Objective To compare the diagnostic accuracy of minipad collected menstrual blood versus clinician collected cervical samples to test for human papillomavirus (HPV) in the detection of cervical ...

Women age 30-55 years were invited for HPV screening via a communication campaign at 11 polyclinics in Karakalpakstan province. Samples were collected and analyzed locally in nine polyclinics using ...

Cervical cancer can cause pain in the lower back and pelvis as tumours press on pelvic tissues, nerves and muscles. If these ...

Lower back pain is a widespread complaint and can stem from various lifestyle factors and medical conditions. However, people ...

'I’ll never miss it again. It takes a few minutes and could save your life' ...

Dr Jayaraman emphasises the importance of recognising early symptoms of cervical cancer, urging women to seek medical advice and prioritize regular screenings.

Other risk factors for cervical cancer include being under the age of 45, although it is very rare to be diagnosed under the ...

Nurse Thompson said: “They use a special instrument called a speculum, and they introduce it into your vulval area, this helps show your cervix. You then use a brush that is quite soft, and it samples ...

Concerns linger from low awareness and access gaps, but global advances show dramatic drops in cases where education thrives.

Self-swab tests provide a simple way to catch early warning signs of cervical cancer.

WHILE women are primed from a young age to spot suspicious signs in their breasts, they may be less well equipped when it ...