The story of anti-D – how a blood transfusion saved 2 million babies
2017 was a year of many milestones from the 150th anniversary of Marie Curie’s birth to fifty years since the first heart transplant. One milestone that is not well known but was particularly signif
Melena celebrates a new start to her health in 2018
New Year’s Day was a very special occasion for Melena Roughana. The mum of two from Mount Gambier didn’t think she would see out the year but thanks to life-saving treatment, she was able to celeb
The treatments improving skin cancer outcomes – and the pathology tests behind them
Each year around 14,000 Australians are diagnosed with melanoma. And approximately 10% of those are diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma – cancer that has spread beyond the skin. For decades
Know Pathology Know Healthcare’s top moments of 2017
It’s been another busy year for Know Pathology Know Healthcare. Two events at Parliament House, 21 lab visits, 12 newsletters, 30 news stories – and we hit 20,000 supporters on the Know Pathology
Happy International Pathology Day!
Today is International Pathology Day, a time to celebrate the contribution of pathology and laboratory medicine services to global healthcare.
70% of medical decisions rely on pathology. The servic
A simple blood test could make it easier to diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in young women, affecting 12- 18% of women of reproductive age. It is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardio
CARAlert nothing to do with cars, everything to do with pathology
What is CARAlert and why do we need it?
CARAlert stands for Critical Antimicrobial Resistance Alert; a national initiative involving 73 pathology laboratories across Australia, to report the detect
Speedy cross-matching saves three lives in one afternoon
For Geelong-based Australian Clinical Labs medical scientist, Catherine Secen-Bowlen, preparation is everything when you’re in charge of a city’s blood supply. Thanks to her strong organisational
