In the U.S., lower HPV vaccination rates, uneven access to screening and delayed adoption of HPV-based testing have contributed to preventable illness and death. These are not inevitable outcomes; ...

With this FDA approval, Hologic now offers three guideline-recommended methods: Pap testing, HPV primary testing, and ...

With the prospect of vaccines eliminating most cases of cervical cancer, the status of the Pap smear is uncertain. Two gynecologists address the issue. Ever since women began getting Pap tests more ...

Hologic, Inc. (Nasdaq: HOLX) announced today that its Aptima ® HPV Assay received FDA approval for clinician-collected HPV ...

Cervical cancer can be prevented with timely screening and HPV vaccination. Learn about Pap smear tests, HPV DNA testing, ...

The term ASCUS indicates minor cellular change detected on Papanicolaou (Pap) test results. Since most abnormal changes that occur to the cervix are the result of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, ...

Emergency department-based cervical cancer interventions identify precancerous lesions and high-risk human papillomavirus at rates higher than the national average, a study shows.

If you can’t remember when you had your last pap smear, there’s a chance you might be due for another. So how often should you get a pap smear, exactly? We asked Dr. Margo Harrison, MD, OBGYN and Head ...

Cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in India. What makes it especially tragic, doctors say, is that it is also one of the most preventable. Regular screening through ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many U.S. primary care doctors are out of step with guidelines on Pap testing for cervical cancer -- largely because they overuse the test, according to a study published ...

There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, but there are other considerations to keep in mind. There's no need to worry about grooming before a pap smear, doctors say, ...