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There are an estimated 100,000 cases of sepsis in Australia each year, and of those, at least 13,000 will result in death. Half of those who survive severe sepsis will be left with long-term physical…

September 13 is World Sepsis Day, a day raising awareness of one of the most common deadly diseases in the world. Sepsis, also known blood poisoning, is a life-threatening condition that arises…

On September 9 The George Institute for Global Health and the Australian Sepsis Network hosted a virtual #GeorgeTalks, ‘What is sepsis and what are the signs?’ ahead of World Sepsis Day (September 13…

The Queensland Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO) has concluded that ‘systemic failures’ played a role in the tragic death of a young Aboriginal boy named Charlie Izaak Wilfred Gowa, from far north…

Four George Institute researchers have received funding as part of the Australian Government’s 2021 Investigator Grants to advance their work in delivering better treatments, better care and…

Researchers at The George Institute for Global Health and UNSW Sydney have secured grant funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to develop the first targeted, co-…

Ahead of World Sepsis Day on September 13, the World Health Organization’s first global report on sepsis finds that knowledge gaps are hampering efforts to tackle the millions of deaths and…

Sepsis is a common, potentially life-threatening condition that you might never have heard about. And even if you have, you might not know what to look out for. Sepsis, the organ dysfunction that…

Sepsis is the leading cause of death from infection. Every year, 13,000 Australians die from sepsis – more than breast and prostate cancer combined. Half of those who survive severe sepsis will be…

A new report commissioned by The George Institute for Global Health estimates that the total annual cost of sepsis in Australia is $4.8bn with direct hospital costs accounting for $700m a year. This…

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…

Sepsis is the most common cause of death in critically ill patients, with a quarter of those who develop severe sepsis dying during their hospitalisation. While many patients are admitted to hospital…

SYDNEY, MAY 20 - The George Institute today announced that six of its researchers have been awarded NHMRC grants commencing in January 2021 and extending for a five-year period. With only 13…

SYDNEY, SEPT 4 - Researchers from The George Institute for Global Health have been awarded almost $6m in Investigator Grants in the latest round of funding from the National Health and Medical…

Hydrocortisone is not associated with a significant decrease in mortality from any cause 90 days after treatment in adults with septic shock, but still has other benefits, according to results…

The Point Prevalence Program (PPP) is a collaborative project between Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Clinical Trials Group (ANZICS CTG) and the Critical Care Division of The George…

Shifting basic jobs normally done by doctors to health workers has worked successfully in low and middle income countries to manage conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and depression,…

Beta-lactam antibiotics are commonly used to treat life-threatening infections in critically ill patients. As a class of antibiotics, beta-lactams are known as time-dependent antibiotics because they…

SYDNEY, JULY 17 - New research from The George Institute has found that one in five patients with septic shock - a life threatening illness that can develop from an infection – are still…

The results from the largest ever study of septic shock could improve treatment for critically ill patients and save health systems worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars each year. Researchers…