First at-home cervical cancer test approved by the FDA

Teal Health's test kit offers a new way to collect vaginal samples that can detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer

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Andrew Harnik/AP First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says The test offers a new way to collect vaginal samples that can detect the HPV virus that causes cervical cancer. By Associated Press STAT+ | Our biggest burning questions on Trump's order to bring down drug prices Analysis: Trump's executive order lacks specifics and raises questions on what can be accomplished through agencies, what will be challenged in court. By Daniel Payne and Ed Silverman STAT+ | From pandemic preparedness to precious frozen spit, NIH contract terminations cut deep NIH has ended contracts for scientists working on vaccines, cut off pandemic-preparedness projects, and slashed support for equipment repairs By Megan Molteni and Jason Mast

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