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  1. Hepatitis C

    In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C.

  2. Herbal medicine

    Some herbs have potent ingredients and should be treated with the same care and respect as pharmaceutical drugs.

  3. Hernias

    Both reducible and non-reducible hernias need to be surgically repaired - this is a common operation.

  4. Hiccups

    Hiccups that last for days, weeks or even years may be symptomatic of underlying disease.

  5. Hip disorders

    The hip joint is complicated to allow a wide range of motion while still supporting the weight of the body.

  6. Hirsutism (excessive hair) - women

    Hirsutism in women is the excess growth of dark and coarse hair over areas of the body where it ordinarily wouldn’t grow, such as the face and back. About one woman in 10 is affected.

  7. HIV - infection control in hospitals

    How hospitals reduce the risk HIV, hepatitis B and C - includes blood donation and transfusions, infection control and prevention for hospital workers, patients and visitors and where to get help.

  8. HIV and AIDS

    All about HIV and AIDS including HIV transmission, how HIV spreads, prevention, symptoms, treatment, testing, letting sexual partners know, reducing stigma and where to get help.

  9. HIV, hepatitis and sport

    People with HIV or hepatitis B or C participate in a wide range of sports without restrictions, and the risk of transmission to another player is extremely small.

  10. Hives

    Hives (urticaria) are a reaction to the release of histamine into the skin.