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HPV Testing Finds Precancerous Lesions at a Higher Rate than Conventional Pap Smears
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing was more sensitive than traditional Pap smears at detecting precancerous lesions of the cervix, a study in the June 7 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports. A new, liquid-based form of the Pap