Press Releases in 2007

Dust mite levels in Sydney seasonal

23 November 2007
House dust mite (HDM) allergen levels in Sydney beds are determined by the season, with new research discovering fluctuations of such magnitude between summer and autumn levels they may be sufficient to influence asthma symptoms in sufferers. More

University study reveals protection against diabetic eye disease

6 November 2007
A University of Sydney study has revealed the first lipid modifying agent shown to reduce the risk of leading causes of blindness and deteriorating vision in patients with type 2 diabetes. More

New facilities strengthen Nepean Clinical School

1 November 2007
The establishment of new laboratories and education centre at Nepean Hospital further strengthens the University’s Nepean Clinical School as a key medical education and research organisation. More

$91 million boost for research & education at RNSH

12 September 2007
The Royal North Shore Hospital redevelopment received a major boost today with the announcement that the University of Sydney will contribute $30 million towards the construction of the hospital’s new education and research facility. More

Launch of Institute of Obesity, Nutrition & Exercise

26 July 2007
The University today announced the formation of a new high level research centre which will tackle the obesity epidemic with an unprecedented expert collaborative group based in Sydney. More

Child car seat danger

17 June 2007
Australia lags behind many other countries in legislating to keep children as safe as possible in cars, leaving parents confused about the safest restraints, a major review of restraint legislation has found. More

Enhancing health research in China

25 May 2007
The George Institute for International Health will today host an official ceremony to mark the opening of The George Institute, China. More

Something in the air

26 April 2007
The Australian Child Health and Air Pollution Study (ACHAPS) will investigate the relationship between air quality and respiratory health by testing 3,200 students from 60 primary schools across Australia. More

Core enzyme identified in cancers

30 March 2007
Research into cancer, anticancer treatments, and ageing has been advanced through the identification of the composition of human telomerase - an enzyme integral to 85% of all cancers. More

Making a difference in East Timor

23 March 2007
The University of Sydney is making a tangible contribution to assist the health of people of East Timor. More

Climage change and child health linked

22 February 2007
Amidst increasing concern about the effects of climate change, its impact on health and particularly the health of our young children has become an area of increasing concern for health professionals. More

Shortfalls in cardiac rehabilitation

15 February 2007
A study of cardiac patients by University of Sydney researchers highlights a crucial gap in the delivery of care. More