Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Recent developments in cervical cancer control.

Daniel F I Kurtycz1, John E Shalkham

  • 1Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, 465 Henry Mall, Madison, WI 53706, USA. dkurtycz@wisc.edu

WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|December 9, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pathologist performed ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration (US-FNA): current status, trends, and insights from the American Society of Cytopathology Sponsored Survey.

Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology·2025
Same author

American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) study group recommendations for practicing ultrasound guided-fine needle aspiration (US-FNA).

Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology·2025
Same author

The International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology survey data reveal substantial variability in the reporting and utilization of pelvic washing and peritoneal fluid specimens among pathologists and gynecologic oncologists.

Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology·2025
Same author

The International System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology (TIS) survey in preparation for TIS 2.0.

Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology·2025
Same author

The international system for reporting serous fluid cytopathology: The initial project survey.

Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology·2023
Same author

Perceptions of Paris: an international survey in preparation for The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology 2.0 (TPS 2.0).

Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology·2022

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene

Area of Science:

  • Cytopathology
  • Public Health
  • Laboratory Science

Background:

  • The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene's Cytology Program has been instrumental in reducing cervical cancer rates in the U.S. through Pap smear testing.
  • The program supports key health organizations and addresses critical shortages in cytotechnology professionals.
  • Continuous evaluation of new technologies is central to the program's mission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the contributions of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene's Cytology Program to cervical cancer control.
  • To detail the program's role in training and professional development within cytotechnology.
  • To outline the program's ongoing evaluation of advanced diagnostic technologies for cervical cancer.

Main Methods:

  • The program provides essential testing services for cervical cancer screening.

Related Experiment Videos

  • It operates one of the largest cytotechnology training schools in the U.S.
  • The program actively assesses novel testing methods, including liquid-based cytology and molecular diagnostics like human papilloma virus testing.

    • Main Results:

    • The Pap smear, facilitated by the WSLH Cytology Program, has significantly decreased cervical cancer incidence.
    • The program contributes to workforce development by training cytotechnologists.
    • Evaluations of new technologies aim to enhance laboratory performance and diagnostic accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene's Cytology Program plays a vital role in cervical cancer prevention and diagnosis.
    • The program is committed to advancing cytopathology through technological evaluation and professional training.
    • Future efforts focus on integrating molecular technologies for improved cervical cancer management.