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Safer treatment of acute stroke identified by major global study

Media release: 
11/05/2016

The safety of a controversial clot busting drug has been investigated by researchers at The George Institute for Global Health, with results showing a modified dosage can reduce serious bleeding in the brain and improve survival rates.

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Global organisations urge Coke, Pepsi to acknowledge soda’s link to obesity & curb marketing to kids

Media release: 
21/04/2016

The George Institute for Global Health has joined health groups around the world calling on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to stop marketing sugary drinks to children.

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Action needed as obesity rises

Media release: 
01/04/2016

A new study published in The Lancet has revealed more people in the world are obese than underweight and that by 2025 around a fifth of all adults will be obese.

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Focus on NCDs to save millions of women from premature death

Media release: 
10/02/2016

A new paper published today by the Oxford Martin School and The George Institute for Global Health will call for global and national women’s health strategies to focus on non-communicable diseases, which kill more than 18 million women a year worldwide.

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China can drive global advancement in healthcare, says Asia Society President

Media release: 
20/11/2015

China’s past progress in healthcare and future opportunities can help not only the Chinese people live better and longer lives, but can also drive global advancements in healthcare delivery, said Josette Sheeran, President and CEO of the Asia Society, in a major speech in Beijing hosted by The George Institute for Global Health.

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New blood pressure target – the lower the better

Media release: 
10/11/2015

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide could benefit from more intensive treatment to lower blood pressure, according to new research.

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More steps a day keep the doctor away

Media release: 
05/11/2015

Landmark research by The George Institute for Global Health has found that exercise can save lives, with an increase in the number of steps walked each day having a direct correlation with long term mortality.

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Blood pressure linked to diabetes in major new study

Media release: 
29/09/2015

High blood pressure sufferers have an almost 60% greater chance of developing diabetes, according to a major global study, released today.

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Urgent action needed in Southeast Asia to tackle cancer

Media release: 
25/08/2015

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Gluten-free food more hype than fact

Media release: 
07/07/2015

The gluten-free food industry is booming with new products regularly joining the market and many people seeing it as a healthy alternative, however, while they are essential for people with coeliac disease, new research has found there is little or no difference in their nutritional value when compared to standard products.

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