Cervical cancer detection and prevention is expanding with a newly approved self-collection method for HPV testing. Colleen Crain reports…
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As Taylor Swift takes the stage at the Superdome for the first of three shows tonight, the city is already reaping the benefits. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The Board of Regents is seeking $142 million in additional state funding for the next fiscal year for Louisiana public colleges.
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Cervical cancer prevention is expanding with a newly approved self-collection method for HPV testing. Cervical cancer which is caused by HPV was once only detected by pap tests that required a visit to a gynecologist. Associate Director of LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, Dr. Donna Williams says, no HPV means no cervical cancer and self-collection will increase access to testing for the virus…
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According to the Louisiana tumor registry, Louisiana sees over two hundred new cases of cervical cancer every year. Williams says if someone tests positive for HPV, the same sample can be used for a pap smear that would detect pre-cancer cells. If the abnormal cells are present, she could be treated easily in the doctor’s office…
Eventually self-collection for HPV will be done in the woman’s home but today samples are collected by the woman in her healthcare provider’s office which is especially helpful for women who have less convenient or less frequent access to healthcare. Williams says a swab is used for collection…
The FDA approved HPV self-collection in May of this year and studies show 98% accuracy compared to samples collected by a healthcare provider.
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New Orleans is rolling out the red carpet for Taylor Swift, and with good reason – she’s about to give the city a huge economic jolt. Mark Romig with New Orleans and Company says Swifties from all over the world have been spending money in the city all week long.
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Romig says when they’re not enjoying the shows, they’re enjoying everything New Orleans has to offer.
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Romig says the city has been leaving special friendship bracelets at the hotels for them to give to Taylor Swift fans as they check in.
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All hotels in downtown New Orleans are sold out all weekend long.
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Louisiana’s public colleges are seeking $142 million in additional state funding for the next fiscal year. The Board of Regents is seeking this additional cash, despite projections the state will have fewer dollars to spend. Higher Education Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed says they are requesting more money because private employers are looking for more qualified workers…
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Hunter Reed says the funding request includes more dollars to support dual enrollment and the M-J Foster Promise Program which provides aid to adults seeking to earn high-demand, short-term credentials at Louisiana community college or technical school
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Higher ed’s budget request goes to the Landry administration, who present a budget to lawmakers early next year. Reed understands the state has some financial challenges, but now is not the time to cut to higher ed…
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Fun times in Monroe this weekend as Chennault Fest is happening today through Sunday at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum. Museum President and CEO Nell Calloway says weather permitting, there will be hot air balloon rides.
Calloway says you can practically call this a food festival.
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There will be live music practically non-stop throughout the festival, and there will be plenty of activities for kids, including toys and games.
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There will also be a 40-foot obstacle course Saturday and Sunday, courtesy of the National Guard. The festival is a fundraiser to raise money for the museum and for veterans groups. Admission is ten dollars for adults and five dollars for kids and veterans.
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A lot is on the line Saturday night when 8th ranked LSU meets 14th ranked Texas A&M in College Station. A win for the Tigers and they’ll have the inside track on all of the other SEC Teams in getting to the conference title game and a victory also improves their odds of making the college football playoff. But Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier says the focus is on beating the Aggies…
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LSU Coach Brian Kelly is impressed with A&M’s defense…
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In last Saturday’s road win at Arkansas, the Tigers had six false start penalties and one snap infraction penalty called on them in the first half. It will be loud tomorrow night, but Nussmeier says they can’t let the crowd noise result in errors…
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ULM is a 7.5 point underdog heading into their road matchup against South Alabama on Saturday. Warhawks Coach Bryant Vincent expects a close game…
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The Warhawks and the Cajuns are tied for first place in the Sun Belt West as both teams are 3-and-0 in league play. South Alabama is 2-and-1 in league play and Saturday night it’s the Jaguars homecoming. Vincent would like to spoil U-S-A’s homecoming…