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Search results for: "neonatal diseases and defects"

Birth defects

Trusted information about birth defects from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on spina bifida and amniocentesis.

Congenital heart defects

Trusted information about congenital heart defects from leading Australian health organisations, including links to atrial septal defect.

Urogenital defects

Trusted information about urogenital defects from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on screening tests and cosmetic surgery.

Oral-facial cleft lip and palate

Learn about oral-facial cleft lip and cleft palate - birth defects in which the tissues of the mouth or lip don't form properly during foetal development.

Long QT syndrome

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart's electrical system that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats, called arrhythmias.

Chiari malformation

Chiari (or Arnold-Chiari) malformation occurs when part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal. Some, but not all people have symptoms. Learn more here.

Noonan syndrome

Children with Noonan syndrome may have odd facial features, restricted growth and heart defects, but most, with therapy, go on to lead normal lives.

Genetics of dementia

There isn't a single gene that is responsible for most types of dementia. However, some rare types of dementia can be inherited.

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Cystic fibrosis is a disease affecting the lungs and digestive system. Learn more about cystic fibrosis (CF), including its symptoms, treatment options and how it's diagnosed.