Pathology Explained

How pathology keeps our blood supply pumping

No one wants to be in a situation where they need a blood transfusion but unfortunately many people need donated blood in Australia every da
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For the love of blood

Haematology is the study of blood. The work of a laboratory haematologist focuses on diseases affecting the blood. When investigating blood
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It’s not you it’s me: when giving blood is for the donor

Sometimes giving blood can be really good for you. Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition that affects 1 in 200 Australians. Sometimes k
Pathology Explained

Collectors move the needle for a health-savvy Australia

Patients across Australia will soon be receiving more than a ‘sharp scratch’ and a band aid when they visit pathology collection centres
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How pathology could help crack the peanut problem

Pathology testing to diagnose food allergies and monitor the effectiveness of a potential new treatment could transform the experience of fo
Pathology Explained

Cervical screening changes in depth: what, why and how

Table of Content The test Why? What this means for women What next? The changes
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The hidden healthcare heroes saving soldiers’ lives

The hard work and dedication of pathology professionals is mostly unseen by the public in civilian life but is even more invisible when it c
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Get on this list to be a lifesaver

People aged between 18 and 45 are being urged to sign up to save a life by joining the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR). The
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Men’s health: much more than ‘man flu’

Men are often portrayed as likely to complain about a cold (or ‘man flu’) but otherwise reluctant to visit the GP for a check-up or to s
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Pathology helps Karen fight cancer

Fifty-one year old Karen van Gorp has learned the value of pathology through her diagnosis and treatment for stage IV melanoma. Karen is a