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National Hypertension Taskforce takes on the silent killer of uncontrolled blood pressure in Australia

The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) and Hypertension Australia (formerly the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia) have joined forces to establish a National Hypertension Taskforce with the ambitious goal to double Australia’s rates of controlled blood pressure from 32% to 70% by 2030. “If all Australians currently living with high blood pressure were properly …

Best evidence yet that lowering blood pressure can prevent dementia

A global study of over 28,000 people has provided the strongest evidence to date that lowering blood pressure in later life can cut the risk of dementia. Dr Ruth Peters, Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney and Program Lead for Dementia in The George Institute’s Global Brain Health Initiative, said that in the absence of significant …

The George Institute announces game changing investment

On March 10, The George Institute for Global Health announced a $53 million investment to support the commercialisation of the Institute’s world-leading research. The funding from three Australian investors will help address some of the biggest health challenges of our time – heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Together with key partners and collaborators, policy makers …

Multi-million-dollar mission to tackle major global health challenges

SYDNEY, MARCH 10 – The George Institute for Global Health today announced that $53 million from three Australian investors will now support the commercialisation of its world-leading research to address some of the biggest health challenges of our time. The investments are set to fast-track the growth of George Health Enterprises, the Institute’s commercial arm, and George …