One week later, C6/C7 anterior cervical corpectomy decompression and fusion (ACCF) with long anterior plate stabilization combined with iliac crest bone graft transplantation was performed for stage ...

The spine is divided into three sections, named for their location and function: The cervical spine composes the body’s ... that involves removing an entire vertebra from the spine (corpectomy) 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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.

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 ...

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.

FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test for Women Ages 25 to 65 MONDAY, May 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Women now have a new way to check their risk for cervical cancer — from the comfort of ...

The FDA approved the sponge-like Teal Wand as the first cervical cancer screening device for home use, its developer says. Patients will need a prescription for the Teal Wand. People can collect ...