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Responding to the needs of disadvantaged rural communities[14 May 2012]
Young children and families in the Broken Hill area will benefit from a number of new health clinics to be established as a result of federal government budget funding for the University of Sydney. More
Federal budget 2012: expert reaction[9 May 2012]
Professor Hal Kendig is Director of the Ageing, Work and Health Research Unit at the Faculty of Health Sciences. He analyses what the Federal Budget means for an ageing population. More
Greatest challenges facing healthcare[8 May 2012]
On April 18, over 120 guests attended a discussion of the greatest challenges facing contemporary healthcare. More
New measurement tool for clinical trials to help children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease[7 May 2012]
An international study led by the University of Sydney has the potential to improve the design of clinical trials for the treatment of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a disorder which affects the peripheral nervous system. More
Moving in the right direction for better aged care[27 April 2012]
The Government's aged care reforms are a landmark for setting valuable directions for better care. It's the first such major initiative in more than 25 years - but there's a long and uncertain road ahead. More
Improving maternal and child health in Burma[16 April 2012]
Unacceptably high maternal and infant mortality rates in Burma are being addressed for the first time in Australia at a conference at the University of Sydney this week. More
School shoes lose traction as best option for kids' feet[11 April 2012]
Parents spend a lot of time and money picking out the perfect school shoes for their children, but a University of Sydney study is questioning whether the traditional solid, sturdy shoe is the best choice More
GABI HOLLOWS AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE[4 April 2012]
Gabi Hollows received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney in recognition of her tireless work in the field of blindness prevention on Friday, 30 March. More
Community forum on revolutionary reform to disability services[2 April 2012]
Close to 100 local residents attended a community forum on the National Disability Insurance Scheme at the University of Sydney last week More
Novel partnership could transform breast cancer diagnosis[6 March 2012]
An innovative University of Sydney research partnership with private enterprise could see a radical change in how breast cancer is diagnosed, with the possibility to improve detection rates. More
Student life gets healthy at Orientation Week 2012[29 February 2012]
While many people associate student life with parties and junk food, the University of Sydney is offering its students an alternative with a healthy living focus at this year's Orientation Week. More
iPads show the way forward for medical imaging [21 February 2012]
Tablet computers such as the iPad are becoming more and more popular, but new research from the University of Sydney means they could soon be used in hospitals as a tool for doctors to view medical imaging. More