Let’s talk about death
Researchers are aiming to improve end-of-life care for people with chronic illness.
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Research
Researcher’s grant to help save patients from cardiac arrest
Associate Professor Saurabh Kumar from the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) has won one of the respected Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research.
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Cash boost for nursing and midwifery research
Nursing and midwifery research has received a boost in the district this week, with the award of four $5,000 Research Kickstarter grants.
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$1 million plus grant money up for grabs – apply today
Applications are now being accepted and will close on August 31.
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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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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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