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Getting Creative: Can We Detect HPV In Sanitary Pads?

Antiviral Information, Anti-Viral Support, General Wellness, HPV Facts, HPV Support / Victoria Gasparini

In the United States, among other countries, we have a growing public health dilemma. People are not showing up to their regular pap screenings. Because of this, an alarming 52% of cervical cancers are detected in advanced stages. Because early detection of cervical cancer cells via pap smear significantly decreases risk of fatality, detecting cervical […]

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Why Are Rates of HPV and Cervical Cancer Higher In Black Women?

Disparities between race and disease continue to exist in many areas of the health field, including with HPV and cervical cancer. Black women are found to be significantly more at risk for contracting HPV and having more persistent infections that can lead to cervical cancer, compared to white women. It is estimated that: Black women