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“I feel very lucky to have had this genetic test”

Speaking on Channel 10's program Studio 10, Sydney based product designer Luisa Lombardo said she is grateful for the insights delivered by
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How rapid flu testing has eased winter woes in this Melbourne hospital

There have been warnings all around Australia of the imminent influenza season, however it appears that the season has started earlier than
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Australia’s never-ending flu season

Pathologist notes an unusual trend in summer cases and explains patient benefits of testing The 2018 and 2019 flu seasons are morphing into
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Are you a carrier of Australia’s most common genetic condition?

1 in 7 people of Caucasian heritage carry the gene and the condition affects 1 in 200 people, which makes it the most common genetic conditi
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We're going very heavy on the lab tech theme today. Perception v reality, or is it? The (tech) people have spoken! #5 - #4 -
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This week we've been inspired by the birth of the regal baby of England to look at babies and germs. A how to prep guide to avoid the transf
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Royal baby faces first test in less than 48 hours

It’s all still a bit blurry for Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s newborn baby; and pretty soon he will be facing the first major test of
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Cervical Cancer Screening report: key findings

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has today released a report into the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP) in Aus
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There's 35,000 skilled practitioners working in pathology. This week we pay tribute to their genius. #5 - it all starts with rigorous qua
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From science fiction to science fact: the rise and rise of genetic testing

Once the preserve of science fiction movies, genetic and genomic testing is now becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare, according