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Searching through seizures

26 March 2021

Alex has suffered from epilepsy since he was 16 years old, he has up to three seizures a week, usually while he’s sleeping. Alex spent last week in our neurology clinical trials ward, the only one of its kind in Australia – to try get to the bottom of his seizures.

brain

epilepsy

neurology

patients

Neurological effects of COVID-19 just as likely to impact young people

18 March 2021

A study conducted at The Alfred has proved what researchers had already predicted – that the neurological effects of COVID-19 could remain present months after the virus has been shed.

covid-19

research & innovation

Victorian Premier to begin significant program of rehabilitation

15 March 2021

Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was discharged from hospital to start a significant period of rehabilitation through our Better@Home service.

patients

Statement from The Alfred on the condition of the Victorian Premier

13 March 2021

Today, the Victorian Premier will move from the intensive care unit, into a ward at The Alfred

patients

Statement on the condition of the Victorian Premier

10 March 2021

This afternoon, The Alfred’s Director of ICU, Associate Professor Steve McGloughlin confirmed that the Victorian Premier was in a stable condition.

patients

Starting a conversation on the future of HIV care

3 March 2021

Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.

hiv

patients

COVID-19 vaccine program begins

22 February 2021

Alfred Health staff are eagerly rolling up their sleeves as the health service assists with vaccinating frontline workers against COVID-19 this week.

covid-19

pharmacy

staff

Don’t get burnt this long weekend

22 January 2021

What started as a fun night with friends quickly turned into months of painful rehab for 19-year-old Michael Robertson.

burns

fire safety

patients

Weighty goals won’t help shed the COVID kilos

13 January 2021

Alfred dietitian Angie Passater is urging people to ring in the new year with fresh, healthier eating habits to help shed the COVID kilos picked up in lockdown.

healthy eating

lifestyle

Lockdown brings gambling spike

12 January 2021

A large spike in online gambling has experts at The Alfred concerned that many problem gamblers are avoiding seeking help and are suffering in silence.

mental health