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New at-home cervical cancer tests are a good alternative, but won't completely replace Pap smears, experts say
Many women dread getting their regular Pap smears. The procedure, which involves scraping cells from the cervix to check for ...
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A do-it-yourself wand could help replace your next Pap smear (yes, really!)
A new DIY home swab kit for cervical cancer aims to make Pap smears more comfortable. It's set to be available to Californians in June, with other states to follow. This article is part of a ...
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First at-home HPV test approved by FDA, could replace Pap smear
The DIY test could serve as an alternative to in-person "Pap smears," which are recommended every three years for women up to age 65. The self-collection device — the Teal Wand, made by Teal ...
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The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative
The Food and Drug administration has approved the U.S.'s first at-home alternative to the Pap smear, a procedure generations of women have dreaded and often found painful. The new device by Teal ...