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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...