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 ...
Nature1 天
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 ...
The Financial Express5 天
Missed the HPV vaccine? Here’s your doctor-approved plan to prevent cervical cancer
The good news is that even if you missed the ideal vaccination window, there are effective steps you can take to protect ...
Indiatimes11 天
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 ...
Healthline29 天
Does a Pap Smear Detect Ovarian Cancer?
A Pap smear or Pap test is a screening test for cervical cancer. There’s currently no easy and reliable early screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap smear or Pap test doesn’t help doctors ...
Invasive smear tests may become a thing of the past
Women who return a positive test for HPV would then go for a pap smear and the cells can undergo ... Innovations like these ...