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Are pap smears becoming a thing of the past? Experts say maybe
In the end, the ball is in your court. You can still get Pap smears (which usually include an HPV test, too) or you can ask ...
A doctor and public health expert explains why the new federal guidelines expanding cervical cancer screening to at-home ...
Self-administered HPV tests involve inserting a plastic tube — similar to a tampon — into the vagina, then twisting the ...
Doctor talking with patient at desk in medical office via Getty. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update its recommendations for screening for cervical cancer. The task force has ...
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An easy at-home test to replace Pap smears is here—and will soon be fully covered by most insurance
While the Pap was invented in the 1940s and involves inspecting cervical cells for precancerous or cancerous shifts, in the ...
The guidelines, published Jan. 5 by the Health Resources and Services Administration, now recommend that average-risk women ...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...
Dr. Marie Savard explains the differences between a Pap smear and a DNA test. April 7, 2009— -- A DNA test that detects the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, is more effective ...
A new DIY home swab kit for cervical cancer aims to make Pap smears more comfortable. It's set to be available to Californians in June, with other states to follow. This article is part of a series on ...
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is looking to update its recommendations for screening for cervical cancer. The task force has introduced a recommendation that women over the age of 30 test ...
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