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** June 2020
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** Almost a day’s worth of calories hidden in fast food meal combos ([link removed])
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New research from The George Institute shows some popular fast-food chains in Australia are serving up almost all your daily energy needs in a single meal. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Potential stroke recovery treatment confirmed ineffective ([link removed])
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Researchers from The University of Western Australia (UWA) and The George Institute found that there is no rationale for routinely using fluoxetine to improve outcomes after stroke. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** COVID-19 digital apps should be integrated with health systems response for maximum impact ([link removed])
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A review of the mobile apps for COVID-19 response in India found that with the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the country, there is an urgent need to create integrated teleconsultation options within these apps to ensure quality healthcare services, including those with pre-existing conditions. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Time to re-define sex-specific symptoms of acute coronary syndrome ([link removed])
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Researchers from The George Institute UK have found that there is substantial overlap in symptoms – such as chest pain – experienced by women and men upon clinical presentation, as well as crucial differences, the like of which have been established in the literature for over a decade. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** COVID-19 perspective - the life support system that is vital for global health ([link removed])
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Professor Corinna Hawkes, Distinguished Fellow, The George Institute says ‘to tackle global challenges, we need multiple systems to work’. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Conducting clinical trials during a global pandemic ([link removed])
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The George Institute’s Global Project Operations Director, Helen Monaghan shares how conducting clinical trials have been affected by COVID-19, how things have changed and what this means for the future. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Top tips for healthy eating during lock-down ([link removed])
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Daisy Coyle, PhD candidate in the Food Policy Division at The George Institute, and an Accredited Practising Dietitian shares five top tips for eating well during this period of isolation. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Harnessing the focus on reducing COVID-19 impact to fight the invisible pandemic of NCDs in Ethiopia ([link removed])
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Adopting measures to beat NCDs now, when the focus on health is paramount, ensures that when the horrific COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, we will have also made progress towards reducing the impact of the deadly pandemic of NCDs. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** The opportunities and challenges of telemedicine during COVID-19, and longer-term ([link removed])
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Dr Oommen John, Senior Research Fellow at The George Institute India shares expert opinion and responses on telemedicine during COVID-19 and beyond. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** It’s not just sugar, it’s the food system: new report outlines path to better dietary and planetary health ([link removed])
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To address the adverse effects of sugar on health and the environment, we must look at the broader food system, according to a new report from a roundtable of industry and health experts. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Recommended heart medications prescribed less frequently to women ([link removed])
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Women receiving treatment from a primary care clinician do not always receive the recommended medications to prevent a heart attack, finds new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** The potential impact of salt reduction in Australia ([link removed])
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A new report assessed the benefits of implementing salt reduction programs throughout the whole of Australia, leading to the prevention of stroke and CHD events, and a reduction in healthcare needs, informal care, and productivity costs. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Australian of the Year 2020: Dr James Muecke AM ([link removed])
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The George Institute facilitated a virtual conversation with Dr James Muecke AM, Australian of the Year 2020 during which he challenged our perceptions of sugar and the impact it has on the development of type 2 diabetes. WATCH NOW… ([link removed])
** The George Institute for Global Health enters exciting new phase in the UK ([link removed])
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Following the launch of its Strategy 2025, The George Institute for Global Health is preparing for an exciting new phase in the UK that will see it leave the University of Oxford to take up new opportunities elsewhere. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** Bright future ahead for George Institute researchers after latest grants announcement ([link removed])
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The George Institute today announced that six of its researchers have been awarded NHMRC grants commencing in January 2021 and extending for a five-year period. READ MORE… ([link removed])
** The George Institute’s Panel Pledge ([link removed])
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In March 2020, co-founder and Principal Director of The George Institute, Robyn Norton launched the The George Institute Panel Pledge, a new initiative as part of the Institute’s ongoing support for gender equity and diversity. READ MORE... ([link removed])
** Media highlights
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* The Conversation - Indonesian hospitals at risk of being overwhelmed: 6 strategies to beat COVID-19 ([link removed])
* Express Healthcare - Ophthalmologists affected psychologically due to increased risk of close contact with patient’s eyes, face ([link removed])
* Technology.org - Study confirms common antidepressant doesn’t work as stroke treatment ([link removed])
* The Sydney Morning Herald - Professor on the front line of coronavirus fight ([link removed])
* News.com.au - Red Rooster, Hungry Jacks shamed as most unhealthy fast food ([link removed])
* Xinhuanet - Research shows salt substitutes could largely reduce cardiovascular disease deaths ([link removed])
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