tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74866470465788584502024-03-13T05:15:50.898-07:00Aurora DiagnosticsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-71928545759135842702013-11-07T23:20:00.000-08:002014-02-18T05:25:16.135-08:00Why Professional Pathology Services are Important<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Patients do not
usually get to meet or interact with the pathologists who handle the
analysis of their laboratory results. This might lead some to
undervalue the latter—which should never be the case. In fact,
these doctors working in the background play a very important role in
treating and caring for patients. Here are a few reasons why:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Early
detection of disease saves lives</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Early</span><span style="color: black;">
diagnosis is a crucial factor in determining any patient's fate. Even
illnesses that start out minor can develop into more serious ones in
the future, which is why it is better to detect signs of a disease
and take appropriate measures early on. This is essentially what
pathology is for.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Accuracy
makes a difference</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pathology
is a field where dedication and accuracy are highly valued. As
patients rely on their doctors to correctly diagnose their diseases,
doctors rely on pathologists to help them achieve an accurate
diagnosis. This is why quality matters so much for professional
pathology services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Diseases
are constantly evolving</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pathology
is not the end all for illness because unfortunately, diseases
evolve. Pathologists must continuously study how these diseases
originate and progress in order to help find treatments and
hopefully, a cure. They must also constantly conduct research in
order to improve the procedures and tools used for their field. Due
to their efforts, all medical practitioners are better able to
provide quality healthcare.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-85411857622092772772013-11-03T05:22:00.000-08:002014-02-18T05:23:42.801-08:00The Services of an Anatomic Pathology Laboratory<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For any reputable
medical facility, the assistance of <a class="western" href="http://www.auroradx.com/patient-resources/gastroenterology/">an
anatomic pathologist</a> is an important component of making an
accurate diagnosis. Anatomic pathologists excel at observing human
tissue samples extracted by a patient's doctor and then taking note
of any defects or diseases through a series of tests. Here are two of
the most common diagnostic services that anatomic pathology
laboratories offer to their clients:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Gastrointestinal
Pathology </b></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This service
focuses on detecting the presence of diseases that target the
digestive tract. These include Barrett's Disease, Celiac Disease,
Chron's Disease, Eosinphilic Esophagus, Peptic Ulcers, and Colon
Polyps. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This service
focuses on detecting the presence of diseases that target a patient's
skin. Dermatopathologists search for signs of the three forms of skin
cancer: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When a pathologist
detects the presence of a disease using the provided tissue sample,
both the pathologist and the attending doctor will then devise the
most effective treatment plan for a patient. They will base this on
the type and progression of the disease, as well as the overall
health of the patient. As such, pathologists play an important role
in caring for the overall health of patients.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-86558432719396092152013-10-27T12:03:00.000-07:002014-02-13T12:04:04.668-08:00The Importance of Pathology <div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pathology
is an incredibly important field in medicine, as it focuses on the
causes and development of diseases, as well as how these affect
health and the human body. Doctors would be practically crippled in
doing their jobs if they did not have pathologists or pathology
laboratory services backing them up. Here are a few reasons why
pathology is so crucial:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Early detection
of diseases</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If diseases are
detected only when obvious symptoms show up, it might already be too
late to cure them. Thanks to pathology, however, the earliest signs
of diseases can be spotted early on, enabling doctors to provide
immediate treatment. Moreover, further manifestations and
consequences of a disease can also be mapped out, allowing physicians
to take a proactive approach in healing their patients. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Correct
diagnosis of conditions</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As important as it
is to get an early diagnosis, it is also important to get an accurate
one. While doctors can name possible conditions a patient is
suffering from, there are cases when only a pathologist can
accurately tell for certain what is wrong. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Appropriate
treatment</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With the correct
diagnosis, and a good understanding of how a disease can develop, the
most suitable treatment can also be given to a patient. This is
gravely important because the inappropriate treatment might just end
up making a person's condition worse.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-65260559913349349812013-10-24T19:23:00.000-07:002014-02-10T05:03:45.249-08:00Testing for HPV<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If
you receive an abnormal Pap smear result and your doctor tells you
that it may be due to <a class="western" href="http://www.auroradx.com/our-experts/">an
infection with HPV</a> (human papillomavirus), you may start to worry
about what it means for your health. You may have heard that HPV
increases a woman's risk of cervical cancer, but an abnormal test
result doesn't mean that you have cervical cancer now. HPV is a
common virus, and four out of five people will be diagnosed with the
virus in their lives. Most women who have it do not necessarily
develop cervical cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">HPV
is a virus that causes cervix cell changes. An HPV test confirms the
existence of HPV. The test can be done along with a pap test, even
using the same swab, although a second swab is generally preferred.
Having a pap test with an HPV test is the ideal way to identify early
cervical cancers in women 30 years and older.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If
you are a female aged 30 and above, with no history of HIV, genital
cancer, or pre-cancer, you should have a pap and HPV test every five
years until you are 65. You may want to confirm if your health
insurance covers these tests. It's then acceptable to continue with
having only pap tests every three years.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-50032378830474842142013-10-21T05:01:00.000-07:002014-02-10T05:01:49.247-08:00Preventive Health Screenings are Important<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The
concept of managing health often involves practices such as regular
exercise and eating right. However, regular visits to your doctor for
preventive care are an integral part maintaining a healthy lifestyle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Regular
check-ups are important—the earlier a doctor can detect and
diagnose a condition, the easier it generally is to treat. Below are
common health screenings recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services
Task Force (USPSTF). Please talk to your physician for more
information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Annual
check-ups</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Annual
check-ups generally include height and weight measurements, pulse and
blood pressure readings, urine and stool samples, and blood tests.
Often, lab work is not covered in insurance companies' preventive
service, so be sure to ask your provider what services or procedures
are covered and what are not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Colonoscopy</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A
colonoscopy screens for ulcers, tumors, colon polyps, inflammation,
and bleeding in the large intestine's inner lining. During this
procedure, the physician removes any abnormal growth and collects
abnormal tissue for biopsy. This particular screening enables doctors
to identify possible health problems early, such as colorectal
cancer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Female
annual exams</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Annual
exams for women generally include a breast exam, a pelvic exam, and a
Pap smear. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) regularly reminds
women to have these exams every one to three years depending on risk
and health history.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-17556103759326484582013-10-18T16:32:00.000-07:002014-02-05T10:32:44.754-08:00Three Common Types of Skin Biopsies<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cancer,
inflammations, and abnormal growths on the skin are commonly
diagnosed by a procedure called skin biopsy. This procedure involves
the removal of a small skin tissue sample and its examination under
microscope. Most skin biopsies involve minor surgery, and may require
local anesthesia, although they usually don't require hospital stay.</span></div>
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are several types of skin biopsies. A few examples are given below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Excisional
biopsy</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This
involves the excision or removal of the whole tumor. Sometimes,
healthy tissue around the tumor is also removed to prevent it from
spreading. This type of biopsy usually leaves behind a small wound,
so stitches and dressings may be needed to cover it up. Large
excisional biopsies require skin grafts or skin flaps to speed up
healing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Incisional
biopsy</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This
involves the removal of a “bite” or “wedge” of tissue and
only a portion of the tumor is removed, unlike the excisional method.
Incisional biopsy is performed when the tumor or lesion is large or
the affected area requires maximum preservation of tissue.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Punch
biopsy</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With
this type of biopsy, the tissue sample is scooped out by a round
needle similar to what a puncher does to a stack of paper. Punch
biopsies are very tiny, so the wounds they create are usually left to
heal without stitching. The common punch size used to diagnose most
skin lesions are around 3.5mm to 4mm in diameter.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-20753432190705715922013-10-15T10:29:00.000-07:002014-02-05T10:29:46.604-08:00What is a Dermatopathologist?<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A
dermatopathologist is a medical doctor who specializes in <a class="western" href="http://www.auroradx.com/about/">diagnosing
skin disorders</a> under a microscope. His subspecialty is a
combination of both dermatology, which is the diagnosis and treatment
of skin, nail, and hair diseases, and pathology, which focuses on the
identification of diseases. Dermatopathologists are like detectives,
who need to make microscopic observations of skin cell and tissue
samples, as well as evaluate the information given to them by the
physician who performed the biopsy, to make a definitive diagnosis.</span><br />
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does one become a dermatopathologist?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A
person must successfully complete many years of education to become a
dermatopathologist. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, medical
school, internship, residency, medical fellowship, and passing the
board exam in dermatopathology. Only after completing these
requirements can a doctor become a board-certified
dermatopathologist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Dermatologists
and dermatopathologists</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Often,
dermatologists simply treat a skin problem based on his face-to-face
consultation with the patient and his perception of the condition.
However, sometimes a more accurate diagnosis is needed, and this is
when the expertise of a dermatopathologist becomes necessary. After
doing some tests on the sample that the dermatologist has sent him,
the dermatopathologist then relays his findings in a written report.
This report is what the dermatologist uses to determine the best
course of treatment for the patient.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-26582814302888547222013-10-10T23:31:00.000-07:002014-02-03T11:37:38.251-08:00Correlation of Dermatology and Pathology<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dermatopathology
is a combined specialty of dermatology and surgical pathology which
focuses on skin diseases at a microscopic and cellular level. Most
Dermatopathologists have been primarily trained in dermatology, and
they usually work with dermatologists. The role of the dermatologist
in this practice is to recognize skin diseases in relation to their
appearances and associated symptoms. However, there are cases when
the criteria provided is not enough to arrive at a conclusive
diagnosis, so biopsies are taken so they can be examined
microscopically by a trained Dermatopathologist in order to render an
accurate diagnosis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The scope of
dermatopathology is broad in nature, making it challenging for the
practitioners to immediately identify all diseases visually . It is
estimated that there are more than 1,500 existing skin diseases that
plague humans, from simple rashes to major chronic diseases such as
psoriasis. Hence, familiarity in other fields of medicine and
extensive background knowledge are requirements for
Dermatopathologists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dermatologists who
have completed a standard residency in dermatology are also deemed
qualified for dermatopathology. A year of dermatopathology fellowship
is also a requirement for dermatologists or pathologists. This
fellowship entails six months of general pathology, and another six
months for dermatopathology. If the necessary requirements are met,
doctors will take an exam to obtain their license in order to
practice. </span>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-5752178798792572712013-10-10T01:34:00.000-07:002014-02-03T11:35:16.322-08:00Basic Facts on Anatomic Pathology<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.auroradx.com/hospital-services/">Anatomic
pathology</a> is a branch of pathology that examines anatomical
specimens to have more information about the process of diseases and
cause of deaths. When it comes to cancer, anatomic pathologists
examine biopsy samples that surgeons take from their patients in
order to find out if the sample is cancerous or not. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There
are different sub-specialties in anatomic pathology. The major ones
are: dermpatopathology (examination and study of the skin),
neuropathology (examination of brain tissue) and cytopathology (study
of cells in samples). Others specialties are molecular pathology,
osteopathology, and forensic pathology.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A
pathologist examines anatomical samples to know if they are normal or
not. Once they determine that the sample contains abnormalities or
aberrations, their next goal is to identify its grade (how
aggressive) and stage (how extent). Anatomic pathology is done to
diagnose and treat certain types of diseases. It also helps in
verifying that the surgeon was able to remove the whole tumor during
surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">People
who are interested in working in this field need to be
detail-oriented and should have great critical thinking skills to
allow them to clearly interpret results.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-48656815722964782942013-10-05T06:53:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:58:58.630-08:00Pathologists: The Doctors of Doctors<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Although
oncologists are doctors whose expertise lies in diagnosing,
understanding, and treating cancer, many of the principles that they
use are linked to pathology. In fact, pathologists are sometimes
called the “doctors' doctors” because their specialized knowledge
in the diagnosis, cause, development, and characteristics of disease
is applied in various branches of the medical field and is relied
upon by treating physicians in order to determine treatment options
for their patient.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For example, while
an oncologist can assume whether a tumor could be cancerous or not,
he needs to have a closer look at it by acquiring a sample through
biopsy and have it microscopically examined by a pathologists and
possibly tested for specific markers to find out if it is either
“benign” or “malignant.” Not all tumors are cancer related,
and some could even be harmless masses developed by the body as it
heals itself after a certain injury.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cancer cells can
cause tumors as these are cells whose functions have gone awry and
triggered abnormal tissue growth. The main risk in cancerous tumors
is that they could eventually spread to other tissues and affect the
entire body. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By taking a close
look through a microscope, a pathologist is able to identify certain
aspects of the biopsy or sample sent to the lab and make conclusions
as to its origin or source. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cancer can also
be identified even further through microscopic examination or
different tests to determine the stage, grade or nature, of the
disease, in order to help determine a patient’s prognosis and
possible treatment options. These tests are also performed and
analyzed by pathologists and can help a treating physician
tremendously.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-11444742066675329942013-09-25T12:34:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:59:03.440-08:00Explaining the Role of the Dermatopathologist<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you have a
skin condition or problem, your dermatologist mayhave to perform a
series of tests to accurately determine what your condition actually
is. Oftentimes, he will take a few samples of your affected skin or
in other parts of your body like your nails or hair. He will then
send these samples to a dermatopathologist who will <a href="http://www.auroradx.com/our-experts/">mircoscopically
analyze</a> them to render a diagnosis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pathology is a
branch of medical science that deals with the observation and
analysis of diseases, their behavior, and their cause-and-effect
relationship to other organisms. A dermatopathologist closely
identifies and studies diseases that affect the human skin. Most of
these professionals work by looking at the cellular structure and
attributes of the samples (biopsies) given by your dermatologist
under a microscope.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After the
examination of the samples, the dermatopathologist will then record
or write his findings through what is called a biopsy or pathology
report. Aside from determining what disease or microorganisms are
present in the sample, the biopsy report will also contain other
relevant information that could help the dermatologist determine the
best steps to take in treating the patient.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-52961762424719542682013-09-25T12:00:00.000-07:002014-01-27T07:01:10.629-08:00The Role of Molecular Diagnostics in Medicine<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some diseases it
seems, regardless of how many precautions you take, still strike
sooner or later in life – especially if it is programmed into your
DNA. For so many years, people who have hereditary conditions could
do little but to brace for the possibility of developing the disease
and hope that there would be a cure. This is where molecular
diagnostics come in. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In this branch of
science, professionals analyze the DNA patterns of individuals as
well as their DNA's genetic content. Scientists here aim to identify
a person's or family line's DNA sequence that has or may bring about
genetic mutations that can lead to certain diseases. Moreover,
molecular diagnostic studies are also beneficial in identifying
specific strains of viruses or bacteria that cause infections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Through molecular
diagnostics, people who are more prone to diseases according to their
DNA sequence may take preventative steps to adjust their life
decisions and choices, so as to delay, or hopefully, avoid the onset
of a disease. Also, some genetic mutations might affect the
effectiveness of treatments like therapy and medications. In the
future, doctors might be able to customize treatments to meet all the
needs of a patient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you happen to
have a particular genetic mutation in your DNA, remember that it
isn’t a hundred percent guaranteed that you will succumb to the
condition. With proper testing and lifestyle changes, you can get
yourself well on your way to optimum health and potentially avoid the
hereditary diseases that might plague your family line.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-25308993077751461502013-08-28T11:01:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:59:19.265-08:00About the Science of Gastrointestinal Pathology<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The human
digestive system can be one of the leading sources of diseases in
humans, what with the large amount of foreign compounds that the
system needs to process each day. Your gastrointestinal organs, for
instance, can be especially sensitive. This is why the
sub-specialization of Gastrointestinal Pathology came to be, with the
goal of identifying the various reactions of the digestive organs to
particular substances.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your esophagus,
liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are just some of the organs that the
gastrointestinal pathologist studies. He looks for signs of diseases
like oesophagitis, hepatitis, haemobilia, and even peptic ulcer.
Lesions or bruising caused by being subjected to trauma or radiation
damage can also be uncovered by using the systems behind this study.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You are most
likely to be subjected to the services of a gastrointestinal
pathologist through the recommendation of your doctor. If the latter
has sufficient reason to believe that there might be some unwanted
conditions in your body, he might call in a pathologist for the job.
Pathologists are often called for a second opinion when doctors
diagnose an ailment which their patient would doubt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The results of the
pathology study will then be referred back to the proper medical
personnel for examination. Whatever is wrong with your
gastrointestinal organs will be tracked, and it is a matter of
discretion whether surgeons will be called in to deal with it.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-5708222956433737772013-08-26T07:42:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:59:24.556-08:00Understanding the Basics of Pathology<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pathology is the
science of studying all aspects of human diseases. It studies
illnesses that can be passed on genetically, including conditions
that plague the blood, tissues, organs and body systems when attacked
by microorganisms like viruses and bacteria. It is the study of the
human body, but more than that, it documents where and how and why
the body malfunctions, or sometimes, one of its systems goes against
the whole.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The line between
healing medicine and Pathology isn't really that distinct. One cannot
exist without the other. Medical technology discovers a new condition
that Pathology can analyze, producing new studies and results that
make medicine ever more efficient and accurate. In this regard
<a href="http://www.auroradx.com/">Pathology and Laboratory Medicine</a>
are taken combined in order to understand the causes and mechanisms
of human disease, by means of investigations in the laboratory.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Modern media,
particularly several television shows, have given the public a peek
into laboratories where doctors and their assistants perform forensic
tests on victims of crimes. Forensic is just one of the discipline's
many branches. Anatomical Pathology, for instance, specifically
studies the correlation between disease and body tissues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The world today
can barely survive existing biological threats without the medical
and scientific advancements made possible by Pathology's discoveries.
It's one of the sciences that made it possible for man to move out of
the dark ages of superstition and ancient religious rituals to
perform or understand otherwise complex diagnoses of ailments.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-10746100041649628742013-08-24T05:54:00.002-07:002014-01-27T06:59:27.427-08:00Herpes Simplex Viruses 1 and 2<div class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Herpes Simplex
viruses or more commonly known as herpes have two types: herpes type
1 (HSV-1) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes type 1 is the cause of
sores around the mouth and the lips. A person with HSV-2, however,
may have sores around the genitals and rectum. Although at times, it
may occur in different locations, they are usually found in places
below the waist.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Herpes type 1 is
transmitted through oral secretions. It can spread through kissing or
sharing of toothbrushes or eating utensils. On the other hand, a
person can get herpes type 2 through sexual intercourse with a person
who is infected with the virus. Both types of herpes simplex viruses
can spread even though sores are not existing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Herpes simplex
virus will normally appear as blisters around the mouth, genitals, or
rectum. These blisters usually break out and leave tender sores.
Herpes simplex can be diagnosed with lab tests like DNA tests and
virus cultures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Herpes simplex
virus doesn't quite disappear because cure is yet uncertain, except
for treatments to relieve pain from the blisters or to reduce the
outbreaks. Most people with blister outbreaks sometimes suffer from a
burning feeling in the genitals, and difficulty when urinating. Once
a person gets the virus, it already remains in his body and may
become latent, but can become active again when triggered.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-76389007629370784592013-08-22T08:14:00.002-07:002014-01-27T06:59:32.512-08:00Women's Pathology Services: Pap Test and HPV Test<div class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the United
States, 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year.
In some cases, with early detection, cervical cancer can be treated
by containing the abnormal cell changes in the cervix before the
cancerous cells developed. Cervical cancer is caused by the human
papillomavirus or HPV.</span></div>
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<div class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Pap test is
the tool for early detection of cervical cancer. The test is done by
taking cell samples from the cervix during a pelvic exam. The cell
samples are sent to a laboratory for examination of abnormal cell
changes and growth.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An HPV test, on
the other hand, is offered to women who have had a pap test for which
some abnormal cell changes were found. This test is able to detect 13
types of HPV found in the cervix.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If any of the HPV
types have been thriving in the woman's cervix for many years, it can
cause changes in the cells. When this happens, treatment should be
sought to prevent the adverse growth of cancerous cells. .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The most common
sexually transmitted infection is HPV. Anyone who has ever been in a
sexual relationship can be exposed to this virus, however, not all
women infected with HPV can acquire cell changes that may lead to
cervical cancer. Though there is no cure yet for HPV, there are some
reliable treatments to help prevent the spread of the malignant
growth cells.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-80757818702449335582013-08-20T11:00:00.000-07:002014-01-27T07:01:30.888-08:00Uncovering the Secrets Inside Cells Through Biopsy<div class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With
the number of discovered diseases, it could be difficult to rule out
which disease you have especially when some of these diseases have
similar symptoms. One way of identifying which one you could be
suffering from is by looking closely at your tissues or cells and
observing how they behave. It's not a matter, however, of mere
physical examination where a doctor would take a closer look at you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You
can't lie down on a bed and have a microscope zoom in on your finger
or your back. For physicians to be able to analyze your body
properly, they might have to take a piece of your flesh through a
<a href="http://www.auroradx.com/pathology-services/">method called
biopsy</a> and then use a microscope to slowly comprehend the secrets
your cells are hiding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The
first diagnostic biopsy was performed in 1875 by Russian physician M.
M. Rudnev, but the term “biopsy” was coined in 1897 by Ernest
Besnier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As
more technological innovations are developed, more biopsy methods are
also tried and tested. From cutting off a minute piece of flesh,
doctors are able to use thin needles or syringes to collect a small
amount of flesh. Usually the needle is guided with ultrasound so that
no sensitive or easily damaged areas are affected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Biopsies
could be painful and daunting, but the procedure helps pathologists
analyze cells and tissues more effectively. Through biopsies, doctors
are able to make informed decisions regarding treatment and
maintenance of the patient's condition.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-65875251332290554112013-08-18T10:55:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:59:38.816-08:00Listening Closely: The Story of the Stethoscope<div class="western" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whether
you're a real doctor or pretending to be one, a stethoscope is
standard paraphernalia to the person of a doctor. Along with a white
lab coat, a pin on its chest pocket, and perhaps a cup of hot coffee
to keep his eyes wide open, if you're without one, you could be just
the technician.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stethoscopes
have been very useful in identifying abnormal rhythms or pulses in
the body in an instant. They are also very inexpensive. It enables
doctors to find out what's going on inside without having to use
X-rays, or other scanners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The
practice of listening to the chest cavity goes far back to Ancient
Egypt and Greece. Physicians back then would place their ear directly
to the chest of the patient and listen for the varying sounds of the
heartbeat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It
wasn't until 1816 that the Mono-aural stethoscope was invented by
French physician Rene Laennec. Back then the stethoscope looked like
a single telescope as it was cylindrical and could only be used with
one ear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">By
the 1850's, physicians were looking for a different design that would
allow them to use both ears for listening. However, the first
Binaural stethoscope design had already been designed in 1829 by
Nicholas Comins, just a little more than ten years after Laennec's
design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Eventually,
physicians would be making their own versions of the instrument made
with different materials and shapes that would evolve into today's
handy and effective design.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00426649390151606102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7486647046578858450.post-16179831610830140962013-08-14T13:41:00.000-07:002014-01-27T06:59:42.555-08:00Melanoma: A Medical Problem on the Rise<div align="JUSTIFY" class="western" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cutaneous melanoma
incidents are rising faster than any other major malignancy. Over the
past several decades, the increase has been so dramatic in the US
that it can now be aptly termed an 'epidemic'. Thankfully, detailed
analysis of mortality rate reveals that the danger has not quite
reached an alarming level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What is melanoma?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Melanoma is a type
of skin cancer. Although not as common as other skin cancer types, it
is the most serious. Early signs of melanoma are changes in the shape
or color of existing moles or a new lump anywhere on the skin. The
condition can affect the skin alone, or spread to other organs, even
the bones. As with other cancers, melanoma treatment works best when
the cancer is found early.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How is it
acquired?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can get
melanoma by spending too much time exposed to the sun's rays. Too
much sun causes abnormality in normal skin cells, which can quickly
grow out of control and attack surrounding tissues. The condition can
also be hereditary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How can you tell
if you have melanoma?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.auroradx.com/patient-resources/dermatology/">Dermatopathologists</a>
hold an important role in the diagnosis of melanoma. They can tell if
a changing mole may be a problem or not. A mole may appear and then
get bigger, but still remain only a mole. If your doctor suspects
melanoma, you can expect him to obtain a skin sample from you and
send it to a dermatopathologist immediately. </span>
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