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Amsterdam Study recommends HPV DNA Testing for Women over 30

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VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, released results of a 5 year – 45000 patient – study comparing HPV DNA testing to traditional pap smear testing.  The study showed HPV DNA testing was more accurate in identifying cancer precursors the Cytology alone. The results will be published in the January 2012 issue of The Lancet Oncology . “Implementation of HPV DNA testing in cervical screening leads to earlier detection of clinically relevant CIN grade 2 or worse, which when adequately treated, improves protection against CIN grade 3 or worse and cervical cancer,” according t... (original story)