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** November 2020
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** Homemade face masks – not all cut from the same cloth ([link removed])
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A new study, co-authored by Associate Professor Meg Jardine from The George Institute found that COVID-19 masks made from tea towels and good quality cotton t-shirts used in at least two layers, but preferably three to four, performed best. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** The George Institute initiates a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of hydroxychloroquine for Health Care Workers exposed to COVID-19 (HOPE) ([link removed])
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The trial will test if hydroxychloroquine reduces the risk of acquiring laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in frontline healthcare professionals caring for patients with known or suspected COVID-19 disease. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** COVID-19 is adding to already burgeoning rates of sepsis, say experts ([link removed])
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A recent survey conducted by The George Institute revealed that while six in ten (59 percent) had heard of sepsis as a medical condition, more than eight in ten (83 percent) were unaware of the link between COVID-19 and sepsis. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Highlights from the ‘Building back better after COVID-19: The research agenda’ launch event ([link removed])
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On 3 September 2020, The George Institute hosted a virtual video premiere and panel discussion (watch here) to identify key intersections between the COVID-19 pandemic and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the evidence gaps we urgently need to tackle in order to ‘build back better’. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Are we doing enough for the mental well-being of Community Health Workers during COVID-19? ([link removed])
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CHWs engaged in contact tracing, transport, screening, and follow-up of patients with COVID-19 are at risk of developing psychological distress and mental health symptoms. A mental health response is therefore needed to support them while and after the coronavirus response reaches crisis levels in local regions. READ MORE... ([link removed])


** Critical care preparedness in India needs a booster shot to tackle the increasing number of COVID-19 cases ([link removed])
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George Institute research highlights the unprecedented demand that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the healthcare system with a consequent need to boost critical care preparedness in the country. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Clinical trials are neglecting the interplay between COVID-19 and chronic diseases, analysis shows ([link removed])
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People living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and diabetes are more vulnerable to becoming severely ill or dying from COVID-19, and yet of all the interventional clinical trials registered globally that relate to COVID-19, less than 4% focus on this high-risk group, an analysis by The George Institute has shown. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** COVID pushing more people to ditch the smokes, new study suggests ([link removed])
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The COVID-19 pandemic has more than doubled the number of smokers wanting to quit but a different approach may be needed to help them succeed, according to a new study ([link removed]) from The George Institute for Global Health. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Storm for heart caused by COVID-19 ([link removed])
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death, claiming 17.5 million lives annually, and by 2030 this figure is expected to rise to 23 million. The COVID-19 pandemic caused new challenge for heart health. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Five ways to reboot the global food economy to make it healthier for all ([link removed])
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Professor Corinna Hawkes, Distinguished Fellow with The George Institute for Global Health, writes that COVID-19 has shown it is time to change; obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions associated with unhealthy diets increase the risk of complications from the virus. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Roadmap to strengthen global mental health systems to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ([link removed])
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Policy recommendations from The George Institute focused on strengthening leadership and governance, finance mechanisms, and developing programme and policies, especially for the most vulnerable populations. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** More than half of people with diabetes and an elevated blood sugar could be at risk through treatment delays ([link removed])
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New research shows that more than half of those with type 2 diabetes that was not well-controlled were not getting their treatment adjusted within six months of returning a high blood glucose test. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** 2020 bushfires and COVID-19: what does it mean for our respiratory system? ([link removed])
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Respiratory expert Professor Christine Jenkins discusses with Professor Bruce Neal, Executive Director of The George Institute Australia the "2020 bushfires and COVID-19: what does it mean for our respiratory system?". WATCH NOW… ([link removed])


** Watch video premiere and launch event of Building Back Better After COVID-19: The research agenda ([link removed])
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Launched at an online event on Thursday 3 September 2020, the video brings together some of The George Institute’s experts and partners around the world to consider the importance and impact of COVID-19 on NCD prevention and management in different contexts, and the key research questions emerging" . WATCH NOW… ([link removed])


** Imperial College London and The George Institute collaborate to drive sustainable global health systems ([link removed])
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The George Institute joined forces with Imperial’s world leading School of Public Health to spur transformative interdisciplinary research, impact-driven advocacy, and disruptive entrepreneurship through collaborations between researchers at both institutions. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Action on salt promotion programs launched online to reduce salt intake in China ([link removed])
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A promotional program for ‘Action on Salt,’ which was launched online by The George Institute China with enhanced multi-sectoral collaboration and all-society participation, will play a vital role in promoting healthy lifestyles amongst the general public. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Drowning biggest killer of children in the Indian Sundarbans ([link removed])
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A new community-based survey conducted by the George Institute in collaboration with the Child in Need Institute (CINI) highlights that there are nearly 3 drowning deaths among children 1-9 years every day in the Sundarbans. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Economic evaluations alongside Stepped Wedge Trials: the need for appropriate statistical methods ([link removed])
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A new study ([link removed]) by The George Institute for Global Health has reviewed statistical methods used when conducting economic evaluation alongside stepped wedge trials (SWTs). We asked lead author and Head of the Statistics Division in Australia, Gian Luca Di Tanna, to tell us about the significance of this study for future clinical trials. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Failure to recognise and treat sepsis results in another tragic and preventable death ([link removed])
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The Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) has concluded that ‘systemic failures’ played a role in the tragic death of a young Aboriginal boy named Charlie Izaak Wilfred Gowa, from far north Queensland who was turned away from hospital six times and subsequently died of sepsis. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Woolworths home brands still healthiest but could do better ([link removed])
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The George Institute for Global Health’s annual snapshot of the nation’s packaged food supply found that when it comes to the big four supermarkets, Woolworths brands still had the highest overall healthiness rating with Coles ranked second, ALDI third, and IGA coming in as least healthy. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Statement from The George Institute on new Closing the Gap targets ([link removed])
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The landmark reforms are a culmination of generations of advocates, community members and experts joining together to drive shared decision making with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** The George Institute’s Dr Parisa Glass takes on new innovation leadership role ([link removed])
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This new role, which recognises Dr Glass’s significant contribution to The Institute’s pursuit of entrepreneurship in the health sector, has been made possible through the inaugural Michael Hawker Fellowship in Social Enterprise. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Professor Kent Buse joins The George Institute to direct programme focused on creating healthier societies ([link removed])
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As one of the core areas of The Institute’s Strategy 2025, the Healthier Societies programme harnesses the power of governments, markets and communities to improve health and create healthier societies. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Dr Ophira Ginsburg announced as Elsa Atkin Distinguished Fellow ([link removed])
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The George Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ophira Ginsburg as the inaugural Elsa Atkin Distinguished Fellow, recognising her significant contribution to advancing women’s health equity. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** New funding to evaluate local health care alliances in NSW ([link removed])
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Professor David Peiris from The George Institute for Global Health and UNSW has received $956,000 in NHMRC Partnership funding for a project that aims to strengthen health system performance in NSW. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Treatment abandonment in children with cancer: does a sex difference exist? ([link removed])
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New research by The George Institute for Health has investigated sex‐disparities in the abandonment of childhood cancer treatment in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs) and identified the characteristics of children and their families most disadvantaged by such abandonment. READ MORE… ([link removed])


** Media highlights:
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* Mirage News - New Report on Science to tackle non-communicable diseases in South Asia and beyond in SDG era published ([link removed])
* news.com.au - Which one of the big four has been branded Australia’s healthiest supermarket? ([link removed])
* Food & Beverage - Plant-based nutrition good for people and the planet ([link removed])
* National Tribune - UNSW and George Institute for Global Health back entrepreneurs improving lives here and abroad ([link removed])
* Sydney Morning Herald - Doctors concerned people with stroke are staying away from hospital ([link removed])
* Page One Asia - Challenges facing individuals and researchers: Suicides in India in COVID-19 pandemic ([link removed])

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