Kids health
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Rare diseases - not as rare as you think
Don’t be fooled by the word ‘rare’ in Rare Disease. Collectively, rare diseases are very common, with rare genetic disorders affecting 180,000 children in NSW. In developed countries, rare diseases account for 6 out of 10 childhood deaths.Friday 26 February 2021 -
Exceptional achievement by Respiratory Function Unit at CHW
In a rare feat, an entire team of paediatric respiratory scientists at the Network have passed the Certification of Respiratory Function Scientist (CRFS).
Thursday 21 January 2021 -
Calling all kids between 8 – 16. We're researching Virtual Reality play!
We're researching Virtual Reality play! Who wants to join in?
A group of researchers at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and The University of Sydney are running a series of workshops on VR play.
Thursday 10 December 2020 -
COVID positive kids stay positive thanks to the CORT service
It is well known that kids are generally more resilient to COVID-19 than the rest of the population but some children do still contract it. So what happens when a child does test positive to COVID-19?Tuesday 3 November 2020 -
A lifetime's contribution to children's mental health
The Network’s Eating Disorder Service Coordinator A Prof Sloane Madden has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the care of young people living with an eating disorder.
Tuesday 20 October 2020