An abnormal Pap smear means some percentage of your cervix cells appear abnormal in shape or size. In most cases, an abnormal Pap smear does not indicate cancer and is in fact caused by HPV. If you ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cervical cancer risk was higher for women without colposcopy within 12 months of abnormal Pap or HPV test result ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A combination of EHR reminders, outreach and help by a patient navigator improved follow-up rates. The costs of ...

BOSTON – When cancer screening in a patient reveals an abnormal test result, prompt follow-up is critical so that further tests can be conducted, and if needed, treatment can be initiated as soon as ...

Very few patients with abnormal urine protein dipstick results have albuminuria measured as recommended by clinical guidelines. A real-world US study documents shortfalls in follow-up care after ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Part of the appeal of electronic medical records is that they can help doctors keep track of test results and avoid medical errors, but a study released on Monday suggests that ...

A Pap smear is a procedure that screens for cervical cancer by testing cells for any abnormalities. If your Pap results are abnormal that does not mean you have cancer, and more likely indicates HPV.

Nearly every patient wants to see their lab test results as soon as possible, even if their provider has not yet reviewed the results, according to new data in a new study. In a survey of 8,000 ...

The immediate release of test results without counseling from a clinician is controversial. The vast majority of patients want to receive test results online even if their healthcare provider has not ...

HAMPTON, Va. — Several failures at the Hampton VA Medical Center over nearly two years led to a delayed cancer diagnosis for a veteran, a report from the Department of Veterans Affairs' internal ...