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With the new model of a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), our neurology team can pre-program our epilepsy patients treatment months in advance - meaning they can visit the hospital less often.
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.
Melbourne researchers have revealed how melanoma cells are flooded with DNA changes as this skin cancer progresses from early, treatable stages through to fatal end-stage disease.
Earlier today, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews was discharged from hospital to start a significant period of rehabilitation through our Better@Home service.
Today, the Victorian Premier will move from the intensive care unit, into a ward at The Alfred
This afternoon, The Alfred’s Director of ICU, Associate Professor Steve McGloughlin confirmed that the Victorian Premier was in a stable condition.
Alfred Health wants to hear from Victoria’s HIV community to help guide the future of HIV care.
What started as a fun night with friends quickly turned into months of painful rehab for 19-year-old Michael Robertson.
Wishing you safe and happy holidays, from Alfred Health.
This year, the Victorian Melanoma Service (VMS) at The Alfred has seen a significant drop in referrals. But cases of melanoma have not dropped – prompting specialists to urge all Victorians to act now before it’s too late.