Emergency departments busy despite late flu season
NSW Health is reminding people that despite the late start to the flu season, winter is still one of the busiest times of the year for emergency departments.
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Diabetes fight praised by AMA
AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is welcoming NSW Health’s efforts to continue to raise awareness of the risks posed by undiagnosed type two diabetes.
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Australia’s largest study of diabetes testing pinpoints hot spots
The largest-ever analysis of Type 2 diabetes test results in Australia confirms people in Western Sydney are more at risk of the potentially deadly disease than those living elsewhere in the city.
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Patients benefit from new glaucoma treatment at Westmead
An implant the size of an eyelash is being used to prevent further loss of sight in patients with advanced glaucoma.
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Sod turned at Sydney Science Park
The Federal and State Government’s goal of creating 200,000 knowledge jobs within the Western Sydney Aerotropolis is off to a strong start, with work set to commence at Sydney Science Park.
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Westmead cardiologists receive prestigious award
In an unprecedented achievement, two Westmead Hospital cardiologist scientists have won young investigator prizes at the 2018 Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ) Annual Scientific meeting recently.
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$3.5 million hospital library refurbishment opens at Westmead
Westmead Hospital’s new-look $3.5 million library has officially opened, offering staff and students a renovated, contemporary space to study and learn.
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More support for older people living with mental illness
Older people receiving long-term care in hospital for mental illness will have better access to specialised treatment in a community setting.
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My Health Record puts your health in your hands
By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every person with a Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs card, unless they choose not to have one.
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Blood pressure wearable device challenge
Many of us who visit the GP or hospital are greeted with a welcome, brief discussion and are immediately hooked up to a blood pressure measuring device to check our blood pressure.
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