Medical Must-See: First case of giant malignant melanoma on the leg
The importance of tailoring care to each patient has been made all too clear for a team of US internists whose patient had a giant…
Tag: Pathology
Chronic UTIs and test flaws overlooked in ‘archaic’ guidelines: urologists
UTI guidance is outdated and needs an overhaul to acknowledge chronic UTIs and the limits of culture assessments, urologists say. Adelaide urological surgeon Dr Ashani…
Most medical tests sold directly to patients ‘lack clear benefits’ — even the ones costing $1900
Direct-to-patient medical tests are a growing business, but Australian researchers are warning that most tests achieve nothing. A University of Wollongong study found 484 direct-to-consumer…
Exempt genetic test results if My Health Record seven-day rule scrapped, colleges say
Anatomical pathology, cytopathology and genetic tests should be excluded from a government plan to remove the seven-day delay on patients viewing results in My Health Record, medical…
Billion-dollar takeover bid for Healius scrapped
Australian Clinical Labs has abandoned its $1.6 billion takeover bid for Healius following a fall in Healius’ share price and opposition from the consumer watchdog. If…
A multisystem mystery as a patient deteriorates
Elaine, a 62-year-old female with a history of rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension and diabetes presents with progressive cough and shortness of breath over the preceding weeks.…
Pathology company starts using My Health Record again after minister’s rebuke
Pathology company Healius has started uploading test results to My Health Record again, a week after it was accused of risking patient safety. Minister…
Pick the perilous pathogen at play in this febrile patient
Ned, a 52-year-old scientist, requests a telehealth consultation. He reports that, for the past few days, he has had generalised myalgia, headaches, chills and has…
Mark Butler accuses pathology company of withholding results from My Health Record
Pathology giant Healius is putting patients at risk by not uploading results to My Health Record, Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler claims.…
Major pathology provider could be fined millions over hack response
Australian Clinical Labs could face millions of dollars in fines over a 2022 hack involving data on 200,000 patients. Australian Information Commissioner Angelene Falk has…
