Posted by: admin on: January 18, 2012
Antiretroviral drugs have significantly improved the life expectancy of people living with HIV, but it has been seen that the virus – and often the ARVs themselves – can make people more susceptible to non-communicable diseases than the rest of the population. -Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: November 11, 2011
Draft Federal Guidelines Say Screening Every Three Years May Be All That Most Women Need Pap smears once in 3 years will replace annual checkups according to the new guideline. Read up to know more. Team@CMHF
Posted by: admin on: November 10, 2011
Three leading U.S. cancer groups have proposed new guidelines for cervical cancer testing for women, including when to start screening for sexually active young women, extending intervals between screenings and in some cases, supplementing the traditional Pap test with human papilloma virus (HPV) testing.
Posted by: admin on: November 8, 2011
A study says that cervical cancer screening using liquid-based cytology is as sensitive as conventional cytology. HPV prevalence rate falls with age. Screening those who are at higher risk for cervical cancer or who have not been adequately screened should be the main focus. Team@CMHF