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In our effort to share our knowledge, Lancet Laboratories’ specialist pathologists continuously provide information leaflets on a number of different diseases.

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HISTOPATHOLOGY UPDATE A rare case of thyroid enlargement

Primary thyroid lymphoma (PTL) is rare, occurring in less than 5% of thyroid malignancies. By definition,it affects only the thyroid gland or thyroid gland and local lymph nodes.

ALLERGY IMAGE WEBSITE

ALLERGY DIAGNOSTIC TESTING UPDATE

Allergy and severe allergic reactions are increasing worldwide. Many theories exist for this change in global allergy epidemiology, most commonly variants of the "hygiene hypothesis" and "biome depletion" theory. These theories refer to the impact that modern lifestyles have on the normal microbiological flora (the human biome), as well as decreased exposure to environmental allergens.

BRCA TESTING FOR HEREDITARY

BRCA TESTING FOR HEREDITARY BREAST AND/OR OVARIAN CANCER

Cancer occurs when cells in your body start to grow out of control.

HEPATITIS B

HEPATITIS B Pamphlet

Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.

HYPERTENSION

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through them.

HIV AND AIDS Pamphlet

HIV AND AIDS Pamphlet

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infects and destroys the body's immune system, removing the body's ability to protect itself from infections and cancer.

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High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through them.

Eyes On Diabetes

What is Diabetes?

TYPE 1 DIABETES
When the pancreas doesn't produce insulin.

TYPE 2 DIABETES
When the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin (or the insulin cannot be processed)

Women and Diabetes

Women and Diabetes

1 IN 7 BIRTHS IS AFFECTED BY GESTATIONAL DIABETES (GDM)

1 IN 2 WOMEN WITH GDM WILL DEVELOP TYPE 2 DIABETES WITHIN
5 TO 10 YEARS AFTER DELIVERY.

THE CHALLENGE PREGNANT WOMEN REQUIRE IMPROVED ACCESS TO SCREENING, CARE AND EDUCATION TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR MOTHER AND CHILD.

Why do you need blood tests

Why do you need blood tests?

Why do you need blood tests?

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a disease caused by bacteria or germs called mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections

The type of testing that you need and how often you should be screened depends on your age, your sexual behaviours and other risk factors.

Screening for cervical cancer

Screening for cervical cancer

The cervix is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb).

Pathology without borders

Pathology without borders

Lancet Laboratories is one of the leading pathology laboratories operating throughout Africa.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. It is the most common non-skin cancer in men worldwide. Prostate cancer is the most common cause of death from
cancer in men over the age of 75.

Kidney stones

A kidney stone is a solid mass made up of the crystals that is formed in the kidney or the ureter.

Iron deficiency anaemia

Iron deficiency anaemia

Iron is a mineral found in all cells of our body and is an important component of haemoglobin.

HIV serodiscordant couples

HIV serodiscordant couples

Is it possible for me to test negative for HIV even if my sexual partner has tested positive?

Health screening for men and women

Health screening for men and women

A wellness test is a medical investigation, such as a yearly physical checkup.

Ebola

Ebola virus causes a severe haemorrhagic (bleeding) illness

Diabetes

Diabetes is a life long disease in which the body cannot process sugar properly.

Correct urine collection techniques

Correct urine collection techniques

The collection of a good quality urine specimen is essential for a good quality laboratory result.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance (a lipid).

Care of employees travelling to developing countries

Care of employees travelling to developing countries

Employees working in developing countries face multiple challenges and company management has an obligation of care.

Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriacae

Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriacae

Carbapenems are strong antibiotics used by doctors to treat infections caused by very resistant bugs (bacteria).

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that develops in the breast and can spread to other parts of the body.

drug-testing

Guide to Drug Testing

This guide serves to inform you of the different types of drug tests available, what type of test to choose, and under which circumstances.

panorama

Panorama prenatal test

A new, simple blood test that can help you learn About the health of your baby.

influenza

Influenza is an infection caused by the influenza virus.

HIV

HIV & AIDS Poster

HIV is a virus that infects and destroys the body’s immune system resulting in AIDS and death

Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer

Prostate cancer is cancer that starts in the prostate gland. It is the most common non-skin cancer in men worldwide. Prostate cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in men over age 75. Prostate cancer is rarely found in men younger than 40. If the prostate grows too large, it squeezes the urethra. This may slow or stop the normal flow of urine.

hope

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer affects 1 out of every 41 South African women and
kills approximately 8 every day. ¹

sex

Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections

All the STIs mentioned above can be transmitted to sexual partners. Many of them can cause later complications.

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World Hepatitis Day

 KEY FACTS 
- Viral hepatitis is a major global health problem.
- An estimated 257 million people worldwide were living with hepatitis B  
  (HBV) infection, and 71 million people with hepatitis C (HCV) infection  
   in 2015.                                    
-  In 2015 an estimated 1.34 million people worldwide died due to viral  
   hepatitis.