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Westmead Hospital home to world-first advance in early melanoma detection

13 Sep, 2021, 3:03 pm13 Sep, 2021, 5:20 pm Harrison Vesey

The 3D scanning system is a “game changer” in cancer detection.

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The “Quadpill”: Westmead Health Precinct heart research finds more effective treatment for high blood pressure

30 Aug, 2021, 10:42 am02 Sep, 2021, 2:01 pm Harrison Vesey

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

20 Aug, 2021, 2:03 pm22 Aug, 2021, 7:50 pm Harrison Vesey

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

03 Aug, 2021, 3:29 pm03 Aug, 2021, 4:46 pm Harrison Vesey

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

09 Jul, 2021, 10:37 am09 Jul, 2021, 10:37 am Taylah Massingham

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

05 Jul, 2021, 3:04 pm09 Jul, 2021, 6:29 pm Harrison Vesey

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

22 Jun, 2021, 3:38 pm28 Jun, 2021, 11:23 am Harrison Vesey

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

05 Jun, 2021, 8:49 am09 Jun, 2021, 1:03 pm Tim Dunlop

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

19 May, 2021, 4:56 pm20 May, 2021, 6:00 pm Taylah Massingham

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

17 May, 2021, 4:12 pm19 May, 2021, 4:59 pm Tim Dunlop

Three million dollars from the NSW Government, Federal Government and industry partners will now go towards establishing “Phage Australia” at

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  • NSW residents urged to get free flu shot as another 211 people admitted to hospital

    NSW residents urged to get free flu shot as another 211 people admitted to hospital

    23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am23 Jun, 2022, 9:10 am Alyssa Terese
  • Towards the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health concern

    Towards the elimination of hepatitis C as a public health concern

    22 Jun, 2022, 12:24 pm22 Jun, 2022, 12:25 pm Sia Anthopoulos
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    Record $33 billion for healthcare in New South Wales

    21 Jun, 2022, 12:39 pm21 Jun, 2022, 12:40 pm Sia Anthopoulos
  • Measles case identified in NSW/Victoria border region

    Measles case identified in NSW/Victoria border region

    19 Jun, 2022, 8:03 pm19 Jun, 2022, 8:03 pm Alyssa Terese

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