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We are working with organisations across the globe to explore how the use of digital technology can improve healthcare delivery. In Australia we jointly hosted the first International Digital…

Worldwide, 160 million people with type 2 diabetes have or are at risk of developing chronic kidney disease. We identified the first new treatment for diabetic kidney disease in 20 years. The…

SYDNEY, FEB 25 - Most people get a blood pressure lowering benefit from eating less salt and the less you eat, the more you benefit, but for older people and those who already have high blood…

SYDNEY, JAN 31 - All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the…

SYDNEY, JAN 28 - Recognising and managing depression is an important part of post-stroke treatment, but some treatments should be used with caution until more is known about the risks,…

SYDNEY, JAN 17 - There are three times as many cases of sepsis and almost twice as many Australians dying from it each year than previously thought, according to the first assessment of the worldwide…

SYDNEY, JAN 14 - Researchers investigating differences in diet and related disease risk factors between men and women in lower income countries instead found an alarming degree of poor dietary habits…

SYDNEY, JAN 9 2020 - Major Australian food manufacturers are failing to deliver on voluntary commitments to make healthier products when it comes to salt, according to a new study of salt levels in…

2019 has certainly been significant for The George Institute for Global Health - not only did we celebrate our 20th year but we also delivered ground-breaking research that will have a positive…

Collaborative care for common eye conditions not only saves money but helps prioritise specialist access for those in more urgent need, according to data presented at the 11th Health Services and…

The George Institute is 700 people around the world, all focused on improving the health of millions of people worldwide. As a medical research institute affiliated with leading universities and with…

SYDNEY, NOV 25 - Australian medical research is in danger of becoming non-competitive on a global stage when it comes to sex and gender analysis, according to a consortium of leading universities and…

The George Institute for Global Health celebrated 20 years of ground breaking health and medical research on Thursday 21 November 2019. Together with alumni, key partners and collaborators, policy…

Just as a lack of trained doctors can cost lives, a shortage of researchers can also mean opportunities to save them are lost. That’s why building an international research workforce is a top…

SYDNEY, NOV 14, 2019 - Women are more likely to survive a stroke, but have worse disability and poorer quality of life afterwards compared to men, according to research published in the latest issue…

Our ENCHANTED research study investigated the safety of a controversial clot busting drug used to treat the most common form of stroke. The results of the trial involving more than 3000 patients…

Over the past two decades, researchers’ findings have improved millions of lives – but there are less well-known staff behind the scenes who play just as pivotal a role, like Helen Monaghan.…

20 years ago, The George Institute for Global Health was founded in Sydney, Australia to tackle the rise of chronic disease and injury worldwide. Today, with 700 people globally and projects in more…

The George Institute has sought to be at the forefront of addressing the global burden of non-communicable diseases and injuries for the last 20 years, says co-founder and Principal Director…

SYDNEY, OCT 30 - A device that minimises bed sores by automatically monitoring and turning bedridden patients; a portable, ultra-efficient microscope for the rapid detection of communicable diseases…