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It’s a holly, jolly, pathology Christmas!

Before Know Pathology Know Healthcare signs off for 2019, we are sharing some sensible tips for a safer festive season and a few reasons tha
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“I feel very lucky to have had this genetic test”

Speaking on Channel 10's program Studio 10, Sydney based product designer Luisa Lombardo said she is grateful for the insights delivered by
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From science fiction to science fact: the rise and rise of genetic testing

Once the preserve of science fiction movies, genetic and genomic testing is now becoming increasingly integrated into healthcare, according
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Fabry disease: the genetic condition you’ve probably never heard of

Fabry disease is a rare genetic condition with a range of symptoms from skin lesions to heart problems. You’d be forgiven for never having
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Mackenzie’s Mission: improving access to genetic screening for prospective parents

"This plan will be a legacy for generations." Those were the words from Paediatric neurologist Dr Michelle Farrar last month in response
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Genetics promise personalised treatment to prevent glaucoma blindness

The Department of Health has invested $9.46 million in genetics research aimed at preventing glaucoma blindness, through personalised treatm
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Magnificent mutations: when genetic variations are good news

Genetics is an area that hits the headlines often, with many health conditions caused or influenced by genetic variations. Fortunately, g
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Little-known Lynch Syndrome increases cancer risk for thousands of Australians

Lynch syndrome affects approximately 85,000 Australians but only around five percent of people with the condition are currently diagnosed.
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New year brings new tests for better treatment of cancer

Genetic testing for cancer is always evolving to help doctors provide the best treatment. A genetic test can be used to determine the bes