Placental pathology – the ‘pregnancy diary’ that reveals vital data for parents
Pregnancy and birth are exciting and emotional times for parents, and pathology testing is important during a pregnancy, together with scans, to check how the baby is developing and to monitor the hea
Australia leading the way in coronavirus response
Researchers in specialist pathology laboratories in Australia are leading the way in responding to the outbreak of COVID-19 with teams in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane making breakthroughs that aid t
Cervical cancer screening – what you need to know
In December 2017, the National Cervical Screening Program changed, and now provides a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test for women aged 25-74 every 5 years. Although the program can offer the chance to p
Pathology is on the coronavirus case
New viruses in the coronavirus family often originate in animals and are then spread to humans, but how does knowing this help doctors and scientists to track and treat the latest outbreak?
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Cancer survivor Iain meets the hidden doctor who made diagnoses during his operation and guided the surgeon’s hand
A few days before Christmas, commercial pilot and competitive cyclist Iain Clark had an operation to remove cancer at the base of his tongue.
The unusual cancer case required a novel approach to su
Digital descriptions of diagnostics – Lab Tests Online builds traction
New data released from Lab Tests Online Australasia (LTOAU) indicates that healthcare professionals and consumers are accessing the pathology information portal in greater numbers.
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Crack the Code in Sydney this March
In less than two months, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia’s annual flagship event will bring together pathology professionals from all specialties to share the latest in diagnostic d
Our 5 best pathology moments of 2019
There have been some excellent wins this year in raising the profile of pathology among the general public and politicians. Thank you to all of those working in pathology who not only do lifesaving wo
