Research

  • Help for chronic genetic conditions

    The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation have recognised Allied Health as a key focus area for 2019, with allied health research projects receiving two out of five Research Starter Grants.
    Wednesday 9 January 2019

  • Meet Dr Evie, our new virtual assistant

    “Dr Evie was encouraging, almost empathetic! It was good that someone pre-empted the likelihood that the program may not be followed completely that well and that subsequent visits reinforced previous advice”, said a hospital parent.
    Tuesday 18 December 2018

  • Spring treatment for craniosynostosis

    The skull bones are made up of ‘plates’ that protect the brain and allow it space to grow. Sometimes, the plates of a baby’s skull fuse too early.

    Thursday 29 November 2018

  • Research connects heart disease to poor mental health outcomes

    Research conducted by experts at The Children's Hospital at Westmead and The University of New South Wales has found that families affected by heart disease had poorer mental health outcomes compared with the general population.

    Wednesday 24 October 2018

  • Newborn screening for SMA commences

    Recently, Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced that babies born in NSW and ACT will be offered bloodspot screening for the genetic disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Primary Immunodeficencies (PID), a group of immune deficiency disorders.

    Wednesday 17 October 2018

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