Histopathology

Transforming histopathology

Following a complete overhaul, one lab is on track to hit the 98% target for 10-day turnaround times by 2025. Quality, Training and Transformation Manager Paul Chenery talks through the ambitious journey.

Digital pathology: a white paper

A look at the new IBMS and Microsoft white paper Digital Pathology and Integrated Care Systems, which was launched in September.

"No improvements for colonoscopies with AI"

A randomised controlled trial found that colonoscopy assisted by computer-aided detection (CAD) was not associated with improved detection of advanced colorectal neoplasias.

The big question: IBMS Congress 2023

This month we ask “What makes Congress the ‘go-to’ event for you?”

Digita immunofluorescence implementation into routine diagnostic use

Paul Chenery and Mark Housley discuss digital immunofluorescence at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, from initial implementation to future applications.

Building on a success story

Sarah May, IBMS Deputy Chief Executive, and Chris Ward, IBMS Head of Examinations, outline the launch of new limited-scope scientist reporting qualifications.

The big question: histopathologist shortage

This month we ask “How can we solve the current shortage of histopathologists?”

Targeting cells that contribute to ageing-related diseases

Ageing, or senescent cells, which stop dividing but don’t die, can accumulate in the body over the years and fuel chronic inflammation that contributes to conditions such as cancer and degenerative disorders.

My lab: a small rural laboratory

Andrea Johnson, Cellular Pathology Laboratory Manager, gives a tour of her lab in Herefordshire.

Another route: Histopathology reporting

Peter Smith, Principal Clinical Scientist in Cellular Pathology at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories, gives a personal account of his experiences of the Scientist Training Programme.

Gastrointestinal tumour recurrence

US researchers have identified a new feature indicative of the chance of recurrence of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs).

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