However, due to a low clinical specificity and positive predictive value, HPV DNA testing has so far not been recommended as primary screening in Europe. In general, diagnostic HPV tests have to ...

Genital human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and is thought to be ...

“We have new evidence that highlights that HPV primary screening for women ages 30 to 65 is the preferred strategy, because the evidence shows it has a better balance of benefits to harms when ...

Researchers have demonstrated that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection.

Y. Hou, MD Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers, thanks to the HPV vaccine and regular ...

An old proverb from the Congo says, “A mother is like a kernel, crushed by problems but strong enough to overcome them”. Throughout Africa, mothers, sisters – the continent’s primary caregivers – are ...

Genital human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and is thought to be responsible for more than 99% ...

The Executive Vice president, Diagnostics, Africa at Roche, Dr. Allan Pamba, has called for increased investment in Human ...

Roche Diagnostics has said early diagnosis through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing could alleviate financial pressures on ...

HPV DNA testing has high clinical sensitivity but low clinical specificity and positive predictive value, and is so far not recommended as primary screening in Europe. mRNA testing for high-risk ...