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Petrol burns peak on public holidays
6 June 2024
Alarming new research from the Victorian Adult Burns Service (VABS) at The Alfred has found a clear link between petrol burn injuries and public holidays, showing petrol burns are 20 per cent more likely to occur on a public holiday.
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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.
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Breakthrough joint replacement antibiotic study named Trial of the Year
20 May 2024
A study investigating how effective additional antibiotics are in the prevention of post-joint surgery infection, undertaken by Alfred Health and Monash University, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) Trial of the Year Award.
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infectious diseases
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Clinical trials pilot program a gamechanger for regional patients
20 May 2024
If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.
cancer
clinical trials
melanoma
research & innovation
trialhub
New trials tackle the Borderline Personality Disorder riddle
14 May 2024
Much-needed treatment options for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) could be on the horizon, with researchers from the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) positive about early results shown in two studies.
mental health
research & innovation
International study to help severe eczema sufferers opens in Gippsland
8 May 2024
The latest treatment for Gippslanders suffering from severe eczema is now available locally thanks to a recently-opened dermatology clinical trial.
clinical trials
research & innovation
trialhub
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
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Women share inspiring paths to success
7 March 2024
Here at Alfred Health, 72 per cent of our 11,000-strong workforce is women. Our executive team is 75 per cent women, and with our Board, 78 per cent women – which is far greater than the national average of just one third. But how did we get here? This week, we asked some of our leading female researchers to share how they’d got to where they are today.
international women's day
research & innovation
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.
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patients
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