Dropping out of mobile apps has health consequences
New research shows 46% of people stop using apps to monitor chronic health conditions.
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Research
Westmead study shows vitamin C prevents ulcer-related amputations
There are 8000 preventable foot amputations in Australia every year, many related to type 2 diabetes.
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Nobel Prize a reminder to get tested for hepatitis C
The three men have saved millions of lives through their decades of work to discover the deadly virus.
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Westmead research unearths one key to stop ageing
The study demonstrated how one protein leads to circulation and metabolism issues.
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Westmead pivotal in locally made lifesaving ventilators
University of Sydney led the project with clinicians from Westmead and Royal North Shore hospitals.
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$2.2 million to fix pain affecting millions every day
Nearly four million Australians suffer from lower back pain – but our physiotherapists are aiming to change that.
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$350m home for research and development at Westmead
1,000 more health, research, education and development jobs are coming to Westmead.
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Westmead professor’s remarkable study could cure diabetes
The study showed pancreatic islets grown from human stem cells managed blood sugar levels in diabetic mice.
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Westmead Hospital plastic surgeon develops new tool to fight deadly melanoma
The tool helps doctors to decide whether or not they need to perform an invasive procedure.
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‘A great honour’: Jacob George awarded for lifetime of work in liver health
Prof Jacob George is just the second person in history to receive the prestigious honour.
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