Breakthrough test in fight against COVID-19 at Westmead Health Precinct
The new test will help researchers better understand the spread of the disease.
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Research
Hope for a cure on Rare Disease Day
Gene therapy means scientists may soon be able to fix faulty genes,
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Exercise proves effective for prostate cancer patients
A home-based exercise program reduces the side effects of hormone therapy.
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Heart research poised to ‘turn healthcare on its head’
The diagnosis of serious heart conditions could soon be revolutionised thanks to a study underway at Western Sydney Local Health
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Westmead breakthrough for heart attack survivors could address heart failure
A new breakthrough is showing promise in helping patients recover from a heart attack.
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Research receives a kicking start
The Research and Education Network has awarded four $5,000 grants to emerging nursing and midwifery researchers.
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PhD student: ‘I tell everyone to come to Westmead!’
Hafsa Rana’s access to human tissue at Westmead helped lead to a research breakthrough.
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Parramatta green project wins national innovation prize
Our Centre for Population Health worked on the project to figure out the dollar value of parks.
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Western Sydney researchers pick up $330,000 in Federal Government grants
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) researchers using cutting-edge genomic testing to fight antibiotic resistance, and doctors testing a mobile
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Free info night on depression to mark World Mental Health Day
Free information session from anyone interested in learning and finding more about depression.
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