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EKVIMED- WHERE INNOVATION MEETS EXPERTISE IN PATHOLOGY SERVICES

The significance of diagnosing, processing, and reporting medical records in a digital format, particularly for radiology, has risen in the 21st century. The progress of imaging systems now allows for the integration of these technological advancements in pathology. Our firm seizes these advancements by extending the option to our overseas associates to have their tissue samples analyzed by prominent European pathologists stationed worldwide, making use of designated sectioning scanners.

Our organization provides access to the newest digital scanning equipment, scanning the tissue samples onto pre-made slides, followed up with their transfer in a digital format to the most qualified and globally adept pathology deep-rooted specialists in Europe.

Ekvimed's telepathology service is transforming medical diagnosis and opening up the possibility of a more interconnected and readily available healthcare system. Patients can now access top-quality healthcare regardless of their location.

Our pathology services encompass a vast spectrum, and our proficient team of pathologists boasts extensive professional expertise, partnering with prominent state hospitals, private clinics, and beauty clinics. They possess a broad skill set, fluent in multiple languages, allowing them to offer remarkable diagnostic work. Our efforts aim to elevate the pathology community's standing, entice aspiring physicians to the profession, and enhance our services through digital diagnostic methods. Our team values preparation, creativity, adaptability, and collaboration.

For the past two decades, our organization has been operating in the center of Europe, forming robust alliances with numerous private clinics and government-owned hospitals over the years. Our pathologists have been intensively trained to meet the highest criteria, which ensures patients and medical establishments alike of their proficiency and acumen in the field. By using remote access, we are unifying pathology services that were once separated by geography, creating a network that gives everyone access to the treatment they need.

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Több mint két évtizedes múltunk során széleskörű szakmai tapasztalatot szereztünk a magánegészségügyi-, ezen belüla patológiai szolgáltatások körében. Ennek eredményeként jelenleg több nagy állami-, és magánkórház, valamint számos szépészeti klinika és számtalan kisebb-nagyobb magánorvosi praxis számára biztosítjuk a magas szintű szövettani és citológiai diagnosztikus hátteret. Patológus kollégáink rendszerint régóta csapattagok, de az elmúlt években számos új munkatárs csatlakozott hozzánk, akik a szakma legkülönbözőbb területeinek kiváló szakértői. Cégünk presztízse precíz, kiemelkedő munkát követel kollégáinktól, akik sokrétű hazai és nemzetközi tapasztalataikat felhasználva, magas színvonalat biztosítanak szolgáltatásainknak. A legfrissebb szakmai ajánlásoknak megfelelő protokollok szigorú betartása, az egymás közötti rendszeres konzultáció biztosítja a folyamatos szakmai fejlődést, ami alapjául szolgál cégünk magas szintű diagnosztikai tevékenységéhez.
Küldetésünknek tartjuk, nem csak magunk, de a patológus társadalom szakmaimegítélésének emelését is, így kollégáink aktív résztvevői a hazai és a nemzetközi tudományos életnek. De részt vesznek a fiatal, pályakezdőkezdő medikusok, rezidensek kiválasztási, oktatási folyamataiban, szakmai fejlesztésében, így ültetve el, választott szakmánk, a patológia iránti érdeklődés és elköteleződés magvait.

Célunk, hogy orvosaink, asszisztenseink, de minden dolgozónk munkáját a szakmai körülmények folyamatos javításával és a digitális diagnosztikus munka folyamatos kiterjesztésével segítsük. Igen komoly értéknek tartjuk munkatársaink alapos felkészültségét, sokirányú tapasztalatát és kiemelkedő kreativitását, mely gerincét képezi cégünk rendkívüli szolgáltatási flexibilitásának és együttműködési készségének.

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1. PATHOGENETIC DIAGNOSTICS

Our histopathological diagnostic activity involves a full pathological examination of tissue sections removed by our clinical colleagues, including macroscopic and microscopic examination of pre-fixed tissue sections. In our complex histology laboratory, we are able to perform a wide range of tests: in addition to the traditional hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) stained sections, we also perform special tests (e.g. immunohistochemistry, special staining, molecular tests), all of which contribute to the most accurate histological diagnosis. We consider it essential that our histopathological findings comply with the latest professional guidelines, as this is the only way to provide high quality diagnostics that contribute to the most optimal care of our patients and to the design of the most personalised therapies. We believe that waiting for a histological result is always a very emotional stress for the patient, and therefore our priority is to perform our diagnostic activities with the shortest possible diagnostic turnaround time.

2. CYTOPATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS

There are an extremely large number of clinical situations in which the rapid sampling of certain lesions, with the least possible inconvenience to the patient, is necessary. In our cytopathological examinations, samples are processed partly for screening (e.g. gynaecological screening) and partly for diagnostic purposes by minimally invasive invasive sampling. In addition to H&E stained sections, we also have the possibility to perform complementary tests (special staining, immunocytochemical tests) to further increase diagnostic accuracy. The smears from the partly exfoliative and partly fine needle aspiration examination are evaluated by our pre-screening staff or by our cytopathologists.
These examinations allow the accurate and rapid diagnosis of certain lesions, the determination of the inflammatory/tumour origin and the clarification of the dignity. In the case of benign results, further, more burdensome histological sampling can be avoided.

We have recently expanded our cytopathology activities: in addition to the traditional smear-based cytology, we now also perform liquid-based cytology. Although this method is mainly performed on gynaecological samples, our laboratory is equipped to perform liquid-based analysis of cell samples from other organs.
Thin layer cell clusters can be analysed in an optimal environment with minimal background/artificial products, further increasing diagnostic accuracy.

3. MOLECULAR TESTS, HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) DIAGNOSTICS

With the continuous development of science, cytopathology has also undergone significant progress in recent decades. In addition to the introduction of immunocytochemistry and the spread of the liquid-based method, it is now possible to perform molecular tests on cytological samples. We consider it a major step forward that we now also perform molecular testing on our liquid-based gynaecological specimens: using a PCR-based technique, we can detect the presence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) by genotyping the types most commonly causing malignant lesions (HPV16 and HPV18). Using our special stains (p16-Ki67 dual stain), we can also determine which high-risk, high-priority HPV types are transient and which cases are at higher risk of developing severe cervical lesions. In order to identify HPV infections and their actual role, further specific tests are planned to be introduced in the near future: molecular detection of DNA methylation markers will further refine the cases at high risk, thus identifying female patients requiring closer clinical control. It is of paramount importance to provide such a strong preventive background for the patients who use our services.

4. IT BACK-UP SUPPORT

To ensure the fastest possible information and secure data flow, our company uses an electronic test request system for both histological and cytological sample analysis. We use this software to record the medical data that are absolutely necessary for our diagnostic tasks, protected by state-of-the-art encryption procedures.

The physician ordering the histology/cytology/other laboratory tests uploads the data necessary for the identification of the specimen to our system with his/her own personal access. The histology/cytology report, which is completed after the pathology examination and electronically signed, is also recorded by our staff with their own access. With online, immediate data transfer and appropriate access, the clinician ordering the tests can be informed of the results as quickly as possible. If requested by our partners, we can also send the finished report to the healthcare institution in printed format, with a medical stamp and hand stamp. It is important to note that a given doctor has access only to the histological or cytological results of treatments carried out in his own institution, not to those of other collaborating healthcare providers.

5. ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY

Our future plans include the provision of a modern, air-conditioned, ultrasound-equipped aspiration cytology clinic, part of our laboratory, where ultrasound-guided aspiration cytology examinations can be performed by appointment during designated office hours. Currently, our aspiration cytology services are still available off-site.

6. SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

In addition to our histopathology and cytopathology activities, we are regularly involved in scientific research in collaboration with clinical colleagues. In collaboration with our clinicians, we support the research activities of our colleagues by performing specialised studies on fresh tissue samples or on tissue blocks from our archives.

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Hivatkozások, bővebb információk:

Recommendations for Use of p16/Ki67 Dual Stain for Management of Individuals Testing Positive for Human Papillomavirus (Clarke, Megan A. et al Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease 28(2):p 124-130, April 2024)
High-risk human papillornavirus testing in women with ASC-US cytology: results from the ATHENA HPV study (Stoler MH, et al. Arn J Clin Pathol. 2011 ;135(3):468-75)
Evaluation of HPV-16 and HPV-18 genotyping for the triage of women with high¬risk HPV+ cytology-negative results (Wright TC, Jr., et al. Arn J Clin Pathol. 2011; 136(4):578-86)
Performance of carcinogenic human papillornavirus (HPV) testing and HPV16 or HPV18 genotyping for cervical cancer screening of women aged 25 years and older a subanalysis of the ATHENA study (Castle PE, et al. Lancet On col 2011; 12:880-890)
The ATHENA human papillomavirus study: design, methods, and baseline results (Wright TC et al. Arn J Obstet Gynecol 2011; 1 :e 1-e 11)
Comparison of cervical cancer screening strategies incorporating different combinations of cytology, HPV testing, and genotyping for HPV 16/18 results from the ATHENA HPV study (Cox JT et al. Arn J Obstet Gynecol 2012; 184:el-el 1)
Primary cervical cancer screening with human papillornavirus: end of study results from the ATHENA study using HPV as the first-line screening test (Wright TC, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2015;136(2):189-97)
Triaging HPV-Positive Women with p16/Ki-67 Dual-stained Cytology Results from a Sub-study Nested into the ATHENA Trial, Wright et al, Gyn Oncology, January 2017 (online 2016)
Wright TC et al. Clinical validation of p16/Ki-67 dual-stained cytology triage of HPV-positive women: Results from the IMPACT trial. Int J Cancer. 2021 Sep 18. doi: 10.1002/ijc.33812.
The IMproving Primary Screening And Colposcopy Triage trial: human papillomavirus, cervical cytology, and histopathologic results from the baseline and 1-year follow-up phase (Mahboobeh Safaeian et al, Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Sep;225(3):278.e1-278.e16.doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.03.047. Epub 2021 Apr 20.
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/10/updated-guidelines-for-management-of-cervical-cancer-screening-abnormalities

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