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Technology fast tracks early skin cancer detection
10 November 2022
In a possible breakthrough for the early detection and diagnosis of skin cancer, Victorian researchers are testing how artificial intelligence (AI) can become a powerful and readily accessible tool for dermatologists.
cancer
melanoma
research & innovation

Hepatitis C elimination a step closer
3 November 2022
Researchers at The Alfred and Burnet Institute believe elimination of Hepatitis C in Australia is within reach.
patients
research & innovation
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‘Holy grail’ in heart valve replacement surgery
27 October 2022
In a Victorian first, a new keyhole procedure at The Alfred is giving hope to patients with a common yet deadly heart valve disease who have been previously considered ineligible for lifesaving surgery due to their age or health.
heart
research & innovation
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Moments of mindfulness bring calm to busy teams
10 October 2022
A few moments of guided mindfulness amongst busy hospital teams can significantly improve staff wellbeing, connection and potentially patient outcomes, says a new study out of Alfred Health.
mental health
research & innovation
staff

Life-saving ECMO machine research receives major funding boost
29 September 2022
Intensive care specialists from The Alfred will play a major role in new research that aims to better identify patients who will benefit most from the advanced for of life support, known as ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
ecmo
emergency & trauma
patients
research & innovation

Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough
5 August 2022
Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma treatment, according to new research co-led by Alfred oncologist Miles Andrews.
cancer
cancer research
melanoma
research & innovation

Lindsay Fox and Paula Fox among the first Alfred Patrons
29 July 2022
The Alfred Patrons Program launched this year as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations. It honours Alfred Health’s most significant supporters, celebrating their commitment and aims to create a long-term legacy of philanthropy.
philanthropy
research & innovation
the alfred foundation

Long-term cannabis treatment reduces seizures
22 July 2022
A world-first trial of medical cannabis-based treatments for drug resistant epilepsy has shown that prolonged use in adults significantly reduced the frequency of seizures.
patients
research & innovation

Home-based tests boost fight against HIV
18 July 2022
Home-based tests designed to rapidly detect the presence of HIV could prove vital in the early diagnosis of the virus among the most vulnerable cohort, new research has revealed.
patients
research & innovation

State-of-the-art melanoma centre to transform cancer care
20 June 2022
Cancer care for Australians is set to be transformed as building starts on the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred.
cancer
cancer research
melanoma
research & innovation
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