Self-test health kits promise quick results. But what do doctors think of them?

Australian pharmacies now offer rapid tests for perimenopause, iron, vitamin D levels and more. Experts weigh in on whether they’re worth using ...
Yahoo

One way to increase HIV testing? Ship test kits to people’s homes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Brown University-led study funded by a National Institute of Mental Health grant used at-home testing kits, some equipped ...

Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women, new study finds

Home testing kits that screen for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for ...
The Conversation

HIV self‑test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don’t necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Adeagbo Oluwafemi Atanda receives funding from University of Iowa and National Institutes of Health. Engelbert Bain Luchuo and Oluwaseun Abdulganiyu Badru do not work for, consult, own shares in or ...
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World's first HIV self-testing kit goes on sale and can offer diagnosis in 15 minutes

Britain: The world’s first HIV self-testing kit based on a pinprick of blood is launched on Monday and can tell you in 15 minutes whether you have the virus. The test is more than 99.7% accurate and ...
Phgfoundation

Why context matters in health testing: beyond the “self-test” kit

The BMJ reviewed research on health test kits sold in UK supermarkets and uncovered some deeply concerning gaps. Unlike routine diagnostic tests and assays used in clinical practice and prescribed ...
STAT

First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators have approved the first cervical cancer testing kit that allows women to collect their own sample at home before shipping it to a laboratory, according to a medical device ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Self-Testing in HIV Shows Promise in Early Studies

Self-testing for HIV enhances autonomy and is supported by policies in over 100 countries, promoting early detection and treatment initiation. The Together TakeMeHome program distributed self-test ...
WFMZ-TV

Study Supports HPV Self-Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening

Self-testing for HPV can help women find out if they’re at high risk for cervical cancer About 8% of women fell within the high-risk group Of those, 40% had either cervical cancer or precancerous ...
UPI

FDA approves HPV self-test kit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a kit that will allow women to collect their own vaginal sample for HPV screening, a move that could increase early detection in those at risk for ...
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Doctors call for HPV at-home testing in Canada. What to know about the virus and tests

Canadians could soon see HPV testing become more accessible — even in their own homes. The Canadian Medical Association Journal has released new guidelines to public health, including guidelines on ...