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health11 days ago•3 min saved

NHS Rolls Out At-Home HPV Tests to Reach Women Missing Cervical Screening

England's NHS will invite nearly 4 million women who missed cervical screening to order free at-home HPV self-testing kits over the next year via the NHS App, text, email, or letter. The swab checks for high-risk HPV, and a positive result triggers a follow-up cervical screening. Trials suggest self-testing could boost uptake by about 400,000 per year, contributing to the 2040 goal of eliminating cervical cancer, while clinician screening remains the best prevention method.

via BBC|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Widow’s crusade renews emphasis on cervical cancer screening

After decades without a pap smear, Cindi Newman begins cervical cancer screening following her wife Nikki Marshall’s death, highlighting trauma and misconceptions in LGBTQ health. With FDA-approved at-home HPV self-testing and updated guidelines that include self-collection, she urges others to start screening early, noting that about 13,000 Americans are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and around 4,000 die.

via USA Today|

#cervical-cancer #health #hpv

healthcare7 months ago•2 min saved

Doctors Struggle to Manage Increasing Online Lab Test Results

An increasing number of patients are ordering their own lab tests online without medical consultation, leading to challenges for doctors in interpreting results and integrating them into care, as patients seek immediate health insights outside traditional medical pathways.

via statnews.com|

#doctor-patient-relationship #health-trends #healthcare

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Singapore to Sell HIV Self-Test Kits at Pharmacies Starting 2025

Singapore's Ministry of Health announced that HIV self-testing kits will be available at selected retail pharmacies by January 2025 to improve access to testing and encourage regular checks. This initiative aims to address the high proportion of late-stage HIV diagnoses and low rates of self-initiated testing. The self-test kits, which involve oral specimen collection, are part of efforts to boost early detection and prevention. Positive results from these kits require confirmatory testing by healthcare providers, and support services are available for those seeking advice or counseling.

via CNA|

#health #hiv #moh

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Contracts COVID-19

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild cold symptoms. DeWine's symptoms worsened throughout the day, prompting him to take a COVID-19 test which came back positive. He is currently at home resting and advises people to test themselves for COVID-19, even if they have only minor cold symptoms.

via WHIO|

#covid-19 #governor-mike-dewine #health