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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Exercise - the low-down on hydration
You need to drink enough and regularly to keep hydrated during exercise.
- Physical disabilities
Common physical disabilities and the issues relating to having a disability – find information on diagnosis, treatment and disability services.
- Osteoporosis in children
Osteoporosis in children is rare and usually caused by an underlying medical condition.
- Croup
Croup is a viral infection of the throat and windpipe that causes noisy breathing, a hoarse voice and a harsh, barking cough.
- Clinical geneticist
A clinical geneticist provides gene testing and genetic counselling.