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Common pain relief medicine for acute low back pain does not speed recovery – new research
Paracetamol, the pain relief medicine that is universally recommended to treat people with acute low back pain does not speed recovery or reduce pain for this condition, Australian researchers have found.
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World Bank President highlights Ebola’s Economic Impact Ahead of G20 Meetings
The George Institute Australia Executive Director Vlado Perkovic, left, welcomes the President of the World Bank Group, Jim Yong Kim.
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George Institute and Telstra Health announce $2m partnership
The George Institute announced a partnership with Telstra Health to bring innovative solutions for some of the most pressing healthcare challenges.
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Tackling hypertension in China by changing salt habits
High salt consumption is closely related to hypertension, one of the most serious risk factors of chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). It is estimated that if the average salt intake in China per person can be reduced by 1 gram, 5% of the total deaths caused by CVD can be effectively prevented.
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Mobile-based mental health care for scheduled tribe villages in rural India
A project to deliver mobile-based services for some common mental disorders for tribal population in Andhra Pradesh is among the 22 inventive ideas that has won the Grand Challenges Canada award for improving health in low resource countries.
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World-leading Australian heads Oxford’s The George Institute
Preeminent global medical researcher Terry Dwyer revolutionised the world’s approach to SIDS. Now, he is bringing the world’s largest childhood cancer research project to an Australian-based medical research institute in Britain.
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Task-sharing recommended for effective cardiovascular disease management
Models of care that empower the non-physician health care workers to work alongside physicians and support them to diagnose and manage high-risk individuals appear to have considerable potential to deal with the growing burden of cardiovascular diseases in resource poor settings, reveal a series of studies done at The George Institute for Global Health.
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First Oxford India Lecture highlights role of ‘smart health’ in improving access to healthcare
Solving the large challenges facing healthcare systems around the world will require a huge shift in the way care for patients is provided, Professor Robyn Norton said in the first Oxford India Lecture on Monday 15 September.
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Culturally appropriate - why it matters for our kids - A blog by Suzanne Ingram
When you hear the word ‘granny’, what image does your mind conjure up? A gentle old lady with shrivelled hands and kind eyes behind rimless glasses, a knitted shawl around her shoulders? Me, I see the chubby faces and soulful eyes of my beautiful grandchildren. You see, ‘granny’ is Aboriginal English for ‘grandchild’.
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Dr Marisa Petersen, now Executive Director of George Clinical
Dr Marisa Petersen has been appointed Executive Director of George Clinical, a promotion that recognises the growth of her role whilst she held the position of Managing Director of George Clinical.
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B rating for food manufacturers on efforts to make food healthier
Australia’s food manufacturers got a B for salt reduction. The first objective evaluation of the Food and Health Dialogue, the Australian Government’s flagship initiative to improve the healthiness of the country’s food supply, showed mixed results.
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Australia's NHMRC funding will enable research to benefit many millions of people
Millions of people with heart disease, diabetes and stroke, as well as back pain and broken bones, are likely to benefit from $11.3 worth of grants awarded to The George Institute.
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Yasmin Allen and David Armstrong join the Board
Yasmin Allen joined the Board of The George Institute in August 2014.
David Armstrong joined the Board of The George Institute in October 2014, and is Chair of its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
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2014 World Heart Day-take a lunch break walk
On September 29, 2014, as part of this year’s World Heart Day activities, The George Institute at Peking University Health Science Center initiated an event at its office building (Horizon Towers) to promote heart health knowledge.
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The George gives back
As part of our 15-year anniversary celebrations, The George Institute recently held two events to give back to the community.
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