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Global Alfred trial solves age-old debate

10 May 2018

A global study led by The Alfred has found giving patients more IV fluids during surgery can reduce the risk of kidney damage and wound infection post-surgery, solving a decades-old debate.

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research & innovation

Geelong youth face the consequences of risky behaviour

13 March 2018

Teaching students about the consequences of risky behaviours is the focus of The Alfred’s Prevent Alcohol and Risk-related Trauma in Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.) program.

emergency & trauma

patients

Paying it forward

6 March 2018

When Alfred ICU and hyperbaric nurse Natalie McGregor was diagnosed with cancer, she found out how hard it was to be a patient – it left her emotionally and physically drained.

cancer

intensive care

patients

staff

Record number of lung transplants performed

2 March 2018

More than one hundred people received new lungs at The Alfred last year, a milestone for the transplant program.

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transplant

Medical equipment funding a win for patients

22 February 2018

The lifesaving work of The Alfred’s Heart Centre team was on show today when Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews visited the hospital.

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patients

PBS addition expands access to PrEP

9 February 2018

As leaders in HIV medicine, Alfred Health welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to improve access to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as a significant step forward in preventive public health. 

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patients

prepx

3D surface imaging helping women with left-sided breast cancer

31 January 2018

The simple act of taking a deep breath is helping to reduce the risk of heart damage for women being treated for left-sided breast cancer.

cancer

patients

Caution urged around flames this long weekend

25 January 2018

Burns experts at The Alfred are asking the community to be vigilant around fires this Australia Day long weekend.

emergency & trauma

patients

DIY jobs and tripping hazards sees trauma increase

17 January 2018

The number of serious injuries sustained from falling or tripping is increasing – impacting more lives than vehicle accidents. 

emergency & trauma

patients

Check on older loved ones as weather heats up

5 January 2018

As temperatures across Victoria climb, health experts are reminding everyone that heat can cause serious illness and death.

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staff