Advanced Search

01 Nov 2023... Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder affecting haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin is a protein in the blood that carries oxygen around our bodies. Sickle cell disease is passed from parent to child in genes.

23 Jul 2019... Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the development of a baby’s spine and spinal cord with life-long impacts to movement and basic functions. The baby's developing spine fails to close properly resulting in the incomplete growth of the spinal cord, vertebrae and overlying skin which may affect each child differently. Spina bifida is a life-long condition requiring ongoing medical intervention and support.

Haemoglobin E (HbE) is a common inherited condition caused by the production of an abnormal haemoglobin protein.

01 Jun 2021... Incontinence is the unwanted and involuntary leakage of urine or faeces. It affects people from all cultures and it is not normal. The good news is incontinence can be treated, and in many cases cured.

A guide to MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), a bacteria which can cause infections that most antibiotics cannot kill. Includes information on prevention and treatment.

Describes symptoms of Tourette Syndrome and services to help people with the condition. Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder, which most often begins between the ages of 2 and 21, and lasts throughout life. TS is NOT degenerative and people with TS can expect to live a normal life span.

Measles is a very infectious viral illness. People can get unwell with measles 7 to 18 days after contact with a person sick with measles.

07 Aug 2023... Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness especially among children. Children six months to five years are at higher risk of severe illness. Listen to advice from Dr. Habib Bhurawala, a clinical associate professor and the Head of Pediatrics at the Nepean Hospital, on flu symptoms to look out for, getting vaccinated, and how to get immediate help.