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Scientists track effects of A2 milk on gut

27 June 2016

Scientists at The Alfred have established a world-first study to determine whether A2 milk really is easier to digest for some humans than regular dairy milk.

research & innovation

Treatment breakthrough for aggressive blood cancer

21 June 2016

Scientists from The Alfred and Monash University are hailing a drug designed to combat an aggressive blood cancer as one of the most promising advances against the disease in more than 40 years.

research & innovation

Alzheimer’s drug trial success

21 April 2016

Following the success of early research results of Anavex 2-73, a drug which aims to address the symptoms of dementia, Alfred Health is looking to continue a larger trial next year.

alzheimers

clinical trials

research & innovation

The Alfred leads world-wide aspirin study

25 February 2016

The long-held debate over the daily use of aspirin for patients at increased risk of heart attack and stroke has finally been answered, with researchers from around the world, led by The Alfred revealing it to be safe before surgery.

research & innovation

Ladder-related injuries on the rise

22 February 2016

Alfred Health has released a study into ladder-related falls, which found a sharp increase in serious injury resulting from a ladder fall, particularly among the ‘baby-boomer’ generation.

research & innovation

Teamwork to improve stroke care

16 October 2015

Nurses are leading the way in a new Alfred study aimed at improving outcomes for stroke patients.

neurology

research & innovation

stroke

Cancer program internationally recognised

24 August 2015

Alfred Health Radiation Oncology was recognised this week for its high international standards in care.

oncology

research & innovation

National recognition for our researchers

30 March 2015

Monash Partners was officially recognised today as one only four Advanced Health Research and Translation Centres (AHRTCs) in Australia, acknowledging the collaboration’s capability to improve health outcomes through high impact translational research.

research & innovation

Clinical trial at Alfred Health to treat Alzheimer’s

28 January 2015

A Victorian patient with Alzheimer's disease has become the first in the world to be given a new drug that experts hope will further treatment for the most common form of dementia.

alzheimers

clinical trials

research & innovation