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Comparison of the Accuracy of Papanicolaou Test Cytology, Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid, and Visual Inspection With Lugol Iodine in Screening for Cervical Neoplasia in Southeast Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Global Oncology, 2018
Purpose: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of Papanicolaou test cytology, visual inspection with 5% acetic acid (VIA), and visual inspection with Lugol iodine (VILI) in the detection of premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix.
John Egede, Leonard Ajah, Perpetus Ibekwe, Uzoma Agwu, Emmanuel Nwizu, Festus Iyare   +5 more
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Socioeconomic disparities in Papanicolaou test utilization in Western Iran [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Cervical cancer remains the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women, and its impact is particularly significant in women residing in less developed countries. This study aims to assess socioeconomic inequality in using Papanicolaou
Bahare Safari-Faramani, Roya Safari-Faramani, Farid Najafi, Davoud Khorasani Zavareh, Ali Kazemi Karyani, Mitra Darbandi   +5 more
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Inequalities in mammography and Papanicolaou test coverage: a time-series study [PDF]

São Paulo Medical Journal, 2020
BACKGROUND: Cancer is a serious public issue problem worldwide. In Brazil, breast cancer is the most common type and cervical cancer is the third most frequent among women. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the temporal trend of coverage of mammography and cervical
Deborah Carvalho Malta, Elton Junio Sady Prates, Alanna Gomes da Silva, Filipe Malta dos Santos, Greice de Campos Oliveira, Nádia Machado de Vasconcelos, Elier Broche Cristo   +6 more
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Time trend analysis and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mammography and Papanicolaou test coverage in Brazilian state capitals [PDF]

BMC Women's Health
Background Breast and cervical cancer are major public health issues globally. The reduction in incidence and mortality rates of these cancers is linked to effective prevention, early detection, and appropriate treatment measures.
Alanna Gomes da Silva, Thales Philipe Rodrigues da Silva, Nádia Machado de Vasconcelos, Filipe Malta dos Santos, Greice de Campos Oliveira, Deborah Carvalho Malta   +5 more
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Cervical Papanicolaou Smear Test Screening among Patients Visiting the Outpatient Department of Gynaecology of a Tertiary Care Centre

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023
Introduction: Carcinoma cervix is the second most common cause of death in women worldwide and the most common cause in developing countries. Cervical cancer is considered a preventable gynaecological problem as it has a long premalignant stage which ...
Ram Prashad Sapkota, Sunilmani Pokhrel, Anita Bhandari, Pradeep Adhikari, Mabindra Shrestha   +4 more
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A comparative study of smica in various body fluids of diagnosed cervical cancer patients and healthy women [PDF]

Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2022
Objective Cervical cancer (CC) is a major public health problem in women, and its early detection can help reduce morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to compare serum levels of soluble major histocompatibility complex class I-related
Pooja A. Pachani, Rajendra R. Godbole, Jeevitaa Kshersagar, Rakhi Jagdale, Amita Gosavi, Somshekhar Patil, Rakesh k Sharma, Meghnad G. Joshi   +7 more
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Papanicolaou test and human papillomavirus: women's knowledge analysis

Revista Uningá, 2022
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and occurs worldwide, especially in underdeveloped countries. It’s also strongly associated with cervical cancer.
Rita de Cássia Sá Pereira, Sãmyla de Cassia dos Reis Amaral, Thaís Zahlouth Serique Gato, Symara Rodrigues-Antunes, Sergio Beltrão de Andrade Lima, Sylvia de Fátima dos Santos Guerra, Danielle Cristinne Azevedo Feio   +6 more
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Reliability of the CINtecTM p16INK4a immunocytochemical test in screening cervical precancerous lesions [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2008
Background/Aim. Overexpression of p16INK4a has been found to be linked with genomic integration of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and the developement of precancerous cervical intraepithelial lesions. The aim of this study was to examine is there a
Jović Milena, Nenadić Dane, Magić Zvonko, Zoltarevski Lidija, Đurđević-Vukomanović Biserka, Tatomirović Željka, Strelić Nataša, Vojvodić Danilo   +7 more
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Beyond the Microscope: A Technological Overture for Cervical Cancer Detection

Diagnostics, 2023
Cervical cancer is a common and preventable disease that poses a significant threat to women’s health and well-being. It is the fourth most prevalent cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 604,000 new cases and 342,000 deaths in 2020, according
Yong-Moon Lee, Boreom Lee, Nam-Hoon Cho, Jae Hyun Park   +3 more
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Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from Pap smear samples [PDF]

Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2020
Objective Exploiting their ability to differentiate into mesenchymal lineages like cartilage, bone, fat, and muscle, and to elicit paracrine effects, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely used in clinical settings to treat tissue injuries and ...
Junghyun Park, Daryeon Son, Wonjun Hong, Jihoon Jang, Geum Joon Cho, Gwonhwa Song, In Yong Kim, Seungkwon You   +7 more
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