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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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News Research Top 4 

$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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News Our People Research Westmead Health Precinct 

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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Health News Our People Research Top 4 

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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News Research Top 4 Westmead Health Precinct Westmead Hospital 

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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News Research Top 4 

Western Sydney research shows risk of dying from COVID-19 infection

10 May, 2021, 6:00 am12 May, 2021, 11:37 am Harrison Vesey

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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News Our employees Research Technology Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

Westmead heart doctors flex their best moves to save Cesar’s life

07 May, 2021, 11:47 am13 May, 2021, 8:08 am Harrison Vesey

It sounds like a wrestling move, but the precise procedure is a lifesaver for patients.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt Health News Research Top 4 

Blacktown Hospital nurse researcher uses his phone to care for your heart

07 May, 2021, 10:20 am13 May, 2021, 8:02 am Harrison Vesey

Caleb’s study empowers patients to monitor their own health using a smartphone app.

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Blacktown Mount Druitt News Research Top 4 Westmead Hospital 

New research in western Sydney to study parental stress during COVID-19

03 May, 2021, 6:00 am06 May, 2021, 9:14 am Harrison Vesey

Eight research projects will share in $350,000 of funding from WSLHD.

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Featured Research Spotlight Westmead Hospital 

3D printing aiming to improve spinal surgery at Westmead Hospital

30 Apr, 2021, 9:17 am30 Apr, 2021, 9:29 am Harrison Vesey

The technological advancement could help hundreds of patients every year.

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AlertsView All

  • Western Sydney community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    Western Sydney community urged to stay alert for meningococcal symptoms

    05 Aug, 2022, 12:01 pm05 Aug, 2022, 12:01 pm Alyssa Terese
  • COVID-19 reinfection period reduced to four weeks

    COVID-19 reinfection period reduced to four weeks

    12 Jul, 2022, 10:52 am12 Jul, 2022, 10:52 am Alyssa Terese
  • COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments available to additional western Sydney residents

    COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments available to additional western Sydney residents

    11 Jul, 2022, 9:00 am12 Jul, 2022, 12:30 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Eleven cases of Monkeypox confirmed in NSW

    Eleven cases of Monkeypox confirmed in NSW

    06 Jul, 2022, 4:12 pm06 Jul, 2022, 4:12 pm Alyssa Terese

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