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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

Heart team sets valve replacement record

29 September 2022

Heart specialists at The Alfred have hit a Victorian milestone as they continue to transform care for patients with aortic stenosis, a common but serious condition related to progressive narrowing of the aortic valve. 

heart

Women’s Endocrinology Clinic filling gap for Victorians

12 September 2022

A one-of-a-kind specialist endocrinology unit at The Alfred is playing a key role in supporting the reproductive health of Victorian women with complex health conditions – including those requiring transplant.

patients

transplant

women's health

R U OK? for every day

8 September 2022

As part of RUOK? Day this week, Alfred Health staff from across all sites tuned into a conversation about the importance of compassion for others and for self. 

mental health

respiratory

staff

Compassion starts with the self

6 September 2022

When people think of self-care, many people automatically imagine a spa day or massage voucher.

cancer

mental health

staff

Springing into allergy season

1 September 2022

Alfred Health allergy specialists are urging Victorians to get prepared for a what could be a difficult Spring for sufferers of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma.

emergency & trauma

patients

Severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents soar

26 August 2022

More than 400 Victorians were admitted to The Alfred’s ICU after sustaining life-threatening injuries from motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a surge in severe trauma.

emergency & trauma

patients

Getting serious about women’s heart health

18 August 2022

Women experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of cardiac distress now have access to a specialist clinic just for them.

heart

patients

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

From ICU to skydiving: Sam receives the gift of life

28 July 2022

Sam Ira has been to Antarctica, visited Uluru and recently went skydiving – life-long goals the 43-year-old says seemed unachievable not so long ago.

patients