Community urged to help prevent coronavirus
The NSW Government is asking individuals and businesses to take steps to prepare for a possible COVID-19 pandemic converging with winter flu in the coming months.
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Author: Sia Anthopoulos
Westmead Health Precinct leads fight against antibiotic resistance with promising phage therapy
New research coming out of the Westmead Health Precinct has demonstrated the safety of bacteriophage therapy in treating severe Staphylococcus aureus infections in the blood, a step forward in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
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Community warned of high dose MDMA
NSW Health is warning the community of the dangers of high-dose orange MDMA (ecstasy) tablets labelled “QDANCE”, currently in circulation.
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Fourth coronavirus case in NSW now in the clear
NSW Health has confirmed all four patients diagnosed with novel coronavirus(COVID-19) in NSW have now been discharged from hospital.
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Heart research poised to ‘turn healthcare on its head’
The diagnosis of serious heart conditions could soon be revolutionised thanks to a study underway at Western Sydney Local Health
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Free events for savvy seniors looking to keep active and healthy
Western Sydney residents aged 60+ can join free Active & Healthy sessions the Western Sydney Local Health District is running at selected local libraries in February.
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NSW Health Pathology delivers coronavirus breakthrough at Westmead Health Precinct
Health experts around the world will be able to contain the spread of novel coronavirus among the population faster, following
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Safety tips as heavy rainfall sets in over NSW
Some helpful advice from the NSW SES.
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Cardiology powerhouse Clara Chow nominated for NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year
Pioneering researcher, Westmead Hospital cardiologist and Professor of Medicine Clara Chow is in the running to become the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year.
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Staff offer: Sydney Symphony Orchestra
The team at the brand new Sydney Coliseum Theatre is offering staff, friends and family of Western Sydney Local Health District a special offer.
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