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2024-05-17 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Press Release: Women in U.S. can now collect their own sample for cervical cancer screening

In a significant advancement for women's health, BD today announced FDA approval for the use of self-collected vaginal specimens for HPV testing, allowing women to self-collect vaginal samples for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing in a health care setting, which could include non-traditional locations such as a retail pharmacy or mobile clinic. This new approval of self-collected samples opens the door to a less invasive testing option and improves access to testing for individuals who face barriers to cervical cancer screening.
Women in boat
2024-01-31 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Press Release: New Survey by The Harris Poll Highlights Gaps in Cervical Cancer Screening Access

A Harris Poll commissioned by BD of women in the U.S., U.K. and Sweden shines a spotlight on the differences in access to cervical cancer screening and prevention.
FiercePharma
2023-05-10 | STIs | News & Updates

New BD survey finds nearly half of women unaware of STI treatment options

Featured in FiercePharma, new Harris Poll findings reveal women want to be more informed by their HCPs when it comes to STIs, testing and treatment options.
physician and patient
2023-04-20 | STIs | News & Updates

New Harris Poll Finds Women Want More Education on Sexually Transmitted Infections Testing and Treatment

BD released findings from a survey conducted online by The Harris Poll, reporting that women feel less knowledgeable about testing and treatment options for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared to other vaginal diseases and infections.
Business Insider
2023-03-09 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Business Insider: Getting the HPV vaccine and regular testing can help protect you from high-risk HPV strains that cause cancer

Dr. Jeff Andrews, VP Medical Affairs, Integrated Diagnostic Solutions, shares statistics with Business Insider about knowledge gaps in cervical cancer causes and tests.
BD Onclarity HPV Assay
2023-02-22 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Press Release: BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay Receives FDA Approval for Use with Both BD SurePath™ Liquid-based Pap Test and Hologic ThinPrep® Pap Test

The BD Onclarity™ HPV Assay has received FDA Approval for use with both BD SurePath™ Liquid-based Pap Test and Hologic ThinPrep® Pap Test, which expands access to the HPV test that more precisely identifies patients’ risk for cervical cancer.
Contemporary OB/GYN
2023-02-02 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Contemporary OB/GYN: Harris Poll study from BD reveals knowledge gap and inequity in HPV screening and cervical cancer

In Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Jeff Andrews, VP Medical Affairs, shares findings from a Harris Poll noting gaps in women's knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer.
Politico article
2023-01-11 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

POLITICO: Women don’t know when to get screened for cervical cancer, survey finds

Dr. Jeff Andrews, VP Medical Affairs, Integrated Diagnostic Solutions, shares insights in POLITICO from a survey conducted by The Harris Poll noting significant gaps in women’s understanding about the causes and prevention of cervical cancer.
Fast Company op-ed
2023-01-11 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

POV: The U.S. healthcare system is failing Black and Latina women

In this Fast Company op-ed, Brooke Story, BD Integrated Diagnostic Solutions president, challenges and encourages the advocacy for strengthening health care systems, improving testing infrastructure and delivering the highest quality care, regardless of race, geographic location, or socioeconomic status.
BD released findings from a survey conducted by The Harris Poll that indicate a significant gap in women’s knowledge about the primary causes of cervical cancer as well as the most effective means of prevention.
2023-01-06 | Cervical Cancer | News & Updates

Press Release: New Harris Poll Reveals Significant Gaps in Women's Knowledge About Cervical Cancer

BD released findings from a survey conducted by The Harris Poll that indicate a significant gap in women’s knowledge about the primary causes of cervical cancer as well as the most effective means of prevention.

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