News
Patients at high risk of a heart attack or stroke are under treated - 1-Mar-10
Australian research has confirmed substantial under treatment of patients who are at risk of cardiovascular disease.
A 360 degree view of healthcare innovation - 26-Feb-10
Medical Innovation 2010 a leading healthcare innovation conference will bring together over 300 healthcare professionals, managers, policy makers and researchers for a two-day conference at the Sad Business School in Oxford on 17-18 March 2010.
Back care doesn't measure up - 9-Feb-10
According to national guidelines, the best care for acute lower back pain is simple: stay active, avoid bed rest and take regular simple analgesics such as paracetamol.
New research: time for Australia to target salt - 3-Feb-10
The Australian Division of World Action on Salt and Health (AWASH) is calling on the government to take action by setting salt target levels for processed and take-away foods.
New recommendations to enhance registration processes of drugs for neglected diseases in Africa - 2-Feb-10
A new report assesses pathway to facilitate review of new neglected diseases drugs by African experts
Chinese delegation visit to The George - 22-Jan-10
With an interest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease, senior representatives of 12 different hospitals in Chengdu, China visited The George Institute in Sydney this week.
New Australian research highlights gaps in treating cardiovascular risks - 21-Dec-09
Heart attacks, strokes and other vascular diseases are a major driver of the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The polypill: addressing cardiovascular risk in Indigenous Australians - 21-Dec-09
The George Institute and partner institutes are planning a clinical trial involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Food policy for good health, learning from the UK - 21-Dec-09
As evidence mounts world wide of the increasing incidence of diet-related illnesses, food policy is rapidly becoming a core interest of The George Institute.
Coffee and tea protects against diabetes - 15-Dec-09
Researchers at The George Institute have discovered that high consumption of coffee and tea is associated with a substantially reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
US$3billion spent on neglected disease R&D in 2008 - 15-Dec-09
India and Brazil make the Top 5 and the Gates Foundation makes a splash but global funding stands still in 2008
Call for high salt warning on Angry Beef Burger - 27-Nov-09
The new Hungry Jack's Double Angry Angus Burger contains 5.6g of salt, nearly one and a half times the recommended daily amount for adults.
Self harm: major road safety issue for young drivers - 26-Nov-09
Researchers at The George Institute showed that self-harm behaviour was associated with a significantly increased risk of car crash compared to other young drivers in the study who did not engage in self-harm.
New China research Center to address threat of chronic disease - 20-Nov-09
Delivering high-quality health research evidence is now a priority in China, in order to tackle what has fast become the leading cause of death - chronic disease.
New research center to address threat of chronic disease in China - 19-Nov-09
A new international research center officially opened today in Beijing is designed to address the threat of chronic disease in China.
Research reveals uncertainty around effectiveness of common treatment used in high-risk kidney patients. - 3-Nov-09
New research released today has revealed that the effectiveness of a common treatment used in high-risk patients has been over-estimated and remains uncertain.
Introducing the Young Driver Factbase - 27-Oct-09
The George Institute has launched a new online resource that contains the most up-to-date information on young driver safety and provides recommendations based on the best available research evidence.
Providing essential information for physiotherapists - 27-Oct-09
Physiotherapists need a tool that provides them with easy access to the latest research findings so they can provide the best possible care for their patients.
Staff profile: Professor Lijing Yan - The George Institute, China - 27-Oct-09
A cardiovascular epidemiologist with a background in demography and health economics, Professor Lijing Yan, is the Director of Research and Development at The George Institute, China.
Mild traumatic brain injury high among non-professional rugby players - 26-Oct-09
A study of non-professional rugby players in Australia has revealed the true effects of mild traumatic brain injury (concussion).
Research findings confirm aggressive kidney treatments not justified - 22-Oct-09
The largest study of its kind has shown that aggressive continuous renal-replacement therapy, a type of dialysis designed to treat severe kidney failure in acutely ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs), does not improve the chances of survival.
Mandawuy Yunupingu discusses his battle with chronic kidney disease - 19-Oct-09
Renowned lead singer of the band Yothu Yindi, Mandawuy Yunupingu, has participated in a television documentary to help build awareness of chronic disease prevention and management amongst Aboriginal Australians.
Is paracetamol effective for back pain? - 16-Oct-09
Nearly 4 million people in Australia suffer from back pain at any one time, with total treatment costs exceeding $1 billion per year.
Major health initiatives receive funding from Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council - 16-Oct-09
Two new partnership projects led by The George Institute have received funding from Australias National Health and Medical Research Council.
Four out of 10 chronic back pain sufferers will recover within a year - 7-Oct-09
Over a third (35%) of patients will recover from chronic low back pain within 9 months and 4 out of 10 (41%) will do so within a year, according to research published on bmj.com today.
Association found between school safety program and reduced risk of crash - 7-Oct-09
New research investigating the benefits of young driver education programs has shown that a best practice program in schools reduces the risk of a crash among young drivers by 44%.
Back Pain Unlikely Symptom Of Serious Disease - 29-Sep-09
A new Australian study has revealed good news for people with a new bout of back pain. Contrary to the common fear that back pain could indicate serious diseases such as cancer, research conducted by The George Institute shows that low back pain is rarely caused by serious disease.
Rural Roads Dangerous For Young Drivers - 22-Sep-09
Results from Australia's largest study of young drivers have shown that they are at significant risk of crash on rural roads.
Many Australians At Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease Are Not Receiving Best Practice Care - 21-Sep-09
Many people are not receiving the best possible care when it comes to managing cardiovascular conditions according to two new Australian research studies.
New analysis confirms benefits for type 2 diabetes - 18-Sep-09
Following the recent release of three major studies into the management of type 2 diabetes there has been uncertainty into the effects of tight glucose control among patients, particularly regarding the prevention of heart attack and stroke.