
Loading, please wait...

Loading, please wait...

Randomized trials and meta-analyses comparing HPV testing with cytology show that HPV-based screening is more sensitive for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse. The increased sensitivity allows longer screening intervals after a negative HPV test when implemented within an organized program. For clinicians, higher sensitivity comes with the need for effective triage because HPV infection is common and many infections are transient. Reflex cytology, genotyping and risk-based management can distinguish women who need immediate colposcopy from those who can be safely followed. The evidence therefore supports HPV-based screening when the healthcare system can deliver reliable follow-up.

Read summarized clinical updates, watch expert medical content, and earn CME certifications right from your smartphone.


Randomized trials and meta-analyses comparing HPV testing with cytology show that HPV-based screening is more sensitive for detecting cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse. The increased sensitivity allows longer screening intervals after a negative HPV test when implemented within an organized program. For clinicians, higher sensitivity comes with the need for effective triage because HPV infection is common and many infections are transient. Reflex cytology, genotyping and risk-based management can distinguish women who need immediate colposcopy from those who can be safely followed. The evidence therefore supports HPV-based screening when the healthcare system can deliver reliable follow-up.
Today

The phase 3 ACACIA-HCM trial reveals that aficamten improves cardiac structure, diastolic relaxation, functional capacity, and symptom burden in symptomatic nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, marking a major milestone in targeted myosin inhibition.
6 days back

A clinical study shows that automated breast ultrasound paired with artificial intelligence accurately classifies BIRADS 3-4 lesions, reaching 95% sensitivity and 79% specificity. This diagnostic advance promises to reduce unnecessary core needle biopsies and refine clinical workflows in breast imaging.
3 weeks back

Researchers have engineered freestanding hierarchical-porous BCZT thin films that resist cracking and enhance ultrasonic energy harvesting in soft tissue. Achieving high piezoelectric output and acoustic matching, this lead-free material offers transformative potential for implantable bioelectronics.
Last week

A novel pathology-adaptive surface engineering strategy uses functionalized plasma polymer coatings to selectively modulate AGE adsorption, reducing oxidative stress and restoring bone formation in diabetic and aging microenvironments.
3 weeks back

A breakthrough study identifies the Klotho/PKCα/CUX1/SPARC/TGFβ-RII axis as a critical driver of podocyte mitochondrial injury and ferroptosis in diabetic kidney disease, unveiling promising molecular targets to halt renal disease progression.
6 days back