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23 Oct 2020

Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD)

Reviewing multimorbidity outcome measures suitable for low-income and middle-income country settings

Multimorbidity describes cases where patients have two or more chronic physical or mental health conditions at the same time. It is typically challenging to measure multimorbidity outcomes because patients will present with different clusters of diseases. The review responds to the growing burden of multimorbidity in LMICs. This review also aims to address concerns among funders about the viabilit...

23 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

A window of opportunity: the integration of NCD services with pre-conception and maternal care

“Pregnancy gives us a window into a woman’s future health,” says Dr Amanda Henry, a researcher at The George Institute for Global Health and obstetrician at St. George’s Hospital in Sydney. Dr Henry explains that in some women, physiological changes that occur during pregnancy result in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and mental health...

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

Awareness campaign in Haryana to strengthen post and ante-natal care

A three day awareness campaign on high risk pregnancies was organised in Jhajhar district of Haryana as part of the SMARThealth pregnancy project from Feb 3 to 5, 2020. &nbsp;This follows a similar exercise done in villages in Guntur for high risk mothers and ASHA workers. &nbsp;The campaign was part of an endeavour to strengthen post and ante-natal care for pregnant women.

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

Top tips to keep your heart happy and healthy

Show your heart some love today with these handy tips to keep your heart happy and healthy with Dr. Clare Arnott, Cardiologist and Research Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health. Read more here.

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

ASHAs show the way - caring for the mental health of communities starts with self-care

NEW DELHI, FEB 18. Anita (name changed), an accredited social health activist from a village in Haryana, was one among several frontline health workers who received training on understanding and diagnosing common mental disorders in the community from a team of mental health professionals working at The George Institute for Global Health (India). During the training, she was able to recognize symp...

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

More people with diabetes are developing kidney disease, with new risks emerging

&nbsp;A new study in people with diabetes suggests that 1 in 20 people will develop kidney disease each year and that this increases to 1 in 4 each year in people aged 85 years and over. With an ageing population these findings have an important flow on effect on our health system. Read more here.

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

Hypertension and COVID-19 – is there a link? Q&A with Professor Alta Schutte

Recent claims linking hypertension treatments to COVID-19 led to a series of statements being issued by medical societies, including the International Society for Hypertension, cautioning against an overreaction. &nbsp;

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

Are smokers more likely to catch COVID-19?

Two UNSW Sydney academics discuss how coronavirus – primarily a respiratory virus – affects smokers.&nbsp; &nbsp;

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

Social distancing and exercise – is 1.5 metres enough?

With gyms closed, many more people are taking to the streets to get their daily exercise, but what does this mean for social distancing? We asked respiratory expert Christine Jenkins about the science behind the 1.5 metre rule and how best to protect yourself when exercising outdoors. Read more here.

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

The George Institute supports calls for a gendered response to COVID-19

Colleagues from the Institute joined the GENDRO call for a renewed commitment to gender-responsive research for health equity and human rights in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic by signing on to this action statement. &nbsp;

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

The George Institute announces new research to address pressing health concerns

The George Institute for Global Health has today confirmed key research projects will go ahead as part of its plan to support the national research effort to fight COVID-19. Read more here.

22 Oct 2020

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22 Oct 2020

The George Institute for Global Health

The role of effective communication while sustaining public health systems

Monday, May 25, 2020 Leading experts from the public health sector shared their views on sustaining public health systems through effective communication and the learnings one can take away from the ongoing pandemic at the second edition of the COVID Series dialogue organised by SPAG in partnership with The George Institute of Global Health, India and Health Issues India on Thursday last. &nbsp;...

22 Oct 2020

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