The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has drafted a new recommendation that favors HPV testing over Pap smears for cervical cancer screening in women aged 30 and above. This change aims to improve early detection and prevention of cervical cancer.
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New Study Suggests HPV Testing More Effective Than Pap Smears for Cervical Cancer Screening After 30
A recent draft recommendation from an influential medical organization suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV) testing should replace traditional Pap smears for cervical cancer screening starting at age 30.
Updated guidelines recommend HPV testing over Pap smears for cervical cancer screening beginning at age 30
New guidelines from leading task forces suggest switches from traditional Pap smears to more effective HPV tests for cervical cancer screening, starting at age 30.