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ABSTRACT Cervical cancer remains an important cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women in Nigeria despite the availability of preventive screening such as the Pap smear. This study assessed knowledge, perceptions and uptake of cervical cancer screening among women attending antenatal clinics in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Sesan E. Busayo +4 more
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A descriptive cross sectional study was carry out in 423 women in seven rural communities of the municipality of Amagá, Antioquia. One of the objectives of this study was to evaluate the sensibility and specificity and predictive values of the test of ...
María Elena Vásquez Peña +4 more
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Abstract Background Urine cytology is a noninvasive tool for detecting urothelial carcinoma, yet its performance depends heavily on expert cytologists and time‐intensive glass slide review. Artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted digital cytology has emerged as a potential solution to improve diagnostic sensitivity and workflow efficiency.
Sigfred Lajara +11 more
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Prediction of lymphocyte‐predominant breast cancer using microRNA expression in cytology specimens
Abstract Background Tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes are prognostic and predictive biomarkers of breast cancer; however, conventional assessment is hindered by invasiveness and subjective evaluation, limiting clinical reproducibility. This study investigated the utility of microRNA (miRNA) profiles in predicting lymphocyte‐predominant breast cancer (LPBC)
Azusa Kai +7 more
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Objective. To compare the adequacy, agreement, and acceptability of Papanicolaou testing (cytology) for cervical cancer screening using self-collected samples compared to physician-collected samples in Grenada in the Caribbean.
Frances McGill +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is characterized by its poor prognosis. Cytology is essential for diagnostic confirmation and ancillary studies. The endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) set a precedent, facilitating cytological sampling through fine‐needle aspiration (FNA), with a sensitivity of 93% and a specificity of 95%.
Judith González‐López +10 more
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Disseminated Histoplasmosis: An Unusual Finding at ROSE
ABSTRACT We describe an unusual case in which disseminated histoplasmosis was suspected at the time of of rapid on‐site assessment (ROSE) performed during endobronchial ultrasound‐guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS‐TBNA). The patient was a renal transplant recipient with fever, mild anemia, bilateral lung infiltrates and mediastinal ...
Erika E. Doxtader +2 more
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Screening for cervical cancer: new alternatives and research
Evidence for the clinical utility of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing has increased over the years and has now become very convincing. Some specific uses of HPV detection are a) triage of women with cytological determinations of atypical squamous ...
Lörincz Attila T
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Unsatisfactory ThinPrep Pap Tests: An Educational Approach to Quality
ABSTRACT Background The unsatisfactory percentage for ThinPrep Pap Tests (TPPT) at our institution reached the 75th percentile (2.7%) benchmark established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Our aim was to identify outliers by analysis of data, provide education and feedback, and establish a system to monitor outcomes.
Kelly Olson +3 more
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Effect of culturally tailored education on attendance at mammography and the Papanicolaou test. [PDF]
Brevik TB, Laake P, Bjørkly S.
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