No chemo needed if breast cancer detected early, study confirms
A new study has confirmed that chemotherapy can be safely skipped if breast cancer is detected early.
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Research
Grant success for Western Sydney researchers
Grants totaling almost $300,000 have been awarded to staff and researchers from the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).
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$41 million boost to fight cancer announced in Westmead
A joint investment will support a world-first proteomics project, ProCan, at the Westmead Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI).
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Ground-breaking research could help cancer patients
Two leading Westmead Hospital professors are among nine doctors who have been awarded a share of $4.6 million dollars from Cancer Council NSW for potentially life-saving research.
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Bed rest after birth could put ethnic women at risk, study finds
A new study shows the traditional cultural practice of extended bed rest after giving birth is putting many ethnic women’s health at risk.
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Foundation spreads the word about its vital work to businesses
More than 120 business partners and guests have attended “Business After Five”, a networking event organised by Parramatta Chamber of Commerce at Bertonia Lounge in Parramatta.
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Keeping sex workers safe
An innovative outreach scheme that targets western Sydney parlours has improved access to sexual health screening for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) sex workers identifying and treating conditions that may otherwise have not been detected.
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Western Sydney nurses inspire university students
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) nurses and midwives have met and inspired hundreds of students at Western Sydney University who are looking to work at WSLHD hospitals.
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Glue may seal new eye treatment
A collagen glue developed by a Westmead Hospital eye surgeon may revolutionise the treatment for corneal perforations eliminating the need for a transplant or lifelong care.
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Scientific process sped up
Life-changing health research will speed up under a new agreement between Western Sydney Local Health District and the Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
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