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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.

P.A.R.T.Y. boost at The Alfred

28 April 2017

The Alfred’s highly successful P.A.R.T.Y Program will be extended to 2019 thanks to a funding boost announced this week.

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Caulfield Hospital commemorates 100 years of care this ANZAC Day

24 April 2017

Caulfield Hospital held a special ANZAC Day service today, commemorating its role in caring for thousands of First World War soldiers.

Alfred trauma specialists join Easter safety campaign

11 April 2017

Trauma specialists at The Alfred are urging people to take care on the roads this Easter after last year's spike in serious injuries.

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Mindfulness app helps hospital workers find calm

3 April 2017

Hospital staff can now pause, unwind and refocus during their busy day thanks to a new mindfulness app developed by Alfred Health.