Concern for pathologists as chronic kidney disease affects one in four Australians living with diabetes
A recent report released by Diabetes Australia1 shows a significant rise in diabetes-related kidney disease and the impacts it is having on
Reproductive carrier screening becomes accessible to all Australians
Pathology Awareness Australia says new Medicare items covering reproductive carrier screening increase access to carrier testing, allowing i
Fiji fights cervical cancer with the help of Australian pathology volunteers
Australian pathology volunteers travelled to Fiji in August 2023 to undertake a ground-breaking cervical screening and testing initiative kn
Are you at risk of bowel cancer? Signs, symptoms and who should get tested
Bowel cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. The awareness ca
Cervical cancer screening low in young women, risking rise in preventable cancers
Pathology Awareness Australia is urging Australians to catch up on cervical screening tests as national data shows screening participation i
Pathologists concerned underreporting of positive RATs will skew public health data
Since the use of Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) became widespread in Australia, the public’s responsibility over reporting positive COVID-19 R
International Women’s Day – why women in pathology love their jobs
For International Women's Day 2022 we took a news crew inside a pathology laboratory to meet some women who perform lifesaving pathology tes
What is a Liver Function Test?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) is actually a group of blood tests that give insight into how well your liver is functioning. A liver function t
What diseases does a Liver Function Test look for?
A Liver Function Test (LFT) can be ordered by your health professional for a number of reasons. The LFT is actually a group of tests that lo
Why might you need a liver function test and what the results mean
The results of a liver function test (LFT) may help piece together a puzzle to provide insight on what may be going on with your liver healt
