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Indian nephrology community welcomes Health Ministry move to come up with guidelines for establishing peritoneal dialysis services

Media release: 
17/10/2019

NEW DELHI, OCT 15. In what can be considered as a very important step in the care of patients with kidney disease in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has come up with guidelines for establishing peritoneal dialysis services under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program. It has also requested all States to include proposals for establishing peritoneal dialysis under their respective program implementation plans.

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New funding to guide better treatment of critical brain bleeds

Media release: 
03/10/2019

SYDNEY, OCT 3 - The George Institute for Global Health will receive $902,000 to evaluate the best treatments for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage, it was announced today. 

This condition, which most commonly affects women aged 40 to 60, will lead to the death of one third of all people afflicted. More than half of those who survive will suffer permanent disability. This clinical trial will help doctors better manage patients with this condition.

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Chair takes on future leadership role at The George Institute

Media release: 
01/10/2019

SYDNEY, OCT 1 - Mr David Armstrong, current acting Chairman of the Board at The George Institute for Global Health, has been appointed to the role of Chairman, it was announced today.

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Salt shakers should carry tobacco-style health warning, say experts

Media release: 
27/09/2019

SYDNEY, SEPT 27 - Salt sold in supermarkets and salt shakers in restaurants should be required to carry a front-of-pack, tobacco-style health warning, according to The World Hypertension League and leading international health organisations.

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Sauces in China 4.4 times saltier than similar sauces sold in the UK

Media release: 
24/09/2019

New research on the salt content of sauces in China and the UK, led by Queen Mary University of London and The George Institute China, has produced the following findings: 

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George Institute recognised for commitment to gender equity

Media release: 
23/09/2019

SYDNEY, SEPT 23 - The George Institute was today announced as one of 13 Australian organisations to receive an Athena SWAN Bronze Institution Award for its work in advancing gender equity and diversity as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative. 

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George Institute and George Clinical amongst finalists in State Export Awards

Media release: 
19/09/2019

SYDNEY, SEPT 19 - The George Institute and social enterprise arm George Clinical have been listed as Finalists in the 2019 Premier's NSW Export Awards, announced in Sydney last night.

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What’s your risk of getting a killer disease in the next 5 years? It may be higher than you think

Media release: 
17/09/2019

SYDNEY, SEPT 17 - Half of Australians are living with a chronic illness. A new research-based online test can predict your chances of developing some of the biggest killers: heart disease, kidney disease and diabetes – all of which are largely preventable.

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Professor Robyn Norton named amongst Australia’s top Women of Influence

Media release: 
11/09/2019
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SYDNEY, SEPT 11 - The George Institute for Global Health’s Co-Founder and Principal Director Professor Robyn Norton AO has been nominated as one of The Australian Financial Review’s 2019 top 100 Women of Influence, recognising her leadership and trailblazing efforts in global health and gender equity.

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How your meat-free favourites could be tricking you

Media release: 
10/09/2019

SYDNEY, SEPT 10 - They might be plant-based, gluten-free, organic and vegan, but many meat-free alternative products are highly processed and packed with salt, making them more stealthy than healthy.

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