Pathology Explained

Holy Water: A fertility drug made with the Pope’s blessing and nun’s urine

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People of pathology

A Rewarding Career in Medical Science – Prompted by Jeff Kennett

Chen Lim is the head of the ‘automated’ biochemistry laboratory at Melbourne’s Austin Hospital. Chen took an unusual path to the worl
Real-life stories

DNA on SBS TV: “The story of humankind that is inside all of us.”

An SBS television documentary has used DNA to trace the ancestry of three high profile Australians, showing how important genetics is in und
Pathology Explained

Making the Invisible Visible – pathology protects women’s heart health

This month the Heart Foundation is putting a spotlight on women’s heart health as part of their campaign Making the Invisible Visible.
Pathology Explained

From fasting to faster; cholesterol testing changes are better for all

Cholesterol testing has traditionally required all patients to fast for eight hours prior to having their blood taken. However, a new look a
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How a solution for remote healthcare is helping fight antibiotic resistance

In remote communities, barriers such as distance and transport limitations can make it difficult for people to access medical services regul
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Pathology is a living and a lifeline for Tasmanian collector Kathy

Kathy Boulter from Hobart understands pathology from both sides of the needle. She has worked as a collector in the Tasmanian capital for m
Pathology Explained

How pathology is helping to ensure travellers to Bali aren’t left with an unwanted souvenir

Indonesia is the second most common destination for Australian holidaymakers. It is not uncommon for travellers to Indonesia to feel sick on
New breakthroughs

Time and money – how genetic testing improves targeted treatment for bowel cancer

Cancer treatment has made enormous progress in the last decade and continues to move forward at a rapid pace as scientists learn more about
Pathology Explained

How watching an AFL match prompted one man to get the test that saved his life

Graeme Woolridge is alive today thanks to pathology. A routine blood test at his GP in 2009 triggered a cascade of investigations that ident