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New treatment option for older patients with blood cancer
29 March 2019
Researchers are a step closer to offering older patients with an aggressive blood cancer, acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a new less-toxic treatment option.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Mission launched
13 March 2019
As a leading centre for neurotrauma, The Alfred was selected as the launch site for the federal government’s new Traumatic Brain Injury Mission.
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Phase I of peanut trial shows promising results
26 February 2019
The Phase I trial of a world-first peanut allergy immunotherapy has shown positive results, researchers have revealed.
patients
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Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals cut back on sugar
30 January 2019
Sugary drinks are no longer on the menu at Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals in a major push to curb sugar intake and promote healthier choices.
research & innovation

New research aims to unearth ‘hidden’ HIV
30 November 2018
Researchers have identified a way to unearth 'hidden' HIV cells, which will provide vital information towards finding a cure for the disease.
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Helping men navigate prostate cancer treatment
20 November 2018
Being told you have prostate cancer is a terrifying experience for many men – and it’s one Peter knows well. When he received his diagnosis, Peter was convinced he had just six months to live.
cancer
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Hope for incurable cancer
23 October 2018
Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.
cancer
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A simple call reduces readmission
11 July 2018
Aged care patients at Caulfield Hospital are now less likely to be readmitted after they leave hospital thanks to a simple initiative that’s gaining world-wide attention.
aged care
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New tablet treats hayfever and thunderstorm asthma
18 June 2018
A tablet used to treat chronic hayfever could protect sufferers from future thunderstorm asthma events, researchers at The Alfred have found.
asthma
research & innovation

Flu season worst on record for ICUs
31 May 2018
Last year’s flu season was more severe than the 2009 swine flu outbreak and saw one in four ICU beds occupied by patients suffering severe complications from the flu, researchers at The Alfred have confirmed.
intensive care
patients
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