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Helping people give the ultimate gift

31 July 2019

David Anderson has a very demanding but rewarding role as an Intensivist and Medical Donation Specialist (MDS) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Dr Anderson treats critically ill patients including those with serious injuries, life-threatening infections, severe burns or those recovering from major surgery, including heart and lung transplants. He also supports hospital staff, patients and families through the organ donation process.

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Making her donor proud

29 July 2019

Earlier this year, Cat Walsh was gifted a second chance at life. Cat had a kidney and pancreas transplant after her kidney function reached critically low levels. She was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by type 1 diabetes.

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Night shift radiographer thanked for 51 years

12 July 2019

Alfred Health is saying goodbye to its longest serving radiographer, Wendy Weaver, who commenced working at The Alfred on January 2nd 1968.

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Alfred leading the way in mind-controlled limbs

5 July 2019

More upper limb amputees in Australia are gaining their independence back thanks to The Alfred’s revolutionary thought-controlled prosthetic arm program.

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Providing geriatric medicine and reducing stress

28 June 2019

Caulfield Hospital’s geriatricians have expanded their service to older people in residential aged care facilities who may experience distress and discomfort associated with travelling to appointments.

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Elderly at risk of hypothermia at home

17 June 2019

Elderly Australians are dying in hospital of hypothermia developed living in their own homes, a study by The Alfred's Dr Michelle Ananda-Rajah has found.

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Neurology leader honoured

12 June 2019

Changing the lives of patients with chronic and severe headaches, along with fostering the growth of the neurological profession across the world, forms just part of the reason behind Associate Professor Richard Stark’s appointment to the Member of The Order of Australia (AM).

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Mental health leader recognised

11 June 2019

A fierce advocate of women’s health who is also a migrant, mother and former marathon runner, Professor Jayashri Kulkarni AM has been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours.

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New trial provides hope for incurable disease

7 June 2019

The Alfred has launched a world-first clinical trial to investigate whether an existing medication can be used to treat people with Rett syndrome – a rare and catastrophic neurodevelopmental disease that currently has no cure.

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research & innovation

Voluntary assisted dying: Our approach

7 June 2019

Victoria's voluntary assisted dying law comes into effect on 19 June 2019.  It allows a person in the late stages of advanced disease to take medication prescribed by a doctor that will bring about their death at a time they choose – often at home supported by family and friends.

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