A new option for cervical cancer screening gives patients a less-invasive alternative to conventional tests. These new "self-collection tests" are scheduled to arrive in doctor's offices ...

Surgical options aim to remove the pressure of the nerve root and may vary depending on the cause of radiculopathy and location in the spine (cervical vs. lumbar). Common surgical procedures are ...

Most women support the rollout of at-home cervical screening to overcome the embarrassment of having the intimate test in a clinic, a study has revealed. The NHS offers cervical screening tests ...

Cervical radiculopathy, known as a pinched nerve ... will typically be assessed with a physical examination and imaging tests ...

a condition called cervical radiculopathy. Symptoms of nerve compression from uncovertebral hypertrophy can include: However, ...

left cervical rotation; neck flexion; and neck extension. A modified NFME test was performed with the participant sitting in a 45°-upright position. The plinth served as back support (Figure 4A).

The Royal College of Pathologists (RCPATH) were asked to carry out an independent assessment of the Trust's cervical screening service over 10 years. What happens during a smear test? It found ...

Cervical screening detects abnormal cells on the entrance to the womb. Samme Allen says more needs to be done to make sure women know the screening is a "preventative test" Samme Allen ...

These warrant prompt colposcopic evaluation, cervical biopsy ... These cases are detectable only with tests for HPV DNA such as Southern blot or PCR and not by Pap smear. The risk of progression ...

Regular Cervical Cancer Screenings Are About to Get Less PainfulThe FDA is reviewing an at-home cervical cancer screening test, which could replace the often painful Pap smear and increase ...

A new poll of 2,400 women who were hesitant about cervical screening found that 73% supported the use of at-home tests if they were made available for free through the NHS. The NHS offers cervical ...

As the final episode of the Jade Goody documentary airs on channel 4, one woman reflects on how the tragic reality TV star probably saved her life – and countless others – by encouraging her ...