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Pathology (from Greek pathos, feeling, pain, suffering; and logos, study of; see also -ology) is the study of the processes underlying disease and other forms of illness, harmful abnormality, or dysfunction. Within biology but also a branch of medicine, it means specifically the study and diagnosis of the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organs that underlie disease. Pathology as a field of knowledge hence forms the basis of the scientific reasoning behind the practice of medicine.
Scope of pathology
The primary goal of pathology is the study of the four main aspects of a disease:
- Etiology: what causes the disease
- Pathogenesis: the mechanism by which a certain etiological factor causes disease
- Morphologic changes: the structural changes induced in the cells, tissues and organs
- Clinical significance: the functional consequences of the morphologic changes
Pathologists' work
Pathologists are physicians whose residency varies from 3-4 years followed by fellowship training for most. Because the public rarely meets pathologists, their work is not well understood. Pathology is a large and diverse field that allows a pathologist to participate in multiple areas of the field or focus their scope to a specific area. Essential to everyday surgeries, pathologists are responsible for processing and reporting on all specimens generated during a given surgery. Tissue samples are taken from the submitted specimens, stained, and processed for microscopic evaluation. Microscopic examination searches for disease of any type and this information is returned to the surgeon via a pathology report. Pathologists are also responsible for laboratory specimens. They, along with medical technologists, process specimens at medical laboratories for interpretations. In other words, patients should know that what their doctor calls a "laboratory result" is not a number generated by a black box. Instead, it is the interpretation of the value by a pathologist or a technologist. It is also important to understand that a different laboratory might produce a different value on the same specimen. Pathologists are also called upon to perform autopsies. Autopsies represent less than 5% of the workload of a typical modern pathologist. There exists a subspecialty in pathology that allows for the training of medical examiners who wish to pursue forensics. More on [ Pathology ]
Pathology jobs
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PATHOLOGY jobs in "Beaumont, TX Forensic/Pathologist" - TX
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Forensic Pathologist needed in Beaumont, Texas. The successful applicant will perform approximately 325 autopsies annually. Some occasional regional travel may be required. The Beaumont office provides
Pathology jobs in "Southeast KRC.0210.0305.13C" - KS
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KRC.0210.0305.13C Pathologist needed for a great hospital and community! 105-bed hospital would like to add a board certified/eligible Pathologist to their team.
What is Pathology ? - A consumer guide, including how to understand a pathology report and the process undertaken to reach a diagnosis.
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology - An agency of the United States Department of Defense offering consultation, education and research. Details of services and resources, and a list of publications.
Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Images of diseased tissue throughout the tract, including tumours, ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease.
Atlas of Neuro-Oncology - Images of central nervous system tumours are grouped both alphabetically and according to World Health Organisation grading.
Meta Description: [ ANOCEF's Atlas of Neuro-Oncology ]
Fibroblast Biology and Pathology at BioBitField - Information on research into the causes and treatment of fibrosis and scleroderma.
Indiana University : Pathology Education Resources - All main branches are covered in a library of photomicrographs and descriptions.
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PerlJam is the product of the Pathology Education Resources Laboratory
of the Department of Pathology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
The site is intended to provide instructional support for medical and graduate
students studying Histology and Pathology. Student evaluated links are ... ]
International Symposium on Comparative Pathology - An annual event under the auspices of the European Society of Pathology and the Academy of Medical Sciences of Croatia. Details of the next meeting and photographs of previous ones.
Museum of Human Disease - The University of New South Wales ( Australia ) presents interactive images of many pathological processes.
Meta Description: [ The Museum of Human Disease is located within the Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. The Museum contains over 2,700 specimens of diseased human tissue. Selected images of these specimens have been hotspotted to allow inter... ]
Nephropathology Biopsy Cases - Each includes a clinical history, photomicrographs, pathologic diagnosis, and discussion.
Online Interactive Pathology Laboratory - Offers an interactive, case-based approach to learning.
PathMax - This library contains articles and images relating to all branches, including cytopathology, forensic and molecular pathology.
Meta Description: [ PathMax is the premiere pathologist-created WWW metaindex of sites pertinent to pathology education. PathMax is indexed by topic and constantly updated and reviewed by pathology professionals. ]
Pathology jobs - Pathology jobs are listed at Physician Employment. You may register to be
automatically updated when new jobs are listed.
Pathology Jobs - Physician jobs for all specialties throughout North America.
Pathology Quiz Online - Presents a series of illustrated case histories.
Pathologynet - Pathology/laboratory news from various sources, a conference calendar and links.
Meta Description: [ An interactive information center about pathology and medical laboratory. Provides pathology news, numerous links (including employment, conference & industry), forum, polls, quiz and a career guide. ]
PathWeb - Virtual pathology museum - by the Pathology Department of the University of Connecticut Health Center.
Meta Description: [ the Virtual Pathology Museum, Department of Pathology, University of Connecticut Health Center ]
The Internet Pathology Laboratory - Images, descriptions and tutorials cover all organ systems.
Meta Description: [ WebPath contains images, text, and tutorials for pathology education ]
The Pathology Guy - General topics are discussed, as well as articles on autopsies, evidence collection and other forensic issues.
Transplant Pathology Internet Services - International collaboration on standardizing criteria for assessing the histopathologic features of rejection. Provides photographic case histories and discussion.
University Pathologists - Provides cytology and tissue diagnostic services for head and neck, upper and lower respiratory tract, breast, gastrointestinal, endocrine, urologic, hematopoietic and cutaneous pathology. Find details for professionals and patients.
Urbana Atlas of Pathology - Images cover all body systems and disease processes.
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Virtual Hospital : Pathology Textbooks - Free manuals and atlases for patients and professionals cover several areas including blood tests, gynecologic oncology, hepatology and infectious disease.
Meta Description: [ Virtual Hospital was a digital library of health information in pediatrics, paediatrics, and radiology for pediatric education and radiology education ]
Wellpath - Free registration provides access to courses in several subspecialties.
Meta Description: [ Electroninc Learning Environmet in Pathology. Used in life-long learning, distance and conventional education in University of Oviedo ]
Pathology Job RSS feeds - All Physician Job RSS feeds: States with Pathology Employment Opportunities
