Westmead Hospital home to world-first advance in early melanoma detection
The 3D scanning system is a “game changer” in cancer detection.
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Research
The “Quadpill”: Westmead Health Precinct heart research finds more effective treatment for high blood pressure
The combination of low doses of four existing drugs was more effective than standard treatment.
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Start-up raises $784,000 for Westmead Hospital baby resuscitation system
A prototype medical device that could save hundreds of thousands of newborn babies every year will soon be manufactured thanks
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$280,000 grant for western Sydney researchers to help detect debilitating bowel disease
People suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are set to have faster access to diagnosis and treatment thanks to a
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Westmead Hospital liver expert receives NSW-first $4 million grant
Liver cancer is the fastest growing cause of cancer deaths in Australia – but sufferers are set to benefit from
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Futuristic, lifesaving heart research given $5 million boost in Westmead Health Precinct
The research aims to regenerate damaged hearts with stem cells.
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$650,000 for western Sydney to help young mothers’ mental health
The team is creating a free resource for mums around the country.
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Westmead Health Precinct becomes home to Australian-first research of COVID-19 vaccines
A leading group of experts from Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and wider NSW will pioneer Australian-first research at
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Fishing hooks, hammers and falls: the cost of eye-penetrating injuries in Australia revealed
A fishing hook. A hammer. Falling construction materials… imagine having an accident where a sharp or blunt object penetrates your
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Westmead Health Precinct funded $3 million to step up fight against antibiotic resistant infections
Three million dollars from the NSW Government, Federal Government and industry partners will now go towards establishing “Phage Australia” at
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