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** August 2019
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** British food crowned the healthiest in major global survey ([link removed])
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The George Institute for Global Health analysed more than 400,000 food and drink products from 12 countries and territories around the world. The survey highlights the high levels of sugar, saturated fat, salt and calories/kJ in many of our favourite food items. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure; more so in women than men ([link removed])
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A global study of 12 million people by researchers from The George Institute has found diabetes increases the risk of heart failure and this increase is greater for women than men. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** New screening tool to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people combat depression ([link removed])
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A new study has found a culturally-appropriate depression screening tool for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples not only works, it should be rolled out across the country. Developed in conjunction with Aboriginal communities and researchers, the tool was tested in 10 urban, rural and remote primary health services across Australia. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** High blood pressure is a major cause of heart valve disease ([link removed])
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New research provides compelling evidence that long-term exposure to high blood pressure increases the risk of heart valve disease, with significant implications for clinical practice guidelines and health management. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** WHO endorsement of simpler drug treatment for blood pressure will save lives ([link removed])
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A welcome addition of fixed-dose combinations of blood pressure lowering drugs to the W.H.O's Essential Medicines List, in response to an application filed by Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), an initiative of vital strategies, the George Institute and other partners. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Study confirms benefits of early intensive blood pressure control in acute stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage ([link removed])
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A new study, published in The Lancet Neurology, has revealed an optimal approach to lowering elevated blood pressure (BP) for treating patients with acute stroke due to spontaneous bleeding in the brain (intracerebral haemorrhage or ICH), the most serious type of stroke. READ MORE… ([link removed])
Media highlights:
* CNN Link between diabetes and heart failure stronger in women than men, study says ([link removed])
* ABC News How well is our food star rating system working? ([link removed])
* The Cardiology Advisor NOACs show superiority in early-Stage chronic kidney disease ([link removed])
* Express Healthcare Understanding factors that help retain and sustain CHW in health systems ([link removed])
* 10 Daily Fiona's Deadly Sepsis Started With A Simple Sore Elbow ([link removed])


** George Institute and UNSW Founders join hands to build an ecosystem for health innovations ([link removed])
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UNSW Sydney and The George Institute have joined forces to launch a program designed to accelerate and scale-up health-focused start-ups. Through the course of 20 weeks, these start-ups will receive training in vital business development and entrepreneurship skills as well as health courses delivered by researchers at The George Institute. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** 2019 Women and Heart Disease Forum held in Sydney ([link removed])
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Leaders in clinical care, research, community health and women who have experienced heart disease came together to describe issues and develop strategies to improve women’s heart health. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Building healthier urban food environments through research ([link removed]) [link removed]
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Stakeholders from academia, local authorities and civil society came together at The George Institute’s Oxford office to discuss the role researchers could play in delivering healthier urban food environments. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Social networks play a significant role in shaping behaviours to reduce salt intake in children ([link removed])
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Social networks have been found to play a significant role in shaping behaviours to reduce salt intake in children, according to a study led by Professor Yangfeng Wu, Honorary research fellow at The George Institute China. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Strengthening the law’s role in improving Australia’s diet ([link removed])
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"The law can be a powerful tool for improving population health, but remains underutilised in addressing Australia’s huge burden of diet-related disease," writes Alexandra Jones and Belinda Reeve. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Dr Juan Rivera discusses the challenges and benefits of the sugar tax in Mexico ([link removed])
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Dr Juan Rivera explains how the tax on sugar sweetened beverages in Mexico came to be implemented; with a combination of the efforts of NGOs and academic institutions providing evidence to legislators in order to change policy. PLAY VIDEO ([link removed])


** Carolyn A. Reynolds discusses the importance of global health security ([link removed])
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Carolyn A. Reynolds, Distinguished Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health, discusses global health security, taking action to minimise infectious disease and other threats to humanity, and reasons to be optimistic about global health security. PLAY VIDEO ([link removed])


** Sepsis: Australia needs national action plan ([link removed])
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Each year at least 5000 Australians die from sepsis – a life-threatening organ dysfunction due to infection – but Australia has no national action plan to coordinate public awareness campaigns and treatment bundles, according to a new paper published in the Medical Journal of Australia. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Q&A with Professor Simon Finfer – Sepsis and the Flu ([link removed])
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Influenza (the ‘flu) is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. In more than 998 people out of 1000 influenza is a self-limiting illness that does not need any specific treatment other than rest, pain killers such as paracetamol and control of fever. However, in a minority of sufferers it is more serious and may lead to sepsis. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Professor Terry Dwyer reflects on his time at The George Institute ([link removed])
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Prof Terry Dwyer shares learnings, advice and highlights from his time with The George Institute. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Meet Wang Du, Research Fellow - Diabetes Division ([link removed])
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"I am currently involved in health systems research for Type I diabetes and Type II diabetes projects which will help update treatment specifications". READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Meet Samina Parveen, Research Fellow - Injury Division ([link removed])
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"My work includes policy review, qualitative data analysis, evidence synthesis along with field visits and using Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques to obtain primary data from communities." READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Professor Stephen Macmahon announced as finalist for Australian leadership in innovation and science prize ([link removed])
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Co-founder and Principal Director of The George Institute for Global Health, Professor Stephen MacMahon, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Eureka Prize for Leadership in Innovation and Science. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Major grant from MRC/GACD to improve health in China ([link removed])
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Researchers from The George Institute China have been awarded funds from Medical Research Council (MRC) and Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) to address salt consumption in China. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Dr Sanne Peters awarded spot on the World Heart Federation’s prestigious Emerging Leaders Programme ([link removed])
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Dr Sanne Peters, Research Fellow in Epidemiology at The George Institute for Global Health at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a spot on the World Heart Federation’s Salim Yusuf Emerging Leaders Programme. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Need for evidence-informed funding for Leptospirosis Research in India ([link removed])
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The analysis highlighted gaps in research for basic biomedical research, epidemiology (disease distribution and risk factors), diagnostic tests and prevention, management and control efforts to address the problem of Leptospirosis. READ MORE... ([link removed])
Job Opportunities:
* PhD, Injury Prevention ([link removed]) , Australia
* Research Fellow - The John Chalmers Clinical Research Fellowship, supported by Servier ([link removed]) , Australia
* Research Assistant - Advocacy and Policy Impact (Food Policy) ([link removed]) , Australia
* Research Fellow, Innovation & Kidney Research ([link removed]) , Australia
* Team Administration Assistant ([link removed]) , Australia
* Business Analyst / Project Manager ([link removed]) , Australia
* Leader, Women’s & Child health Program ([link removed]) , China
* Project Manager ([link removed]) , China
* Research Fellow (Quantitative) ([link removed]) , India

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