Histology Blog
Della Thomas
HistoQuarterly: LYMPH NODE
Working in a histology lab means that I get to see a lot of what our body looks like under the microscope. Quarterly I will share with you some of my photos from the microscopic world of our inner space and tell you a little bit about what we’re looking at. This year is National … Continue reading
Endometriosis Awareness Week
Today is the final day of Endometriosis Awareness Week. I’m curious about how well awareness of this condition is fairing. . So what is it? Endometriosis is a condition that affects 1 in 15 women of reproductive age worldwide, and is influenced by the hormonal changes that occur during the monthly menstrual cycle. During a … Continue reading
How do histologists diagnose tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacteria tuberculosis. It most commonly presents in the lungs because inhalation of the M. tuberculosis organism is its easiest mode of entry into the body. It can be really difficult for a clinician to suspect if a patient has TB. This is because visible symptoms do not show … Continue reading
Ask the expert: HEART EDITION
As you may already know, 2012 is National Pathology Year, and this month’s theme is the heart. Having already written a blogpost about how you can help prevent heart disease, I’m now teaming up with thoracic specialist, Dr Paul Cane, who I work with at Unilabs-IHS, to give you the opportunity to ask some of … Continue reading
I was diagnosed with pityriasis rosea
At the end of February, 2009, for approximately 3 weeks, I presented with itchy red scaly plaques on my abdomen and it was diagnosed as pityriasis rosea. This was characterised by red oval-shaped spots and the presence of a larger very distinctive “herald lesion” that appeared about a week previous to the smaller spots. This … Continue reading
Love your heart
2012 is National Pathology Year. The theme for February is “Love your Heart“. February is also American Heart Month (no prizes for guessing why the heart is a hot topic this particular month). All the cells in your body rely on your heart. They rely on the nutrients and oxygen that the blood delivers to … Continue reading
HistoQuarterly: LIVER
Working in a histology lab means that I get to see a lot of what our body looks like under the microscope. Quarterly I will share with you some of my photos from the microscopic world of our inner space and tell you a little bit about what we’re looking at. This year is National … Continue reading
Can a sexually transmitted infection literally break your heart?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is transmitted via human contact and is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK and US. It can infect the skin, genitals and the oral and anal cavities. It is a very common virus; in fact it’s thought that about 80% of us will be infected … Continue reading
HistoQuarterly: PANCREAS
Working in a histology lab means that I get to see a lot of what our body looks like under the microscope. Quarterly I will share with you some of my photos from the microscopic world of our inner space and tell you a little bit about what we’re looking at. This quarter I have … Continue reading
HistoQuarterly: SKIN
Working in a histology lab means that I get to see a lot of what our body looks like under the microscope. Quarterly I will share with you some of my photos from the microscopic world of our inner space and tell you a little bit about what we’re looking at. Before we journey on … Continue reading
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