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New season of Extremely Human

After a successful first season, new episodes of Discovery College's podcast Extremely Human are being released.

youth mental health

Spike in winter burns as experts urge caution

As the winter chill hits, The Alfred has seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients presenting with burns sustained in the home, compared to the same time last year.

Lifesaving breakthrough for leukemia patients

Leukemia patients who undergo stem cell transplants may now be three times more likely to be cancer-free and avoid deadly complications post-procedure, thanks to a clinical trial led by clinicians at The Alfred.

cancer research

clinical trials

Celebrating Dietitians Week

This week is Dietitians Week, which highlights the role dietitians play in improving our health and wellbeing.

Jean-Phillipe Miller receives Florence Nightingale Medal

Congratulations to Emergency Nurse Jean-Phillipe Miller, who has been awarded for his humanitarian work with the Red Cross.

emergency & trauma

Clinical trial giving new hope to eczema sufferers

For long term eczema sufferer David, living with the debilitating skin condition had become a painful way of life.

clinical trials

research & innovation

Morning tea and bright colours to mark IDAHOBIT

The Alfred’s ICU staff are gathering to highlight understanding and compassionate care as part of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).

“Take care”: message from doctors on National Road Safety week

Trauma Consultant Dr Marian Biddle is likely one of the first people you’d encounter following a road accident and admission to The Alfred.

Alfred researcher honoured for reframing a “women’s issue”

Alfred clinician-researcher Prof Catriona Bradshaw has been named in TIME100Health – an annual list of leaders shaping the future of health in 2025 by TIME Magazine.

research & innovation

‘Laughing gas’ to treat severe depression

Researchers at The Alfred have opened the door to new avenues of research into the treatment of depression, after a clinical trial that used laughing gas to treat patients with severe depression had “beneficial and persistent antidepressant effects” on symptoms.

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