6 common myths about Pap smears that could put you at risk for cervical cancer
Cervical cancer deaths have dropped due to better screening, but fewer women are keeping up with tests. An AXA Health ...
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Self-swab pap smears could be game changer, medical experts say
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Medical experts say self swab pap smears could be a big game changer. Later this month, self swab pap ...
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Pap Technology
"In our eyes this was such a significant improvement that, in good conscience, we could not continue to accept conventional pap smears," Galup says. That decision caused problems for the lab ...
The life-saving importance of timely pap smears and HPV testing
Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern for women globally, but can be prevented with regular Pap smears, HPV testing, and vaccinations. Medical organizations recommend routine screenings ...
Is an HPV test better than a Pap smear for cervical cancer screening? What to know as Ontario shifts guidelines
Gynecologist Dr. Kim Alexander explains the benefits of HPV testing and midlife vaccination against the virus.
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Specificity, sensitivity and cost
The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is commonly used to screen for cervical cancer and since its introduction in organized screening programmes in resource-rich countries it has been successful in ...