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Eye-tracking technology trial could revolutionise brain health management

29 April 2024

The Alfred hospital has commenced clinical trials with BrainEye, a ground-breaking smartphone app which can help screen for neurological abnormalities using a 60 second eye movement test.

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Shake It Up partners with Alfred Health to expand Parkinson’s research

23 October 2023

Australia will soon have the capacity to host more in-depth and innovative clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease after Shake It Up Australia donated $150,000 to develop a best-practice model at The Alfred.

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The role of radiation and chemotherapy in brain cancer

25 May 2021

Matt was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour called a glioblastoma - he's recently completed six weeks of radiation therapy. For patients like Matt, after having brain surgery the next step in brain cancer treatment is radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

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A journey through brain cancer treatment

21 May 2021

Treating brain cancer is a team effort, when a person is suspected of having a brain tumour they’ll begin their journey through treatment, starting with the first stop - Neuroradiology.  

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On the road towards a cure

11 May 2021

“When you have a brain tumour it never ends well. No one can predict how soon it might grow back. You’re dealt the hand your given, then you have to play it the best you can,” said Anthony.

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Pre-programming the way forward for epilepsy

7 April 2021

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.

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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.

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Michael’s independence days

5 February 2021

At 36 Michael Whitmore’s life unexpectedly changed when he fell six metres through a floor at a Sydney loft.

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Biobank brings hope for Demi

19 November 2020

This year, 22-year-old Demi Lawson has not only faced a global pandemic, but a diagnosis of brain cancer, an awake craniotomy (brain surgery) – and has been learning to live with the death of her younger brother.

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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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