, David Ndegwa, Prabhjot Kaur Juttla, Rashida Admani, Francis Makokha   +6 more
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The Utilisation of Primary Care Waiting Rooms as Tools for Health Promotion: A Scoping Review

Lifestyle Medicine, Volume 7, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Primary care waiting rooms represent a valuable environment for health promotion. Current literature specifically focused on physical activity (PA) promotion in this setting is limited, necessitating exploration of the wider evidence base on general health promotion.
Hamish Seaton, Callum Innes, Callum Leese   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human papillomavirus persistence and clearance in women living with HIV: A five‐year retrospective analysis from an Italian university center

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 10, Page 2041-2047, October 2026.
In women living with HIV, HPV clearance occurred after a mean of approximately 2 years under antiretroviral therapy. Baseline positivity for the high‐risk HPV pool was associated with delayed clearance, suggesting that HPV genotype may influence viral persistence more than immunovirological status in clinically stable patients.
Annunziata Carlea, Dario Colacurci, Giorgia D'Apice, Laura Letizia Mazzarelli, Massimiliano Pellicano, Luigi Falco, Ginevra Sepe, Oriana Imperatore, Giuseppe Maria Maruotti, Maurizio Guida, Laura Sarno   +10 more
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Exploring Mi'kmaq Women's Experiences with Pap Smear Screening in Nova Scotia

, 2013
Mi’kmaq women in Nova Scotia are reported to have lower rates of Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening and have higher rates of cervical cancer compared to non-Aboriginal women. Much of the cervical cancer literature reflects mainstream values and tends to
MacDonald, Catherine D.
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