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  1. Blood transfusion

    Donated blood is screened for blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis, syphilis and HIV.

  2. HIV - infection control in hospitals

    How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

  3. Blood groups

    A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.

  4. Bone marrow

    Bone marrow is the spongy tissue in the hollow centres of a person?s long bones and is the blood cell 'factory'.

  5. Ectopic pregnancy

    Ectopic pregnancy is caused by a fertilised egg not being able to move through the fallopian tube.

  6. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)

    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is characterised by physical deterioration of the brain, dementia and walking difficulties

  7. Corneal transplantation and donation

    Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.

  8. Thalassaemia

    Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that can cause anaemia or death if not treated.

  9. Pregnancy and birth - related emergencies

    A medical emergency can happen at any time during pregnancy, labour and birth. Some emergencies can be life threatening for pregnant women and their babies.

  10. Rotavirus

    Rotavirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis for Australian babies and preschool children.

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