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Courage, Community and the Quest for Cure: A Modern HIV Story

29 November 2023

While World AIDS Day (1 December) is an opportunity to both reflect on the legacy of those who have sadly passed from AIDS-related illnesses, and celebrate the courage and humanity of people living with HIV, our dedicated clinicians and researchers maintain their admiration of this community all year-round.

hiv

infectious diseases

research & innovation

‘Bug fights’: improving infection prevention in the Pacific

9 November 2023

The Alfred recently welcomed guests from Port Moresby General Hospital in Papua New Guinea, as a part of novel program designed to assist hospitals in the Pacific Islands to improve their infection prevention response.

infectious diseases

research & innovation

Coffee the secret to a long life

25 March 2022

Drinking coffee could help you live longer according to world-first research by heart specialists at The Alfred.

heart

research & innovation

Positive care beyond hospital walls

18 November 2021

More than 1000 Victorian’s were being supported by The Alfred’s COVID-19 Positive Community Pathways program last month – part of the coordinated effort to provide oversight, care and support for those quarantining at home.

patients

research & innovation

Three-hour legs kick waiting times

26 April 2021

Prosthetic technology being trialled at Caulfield Hospital has lower limb amputees up and walking on a new prosthetic leg within three hours.

patients

prosthetics

research & innovation

Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals cut back on sugar

30 January 2019

Sugary drinks are no longer on the menu at Caulfield and Sandringham hospitals in a major push to curb sugar intake and promote healthier choices. 

research & innovation

Hope for incurable cancer

23 October 2018

Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.

cancer

research & innovation

A simple call reduces readmission

11 July 2018

Aged care patients at Caulfield Hospital are now less likely to be readmitted after they leave hospital thanks to a simple initiative that’s gaining world-wide attention.

aged care

research & innovation

Congratulations Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld on receiving Australia’s highest honour

25 January 2018

Congratulations to Alfred Health Senior Neurosurgeon Professor Jeffrey Rosenfeld, who was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to the country and humanity at large.

research & innovation

staff

The truth about apricot kernels

12 September 2017

A man who took apricot kernel extract in the hope of preventing cancer was almost poisoned by cyanide, doctors at The Alfred found.

research & innovation