Pathologists Corner
2026 Newsletters - 2026-07-31
Understanding Hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects people worldwide.
The good news is that many cases can be prevented or managed through healthy lifestyle habits and regular health screenings.
2026 Newsletters - 2026-07-29
Connaître son statut, protéger son foie
Les hépatites virales peuvent évoluer silencieusement. Un dépistage précoce permet une prise en charge adaptée et contribue à prévenir les complications hépatiques
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World Hepatitis Day 2026
Millions of people worldwide are living with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C without knowing it, often because the infection can remain silent for years before causing serious liver disease.
Read more2026 Newsletters - 2026-06-05
Understanding Sickle Cell & Anemia
Many people searching for anaemia symptoms may not realize that sickle cell disease is a serious genetic form of anaemia. Early awareness can make a life-changing difference. While these can be signs of common anemia is covered in the newsletter, sickle cell disease, symptoms are severe or recurring.
Read more2026 Newsletters - 2026-05-20
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Symptoms, Why Early Testing Matters
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is currently affecting parts of Eswatini has had led to increased veterinary control and vaccination campaigns and restrictions on livestock movement.
Read more2026 Newsletters - 2026-05-06
A Key Occupational Health Risk
Tuberculosis, or TB, is still a major occupational health issue, especially in high‑density work environments.
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Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is not just a childhood illness. Diagnosis of whooping cough is typically confirmed through laboratory testing, including PCR testing, culture, or serology, especially during the early stages of infection.
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Screening for Foetal Lung Maturity
As lung maturity increases, these lamellar bodies are released into the amniotic fluid, where their concentration can be accurately measured. A higher lamellar body count indicates sufficient surfactant production and reduced risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).
Read more2026 Newsletters - 2026-05-04
Pull the Plug on Tobacco
Tobacco use affects far more than just the lungs. It increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory illness, and impacts the health of those around us through second hand exposure.
Read more2026 Newsletters - 2026-04-28
Good psychosocial working environments
Every year on April 28th, we reflect on the foundations of a safe workplace. Over the years, our focus in the medical laboratory has been on biological, chemical, and physical hazards. This year, the International Labour Organization (ILO) invites us to look at a different, often invisible, dimension of safety: the psychosocial work environment.
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