Steps to Take If You Have a Persistent CoughOct 18, 2024Have a persistent cough? It might be more than just an annoyance — it could indicate an underlying health condition. Learn about common causes and how respiratory pathogen detection can pinpoint your diagnosis for faster relief.Continue reading →
3 Reasons Why Your Wound Isn't HealingSep 10, 2024When a wound doesn’t heal as expected, it can be concerning. Learn more about some possible causes of slow-healing wounds, and find out how advanced wound pathogen detection could be the answer to getting more effective treatment. Continue reading →
Can I Get an STI Without Sex?Aug 12, 2024It’s easy to assume that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can only be contracted through sexual contact, but that’s not always the case. It’s possible for STIs to spread through non-sexual contact, and here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →
Why You Should Never Ignore Frequent UrinationJul 26, 2024Frequent urination is more than an inconvenience — it could be a sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Understanding the risks of untreated UTIs and seeking prompt medical care can help prevent severe complications and protect your health.Continue reading →
How To Guide: Prostate Cancer Checkup for Beginners Jun 10, 2024Prostate cancer screening is designed to detect the disease early — improving the chances of successful treatment. But if you’re wondering what to expect, you’re not alone. Find out what happens at a prostate cancer checkup here.Continue reading →
5 Things You Can Do To Help Prevent Kidney StonesMay 03, 2024If you’ve had kidney stones before, you know just how painful they are. And the good news is that there’s a lot you can do to prevent them in the future. Find out how to lower your risk of kidney stones here.Continue reading →
Understanding Your HPV RisksApr 16, 2024Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection — but just because it’s common doesn’t mean it isn’t dangerous. Learn the difference between low-risk and high-risk HPV and how genotyping can get you the answers you need.Continue reading →
What Can Help with the Loss of My Bladder Control?Mar 20, 2024Urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control, is a distressing condition that can leave you with a lot of questions. And if it’s not linked to a common issue like a weak pelvic floor, is there anything that can help? Yes, and here’s how. Continue reading →
What GI Testing Can Reveal About Your HealthFeb 09, 2024Gastrointestinal (GI) issues can interfere with your health and erode your quality of life. Fortunately, advanced GI testing has the power to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms so you can find the most effective treatment. Learn how it works.Continue reading →
What to Do If Your UTI Tests Are Negative, But You Still Have SymptomsJan 09, 2024UTIs are a common illness. About 40% of women will have a UTI at some point in their lives, and 20% of that group will have more than one. Making matters more difficult is that negative results from urine tests are also common.Continue reading →
How Do I Know If I Have a Yeast Infection?Dec 18, 2023Yeast infections are common, affecting about 75% of American women at some point in their lives. You may be able to self-diagnose a yeast infection, but sometimes you should also seek medical attention. Continue reading →
Top Tests You May Need After a Skin Cancer ScreeningNov 14, 2023Regular skin cancer screenings are the best way to detect early signs of cancer — but what happens when your doctor finds something unusual? Learn about advanced dermatopathology tests to pinpoint cancer diagnosis and inform your treatment plan.Continue reading →
Why Do I Keep Getting Kidney Stones?Oct 09, 2023Kidney stones can be extremely painful — and unfortunately, they can keep coming back. If you keep getting kidney stones, it’s time to learn what could be causing their recurrence and how advanced kidney stone analysis can help you find relief.Continue reading →
3 Diagnostic Tests for Respiratory ProblemsSep 11, 2023Respiratory problems are common, but getting an accurate and timely diagnosis isn’t always simple. Learn how advanced pathology, including immunohistochemistry, cytology, and the Filmarray® Respiratory Panel can help you get answers.Continue reading →
How Pathology Can Detect the Underlying Cause of Recurrent UTIsAug 03, 2023Urinary tract infections are common. For most people, a course of antibiotics treats their symptoms — but when UTIs keep coming back, traditional protocol isn’t enough. Learn how pathology could be the key to finding a more effective treatment plan.Continue reading →
Uncovering the Cause of Chronic WoundsJul 10, 2023Chronic wounds don’t follow a normal healing process, and they’re often resistant to traditional treatment. Learn how wound pathogen detection can uncover the cause — the key for a more effective treatment.Continue reading →
How Are Thyroid Lesions Diagnosed? (Head and Neck)Jun 21, 2023Your thyroid makes hormones that influence essential bodily functions, and a thyroid lesion could be a sign that something’s wrong. If you recently learned you have a thyroid abnormality, find out more about your diagnosis options here.Continue reading →
5 Signs of Bacterial VaginosisMay 16, 2023Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal condition. But the symptoms — from itching and burning to strong odors — can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Learn the most common signs of BV and what to do about it here.Continue reading →
Understanding the Different Types of Kidney StonesApr 06, 2023Kidney stones are common, and they can be extremely painful. Finding effective treatment is key to avoiding kidney stone recurrence, and advanced kidney stone analysis can help. Learn more about common types of kidney stones and how to treat them. Continue reading →
What You Can Learn from Gastroenterology TestingMar 08, 2023Your digestive system plays a critical role in your overall health, yet diagnosing gastrointestinal symptoms isn’t always easy. If you have an undiagnosed condition, it’s time to find out more about gastroenterology testing and how it can help you.Continue reading →
What if My Lab Results Aren’t Normal?Feb 20, 2023You don’t think twice about lab results that come back normal. But what happens when your lab results are abnormal? First, don’t panic. Second, find out what your results might mean and what to do next here.Continue reading →
Why Do I Need a BRCA Genetic Test?Jan 11, 2023BRCA genetic testing pinpoints mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that increase your risk of certain cancers, including breast and ovarian cancers. If your doctor recommended a BRCA genetic test, here’s what it could mean for your health.Continue reading →
Why Molecular Pathology is a Game-Changer for Personalized MedicineDec 19, 2022Your body and your health are unique to you. So when it comes to diagnosing and treating disease, it makes sense to identify the exact pathogens that threaten your health. Find out how molecular pathology does it, and how it can help you live better.Continue reading →
Not All COVID Tests Are Equal: How to Choose the Best One for YouNov 18, 2022In the past, you had two COVID testing options: Rapid results with less accuracy vs. waiting days for highly reliable results. Things have changed. Now you don’t need to choose between the two; you can get accurate results in hours instead of days.Continue reading →
When to Test Your Kids or Babies for CovidJul 11, 2022Despite the emergence of less dangerous variants and the widespread availability of vaccines, Covid-19 continues to shape our world. While we have been lucky that no variant has posed a significant danger to young children that does not reduce the ...Continue reading →
Should I Get a Covid Test After a Concert?Jun 08, 2022Concerts, like any large-scale gathering, are a potential breeding ground for Covid-19 and other contagious diseases. If you are going to be attending concerts while the pandemic is ongoing, then it is imperative to take measures to protect yourself ...Continue reading →
Why You Should NOT Travel with Fake COVID TestsMay 09, 2022Using fake COVID tests to travel is extremely unethical. By choosing to purposefully circumvent safety regulations, you are risking the health of everyone near you. Continue reading →
COVID Office Safety ChecklistApr 05, 2022Going back to the office during COVID can be stressful for workers. A majority of workers continue to express concerns about returning to the office. Many do not want to risk the health of themselves or other family members. Here we have our COVID ...Continue reading →
Can Kids Catch Covid Twice?Mar 07, 2022When Covid-19 initially came to the attention of international authorities, there were endless questions. The disease was recognized for its relationship to the SARS virus, but there was a lot scientists didn’t know at the onset.Continue reading →
Safety Tips for Event Planning During the PandemicFeb 07, 2022As the pandemic continues to drag on, we find ourselves struggling to come up with creative ways to mark milestones and celebrate important days with our family and friends.Continue reading →
Why Omicron Is Canceling FlightsJan 10, 2022Winter weather is always a bit challenging for commercial airlines. Fortunately, air traffic controllers and pilots are typically able to work together to find the safest path for passengers to reach their destinations except in the most aggressive ...Continue reading →
Is Working from the Office Safe During Omicron?Dec 23, 2021The omicron variant is making people all over the world rethink their plans to return to the office in 2022 and for a good reason. As of now, this particular variant does appear to be less deadly, while being vastly more contagious than any previous ...Continue reading →
Covid Precautions to Take over the HolidaysDec 02, 2021Despite the time elapsed, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to cause outbreaks on a global scale. If we are to have any hope of beating it back to controllable levels, we will all need to take necessary precautions during the holiday season.Continue reading →
Dealing with Large Gatherings During Variant SurgeOct 29, 2021Widespread vaccine availability has certainly helped to improve our defenses against COVID-19, but the pandemic is far from over.Continue reading →
Quick Guide to the Delta VariantOct 04, 2021The continuous emergence of new Covid variants has everyone on edge due to the possibility of a more deadly version of the virus. Sadly, the trend will continue as long as the virus is allowed to spread, mutating to best benefit its own survival.Continue reading →
Teaching Your Kid COVID SafetyAug 31, 2021Going back to school looks a little different this year. Many school districts are offering hybrid programs for children, and that means that millions of kids are headed back to the classroom.Continue reading →
Can You Get Covid Twice?Jul 29, 2021Yes, you can absolutely get Covid twice. There was some debate over this in early 2019, but it soon became apparent that reinfection was possible. The truth is that there is still much we don’t know about coronavirus primarily due to the fact that not...Continue reading →
Best Airlines to Fly During CovidJul 01, 2021Flying in 2021 is still far from normal. Passenger airplanes use circulated air in close quarters. Normally it isn’t much of an issue, but this method became a serious problem when the Covid pandemic hit.Continue reading →
Are Summer Camps Safe During Covid?Jun 02, 2021As horrible as the last year has been for everyone, it has been especially hard on children. Limited social interaction and online schooling all mixed with the widespread anxiety created by the pandemic have left a lot of kids feeling burnt out and lonely.Continue reading →
When to Quarantine from Covid-19?May 04, 2021Even though it’s been over a year, there’s still some confusion in regard to Covid-19 protocol. The unsteady flow of new information initially made it difficult for epidemiologists and the government to define clear-cut rules for dealing with the pandemic.Continue reading →
Safety Tips for Returning to SchoolApr 05, 2021As vaccination numbers rise and serious cases of Covid-19 decrease, we can expect the Center for Disease Control to continue amending their recommendations in response. It will remain important to follow their safety tips for returning to school.Continue reading →