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Latest Edition: Osteoporosis, Troponin testing, Risks of lead exposure and toxicity.

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Genetic Testing to Determine Risk of Developing Diseases

Increased accuracy from use of genome-wide polygenic scores derived from biobank data... Full Story

'Precision Medicine' may raise false hopes in many cancer patients.

The use of DNA sequencing to look for specific mutations is only applicable to a relatively small proportion of cancer patients
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Pathology reports and My Health Record

Pathology laboratories are now sharing reports with My Health Record

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Chip-based “liquid biopsy” blood test for multiple myeloma under development

A new test may allow patients to avoid unnecessary bone biopsies
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Australian researchers developing a blood test for melanoma detection

The test which detects autoantibodies to a panel of cancer antigens in some patients with melanoma may eventually provide an alternative to microscopic examination of a skin biopsy.... Full Story

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Rapid rise in genetic testing raising potential problems

The US leads the way in making more and more genetic tests available but the number of tests is also rapidly increasing in Australia... Full Story

World Haemochromatosis Week

Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia.... Full Story

Biotin (vitamin B7) interference in pathology test results

If you are taking supplements tell your doctor before having a blood test... Full Story

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Troponin - the blood test that can show
if you’ve had a heart attack

If you’re unlucky enough to find yourself with chest pains in the Emergency Department, one of the first tests you’ll have is the troponin blood test.

Click on this video to find out how it can show if you’ve had a heart attack.

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