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Pap Smears News



Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused
Tue Nov 24, 2009, 09:00
But experts say science is behind reasoning that testing less is OK.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prostate Problems: Management, Pap Smears, Mammography, Health Costs, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast


New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Health Tip: Getting a Pap Test
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 09:00
Who needs one and when
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Cervical


Old, New Pap Methods Equally Good, Dutch Study Finds
Tue Oct 27, 2009, 16:00
But U.S. expert predicts 'major change' in testing methods in a few years.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Cervical


Better Pap Smear Follow-Up Needed Among Lower-Income Women
Thu Aug 20, 2009, 14:00
Disparities seen in screening rates, appropriate care in Canadian study.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Teens May Not Benefit from Pap Tests
Wed Jul 29, 2009, 07:57
British study supports raising age for screening, which U.S. is pondering.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Don't Lower Age for Cervical Cancer Test, Study Urges
Fri Apr 24, 2009, 07:00
Researchers say older women need screening as much as younger ones.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Get to Know the Pap Test
Sun Feb 08, 2009, 09:00
Experts offer women 6 key facts about the lifesaving screening.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Pap Smears, Cancer: Cervical


Multiple Screening Strategy Boosts Cervical Cancer Detection
Tue Jan 13, 2009, 17:00
Two extra steps improve results, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pap Smears, Medical Technology: Misc, DNA, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Health Tip: Prepare for a Pap Test
Thu Aug 21, 2008, 09:00
Help prevent an inaccurate result
News Topics : Pap Smears, Cancer: Cervical


Cervical Cancer Screens Effective But More Can Be Done
Tue Apr 29, 2008, 16:00
Women who don't have timely tests 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pap Smears, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Dealing Cervical Cancer a Knockout Blow
Fri Apr 18, 2008, 16:00
Doctors step up efforts to vaccinate young women against virus that causes the disease.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Vaccines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pap Smears, Men's Problems: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


DNA-Based HPV Tests More Accurate Than Pap Smears
Tue Mar 25, 2008, 17:00
Findings show they detect more precancerous cervical lesions.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pap Smears, Infections: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Cervical


Severely Obese Women More Likely to Skip Cancer Scans
Thu May 17, 2007, 17:00
Many may feel embarrassed at getting weighed or examined, expert says
News Topics : Cancer: Breast, Doctors, Imaging Devices, Looks: Misc, Mammography, Medical Technology: Misc, Obesity, Pap Smears, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Women's Problems: Misc

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Salt Really Does Boost Health Risks - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00
Links to stroke, cardiovascular disease may make a case for population-wide reduction, review finds.

ER Visits for Elderly Rise During Thanksgiving - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00
Experts say family members can panic, underestimate effects of normal aging.

Brazilian Mint Tea Naturally Good for Pain Relief - Nov 25, 2009, 09:00
Traditional South American medicinal herb proves effective in animal study.

Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
But the herbal supplement may help ward off peripheral artery disease, researchers say.

Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.







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