October 2015 Issue of The Pathologist

…the story of the pathologist who rattled the US sporting world

Could a technique that detects all known human viruses take the guesswork out of ordering lab tests?

A genetic test for prostate cancer risk could be used in screening, and improve the diagnostic value of PSA

Liquid crystal displays are ubiquitous, but could the technology be used to detect early-stage amyloid fibril formation?

Gene expression panel could help breast cancer patients with a low risk of recurrence avoid unnecessary chemotherapy

New recommendations on improving the diagnostic process focus on errors, communication, and putting the patient at the center of healthcare

Researchers hope to create a device that can draw, process and test blood in just 30 minutes

But what does the recent approval of this immunotherapy mean for pathology labs?

A new imaging modality could make it possible to navigate tissue specimens with the speed and detail of Google Maps

The accuracy and impact of POC glucose testing is raising concerns - what are the alternatives?

What you need to think about before choosing the best system for your lab

Why we need to harmonize fasting definitions for blood sampling

Learning games are underused, but offer an effective way to engage students and could help them understand and retain knowledge.

What does the last five years of dermatopathology literature tell us about the field?

Molecular techniques can offer rapid, accurate diagnosis of lung infections in cystic fibrosis, but most labs feel the technologies are out of reach. What if there was an affordable alternative?

Raman spectroscopy teamed with mass spectrometry could deliver fast diagnoses in brain cancer.

As the pathology profession evolves and transitioning to work becomes more challenging, the importance of mentoring becomes greater than ever.

Pathologists have regressed from eminence to anonymity – how did it happen and what should we do about it?

We Sit Down With Mauro Panteghini, Professor, University of Milan, Italy, and President of the EFLM.

New technologies and molecular discoveries are changing the way diagnoses are made. But how will already burdened molecular pathology labs cope with more cases and restricted budgets?

Texere’s new magazine – The Translational Scientist – celebrates the people, processes and vision that translate scientific discoveries into improved health for all.