Wondering what to expect from a smear test? Learn why cervical screening matters, how the procedure works, and tips to make your appointment as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Thousands of young women’s lives could be saved by the new procedure. Early trials have shown it detects affected cells before they are able to develop into cancer. Unlike the current smear test, ...

A woman was watched by thousands as she had the first ever smear test performed live on Facebook in a bid to encourage others to have the procedure which could save their life. Anna Cribb, 40, went ...

Oct. 29, 2003 — The staining quality of air-dried rehydrated cervical smears compares well with the quality of standard wet-fixed smears, according to findings published in the October issue of ...

A Major Health Concern for Women Cervical cancer poses a significant threat to women's health globally, with millions affected annually, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr.

ONE of the first steps in the laboratory work-up of an anemic patient is the examination of a peripheral blood smear. Unfortunately, although the white cells on such smears are usually well preserved, ...