Self-collected samples for testing of oncogenic human papillomavirus: a systematic review

DE Stewart, A Gagliardi, M Johnston, R Howlett… - Journal of obstetrics and …, 2007 - Elsevier
Background To investigate the role of self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
as an alternative to cervical cancer screening by clinicians (ie, Papanicolaou [Pap] test). …

Discussions about self-obtained samples for HPV testing as an alternative for cervical cancer prevention

PC Barata, V Mai, R Howlett, AR Gagliardi… - Journal of …, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives. Patient-collected samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing have shown
promise, thus opening up a new possibility for cervical cancer screening. The purpose of this …

Results of the implementation of liquid‐based cytology—SurePath in the Ontario screening program

…, CM McLachlin, M Cotterchio, R Howlett… - … Journal of the …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND The objective of the current study was to evaluate the adequacy and
detection rates of SurePath after its implementation in Ontario. METHODS The detection and …

[PDF][PDF] Screening for cervical cancer

KJ Murphy, R Howlett, TON OhD - J Obstet Gynaecol Can, 2007 - academia.edu
Despite repeated recommendations from national expert groups that comprehensive organized
cervical cancer screening programs would be in the public interest, 1–4 there has been …

[PDF][PDF] Frequently asked questions on cervical dysplasia and human papillomavirus

M Fung-Kee-Fung, MN Amimi, R Howlett… - Retrieved …, 2007 - cancercareontario.ca
The Gynecologic Oncology Program (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University
of Ottawa) and the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP) receive numerous inquiries …

Rules of engagement

S Lofsky, R Howlett - Canadian Family Physician, 2007 - cfp.ca
The Practice Tip article about using lubricant for Papanicolaou tests1 was very reassuring,
as one of us (Dr Lofsky) has used small amounts of lubricant with plastic disposable specula …

[CITATION][C] Cervical cancer in Canada: a response to the release of the CCS/NCIC Cancer Statistics 2006.

J Rose, J Beaulac, R Howlett, L Kan - Journal of Obstetrics and …, 2006 - europepmc.org
Cervical cancer in Canada: a response to the release of the CCS/NCIC Cancer Statistics 2006.
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Managing low-grade cervical lesions

EL Franco, S Lau - CMAJ, 2006 - Can Med Assoc
… We wish to respond to the thoughtful comments by Howlett and colleagues and Burn to our
… oncogenic HPV testing and, contrary to what Howlett and colleagues suggest, it is based on …

[CITATION][C] Cervical screening awareness strategy targets unscreened, under-screened populations

V Mai, R Howlett, J Mangles - Ont. Med. Rev, 2006

[CITATION][C] Elements of Organized Cancer Screening

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