Magic bullet theory

Cutting-edge stem cell research by Australian haematologists could have far reaching implications for a wide range of debilitating diseases.

Sober tidings

If you thought your liver was virtually indestructible, think again. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is fast becoming a major concern for patients and doctors alike.

Heart starter

Patients will soon have publicly funded access to a new pathology test that diagnoses heart failure. This article examines the role it will play in medical decision-making.

A tale of two microbes

Rubella is on its way out, but pertussis remains a significant public health challenge. This article reports on pathology’s role in controlling these infectious diseases.

A cereal offence

Pathology is vital at each step towards a diagnosis of coeliac disease.

Rash response

Pathologists are leading the charge to correct widespread misinformation about allergy testing.

Thyroid Dysfunction

The acute sensitivity of pathology tests for diagnosing thyroid dysfunction is
raising interesting questions for clinicians.

Magazine Features

	Nature, nurture and troubled minds Cutting-edge research is shedding new light on the causes of mental illness and improving treatments for these debilitating disorders.
	Doctor in the house Where once she practised pathology, Jane Lomax-Smith now practises politics, but skills from her previous life have stood her in good stead this South Australian government minister.
	Package deal Haematology is the perfect career for doctors who can’t choose between detective stories and hospital bedside dramas.
	Jumping jack flash The jack jumper ant poses a serious, sometimes deadly, risk to those allergic to its sting, but it may also have something medicine can gain from.
	Sleuth with a scalpel Forensic pathology has a high public profile thanks to crime novels and TV shows. in the real world, the specialty has taken Dr Chris Lawrence from routine autopsies to helping gather evidence of war crimes.
	Breast cancer: Unlocking the secrets Pathologists’ role in the detection and treatment of this common illness has increased dramatically in the past 15 years.