Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study on DIY PAP tests in developing countries show low positive predictive value

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2011

Source:

‘DIY‘ test is likelier than Pap smear to find cancer

Reference:

Lazcano-Ponce E, et al “Self-collection of vaginal specimens for human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer prevention (MARCH): A community-based randomised controlled trial” Lancet 2011; DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61522-5.

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