Dr. Barry Dworkin

  • New PAP test guidelines for cervical cancer screening

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for January 9, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Stop Pap tests in women under 25, Canadian panel advises Reference: Recommendations on screening for cervical cancer

  • Updated recommendation for PAP test interval

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 15, 2012   [display_podcast]   Source: US health panel: Pap tests needed only every 3 years Reference: Screening for Cervical Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

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

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 2, 2011 [display_podcast] 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.

  • HPV testing as an adjunct to PAP tests under review

    Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 20, 2011 [display_podcast] Source: Panel Faults Virus Test to Spot Cervical Cancer  Reference: Liquid-Based Cytology and Human Papillomavirus Testing to Screen for Cervical Cancer: A Systematic Review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

  • Cervical cancer tests save women's lives

    Medical research strives for the day when the diagnosis of cancer will no longer evoke fear. The goal to develop effective screening and treatment strategies to eradicate this disease continues to move forward. One of the ongoing success stories in this battle is the screening and early treatment of cervical cancer.