New paradigms in cervical cancer prevention: opportunities and risks
<p/> <p>Testing for the DNA of high-risk types of papilloma virus (HPV) is more sensitive than cytology in detecting pre-cancerous lesions. One of the main advantages will be the possibility of applying prolonged screening intervals. However adequate screening protocols (age of start and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/8/23 |