News

  • World first cord blood infusion to prevent or delay diabetes onset

    Four-year-old Isla is the first person in the world be reinfused with her own umbilical cord blood to determine whether it will delay or prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. Led by Professor Maria Craig, the CoRD study is being conducted through Kids Research Institute, at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

    Thursday 28 May 2015

  • Governor-General visit

    The Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, visited The Children’s Hospital at Westmead recently to learn more about the  treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.

    Monday 11 May 2015

  • A/Prof Farnsworth receives medal for lifetime services to urology

    The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand - the peak professional body for urological surgeons in Australia and New Zealand – recently awarded Associate Professor Robert (Bob) Farnsworth, with the esteemed Medal of the Australian Urological Society, for lifetime services to urology in honour of Bob’s remarkable career and services in the area of urology.

    Thursday 30 April 2015

  • Lift off! SCH launches balloons and bubbles for World PID Week

    Immunology specialists, patients and families from SCH have joined their international counterparts to celebrate World Primary Immunodeficiency Week, reinforcing their commitment to enhanced diagnosis, treatment and support of young people living with primary immunodeficiency diseases.

    Monday 27 April 2015

  • Jump in trampoline injuries prompts warnings

    Following the opening of several indoor trampoline centres around Sydney, doctors at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick have seen a significant rise in the number of children admitted with preventable trampoline-related injuries.

    Tuesday 14 April 2015

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