George Institute for Global Health

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New 3-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Shows Promise in Controlling Hypertension

An innovative low-dose combination pill for high blood pressure has shown remarkable success in a recent clinical trial.

Aug 31, 2024

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Hidden Brain Changes Found in People with Heart Disease, Increasing Stroke and Dementia Risk

A new study involving over 13,000 people has discovered that changes to blood vessels in the brain, which can increase the risk of stroke and dementia, are common in people with various heart conditions, even if they have not experienced a stroke.

Mar 26, 2024

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Choice of intravenous fluid therapy could improve survival in critically ill patients

Results of a new meta-analysis in shows that intravenous fluid (IV) therapy using balanced solutions rather than commonly used saline can reduce the risk of in-hospital death of critically ill patients by four percent.

Nov 30, 2023

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Controlling gut flora can reduce mortality in critically ill patients on life support

Preventing severe lung infections in mechanically ventilated intensive care patients by applying topical antibiotics to the upper digestive tract results in a clinically meaningful improvement in survival, new research shows.

Oct 26, 2022