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Ovarian Cancer surgical consideration is markedly improved by the neural network powered-MIA3G multivariate index assay by Roy Choudhury, Manjusha, Pappas, Todd C, Twiggs, Leo B, Caoili, Emma, Fritsche, Herbert, Phan, Ryan T

“…Surgery remains the main treatment option for an adnexal mass suspicious of ovarian cancer. The malignancy rate is, however, only 10-15% in women undergoing…”
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A Phase I Study using low-dose fractionated whole abdominal radiotherapy as a chemopotentiator to full-dose cisplatin for optimally debulked stage III/IV carcinoma of the endometrium by Wrenn, Dené C, Saigal, Kunal, Lucci, Joseph A, Pearson, Matthew J, Simpkins, Fiona, Schuman, Samer, Twiggs, Leo B, Walker, Gail R, Wolfson, Aaron H

“…Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility of combining low-dose fractionated whole abdominal radiation (LDF-WAR) with weekly full-dose cisplatin (FD-CDDP)…”
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Neural network-derived multivariate index assay demonstrates effective clinical performance in longitudinal monitoring of ovarian cancer risk by Pappas, Todd C., Roy Choudhury, Manjusha, Chacko, Balu K., Twiggs, Leo B., Fritsche, Herbert, Elias, Kevin M., Phan, Ryan T.

“…We recently characterized the clinical performance of a multivariate index assay (MIA3G) to assess ovarian cancer risk for adnexal masses at initial…”
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2001 Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Women With Cervical Cytological Abnormalities by Wright, Jr, Thomas C, Cox, J. Thomas, Massad, L. Stewart, Twiggs, Leo B, Wilkinson, Edward J, for the 2001 ASCCP-Sponsored Consensus Conference

“…OBJECTIVE To provide evidence-based consensus guidelines for the management of women with cervical cytological abnormalities and cervical cancer precursors…”
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Insulin-Like Growth Factors, Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Proteins, and Endometrial Cancer in Postmenopausal Women: Results from a U.S. Case-Control Study by LACEY, James V, POTISCHMAN, Nancy, SHERMAN, Mark E, BRINTON, Louise A, MADIGAN, M. Patricia, BERMAN, Michael L, MORTEL, Rodrigue, TWIGGS, Leo B, BARRETT, Rolland J, WILBANKS, George D, LURAIN, John R, FILLMORE, Capri-Mara

“…Objective: To assess whether circulating insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), IGF-2, insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-1 (IGFBP-1), or IGFBP-3 were…”
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Women with HIV are more commonly infected with non-16 and -18 high-risk HPV types by McKenzie, Nathalie Dauphin, Kobetz, Erin N, Hnatyszyn, James, Twiggs, Leo B, Lucci, Joseph A

“…Abstract Objective To review and summarize evidence from clinical, translational and epidemiologic studies which have examined the clinically relevant aspects…”
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2001 Consensus Guidelines for the management of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia by Wright, Thomas C., Cox, J.Thomas, Massad, L.Stewart, Carlson, Jay, Twiggs, Leo B., Wilkinson, Edward J.

“…Objective: The study was undertaken to provide consensus guidelines for the management of women with histologically confirmed cervical intraepithelial…”
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Multimodal hyperspectroscopy as a triage test for cervical neoplasia: Pivotal clinical trial results by Twiggs, Leo B, Chakhtoura, Nahida A, Ferris, Daron G, Flowers, Lisa C, Winter, Marc L, Sternfeld, Daniel R, Lashgari, Manocher, Burnett, Alexander F, Raab, Stephen S, Wilkinson, Edward J

“…Abstract Objective To prospectively evaluate a new non invasive device that combines fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopy in a population in women at risk…”
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High-risk HPV DNA testing and HPV-16/18 genotyping: what is the clinical application? by Twiggs, Leo B, Hopkins, Michael

“…There are currently 2 tests approved for clinical use that nonspecifically detect the presence of multiple oncogenic or high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)…”
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Vascular endothelial growth factor expression in early stage ovarian carcinoma by Paley, Pamela J., Staskus, Katherine A., Gebhard, Kristin, Mohanraj, Dhanabal, Twiggs, Leo B., Carson, Linda F., Ramakrishnan, Sundaram

“…BACKGROUND Tumor angiogenesis is essential for solid tumor growth. Yet, the importance of any particular factor in neoplastic proliferation is poorly defined…”
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Takashi Okagaki, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. (1933-2010) by Truskinovsky, Alexander M, Twiggs, Leo B, Talerman, Aleksander

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Metastatic Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Complicated by Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Heart Failure, and Thyrotoxicosis: A Case Report by SCHUMAN, Samer, PEARSON, Joseph Matt, LUCCI, Joseph A, TWIGGS, Leo B

“…Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is an extremely rare complication of solid tumors and is more frequently observed in patients with hematologic malignancies. This…”
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Laparoendoscopic single-site extraperitoneal aortic lymphadenectomy: first experience by Schuman, Samer, Lucci, 3rd, Joseph A, Twiggs, Leo B

“…To report the first clinical experience with laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) extraperitoneal aortic lymphadenectomy. A 33-year-old woman with biopsy proven…”
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Evidence for a Common Etiology for Endometrial Carcinomas and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumors by Zelmanowicz, Alice, Hildesheim, Allan, Sherman, Mark E., Sturgeon, Susan R., Kurman, Robert J., Barrett, Rolland J., Berman, Michael L., Mortel, Rodrigue, Twiggs, Leo B., Wilbanks, George D., Brinton, Louise A.

“…Objective.To elucidate factors linked to the development of malignant mixed mullerian tumors (MMMT) and determine whether the risk factor profile for these…”
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Human papillomavirus vaccination: the policy debate over the prevention of cervical cancer--a commentary by Hoops, Katherine E M, Twiggs, Leo B

“…The human papillomavirus (HPV) family causes a variety of benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions in men and women. HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for…”
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Twenty-five year outcome of sequential abdominal radiotherapy and melphalan:implications for future management of epithelial carcinoma of the ovary by Dusenbery, Kathryn E., Bellairs, Ellen E., Potish, Roger A., Twiggs, Leo B., Boente, Matthew P.

“…The purpose of the present study is evaluation of the long-term efficacy of sequential abdominopelvic radiotherapy and melphalan in the management of ovarian…”
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Hormone replacement therapy in endometrial cancer survivors: new perspectives after the heart and estrogen progestin replacement study and the women's health initiative by McDonnell, Brian A, Twiggs, Leo B

“…Dramatic shifts in prescription practices during the last 30 years have left physicians confused and uncertain about the use of hormone replacement therapy…”
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2001 Consensus guidelines for the management of women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia by Wright, Jr, Thomas C, Cox, J Thomas, Massad, L Stewart, Carlson, Jay, Twiggs, Leo B, Wilkinson, Edward J

“…To provide consensus guidelines for the management of women with histologically confirmed cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), which can act as a…”
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Association of human papillomavirus with vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial disease: opportunities for prevention by Pearson, J Matt, Feltman, Richard S, Twiggs, Leo B

“…While the majority of studies regarding the health benefits from human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination have focused on cervical neoplasia and cancer, few have…”
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2001 Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Women with Cervical Cytological Abnormalities by Wright, Jr, Thomas C, Cox, J Thomas, Massad, L Stewart, Twiggs, Leo B, Wilkinson, Edward J

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