The term 'iodine allergy' is frequently used, and usually refers to a history of an allergic reaction to seafood or iodinated radiological contrast media, or to a contact allergy to povidone-iodine antiseptic preparations. Find out more about why this is a medical...
Read more about high-risk DNA typing and mRNA E6/E7 testing in this downloadable pdf, now offered by PathCare. Human Papilloma Virus - High Risk Types
South Africa carries a heavy influenza burden with more than 12 000 deaths each year due to influenza associated severe acute respitory illnesses. Find out about the most effective strategy to prevent influenza in this downloadable pdf. Influenza
Find out more information on the examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is crucial in establishing the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, in this downloadable pdf. CSF analyses in acute bacterial meningitis
The sweat test is considered the “gold standard” for the diagnosis of the classical form of CF. The diagnosis of CF is confirmed by two or more positive sweat test results on separate occasions in a patient with suggestive clinical features. Find out more in this...
The Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) study group developed this formula in 2009, find out more about what the formula is, drug dosing and its limitations in this downloadable pdf. CKD - EPI Formula PDF
In this downloadable pdf you can find Cervical Screening Recommendations adopted from ACS, AGOG, ASCCP updated guidelines 2013. For the complete ASCCP updated Consensus Guidelines on Management of Women with Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening tests go to:...
PathCare uses the Bethesda system (TBS) for the reporting of cervical Cytology specimens. You can view the changes and recommendations that were introduced in 2014 in this downloadable pdf.
Antibiotics save lives, but bacterial resistance to antibiotics is on the rise. There are concerns that antibiotics may soon loose their ability to cure. Find out the important facts about antibiotics, getting better without antibiotics and when antibiotics are...
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health today. View more information in this downloadable pdf on World Antibiotic Awareness Week to increase awareness of the problem of antibiotic resistance and encourage best practices to avoid further...