May 25, 2018
Pathology Explained
In Focus: Haemochromatosis or ‘Iron Overload’ (sadly nothing to do with Iron Man)
In Australia, it’s estimated that roughly one in 200 Australians of Caucasian heritage suffer from haemochromatosis, making it the country
May 25, 2018
Pathology Explained
Babymakers: how pathology helps people get pregnant
Assisted reproductive technologies – more generally referred to as in-vitro fertilisation or IVF – are increasingly common around the wo
May 25, 2018
Serving remote communities
How advancements in pathology helped a regional hospital tackle the 2017 horror flu season
Anyone who has experienced a case of the flu will know the severe symptoms it can present. Last year, Australia experienced one of the worst
May 25, 2018
Pathology Explained
Pathology at the forefront of the fight against HIV
Since HIV first appeared in Australia almost forty years ago, there have been huge advancements in diagnosis and treatment. These days, HIV
May 23, 2018
New breakthroughs
New pancreatic cancer blood test could make vital progress in early detection
We hear a lot in the news about new tests for cancer but there is a reason that a potential new test for pancreatic cancer is something to g
Mar 8, 2018
Pathology Explained - People of pathology
International Women’s Day – thank you women of pathology!
Australian pathology is full of incredible women. From pathologists to collection staff, to scientists and lab technicians there are thousan
Feb 12, 2018
New breakthroughs
New research is putting the ‘pee’ in peanut allergy testing
It is now widely known in Australia that food allergies are relatively common and much has been done to prevent harm, such as better warning
Feb 1, 2018
New breakthroughs
Poor awareness of bowel cancer screening a worrying risk to Australian adults
The latest research on bowel cancer awareness in Australia has been published in Public Health Research & Practice and shows some concer
Jun 30, 2017
Real-life stories
Health Minister visits the engine room of healthcare
Most people have never seen inside a pathology laboratory but this month Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt, and Member for Dunkley Chris Cre
Jun 30, 2017
Real-life stories
Ovarian cancer at 34 makes Letitia an advocate for early diagnosis
Letitia’s story
Letitia Linke was young and fit when she first felt a lump in her stomach and went along to her doctor for a check-up.
