The first shipments of some self-collection HPV tests for cervical cancer screening are currently on their way to doctors’ offices across the United States. In May, the US Food and Drug Administration ...

To get screened for cervical cancer, patients in the United States may no longer need to put their feet in those awkward stirrups, brace for the uncomfortable speculum or even take the time off from ...

At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn't have a negative ...

In addition to inflatable cervical traction devices and cervical pillows, Hansraj recommends buying a posture pump-style device to provide relief to the neck. Hansraj says that these types of cervical ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved the “Teal Wand,” the first-ever self-collection test to screen for cervical cancer. Anchiy/Getty Images The FDA approved the first at-home self-collection test ...

—Women who participated in screening via self-collection of samples for HPV testing had higher screening rates compared to patients who only received telephone reminders, demonstrating the potential ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released new draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening, including recommendations for three screening methods. For the first time, the new recommendations ...

There's a new way to screen for high-risk HPV, a viral infection that can lead to cervical cancer. This alternative method of collecting samples for cervical cancer screening doesn't require a ...