Mail-in self-collection tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) more than doubled cervical cancer screening participation among never- and under-screened U.S. women, according to a first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the ...
Jun 6, 2025
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A new at-home self-collection device is taking aim at the screening gap for cervical cancer, and new research, spearheaded by a University of Colorado School of Medicine faculty member, demonstrates it's both safe and effective.
Jun 3, 2025
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Aotearoa New Zealand has embraced self-tests for cervical screening with a University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study proving the method's feasibility.
Apr 17, 2025
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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 impact on cervical screening ...
Mar 31, 2025
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A University of Rochester Medical Center study showed that downtime in the emergency room can have a potential upside for women who are behind on cervical cancer screenings, which is a nationwide problem.
Mar 10, 2025
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Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needing mammograms and colonoscopies.
Mar 6, 2025
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Researchers from The University of Manchester have explored the barriers that block patients from attending their cervical cancer screening appointments and perspectives around self-sampling methods as an alternative.
Feb 4, 2025
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Cervical cancer screening is one of the best success stories in health care. Since the 1970s, the death rate from cervical cancer has dropped by more than half.
Jan 29, 2025
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Nonadherence to cancer screening varies by screening type and sex, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 9, 2025
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Having close family and friends who care about their health makes women more likely to get regularly screened for cancer, a new study has found.
Oct 18, 2024
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