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The Bug Book 9th Edition: Updated Clinical Gynecologic Reference

We’re proud to announce the release of the ninth edition of The Bug Book; PathAdvantage’s comprehensive clinical reference for treating gynecologic infections, STIs and urinary tract infections. We published the first edition of our clinical...

25 Years in Women’s Health: A PathAdvantage Timeline 

This year marks 25 years of PathAdvantage serving clinicians and their patients. Since 2001, our mission has stayed the same: deliver personal, patient-centered pathology with a clear focus on women’s health and the clinicians who provide it every day. To...

The MatrixBrush: A Gentle, Accurate Method of Endometrial Sampling

For most patients, abnormal uterine bleeding can be extremely concerning. Diagnosing the cause often requires sampling the endometrium, previously a painful process for many women. Fortunately, modern sampling devices now allow clinicians to evaluate the...

A Better Cervical Biopsy: Same Accuracy, Less Pain 

Cervical biopsies are essential for detecting precancerous lesions in the cervix; however, biopsies of this sensitive area have also had a reputation for being uncomfortable…to even painful. But, that’s no longer the case. Innovation and technology now...

Why We Use PCR-Based GBS Testing

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is one of the most important — yet often overlooked — infections screened for during pregnancy, because identifying it early can make all the difference in protecting a newborn’s health. Why is GBS Testing...

Behind the Microscope: An Interview with Pathologist Dr. Vargas

At PathAdvantage, compassionate client care is the foundation of an excellent physician. Pathologist Alejandro Vargas M.D. takes this objective seriously, letting passion and empathy guide his work.  Dr. Vargas obtained a Bachelor of Science in biological...

At-Home HPV Testing: Promise or Peril in a New Screening Era

The FDA approval of at-home HPV testing is being marketed as a paradigm shift in cervical cancer screening, touting benefits such as superior convenience, accessibility and comfort.   However, while at-home HPV testing addresses barriers to traditional...

A Promising New Approach to Bacterial Vaginosis

What is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a widespread vaginal infection, impacting roughly one in three women globally during their lifetime.  It is a serious illness, resulting from a disruption in the vaginal...

Behind the Microscope: Women’s Health with Dr. Gaston

At PathAdvantage, advancing women’s health care remains our core objective. Key to achieving that? Emily Gaston M.D. and her passion and advocacy for women’s health.   She is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology and specializes in...

Shattering the Stigma: Syphilis in the 21st Century

Syphilis. Speaking as a pathologist, it is time we looked at this disease through the lens of modern medicine with a clear-eyed view. There is a dangerous misconception that syphilis is a relic of the past, an obsolete condition — a disease of top hats,...