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BRAND NEW USPSTF Recs (12/10/24) on HPV Screening

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Dec 11, 2024 • 32m

EVERYTHING CHANGES! So true. And now, the USPSTF has changed (UPDATED) their recommendations for cervical cancer screening in regards to HPV primary screening. This is BRAND NEW, within the last 24 hours. Primary HPV screening for cervical cancer has gained a lot of steam and is progressing quickly. The FDA approval of “dual stain” testing of hrHPV positive results, the recent FDA approval for patient self-collection for HPV vaginal samples in a clinical setting, and now this new draft recommendation from the USPSTF. What did they update? How is that controversial? Listen in for details!