Test could diagnose cervical cancer earlier in women with HPVAugust 12, 2019 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Doctors will soon be able to predict earlier whether a woman is at risk of developing cervical cancer by using a new test, say scientists, Metro reports. Nearly all cervical cancers – 99 per cent – are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) meaning women who contract it need to be regularly monitored. As there are more than 200 types of HPVs associated with varying degrees of cancer, the process of diagnosis and treatment can become complicated. However, researchers have come up with a new approach that not only detects the type of HPV infection, but also indicates precancerous markers. The new test, called HPV RNA-Seq, may enable doctors to diagnose even the riskiest types of the infection, provide quick low cost results and avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures. It can even identify patients with precancerous lesions in the cervix, revealed the study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. Researchers believe it may also be useful for other HPV-associated cancers, such as anal cancer and head and neck cancer. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |