Feb 21, 2017
New breakthroughs
Could this technology detect bowel cancer early by “sniffing” your breath?
A diagnostic group in the UK has begun a 1,400 patient clinical trial to test the potential of technologies known as eNose and FAIMS (Field
Dec 14, 2021
Pathology Explained
What is a virus: How viruses spread, how they differ from bacteria, and common viral infections
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the word ‘virus’ has become a household term, being used in casual conversation on a day-t
Dec 18, 2018
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5 medical conditions Australia can’t shake
On the 31 October 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement declaring that rubella (aka German Measles) had been elimin
Apr 5, 2018
New breakthroughs
Mackenzie’s Mission: improving access to genetic screening for prospective parents
"This plan will be a legacy for generations."
Those were the words from Paediatric neurologist Dr Michelle Farrar last month in response
Apr 28, 2017
Pathology Explained
Four things your pathology collectors wish you knew
One in two Australians will have a pathology test this year, but have you ever been caught out unprepared? We asked collectors what are the
Apr 27, 2017
People of pathology
Lab tales: a week providing life saving blood
Pathologist Ellen Maxwell reflects on a week in haematology.
Last week on call started with simultaneously juggling two young male patien
Feb 24, 2017
Real-life stories
How pathology solved the puzzle of 12-year-old Jay’s pain
In September 2016 Ellen Francavilla’s grandson had been sick for around 2 months. Twelve-year-old Jay was experiencing abdominal pain, los
Jan 26, 2017
Pathology Explained
Forensic pathology: when the lab meets the law
There are several ways in which pathology testing has become an essential legal tool.
Many of us are familiar with the breathalyser test
Sep 10, 2016
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Asthma Australia
Asthma is a disease of the airways that affects approximately 1 in 10 Australians. Asthma attacks can cause distress to individuals an
Jun 27, 2016
Real-life stories
DNA on SBS TV: “The story of humankind that is inside all of us.”
An SBS television documentary has used DNA to trace the ancestry of three high profile Australians, showing how important genetics is in und
