New researchers set to improve health in western Sydney with Kickstarter grants
Lung cancer, spinal pain and artificial intelligence are among the topics going under the microscope.
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Research
Westmead Hospital performs Australia’s first ‘revived’ kidney transplant
The amazing research is the first major advancement in 25 years of kidney transplants.
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Westmead Hospital Charitable Trust funds $1 million of research
The funding for clinicians will enable them to improve patient care.
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Westmead cardiologist wins young investigator grant to study women’s heart disease
Heart attacks are commonly known as a problem faced by middle aged or older men with high blood pressure or cholesterol. However, young and healthy women can also be at risk.
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Westmead study finds fitness trackers do help increase activity
The average person increased their activity by 2000 steps per day when using a smartphone app or smart watch.
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Westmead Research Hub strengthens research power with CSIRO
Some of the CSIRO’s best and brightest will join the community and the forefront of health and medical research here.
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Prestigious fellowship awarded to leading nurse researcher
Caleb Ferguson specialises in neurological and cardiovascular conditions.
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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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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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