News

New, minimally invasive epilepsy surgery is changing lives

7 April 2025

The Alfred is the first hospital in Victoria and the second in Australia to offer a new and highly effective kind of brain surgery to treat previously ‘inoperable’ drug-resistant epilepsy.

epilepsy

neurosurgery

patients

New imaging technology cuts treatment times for patients

7 April 2025

Cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy at The Alfred are now experiencing shorter treatment times, thanks to the arrival of state-of-the-art imaging technology.

cancer

patients

radiation therapy

Gearing up for the Grand Prix

13 March 2025

As Formula 1 fever once again takes hold in Melbourne, one of Australia's leading trauma teams is standing by as the event’s official medical provider.

emergency & trauma

Partner treatment key to curing bacterial vaginosis

6 March 2025

Introducing the newest STI – and how to cure it.

infectious diseases

sexual health

Young footballer’s fight for life

27 February 2025

In July 2024, an accident on the footy field left rising star Michael Pisker in a coma for 17 days. Less than a year later, the determined young man is able to share his story as his dedicated team of medical professionals reflect on his road to recovery.

acquired brain injury

trauma

For epilepsy, it’s PERSONAL

27 February 2025

For the first time Australian patients are being prescribed AI-informed epilepsy medication as part of a nationwide, multicentre randomised control trial led by neurologist Professor Patrick Kwan.

clinical trials

epilepsy

Working together for better health in Victoria’s south-east

26 February 2025

The Boards of Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service have announced both health services will merge into Bayside Health (working title) when it forms on 1 January 2026.

patients

staff

Royce scrubs up for first day

6 February 2025

A special new starter joined The Alfred surgery team this week, with ‘Royce’ the surgical robot performing its first cases.

cancer

research & innovation

surgery

Be all over melanoma this Check for Spots Day

30 January 2025

Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.

cancer

melanoma

“It’s everyone’s responsibility”: Calls to stay safe on roads this summer

17 December 2024

As the holiday season approaches, doctors at The Alfred’s Emergency and Trauma Centre are issuing a crucial reminder to the public: road safety is everyone’s responsibility.

emergency & trauma

patients

staff