Lumbar laminectomy is a type of spinal procedure which aims to ... The spine is divided into three sections, named for their location and function: The cervical spine composes the body’s neck and ...

At a time when some countries are on track to eliminate cervical cancer, Canada is moving in the opposite direction. For health experts and survivors, including Ottawa advocate Liz Ellwood ...

Screening for cervical cancer many soon be possible within the privacy of your own home. On May 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Teal Wand, a tamponlike tool people can use to ...

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern for women, with hundreds of thousands of new cases and deaths reported annually. While HPV is a primary cause, early detection and HPV ...

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Pap smears are a vital tool for preventing cervical cancer because they can detect cell abnormalities before they become cancerous. Unfortunately, systematic barriers or a lack of comfort with the ...

(CBS) -- The maker of an at-home cervical cancer screening test said Friday it has won approval from the Food and Drug Administration, giving patients an alternative to in-clinic pap smears.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first at-home screening test for cervical cancer, the product’s maker announced on Friday. The DIY test could serve as an alternative to ...

While it's a crucial part of testing for HPV and cervical cancer, the test can range from uncomfortable to downright painful. Between having to strip down and endure the hard metal speculum ...

PRINCESS Eugenie has opened up about how learning to embrace her scoliosis scar. After undergoing the surgery in her childhood, the now 34-year-old said she initially felt a "sense of shame" over it.

ACOG released new recommendations on pain management for in-office uterine and cervical procedures such as intrauterine device insertion, hysteroscopy and cervical biopsy. The guidance recommends ...

The FDA has approved the first at-home cervical cancer screening device, designed to make women feel more comfortable with the process, and help them stay on top of crucial health care screenings.