The Power of Genetics in Medicine: Insights to Genetic Pathology from Dr Melanie Galea

Genetic pathology is a specialised branch of pathology that focuses on the role of genetic variants in disease monitoring, diagnosis, and treatment. Through advanced techniques like DNA and RNA analys

Behind the Microscope: Insights from Dr. Juliet Elvy on Clinical Microbiology

A clinical microbiologist is a specialised medical doctor responsible for diagnosing, managing, and preventing infectious diseases by examining microorganisms, like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, i

Dr Samarina Musaad describes the indispensible work of chemical pathologists

Dr Samarina Musaad Chemical pathology is the study and diagnosis of diseases through the analysis of biochemical substances in bodily fluids, such as blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid. This fie

Pathology Awareness Australia member organisation spearheads HPV self-collection campaign

Pathology Awareness Australia (PAA) member organisation, the Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC), is spearheading an HPV self-collection campaign to healthcare providers, m

Concern for pathologists as chronic kidney disease affects one in four Australians living with diabetes

A recent report released by Diabetes Australia1 shows a significant rise in diabetes-related kidney disease and the impacts it is having on both patients and the healthcare system, with one in four (3

Reproductive carrier screening becomes accessible to all Australians

Pathology Awareness Australia says new Medicare items covering reproductive carrier screening increase access to carrier testing, allowing individuals and couples more reproductive choices and saving

Fiji fights cervical cancer with the help of Australian pathology volunteers

Australian pathology volunteers travelled to Fiji in August 2023 to undertake a ground-breaking cervical screening and testing initiative known as the Pacific Island Cervical Cancer Screening Initiati

Pathologists urge Australians with family history of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer to know their risk

Pathologists are urging Australians at high risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer to be aware of their family history and get appropriate genetic testing if needed. Breast and ovarian
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