The FDA has approved the Teal Wand, an at-home cervical cancer screening device developed by Teal Health, which promises to make the sample collection process more comfortable than the traditional Pap smear. By using a swab instead of a speculum for cell collection, the device is expected to boost screening rates among women, especially since research indicates they prefer home testing. Current cervical cancer diagnoses remain high, and as part of efforts to further reduce these numbers, the Teal Wand will be available for purchase soon, marking a significant advancement in women's health care.
The FDA approved Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer screening device, which simplifies the process, increases accessibility, and targets womenâs preferences for self-testing.
Teal Health's device, known as the Teal Wand, allows women to collect samples at home using a swab, which they then mail to a lab for testing.
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