A lawyer representing thousands of women affected by the Southern Trust cervical screening scandal said it was wrong to ...

HEALTH officials have denied that reports on the Southern Trust’s cervical screening scandal amounted to “damage limitation.” ...

(NEW YORK) — Although most women are accustomed to having Pap smears to test for cervical cancer — a disease that strikes 12,000 American women each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

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A new study suggests that a single screening with a DNA test for HPV is more effective than all current methods of detecting cervical cancer. Some doctors say the easier test will replace Pap smears.

Many women are likely familiar with the Pap smear, but some might not know about the HPV test (human papillomavirus test). Pap smears and HPV tests are the most common ways to detect cervical cancer, ...

Say goodbye to that painful speculum. Soon, women across the U.S. will be able to conduct their very own at-home Pap smear test, thanks to a new tool approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ...

A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years ...

“There has been a significant shift towards HPV primary screening and the availability of self-testing options in many countries,” said Dr Jassim. “Self-testing aims to improve accessibility and ...

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women's health. It was introduced in the 1940's as a way to screen for abnormal cervical cells. Starting at the age of 21 women are ...

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 ...