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Combating cervical cancer with new at-home test

Fifty years ago, cervical cancer was one of the leading causes of death for women. Those rates have dramatically declined thanks to early screenings. However, one group is looking to help eliminate the need for the dreaded Pap smear with a new at-home test that will allow women to be stewards of their own health from the comforts of their own homes. University of Florida Assistant Professor of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics, Dr. Rahma Mkuu, talks about how the new Teal wand helps reduce cervical cancer deaths even more.

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