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New research reveals dangers of cupping

19 June 2017

Burns specialists at The Alfred have highlighted the risks associated with the alternative medicine practice, known as cupping.

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Julian Elliot awarded for innovative research

13 June 2017

Every day, around 4000 medical research papers are published across the world. Associate Professor Julian Elliot has devised a unique strategy to help combat the 'data deluge'.

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The Alfred pioneers thought-controlled prosthesis

4 June 2017

In an Australian first, a team of specialists at The Alfred has pioneered a revolutionary prosthetic procedure which enables amputees to gain better and more natural control of their prosthetic arm.

Caulfield Hospital serves up new table tennis program for patients

24 May 2017

A new table tennis program at Caulfield Hospital is providing patients with another form of activity to promote recovery, thanks to a collaboration with Table Tennis Victoria.

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Clinicians urge PrEPX participants to continue their PrEP

22 May 2017

Clinicians are urging participants in the PrEPX research study to continue their PrEP* medication, following reports that a study participant tested positive to HIV while being enrolled in the PrEPX trial.

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Peanut allergy treatment to ‘reset’ the immune system

19 May 2017

Human clinical trials of a world-first peanut allergy treatment will begin in Melbourne next month, with researchers focussing on the molecular parts of the potent nut allergen that are needed to build tolerance, while removing the risk of a severe reaction.

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Alfred Health research wins Australian Trial of the Year

19 May 2017

The Alfred's Director of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Professor Paul Myles, and his team were today awarded Australian Trial of the Year for their worldwide study exploring the risks associated with aspirin and tranexamic acid (TXA).

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Funding boost brings Day Procedure Centre closer to reality

16 May 2017

The Sandringham Hospital Day Procedure Centre Capital Appeal has almost reached its $2.5 million target thanks to a significant boost from the Victorian Government.

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Advice on gastro for outpatients and visitors

12 May 2017

Gastro illnesses are particularly common in the community at this time of the year, so it is important visitors wash their hands – or use the hand gel located around the hospital – before and after visiting.

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Sandringham ED boosts paediatric specialists

9 May 2017

Sandringham Hospital has seen a significant spike in the number of children visiting the Emergency Department over the past year – but they will be in good hands thanks to the two new paediatric specialists who have joined the team.