5 health tests to start 2019 on the right footing
It’s at this time of the year, often much close to the stroke of midnight on December 31st, that people start thinking about their new yea
A pathology pledge born of tragedy
Dr Donna Rudd (nee Harley) has had a successful career, both as a scientist, specialising in clinical biochemistry, and as a health educator
5 medical conditions Australia can’t shake
On the 31 October 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement declaring that rubella (aka German Measles) had been elimin
What are STIs and how to test for them?
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Chlamydia trachomatis (commonly referred to as Chlamydia)
Symptoms
Testing
Treatment
Syphilis
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Friday memes
Whoop whoop, it's meme time.
#5 - it takes all types
#4 - never mind phlebotomist friend, it's almost holiday season
#3 - ahe
What is testicular cancer and how to test for it?
What is testicular cancer?
Testicular cancer occurs when there is an abnormal growth of cells that form a tumour in one or both testicles.
Friday memes
Alright, it's the last day of spring and we're about to step into summer. Celebrate this momentous occasion with some Friday meme.
#5 - d
Five reasons why you should get tested
Because 70% of medical decisions rely on pathology, getting tested is a vital part of diagnosis and treatment. But when should you get teste
Why genetic counselling is sometimes necessary, not just nice
It seems every day there is a new headline appearing about the latest genetic test. Testing our DNA can apparently now tell us everything fr
Fear of overdiagnosis could put preventative healthcare in danger
Nobody likes receiving bad news, especially if it’s delivered by a doctor, and the fear of finding out leads many people to avoid seeking
