Blog Archive

Respiratory problems are common, but getting an accurate and timely diagnosis isn’t always simple. Learn how advanced pathology, including immunohistochemistry, cytology, and the Filmarray® Respiratory Panel can help you get answers.

Urinary tract infections are common. For most people, a course of antibiotics treats their symptoms — but when UTIs keep coming back, traditional protocol isn’t enough. Learn how pathology could be the key to finding a more effective treatment plan.

Chronic wounds don’t follow a normal healing process, and they’re often resistant to traditional treatment. Learn how wound pathogen detection can uncover the cause — the key for a more effective treatment.

Your thyroid makes hormones that influence essential bodily functions, and a thyroid lesion could be a sign that something’s wrong. If you recently learned you have a thyroid abnormality, find out more about your diagnosis options here.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition. But the symptoms — from itching and burning to strong odors — can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Learn the most common signs of BV and what to do about it here.

Kidney stones are common, and they can be extremely painful. Finding effective treatment is key to avoiding kidney stone recurrence, and advanced kidney stone analysis can help. Learn more about common types of kidney stones and how to treat them.

Your digestive system plays a critical role in your overall health, yet diagnosing gastrointestinal symptoms isn’t always easy. If you have an undiagnosed condition, it’s time to find out more about gastroenterology testing and how it can help you.

You don’t think twice about lab results that come back normal. But what happens when your lab results are abnormal? First, don’t panic. Second, find out what your results might mean and what to do next here.

BRCA genetic testing pinpoints mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that increase your risk of certain cancers, including breast and ovarian cancers. If your doctor recommended a BRCA genetic test, here’s what it could mean for your health.

Your body and your health are unique to you. So when it comes to diagnosing and treating disease, it makes sense to identify the exact pathogens that threaten your health. Find out how molecular pathology does it, and how it can help you live better.

In the past, you had two COVID testing options: Rapid results with less accuracy vs. waiting days for highly reliable results. Things have changed. Now you don’t need to choose between the two; you can get accurate results in hours instead of days.

Despite the emergence of less dangerous variants and the widespread availability of vaccines, Covid-19 continues to shape our world. While we have been lucky that no variant has posed a significant danger to young children that does not reduce the ...

Concerts, like any large-scale gathering, are a potential breeding ground for Covid-19 and other contagious diseases. If you are going to be attending concerts while the pandemic is ongoing, then it is imperative to take measures to protect yourself ...

Using fake COVID tests to travel is extremely unethical. By choosing to purposefully circumvent safety regulations, you are risking the health of everyone near you.

Going back to the office during COVID can be stressful for workers. A majority of workers continue to express concerns about returning to the office. Many do not want to risk the health of themselves or other family members. Here we have our COVID ...

When Covid-19 initially came to the attention of international authorities, there were endless questions. The disease was recognized for its relationship to the SARS virus, but there was a lot scientists didn’t know at the onset.

As the pandemic continues to drag on, we find ourselves struggling to come up with creative ways to mark milestones and celebrate important days with our family and friends.

Winter weather is always a bit challenging for commercial airlines. Fortunately, air traffic controllers and pilots are typically able to work together to find the safest path for passengers to reach their destinations except in the most aggressive ...

The omicron variant is making people all over the world rethink their plans to return to the office in 2022 and for a good reason. As of now, this particular variant does appear to be less deadly, while being vastly more contagious than any previous ...

Despite the time elapsed, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause outbreaks on a global scale. If we are to have any hope of beating it back to controllable levels, we will all need to take necessary precautions during the holiday season.

Widespread vaccine availability has certainly helped to improve our defenses against COVID-19, but the pandemic is far from over.

The continuous emergence of new Covid variants has everyone on edge due to the possibility of a more deadly version of the virus. Sadly, the trend will continue as long as the virus is allowed to spread, mutating to best benefit its own survival.

Going back to school looks a little different this year. Many school districts are offering hybrid programs for children, and that means that millions of kids are headed back to the classroom.

Yes, you can absolutely get Covid twice. There was some debate over this in early 2019, but it soon became apparent that reinfection was possible. The truth is that there is still much we don’t know about coronavirus primarily due to the fact that not...

Flying in 2021 is still far from normal. Passenger airplanes use circulated air in close quarters. Normally it isn’t much of an issue, but this method became a serious problem when the Covid pandemic hit.

As horrible as the last year has been for everyone, it has been especially hard on children. Limited social interaction and online schooling all mixed with the widespread anxiety created by the pandemic have left a lot of kids feeling burnt out and lonely.

Even though it’s been over a year, there’s still some confusion in regard to Covid-19 protocol. The unsteady flow of new information initially made it difficult for epidemiologists and the government to define clear-cut rules for dealing with the pandemic.

As vaccination numbers rise and serious cases of Covid-19 decrease, we can expect the Center for Disease Control to continue amending their recommendations in response. It will remain important to follow their safety tips for returning to school.