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When a child has differences of sex development (DSD), their sex organs develop differently to other children. This is also sometimes called ‘intersex variations’ or ‘variations in sex characteristics’. There is no consensus on the best terminology when referring to DSD or Intersex
Bone and cartilage disorders in children can take many forms, including short stature, brittle bones or very short fingers and toes.
Excessive crying in babies is common and distressing. There is usually no obvious reason and gets better after babies are three to four months old. This is often referred to as ‘colic’. Excessive crying is one of the most common conditions experienced by babies under four months of age. We
Leukaemia and bone marrow failure are blood disorders common in children and are caused by the overproduction or underproduction of blood cells.
Asthma is a common respiratory (breathing) condition caused by the narrowing of small airways in the lungs – making it harder to breathe. The respiratory research group at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is responsible for the longest, most comprehensive follow-up study of childhood
Experts from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute have congratulated the Australian Senate for its historic conscience vote in favour of assisted reproduction technologies, also known as 'Maeve's Law', to allow couples to access mitochondrial donation. The amendments will enable affected
Hearing loss affects up to three in every 1000 newborns. It is the most common congenital condition (present from birth) screened at birth.
While many sports modify rules to reduce contact among younger players, one in five children is affected by concussion by age 16, however, most parents don’t recognise the severity of symptoms or seek medical attention.
Peanut allergy is the most common cause of the life-threatening allergic reaction anaphylaxis and is more likely to result in death than any other food allergy.
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