(CNN) — Testing for high-risk human papillomaviruses every five years – even with a self-collected sample – is the “preferred screening strategy” for cervical cancer starting at age 30, according to a ...

HPV is often considered a taboo subject. Although most of us will be exposed human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in our lives, it remains widely misunderstood.Receiving a positive HPV result can ...

Medicare Part B generally covers HPV tests every five years for individuals ages 30–65 without symptoms, as part of a Pap test. Individuals over 65 may not need regular HPV testing if previous results ...

The updated recommendation expands cervical cancer screening options to include certain FDA-approved self-collection tests.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Self-sampling for HPV infection to screen for cervical cancer prevention would be a useful option for many ...

For the first time, women in the United States have the ability to self-collect a sample to screen for human papillomavirus (HPV). This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two ...

The American Cancer Society is endorsing the use of self-swab kits to test for HPV, because they may reduce barriers to cervical cancer screening. The amended guidelines will "help improve compliance ...

Global HPV Testing and PAP Test Market OverviewThe global HPV testing and PAP tests market is projected to expand steadily, registering a compound annual growth rate of approximately 12–15% through ...

Bottom Line: The risk of detecting cervical precancer eight years after a negative human papillomavirus (HPV) screening was found to be similar to the risk after three years (the commonly recommended ...