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  1. Cystic fibrosis (CF)

    When a person has cystic fibrosis, their mucus glands secrete very thick sticky mucus that clogs the tiny air passages in the lungs and traps bacteria.

  2. Home-based and virtual hospital care

    You may be able to receive hospital care in the comfort of home, making your treatment easier and helping you to recover faster.

  3. Newborn bloodspot screening

    Every newborn baby in Australia is offered a test for the rare medical conditions of phenylketonuria, hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

  4. Pregnancy tests amniocentesis

    Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure performed on a pregnant woman to withdraw a small amount of amniotic fluid from the sac surrounding the fetus.

  5. Newborn bloodspot screening (video)

    Every newborn baby in Australia is offered a newborn bloodspot screening test to identify those at risk for rare, but serious, medical conditions including PKU, hypothyroidism and cystic fibrosis.

  6. Exercise - the low-down on hydration

    You need to drink enough and regularly to keep hydrated during exercise.

  7. Physical disabilities

    Common physical disabilities and the issues relating to having a disability – find information on diagnosis, treatment and disability services.

  8. Osteoporosis in children

    Osteoporosis in children is rare and usually caused by an underlying medical condition.

  9. Croup

    Croup is a viral infection of the throat and windpipe that causes noisy breathing, a hoarse voice and a harsh, barking cough.

  10. Clinical geneticist

    A clinical geneticist provides gene testing and genetic counselling.

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