Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
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A Closer Look at HPV
HPV affects approximately 20 million Americans, with 6 million new infections
annually. This common STI has about 130 strains, with some causing warts and others leading
to cancer. HPV can be prevented through regular screenings, safe sex practices, and
vaccination.
Do Lesbians Need Cervical Cancer Screening? What You Need to Know
Lesbians are less likely to get screened for cervical cancer than heterosexual and bisexual women, but cervical cancer screening is recommended for all women with a cervix, including lesbians.
Read More »Comments of the Patient, Consumer, and Public Health Coalition on the Proposed Vaccine Information Materials for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Gardasil®-9 Vaccine
December 21, 2015. It is important that the statement concisely describe the benefits and risks associated with the vaccine. But it is equally important that the statement provide all the essential information about the vaccine.
Read More »NCHR Comment on the USPSTF’s Draft Recommendations for Cervical Cancer Screening
The National Center for Health Research is dedicated to improving the health and safety of adults and children by scrutinizing medical and scientific research. Based on our detailed analysis of currently available data, the Center strongly supports the existing USPSTF guidelines on cervical cancer screening which recommend Pap smears every 3 years starting at age […]
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