What to know about the first at-home Pap smear approved by the FDA
"There is still a large proportion of women who could be screened for cervical cancer but are not getting screened because of various reasons," said Ko.
The FDA approves first U.S. at-home tool as a Pap-smear alternative
Teal Health's at-home screening device aims to enhance cervical cancer screening rates by offering a more convenient and comfortable alternative to traditional Pap smears.
Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home
Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.
Pap smears suck. This tampon-like device lets you screen for cervical cancer at home
Teal Health's new FDA-approved product revolutionizes cervical cancer screening by allowing women to conduct pap smears at home, addressing discomfort and accessibility.
A do-it-yourself wand could help replace your next Pap smear (yes, really!)
"It's just a new way of collecting the sample, it's not a new test," Teal Health CEO Kara Egan told Business Insider. "You can actually eliminate cervical cancer in the US, if we actually screen."
'90s boybander Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting fourth woman, giving her STDs that led to cancer: lawsuit
Nick Carter is accused of sexual misconduct by a fourth woman, Laura Penly, alleging assault and transmission of STDs leading to serious health issues.
Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death
Louise Gleadell's death, due to cervical cancer, was due to misreported negative test results. Her family received compensation, highlighting systemic issues in healthcare communication.