Earlier this year the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test that allows for self-collection of samples in a health care setting, thereby removing what many say is an ...

Researchers at Rice University in Houston designed a device to better analyze blood smears for disease diagnoses. 1. A Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Grand Challenges in Global Health Initiative ...

Pap smears and HPV tests can catch issues early—long before they become cancer. Learn why these simple screenings matter and how to make the experience more comfortable.

What is a smear test? A sample is taken from the cervix (neck of the womb) using a speculum to visualise the cervix through the vagina. This is tested looking for changes that could indicate a ...

What Is A Pap Smear Test? Before differentiating between the two tests, let us tell you a little about each one, starting with a Pap smear test (also called a Pap test). “Pap smear test is a screening ...