Urine Test Could Replace More Invasive HPV Screening

Researchers say a relatively new test for HPV, the human papillomavirus, could replace a more invasive procedure to screen for cervical cancer. It could be appealing for many women who avoid current screening methods. HPV is linked to cervical cancer, and screening for the disease is an invasive procedure that has required that cells be removed from the cervix and examined under a microscope. Recently, less invasive tests have been developed. Rather than look for abnormal cells on the...

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