Media Release Archive
Chronic Diseases in Developing Regions Deserve Greater Attention - 10-Oct-05
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) calling for more concerted action to be directed towards the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases in poorer regions of the world is both welcome and timely, says The George Institute for International Health.
Largest Ever Asian Smoking Study Reveals Cardiovascular Health Risks - 22-Sep-05
The largest ever study of smoking in the Asia Pacific Region, and one of the largest smoking studies ever conducted anywhere in the world, has dispelled a long-held myth that smokers in Asian populations are less susceptible than Western populations to the risks of smoking, such as coronary heart disease and stroke.
New Studies Shed Light on Stroke Prevention and Management - 20-Sep-05
Coinciding with National Stroke Week in Australia (19 - 25 September 2005) is the release of results from two recent stroke studies from the George Institute for International Health that investigate both the causative factors as well as a little studied outcome of stroke, that of depression.
Health Reform High on Agenda for China Health Minister's Visit to Sydney - 5-Sep-05
China's leading health official, Mr GAO Qiang, Minister for Health, People's Republic of China will be visiting several institutions in Sydney from 22 to 24 September 2005, for talks on issues affecting health reform in China. The visit is being hosted by the George Institute for International Health and the University of Sydney's College of Health Sciences.
The risk of car crash increases when using hand-held or hands-free mobile phone - 13-Jul-05
A study investigating mobile phone use and motor vehicle crash resulting in injury has found an elevated risk of crashing irrespective of whether or not a hands-free device was used.
Blood pressure lowering agents - little difference - 27-Jun-05
Findings from the largest-ever international study on the effects of blood pressure lowering agents were published today in the prestigious Archives of Internal Medicine.
The George Institute launches China's first seatbelt intervention program - 25-Apr-05
The Mayor of Guangzhou City officially launched the China Seatbelt Intervention Program at a ceremony held on 25th April 2005 in Time Square, Tianhe Beilu, Guangzhou City. The first of its kind in China, the China Seatbelt Intervention Program is a joint venture between the Traffic Command and Control Centre of Guangzhou Bureau of Public Security and The George Institute for International Health in Sydney, Australia.
China Health Policy Roundtable: 'Working together for patient safety' - 14-Apr-05
International health policy experts from across the globe have gathered for a two-day roundtable event to discuss China's health care safety practices. The roundtable will jointly hosted by the China Ministry of Health and The George Institute for International Health.
Medical guidelines for the treatment of hypertension challenged by Australian researchers - 18-Mar-05
Medical researchers from The George Institute for International Health at the University of Sydney have challenged current practice in the diagnosis and treatment of people with hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hundreds of IT savvy seniors get online for their health - more needed - 9-Feb-05
Australia's seniors have embraced internet technology by getting online for the sake of their health. Researchers, encouraged by the response, are now asking others to go online too.
Researchers confirm: Size doesn't matter - 8-Dec-04
While a 9 or 10 pound newborn may appear to hold the key to a healthy future, new Australian research announced in the prestigious medical journal JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) debunks the hypothesis that a higher birthweight reduces your chances of having heart disease later in life.
New website helps Australians get the upper hand on a silent killer - 13-Oct-04
Thanks to a new website - www.cholesterolcheck.info - Australians can now find out whether they could be at risk of an early death as a result of their cholesterol and, if so, what they can do about it.
Youth Forum 'welcome opportunity' for open dialogue on road safety - 28-Sep-04
Road safety experts have welcomed the opportunity to speak directly with young people about proposed changes to the NSW graduated licensing program, confirmed road safety expert Professor Mark Stevenson today, who is a keynote speaker at today's NRMA Youth Forum on Road Safety.
Heart disease in Asia set to devastate - 6-Sep-04
Cardiovascular disease is set to pose a major new threat to health and wealth in Asia, say international researchers.
Young Indigenous drivers needed to join road safety study - 24-Aug-04
Young Indigenous people across New South Wales are being asked to join The George Institute's DRIVE study to help improve the safety of young drivers.
Researchers welcome government backflip on young driver restrictions - 7-Aug-04
The move to implement night curfews on young drivers is a welcome turnaround from the NSW Government, who were reluctant to support the idea when it was raised a month ago, confirmed road safety experts today.
Heart disease and stroke set to rise in developing countries - 5-Aug-04
Cardiovascular disease - heart attack and stroke - is fast becoming a major issue in developing countries according to the report 'A Race Against Time: The Significance Of Cardiovascular Disease In Developing Economies'.
P-plate night driving restriction to save lives - 7-Jul-04
Night curfews on young drivers have been proven to save lives, confirmed road safety expert Professor Mark Stevenson today.
$8.6 million to prevent heart attack and stroke - 5-Jul-04
The George Institute for International Health was today awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council's largest program grant to tackle Australia's biggest killer - heart disease.
Worlds largest study in Intensive Care - 27-May-04
After nearly six years of work, a group of Australasian researchers have the answer to a question that has been concerning the medical profession for years: When faced with a critically ill patient, which is the safest way to keep their fluids up, and give them the best chance of survival?
University of Sydney Researchers Help Neighbours to Achieve a Healthier Future - 12-Apr-04
Healthier futures are on the agenda for the next few days as Australian and Chinese health, academic and diplomatic circles come together at today's Beijing launch of The China-Australia Partnership for Health, held in the People's Great Hall, Tianamen Square and at Peking University.
Road Safety is No Accident - Australian Road Safety experts back World Health Day focus - 7-Apr-04
With traffic crashes ranked as a leading cause of death worldwide, this year's World Health Day theme of Road Safety is timely, say Australian road safety experts.
Unique study could bring healthier hearts for Sydney's online shoppers - 16-Feb-04
A new research study could see Sydney's online grocery shoppers reducing their cholesterol at the click of a button, as the one of the world's first online shopping dietary interventions begins today.
Low incomes mean high health risks for Indigenous Australians - 4-Feb-04
Can a good address and a six-figure salary protect you from life-threatening illness? A newly published paper in the February edition of the prestigious journal, Social Science and Medicine (Vol 58:4), says yes.
Pioneering Study Shows New Benefits Of Blood Pressure Drugs - 17-Nov-03
A groundbreaking international study of more than 160,000 patients by Australian researchers will enable doctors to better reduce the risks of stroke and heart disease. The Australian research, published in The Lancet, is the largest study in the world on the effects of different classes of blood pressure lowering drugs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics more than 41,000 people died in 2001 from blood pressure-related disease such as ischaemic heart disease, stroke or heart fai...
DRIVE media release - 17-Nov-03
World's largest study of young drivers Young people from across NSW are being asked to join a research project aiming to improve the safety of young drivers. The three-year study conducted by the Institute for International Health will assess riskyb driving behaviours, risk perceptions, and the impact of driver experience, training and education. At least 20,000 drivers aged 17-24 in NSW will be recruited by the Institute to gather data for the project. Professor Mark Stevenson, Director of ...
A New Partnership Between China and Australia will Build a Healthy Future - 1-Oct-03
The China - Australia Partnership for Health was launched by the Executive Vice-President of Peking University Health Science Center, Professor KE Yang and the Directors of the Institute for International Health, University of Sydney, Professors Robyn Norton and Stephen MacMahon on Tuesday 14 October 2003.
HIPAID study begins recruitment - 13-Jun-03
With almost 25,000 hip replacements being done each year 1 - a number set to increase as the population ages - the Institute for International Health is conducting a study on the prevention of ectopic bone formation - a fairly common side effect of hip replacement surgery.
ADVANCE: largest clinical trial in diabetes care - 18-Mar-02
With diabetes at epidemic proportions around the world, Australian research group, the Institute for International Health will coordinate one of the world's largest international trials on management of diabetic patients.
Predictors of workplace back pain could save health system millions - 1-Feb-02
Doctors will now be able to predict, at the time of on-the-job back injury, those people most likely to become unable to work for long periods according to the results published in the January issue of the medical journal, Spine.