Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharziasis, is the second most prevalent tropical disease after malaria and is a leading cause of morbidity in many parts of the world.
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in males. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Early diagnosis offers the best chance for curative treatment.
Neoplastic conditions of the cervix usually arise at the squamo-columnar junction (SCJ) or transformation zone (TZ). To obtain a satisfactory smear the sampling device should be designed to allow adequate sampling of this area.
Free testosterone at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology is now determined by calculation using known protein binding constants together with measurement of total testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). The calculated free testosterone replaces measurement of free testosterone by analogue immunoassay and the free androgen index (FAI).
Until recently, inherited thrombophilia was regarded as a rare disorder. Deficiencies of antithrombin III, protein C and proteinS have been known to promote thrombosis and testing for these disorders is available. New and important causes of inherited thrombophilia are Activated Protein C Resistance (also known as Factor V Leiden) andProthrombin variant.