News
United Arab Emirates and Australia join forces in health and safety research - 13-Aug-08
In a move to strengthen ties and enhance research collaboration, The George Institute and the Emirates Institute for Health and Safety have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Salt warning on sausage sizzles! - 11-Jul-08
Key findings released today by the Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) show that only 2% of sausages in Australian supermarkets meet acceptable salt levels.
Low back pain recovery slow: and worse for those on compensation - 8-Jul-08
Contrary to current guidelines and common belief, new research published in The British Medical Journal has shown that recovery from low back pain is much slower than previously thought and even slower again for those with a compensable injury.
Fiona Turnbull awarded the International Society of Hypertension AstraZeneca award - 8-Jul-08
Dr Turnbull was presented with the award at the ISH conference in Berlin in June.
Staff Profile - Dr Bassel Hassan - 23-Jun-08
I've been pursuing a medical career for 14 years now, and every year I enjoy it more and more.
Daily burden of epilepsy can outweigh clinical symptoms - 23-Jun-08
Many practitioners think of epilepsy as a clinical problem involving seizures and other major events, primarily requiring treatment using medication and monitoring. Yet the daily burden of living with epilepsy the psychosocial, educational and economic pressures it can bring are considerable, though little studied.
John Chalmers honoured with Alberto Zanchetti Life Achievement Award - 18-Jun-08
Professor John Chalmers was yesterday presented with the prestigious Alberto Zanchetti Life Achievement Award at the European Society of Hypertension Awards Ceremony and Presidential Lecture yesterday in Berlin
The largest ever study of diabetes shows intensive glucose control reduces serious complications - 7-Jun-08
New results from the worlds largest ever study of diabetes treatments show that intensive blood glucose (sugar) control using modified release gliclazide and other drugs as required, protects patients against serious complications of the disease.
Falls prevention research shows innovation is required - 26-May-08
Falls are a serious problem for older adults, many of which have been shown to experience a fall in hospital, resulting in injury and increased length of stay.
Achieving global equity in treating kidney disease - 22-May-08
Worldwide, approximately 1.4 million people, with severe (end-stage) kidney disease, rely on continuing dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.
Staff Profile-Dr Vibeke Anna - 22-May-08
"During my 10 years as a veterinary practitioner I saw a great deal of chronic disease in pets caused by the lifestyle of the owner."
Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship: supporting young Indigenous leaders - 21-May-08
Chris Lawrence has received the 2008 Fulbright Indigenous Scholarship sponsored by the Australian Federal Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
New musculoskeletal focus at The George - 21-Apr-08
Building on the Institute's firm foundation in musculoskeletal research, staff and students from the Centre for Evidence-based Physiotherapy, previously based within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Sydney, joined The George Institute in April 2008 forming a new Musculoskeletal Division.
Landmark study shows combination therapy of no benefit to heart patients and should be avoided - 1-Apr-08
Results from the ONTARGET study, the world's largest cardiovascular study in high risk patients, has shown that combination treatment with commonly used blood-pressure lowering drugs, ARBs and ACE-inhibitors, does not provide extra protective benefit for patients at high risk heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
Depression, disability keep around half of stroke survivors from working - 28-Mar-08
Post-stroke depression keeps nearly as many patients from returning to work as physical disability, George Institute researchers have reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Australian research institute receives $8.8m grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - 20-Mar-08
Australian researchers to lead unique, global study into funding for neglected diseases R&D.
Does protective clothing help prevent injury in a motorcycle crash? - 14-Mar-08
And could it be more effective in doing so? These are some of the questions that will be addressed as part of a new three-year research project by The George Institute.
A ten percent lowering of 'bad' LDL-cholesterol could save 3,000 Australian lives a year - 13-Mar-08
New research by the Nutrition and Lifestyle team at The George Institute has indicated that even small reductions in cholesterol can substantially reduce heart attacks and strokes.
Smoking and high blood pressure: a double blow for bleeding stroke risk - 7-Mar-08
Smoking may exacerbate the increased risk of a blood vessel bursting inside the brain (intracerebral stroke) already faced by people with high blood pressure, according to a new study by Institute researchers.
Early blood pressure reduction to improve stroke outcomes - 23-Feb-08
Early and intensive lowering of high blood pressure shows promising effects in stroke patients, according to results of a new stroke study by The George Institute for International Health.
The George Institute strongly supports saying sorry - 12-Feb-08
We believe that saying sorry is an important step forward for Australia. Saying sorry recognises past injustices and gives us a strong base from which to move forward.
Institute Youth Ambassador short listed as Young Voice in Research for Health - 8-Feb-08
Dashiell Gantner was short listed for the 2007 Young Voices in Research for Health essay competition jointly sponsored by the Global Forum for Health Research and The Lancet.
AusAID funding win for mortality reporting systems project in Vietnam - 8-Feb-08
Professor Mark Stevenson and Dr Rebecca Ivers have been awarded $440,600 for a project evaluating and enhancing the national mortality reporting systems in Vietnam.
Institute expands Musculoskeletal program - 8-Feb-08
The Institute's musculoskeletal program will be expanding heavily into evidence-based physiotherapy with the arrival of a new team of staff, headed by Professor Chris Maher.
Concerns about salt and children revealed: Parents call for action during Salt Awareness Week - 31-Jan-08
A consumer poll published today reveals parents' concerns about salt levels in children's foods, with 86% of parents calling for more action to be taken.