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George Institute trial to test role of common treatment in easing COVID-related lung failure

The George Institute for Global Health

George Institute trial to test role of common treatment in easing COVID-related lung failure

The George Institute has announced a new trial to test whether common blood pressure medications reduce the duration and severity of lung failure d..

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22 Oct 2020
George Institute’s cardiovascular research receives government funding boost

The George Institute for Global Health

George Institute’s cardiovascular research receives government funding boost

An Institute-led project and two collaborative projects led by UNSW have received funding as part of $29 million for life-saving research initiativ..

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22 Oct 2020
Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease – time to reconsider treatment choice?

The George Institute for Global Health

Slowing progression of chronic kidney disease – time to reconsider treatment choice?

As many as 1.7 million Australians have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and each year around 3,000 progress to end-stage kidney disease requiring dial..

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22 Oct 2020
Statement from The George Institute on new Closing the Gap targets

The George Institute for Global Health

Statement from The George Institute on new Closing the Gap targets

The George Institute for Global Health welcomes the new national agreement on Closing the Gap. The landmark reforms are a culmination of generation..

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22 Oct 2020
Sixth Annual meeting of the “Friends of the Task Force” Working with Member States to deliver the NCD-related SDG targets during and beyond COVID-19

The George Institute for Global Health

Sixth Annual meeting of the “Friends of the Task Force” Working with Member States to deliver the NCD-related SDG targets during and beyond COVID-19

On 24 September 2020, the Friends of the Task Force met in the margins of the high-level segment of the 75thsession of the United Nations General A..

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20 Oct 2020
Building forward better: A new approach to mobilize investment for noncommunicable diseases

NCD Alliance

Building forward better: A new approach to mobilize investment for noncommunicable diseases

During the first-ever virtual 75th United Nations General Assembly, NCD Alliance co-hosted a high-level roundtable with the Norwegian Ministry..

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19 Oct 2020
Imperial and The George Institute for Global Health to drive sustainable global health systems

The George Institute for Global Health

Imperial and The George Institute for Global Health to drive sustainable global health systems

The George Institute for Global Health Imperial has established a new partnership with the George Institute for Global Health, focusing on ..

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04 Aug 2020
CONNECTing patients to better outcomes through digital technology

The George Institute for Global Health

CONNECTing patients to better outcomes through digital technology

The George Institute for Global Health Digital health apps have the potential to improve health behaviours and outcomes, in an easy and sus..

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18 Oct 2020
Treatment abandonment in children with cancer: does a sex difference exist?

The George Institute for Global Health

Treatment abandonment in children with cancer: does a sex difference exist?

The George Institute for Global Health New research by The George Institute for Health has investigated sex‐disparities in the abandonmen..

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24 Sep 2020
Clinical trials are neglecting the interplay between COVID-19 and chronic diseases, analysis shows

The George Institute for Global Health

Clinical trials are neglecting the interplay between COVID-19 and chronic diseases, analysis shows

The George Institute for Global Health People living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and diabetes are more vuln..

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30 Sep 2020
WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities

World Health Organization

WHO publishes guidance on climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health care facilities

As our climate changes, health systems and health care facilities come under mounting pressure, making it harder for health professionals to keep p..

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13 Oct 2020
Global challenge for movement on mental health kicks off as lack of investment in mental health leaves millions without access to services

World Health Organization

Global challenge for movement on mental health kicks off as lack of investment in mental health leaves millions without access to services

A global social media challenge to get the world moving on mental health is launched today with a call for a massive scale-up in investment in ment..

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09 Oct 2020
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