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Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is an acute infection with Toxoplasma gondii. It can have serious health risks for pregnant women or people with suppressed immune function.

11 Oct 2006

Burns

Burns

Burns are commonly caused by heat and destroys the skin and surface layers. They require burn first aid treatment and often emergency department treatment.

04 Oct 2006

Contraception (Birth Control)

Contraception (Birth Control)

Contraceptives, also commonly referred to as family planning or birth control methods, are a range of devices, procedures and medications which assist women to prevent…

26 Sep 2006

Pulmonary/Lung Function Tests

Pulmonary/Lung Function Tests

Lung function tests include spirometry, peak expiratory flow, lung volume and diffusion capacity. They are used to assess respiratory conditions.

06 Sep 2006

Pleural Effusion

Pleural Effusion

Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, symptoms include cough, shortness of breath. Lung cancer, pneumonia, and asbestosis are diseases causing plural…

03 Sep 2006

Haemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood)

Haemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood)

haemoptysis is a disease that symptoms include coughing up blood from the lungs. Causes bronchitis, lung cancer and pneumonia.

31 Aug 2006

Barrett’s oesophagus

Barrett’s oesophagus

Barrett's oesophagus is a complication of heartburn in which the cells of the lower oesophagus are damaged from exposure to stomach acid.

30 Aug 2006

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation

Childhood immunisation is an effective way of protecting your child against a number of infectious diseases. To ensure life-long protection, it is important that childhood…

11 Aug 2006

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Fistulas (fistulae) are abnormal connections between two epithelial surfaces. Epithelial surfaces are present in hollow structures (such as blood vessels and organs) and comprise the…

28 Jul 2006