$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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Research
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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Western Sydney research shows risk of dying from COVID-19 infection
Your risk of dying triples with every ten years of age, according to data from tens of thousands of cases worldwide.
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Westmead heart doctors flex their best moves to save Cesar’s life
It sounds like a wrestling move, but the precise procedure is a lifesaver for patients.
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Blacktown Hospital nurse researcher uses his phone to care for your heart
Caleb’s study empowers patients to monitor their own health using a smartphone app.
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New research in western Sydney to study parental stress during COVID-19
Eight research projects will share in $350,000 of funding from WSLHD.
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3D printing aiming to improve spinal surgery at Westmead Hospital
The technological advancement could help hundreds of patients every year.
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Westmead team receives $50,000 grant from gaming giant for heart attack simulator
The company behind Fortnite is throwing its weight behind training for our staff.
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