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Willingness to Pay for New Papanicolaou Test Technologies [PDF]

American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2002
The amount of money a woman is willing to pay for liquid-based cytology technology has not been measured. In the present study, 175 women answered a questionnaire asking how much they would pay to decrease their risk of dying of cervical cancer if a new (liquid-based) Papanicolaou (Pap) test was used in place of the conventional smear.
Stephen S, Raab, Dana Marie, Grzybicki, Alison R, Hart, Sharon, Kiely, Carey, Andrew-JaJa, Eugene, Scioscia   +5 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Comparison of Nucleus and Cytoplasm Diameter of Buccal Mucosa Cells in Cigarette Smokers and Nonsmokers: A Cytomorphometric Study using Feulgen and Papanicolaou Stains

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ’Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Īlām, 2023
Introduction: A decrease in cell size and an increase in nuclear dimension due to changes in the amount of DNA could be an indicator of early detection of malignant changes.
MohammadJavad Hassanzadeh, Noushin JalayerNaderi   +1 more
doaj  

Knowledge, attitude and practices of biomedicine students on the papanicolaou exam

Bioscience Journal, 2021
Cervical cancer is the second type of cancer that most affects women, considered a serious public health problem, however it can be detected and treated early through the Pap smear.
Camila Aparecida Pinheiro Landim Almeida, Amanda Dias Oliveira, Lorena Mayra Alves Araújo, Antonio Luiz Gomes Júnior, Herica Emilia Félix de Carvalho, Eliana Campêlo Lago, Adélia Dalva da Silva Oliveira, Luana Kelle Batista Moura   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenges and Pitfalls to Diagnosing NUTM1‐Rearranged Neoplasia of the Pancreas by Cytology and Ancillary Studies

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fine‐needle aspiration cytology specimens are frequently utilized for ancillary studies to identify diagnostic and prognostic information. This case highlights diagnostic pitfalls and challenges in diagnosing NUTM1‐rearranged neoplasia on pancreatic cytology.
Terrance J. Lynn
wiley   +1 more source

Two Pillars of My Path in Cytopathology: Mentorship From Training to Practice

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Mentorship has been a cornerstone of my professional development in cytopathology, shaping both my diagnostic acumen and academic identity. Under the guidance of Dr. Claire Michael during residency and fellowship, I was introduced to a culture of intellectual rigor, systems thinking, and continuous improvement.
Hamza N. Gokozan
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions in women from Batna, Algeria [PDF]

Epidemiology and Health System Journal
Background and aims: Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among Algerian women and the seventh in Batna. This study sought to evaluate the prevalence of precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions and identify the target age ...
Waffa Bouafia, Abdelmoudjib Ghecham, Rachid Benslitane   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of the Ion Robot in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nodules: Fine Needle Aspiration Versus Cryobiopsy

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Robotic‐assisted bronchoscopy platforms provide an innovative approach to the sampling of pulmonary nodules. As compared to other technologies, fiber‐optic shape‐sensing instrumentation allows for a more precise, accurate location and sampling of the target lesion with fewer complications.
Suzanne M. Selvaggi
wiley   +1 more source

Cumulative Cytological Assessment of Repeated Non‐Diagnostic Thyroid Fine Needle Aspirations: A Novel Approach to Reduce Diagnostic Uncertainty

Diagnostic Cytopathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Fine needle aspiration (FNA) is the primary diagnostic tool for evaluating thyroid nodules. However, 10%–21% of FNAs yield non‐diagnostic (ND) results (Bethesda category I). Repeated ND findings occur in 25%–67.5% of cases, creating diagnostic uncertainty and increased healthcare costs.
Shiri Damti Geva, Wafaa Emiel Haj, Yokhanan Spivak, Yara Assaf, Mussa Abed Al Aziz, Daniella Itzhak, Alejandro Livoff, Ohad Ronen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Underestimated Cervical Cancer among Women over 65 Years Old: Is It Time to Revise the Screening Target Age Group? [PDF]

Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia
Objective To compare cytological and histological results from women > 64 years old who followed the Brazilian national cervical cancer screening guidelines with those who did not.
Renata Alfena Zago, Deolino João Camilo-Júnior, Solange Correa Garcia Pires D’Ávilla, José Cândido Caldeira Xavier-Júnior   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Using the Papanicolaou (Pap) smear for cervical cancer screening in a tertiary care hospital: a prospective study and clinical correlation [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Basic Research, 2023
Background: Cervical cancer is the most frequent cause of death for women in developing countries. India, the second-most populous nation in the world, accounts for about 25% of cervical cancer deaths.
Devangkumar Patel, Sameer Kadam, Ankita Patel   +2 more
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