People in Pathology: Kylie Douglas, phlebotomist
People may have heard the term phlebotomist for the first time after watching the American version of the reality television show The Bachelor – contestant Tayshia Adams slugging it out for the ‘p
From cradle to grave: five pathology tests you will likely have through your life
No sooner are you out of your mother’s womb than someone is drawing blood from you and carting it off to a lab for analysis.
Congratulations, you just had your first test, but certainly not your
Shout out to women in pathology on International Women’s Day
According to the World Health Organisation, 70% of the world's health workforce are women. There are some very famous female names recorded in the annals of medicine, such as Florence Nightingale an
RCPA members receive Australia Day Honours
Four members of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) have this year received Australia Day honours for outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
The recipients of Aus
Happy Valentine’s Day: is there such a thing as heartbreak?
It’s Valentine’s Day. You probably know that because your letterbox and email inbox are full to overflowing with romancey messages from local and global heart-throbs.
Or perhaps your mailbox is
Why three person babies could soon be legal in Australia
Mitochondrial disease (mito) is a genetic condition which can be caused by a mutation in the mitochondrial DNA passed from a mother to her child.
Mito is difficult to diagnose as symptoms can range
Young comedian to bring health challenge to centre stage
Eighteen months ago, up-and-coming young Melbourne comedian, Michael Shafar, was in a good place. He had sold out his first comedy show Jewish-ish at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and in January 2017
Cheers to the dedicated pathology staff working through festive season
While the festive season for many Australians means time spent with family and friends, maybe dipping their toes into the ocean, eating an ice-cream or experiencing the doubtful pleasures of camping,
