July 11th 2025
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Timely surveillance reported in under half of HPV-positive patients
January 20th 2025A recent study highlights gaps in cervical cancer screening compliance, with fewer than 50% of human papillomavirus-positive, negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy patients receiving recommended follow-up testing within the guideline time frame.
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Reduced cost-effectiveness reported from HPV vaccination in mid-adults
November 27th 2024A recent study highlights the reduced cost-effectiveness of expanding human papillomavirus vaccination to adults aged 27 to 45 years compared to younger groups, though targeted strategies for high-risk subgroups indicate benefits.
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Minimal recovery in HPV vaccination reported in Japan despite recommendations
July 17th 2024HPV vaccination coverage in Japan remains critically low despite the resumption of proactive recommendations by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, highlighting the need for stronger cervical cancer control measures.
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Fertility-sparing surgery matches standard surgery in cervical cancer survival
June 27th 2024A recent study reveals that fertility-sparing surgery offers similar survival outcomes to standard surgery for cervical cancer patients with tumors of 4 cm or smaller, potentially expanding treatment options for younger women.
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HPV-16 identified as highest risk for CIN2 progression in women under active surveillance
June 24th 2024A recent study found that women with human papillomavirus -16 undergoing surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 are at the highest risk of progression to more severe cervical lesions.
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Guidelines released to boost cervical cancer screening in high-income countries
June 12th 2024The ACCESS Consensus Group's new guidelines aim to enhance cervical cancer screening and reduce mortality rates in high-income countries, emphasizing the urgent need for increased participation and innovative approaches such as self-sampling.
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Impact of primary care physicians on cervical cancer screening disparities
May 14th 2024A study highlights how having a primary care physician significantly increases the likelihood of cervical cancer screening among lesbian, gay, and bisexual cisgender women, addressing disparities exacerbated by systemic discrimination and healthcare access challenges.
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Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
April 16th 2024A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.
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Enhancing cervical cancer management with dual stain
April 3rd 2024Carolyn Kay, MD, discusses the latest ASCCP guidelines and the introduction of dual stain cytology for improved HPV detection and patient management, aiming to alleviate anxiety and enhance efficacy in cervical cancer prevention.
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Assessing Onclarity HPV assay safety and efficacy for cervical cancer screening
February 21st 2024A recent study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the Onclarity HPV assay in detecting high-grade cervical disease, presenting findings on its comparability to predicate assays and potential for cost-saving benefits in screening practices.
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