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New podcast series aims to help you prepare for surgery

27 June 2024

Patients preparing for surgery and other health procedures now have a valuable new resource, with the launch of podcast series ‘So You Need An Operation’ from Alfred Health anaesthesiologist duo A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart.

patients

staff

surgery

Experts warn of hot water bottle danger

25 June 2024

For mother-of-one Vanessa Pouthier, Sunday 14 April began like any regular day.

burns

patients

The Alfred at the forefront of silicosis research

28 May 2024

The Alfred has emerged as a leader in the respiratory field across Australia for its treatment of silicosis – a potentially fatal lung disease which has soared in recent years. Glenn is just one of thousands of people for whom it has affected.

patients

research & innovation

respiratory

staff

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Future of HIV care at The Alfred takes shape

6 May 2024

The legacy of almost three decades of HIV care at Fairfield House is set to live on, with the upcoming opening of the new Fairfield Centre at The Alfred.

hiv

infectious diseases

patients

Eye-tracking technology trial could revolutionise brain health management

29 April 2024

The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye, a ground-breaking smartphone app which can help screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60 second eye movement test.

brain

patients

research & innovation

National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened

18 April 2024

A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.

cancer

cancer research

melanoma

patients

research & innovation

Victoria’s first concussion clinic opens

14 March 2024

Victoria’s first public-funded adult concussion clinic is now open, providing much-needed support for hundreds of people experiencing ongoing concussion symptoms each year.  

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concussion

neurology

patients

Problem-solving to improve patient care: Geriatric Trauma Service forms to address growing needs

12 March 2024

With the number of older people needing hospital care following falls and other accidents on the rise, trauma specialists and geriatricians at The Alfred are working side-by-side to improve patient outcomes.

emergency & trauma

patients

trauma

Driven to improve global emergency care

4 March 2024

The Alfred continues to support the advancement of global emergency care, with a team of talented multidisciplinary staff recently returning from delivering training for their emergency care counterparts in the United Arab Emirates.

emergency & trauma

patients

research & innovation

Hawthorn man saved after cardiac arrest at the gym

31 January 2024

When Hawthorn-man Hugh experienced a cardiac arrest at the gym it was a fast-acting loved one, followed by the unique skills of a rapid-response team from The Alfred and Ambulance Victoria, that saw him live another day.

clinical trials

patients

research & innovation