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Cancer can occur when some of the body’s cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Cancer can develop almost anywhere in the body. An alliance of 76 organisations led by MCRI will enable Australia to become a global leader in genomic medicine which studies a person’s genes to improve diagnosis
Cerebral palsy (CP) describes a group of disorders of movement and posture resulting from problems that occur early in life in the developing brain.
Cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke) and metabolic disease (obesity and type 2 diabetes) are related. Together, they are cardiometabolic disease.
Brain malformations are conditions where the brain does not form properly. Most begin long before a baby is born.
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a developmental disorder that is characterised by poor concentration, hyperactivity and impulse control.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that is present from birth and caused by disruption to early brain development. Find out more about Autism.
Brain injury in childhood has many different causes. If the damage occurs after birth, it is known as an acquired brain injury (ABI).
Antibiotic resistance is a huge healthcare challenge. Overusing antibiotics creates ‘superbugs’ – bacteria that have become resistant to treatment. This makes it hard or impossible to treat infections.
Our Aboriginal Health Flagship aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families.
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
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