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
Regular health checks encouraged for those living with diabetes
People living with diabetes are being encouraged to keep up to date with regular health checks following a recent Lancet study detailing an alarming 11 per cent increase in the mortality rate in peop
