Single and multiple human papillomavirus infections in cervical abnormalities in Portuguese women.
Persistent infection with high-risk (HR) human papillomavirus (HPV) types is necessary for cervical cancer development. However, little is known about the influence of multiple HPV infections on cervical lesion risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate
Â. Pista+3 more
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Molecular epidemiology of high-risk types of Human Papillomaviruses (16, 18) in pap-smear, the North East of Iran [PDF]
Background: Cervical Cancer is one of the most important and commonly diagnosed types of cancer in females. There are different causes of cervical cancer, amongst which recurrent and persistent infection with HPV types 16 and 18 are the most renowned ...
Bakhshandeh Nosrat, S.+2 more
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Advancing prevention of sexually transmitted infections through point-of-care testing : target product profiles and landscape analysis [PDF]
Objectives: Advancing the field of point-of-care testing (POCT) for STIs can rapidly and substantially improve STI control and prevention by providing targeted, essential STI services (case detection and screening).
Blondeel, Karel+5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Diet quality is a modifiable factor impacting treatment outcomes in oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), yet the effect of dysphagia and self‐reported eating‐related symptoms remains unclear. This study examined their associations with diet quality in OPC patients.
Beatrice Manduchi+8 more
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Multiple human papillomavirus infections: the exception or the rule?
In this issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, Chaturvedi et al [1] report on a large epidemiological study of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection focusing on a topic of increasing interest in this field.
M. Plummer, S. Vaccarella, S. Franceschi
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Uptake of three doses of HPV vaccine by primary school girls in Eldoret, Kenya : a prospective cohort study in a malaria endemic setting [PDF]
Background: All women are potentially at risk of developing cervical cancer at some point in their life, yet it is avoidable cause of death among women in Sub- Saharan Africa with a world incidence of 530,000 every year.
Kirop, Elijah+8 more
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ABSTRACT Background In Europe, pembrolizumab with or without chemotherapy is the recommended first‐line treatment for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (R/M HNSCC), with a combined positive score (CPS) ≥ 1. In France, the TPExtreme (TPEx) regimen is preferred for CPS < 1.
Alizée Simon+6 more
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Efficacy of topical imiquimod in HIV-positive patients with recurrent anal condylomata acuminata
INTRODUCTION: Imiquimod is a topical chemotherapic and immunostimulant agent with antitumoral and antiviral activities, used for anal condylomata acuminata treatment, mainly in recurrences.
Sidney Roberto Nadal+4 more
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Warty carcinoma of uterine cervix - review of the literature and case report [PDF]
Introduction. The Histological Classification of Epithelial Tumors of the Uterine Cervix of the World Health Organization includes inter alia warty carcinoma as a variant of squamous cell carcinoma.
Balalau, Oana Denisa+3 more
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ABSTRACT Background Social determinants of health (SDH), such as race, language, and insurance status, may impact access to surgical care and postoperative outcomes. This study investigates the role of SDH in patients undergoing osteocutaneous free flap reconstruction for mandibular defects due to oral cavity malignancy.
Rohith M. Bhethanabotla+8 more
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