In this bitesize episode we speak with researcher Benjamin Talbot about measuring the carbon footprint of health care and research. Ben demonstrates how emissions can be measured and encourages everyone to keep the planet and protection of the planet at the forefront of our minds and in what we're doing.

Read the paper here.

In this bitesize episode we speak with researcher Benjamin Talbot about measuring the carbon footprint of health care and research. Ben demonstrates how emissions can be measured and encourages everyone to keep the planet and protection of the planet at the forefront of our minds and in what we're doing.
Read the paper <a href="https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2542-5196(24)00281-X">here.</a>

How can we measure carbon footprint of health care and research?

This bitesize episode features Cara Tannanbaum, a leading global voice on women's health and sex and gender in research. Cara speaks about developments in Australia and the UK to improve health equity outcomes for everyone. These include new policies to ensure sex and gender are considered in research for more comprehensive and meaningful insights, and thoughts about how workplaces can integrate policies that support the entire workforce. 
Read more following the links below.
Meet Dr Cara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Fellow 
Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine
MESSAGE Project 

This bitesize episode features Cara Tannanbaum, a leading global voice on women's health and sex and gender in research. Cara speaks about developments in Australia and the UK to improve health equity outcomes for everyone. These include new policies to ensure sex and gender are considered in research for more comprehensive and meaningful insights, and thoughts about how workplaces can integrate policies that support the entire workforce. Read more following the links below.
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<li><a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/profiles/meet-dr-cara-tannenbaum-distinguished-fellow">Meet Dr Cara Tannenbaum, Distinguished Fellow </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/media-releases/world-class-centre-tackles-sex-and-gender-inequities-in-health-and-medicine">Centre for Sex and Gender Equity in Health and Medicine</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/media-releases/new-sex-and-gender-framework-addresses-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-uk-medical">MESSAGE Project </a></li>
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What are we doing to ensure sex and gender is included in health research?

In this bitesize episode we speak with Alice Witt who speaks about a significant step towards closing the sex and gender health gap in the UK. Until now most UK medical research has been conducted primarily with male participants, animals or cells, and studies rarely analyse data in a way that enables potential sex or gender differences in outcomes to be identified. The Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity (MESSAGE) project has been working to change this, developing a landmark sex and gender policy framework for UK research funders.  

Poor attention to sex and gender has led to critical data gaps in the evidence base, with detrimental effects on health outcomes for all people, but particularly women and girls, as well as trans, non-binary and intersex people. 

Read more about the MESSAGE project and framework here.

In this bitesize episode we speak with Alice Witt who speaks about a significant step towards closing the sex and gender health gap in the UK. Until now most UK medical research has been conducted primarily with male participants, animals or cells, and studies rarely analyse data in a way that enables potential sex or gender differences in outcomes to be identified. The Medical Science Sex and Gender Equity (MESSAGE) project has been working to change this, developing a landmark sex and gender policy framework for UK research funders.  
Poor attention to sex and gender has led to critical data gaps in the evidence base, with detrimental effects on health outcomes for all people, but particularly women and girls, as well as trans, non-binary and intersex people. 
Read more about the MESSAGE project and framework <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/media-releases/new-sex-and-gender-framework-addresses-one-size-fits-all-approach-to-uk-medical">here</a>.

Why do we need a policy to address gender data gaps in health and medical research?

This bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher working on an innovative Stroke trial. Intracerebral haemorrhage is currently the most serious and least treatable form of stroke. The I-CATCHER trial is investigating a new package of treatments, or a Care Bundle approach, to see how this can benefit patients and improve outcomes for people with intracerebral haemorrhage. To learn more about this and how you can become involved, visit https://www.georgeinstitute.org/projects/international-care-bundle-evaluation-in-cerebral-hemorrhage-research-i-catcher

This bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher working on an innovative Stroke trial. Intracerebral haemorrhage is currently the most serious and least treatable form of stroke. The I-CATCHER trial is investigating a new package of treatments, or a Care Bundle approach, to see how this can benefit patients and improve outcomes for people with intracerebral haemorrhage. To learn more about this and how you can become involved, visit <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/projects/international-care-bundle-evaluation-in-cerebral-hemorrhage-research-i-catcher" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/projects/international-care-bundle-evaluation-in-cerebral-hemorrhage-research-i-catcher&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1732413446882000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1L6uqa9bTQAJOcwr-88cbb">https://www.georgeinstitute.org/projects/international-care-bundle-evaluation-in-cerebral-hemorrhage-research-i-catcher</a>

What is the most serious type of stroke? Investigating new treatments– I-CATCHER trial

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death worldwide, however knowing more can make a big difference. For World Stroke Awareness Day this bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher in Stroke, and Mabel, a courageous stroke survivor. Mabel shares her personal transformation post-stroke, shedding light on crucial insights for all. Both Mabel and Menglu play vital roles in the Brain Health team, striving to enhance the understanding and treatment of stroke worldwide.

Read more https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death worldwide, however knowing more can make a big difference. For World Stroke Awareness Day this bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher in Stroke, and Mabel, a courageous stroke survivor. Mabel shares her personal transformation post-stroke, shedding light on crucial insights for all. Both Mabel and Menglu play vital roles in the Brain Health team, striving to enhance the understanding and treatment of stroke worldwide.
Read more <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730197277097000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32NwzXkAHKL4-NnXXqVuMa">https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program</a>

What can we do differently? Learning to live again after stroke - insights for research and individuals

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?


In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?
 In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

What if we could switch the salt to reduce blood pressure? - Bitesize

The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India.
Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.

Read more about the Center here.

The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India. Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.
Read more about the Center <a href="https://ghrcentre-ncdec.nihr.ac.uk/">here</a>.

As the climate changes, how can we protect our food systems and our health?

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Yakubu, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.

Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative here. 
Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au

In this episode of The Scan we speak with <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ahl5yaK0I-hcTJKuh6Utm">Yakubu</a>, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.
Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zHwVcqM9z-aC-kNw4ife_">here</a>. Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to <a href="mailto:kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au">kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au</a>

Why does embracing Ubuntu matter for authentic research partnerships? - Bitesize

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.

Read more about Arise here.

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.
In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.
Read more about Arise <a href="https://www.ariseconsortium.org/">here</a>.

Arise Improving conditions for ‘invisible’ workers in India - Bitesize

Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin and MDMA, have captivated global interest for their potential in treating mental health disorders. While Australia has become the first country in the world to permit the prescription of these drugs, their efficacy is unconfirmed and access to these potentially transformative treatments is limited.

Dr Dilara Bahceci is a neuroscientist who specialises in the therapeutic potential of these psychoactive drugs. In this bitesize episode of the Scan, Dilara emphasizes the pressing need to innovate mental health treatments and champions equitable access. Tune in to explore the evolving research landscape and exciting prospects ahead.

Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin and MDMA, have captivated global interest for their potential in treating mental health disorders. While Australia has become the first country in the world to permit the prescription of these drugs, their efficacy is unconfirmed and access to these potentially transformative treatments is limited.
Dr Dilara Bahceci is a neuroscientist who specialises in the therapeutic potential of these psychoactive drugs. In this bitesize episode of the Scan, Dilara emphasizes the pressing need to innovate mental health treatments and champions equitable access. Tune in to explore the evolving research landscape and exciting prospects ahead.

How are psychedelic drugs being used to treat mental illness and why is Australia a world leader in this space? - Bitesize

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 
Know more about The George Institute for Global health.

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast&nbsp; Know more about <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/what-we-do">The George Institute for Global health</a>.

The Scan

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people’s lives, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people&rsquo;s lives, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheScanPodcast&amp;src=typed_query">#TheScanPodcast&nbsp;</a>

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