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Information on Disease Diagnosis and Prevention

Updated January 27, 2010

This information has been developed by pathologists, doctors who specialize in prevention, early detection, and diagnosis of disease.

Pathologists help care for patients every day by providing information needed to ensure appropriate patient care. They examine tissues and fluids to diagnose disease in order to assist in making treatment decisions.

Patient Information on Disease Diagnosis and Prevention
CAP Public Statements
Video News Releases

Patient Information on Disease Diagnosis and Prevention

2009 H1N1
(formerly known as Swine Flu)
H1N1 Information

Blood and Organ Donation
Blood Donation Information
Organ Donation Information

Cancer
Breast Cancer Information
Colorectal Cancer Information
Prostate Cancer Information
Skin Cancer Information

Diabetes
Public Statement

Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness Checklist

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
Information on HPV DNA Testing

Influenza
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Seasonal Influenza

Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease Information

Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Information

Preventing Disease
Diabetes Testing Information
Cholesterol Testing

Pap Examination
Pap Examination Information

Salmonella
Questions and Answers About Salmonella, E. coli and Animal Contact

Toxicology
Toxicology Information

CAP Public Statements

The College of American Pathologists is the world’s largest association comprised exclusively of pathologists. It is an organization concerned about patients and about providing the highest quality of patient care. The College stands firm in those beliefs and has developed CAP Public Statements on a variety of health issues related to pathology.

Adult Vaccinations
July 22, 2009

Blood Donation
May 6, 2009

Patient Preparation Prior to Blood and other Laboratory Testing
May 6, 2009

Childhood Obesity
May 6, 2009

Additional CAP Public Statements

Video news releases (VNRs)

To receive the full benefit of the following multimedia presentations:

Download a free copy of the latest version of the RealPlayer (if you do not already have the plug-in) or Windows Media player.
Have a computer system with a sound card and speakers.

CAP Launches New MyBiopsy.org (January 2010) Windows Media, 17 MB	Simple Diabetes Prevention in the New Year (January 2009) Windows Media, 10 MB
Nightly Business Report: Pathology Enters the Digital Age (July 2008) Windows Media, 60 MB	Preventing Child Poisonings During the Holidays (December 2006) Windows Media, 9.2 MB
HPV Vaccine: Pathologists help explain who should get it and who should get the Pap test (June 2006) Windows Media, 4 MB	Colon Cancer Screening: Gallup Survey Shows People Know What They Should Do But Still Aren’t Doing It (March 2004) RealPlayer, 1 MB
Healthy Eating During Football Season (January 2004) RealPlayer, 403 K



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