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Emergency department nurses leaning over a patient in the trauma centre to provide care.

An extraordinary nursing team

Nurses are commonly the first faces that patients see when arriving in an emergency department. They are also among those who leave the most lasting impression.

Mind and body wellness begins for cancer patients

For Ian, attending the new mind-body classes offered at the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre allows him to care for his emotional and physical wellbeing while undergoing cancer treatment.

Emergency nurse Maeve shares what organ donation means to her

‘The gift of life’: DonateLife Week 2024

Conversations about organ donation can happen at any time of year, though that all-important reminder to share your wishes with loved ones is a central theme of DonateLife Week.

Healthcare heroes kicking goals with the Medtildas

Three of our doctors are currently starring in the 2024 World Medical Football Championships. It’s the first time that Australia has fielded a women’s team – known as the Medtildas – for the supercharged soccer tournament.

Images of the AI 'STI-selfie' testing app

Diagnosing STIs with a ‘selfie’? AI could make it possible

Diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) could soon be as simple as the click of a button, thanks to a new app developed by researchers at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and Monash University.

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'So You Need An Operation' podcast co-hosts A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart

New podcast series aims to help you prepare for surgery

Patients preparing for surgery and other health procedures now have a valuable new resource, with the launch of podcast series ‘So You Need An Operation’ from Alfred Health anaesthesiologist duo A/Prof Christine Ball and Dr Jamie Smart.

Vanessa sustained 11 per cent body burns from a hot water bottle

Experts warn of hot water bottle danger

For mother-of-one Vanessa Pouthier, Sunday 14 April began like any regular day.

Is your depression linked with your cycle? Understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

For the up to 20 per cent of women suffering from a condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the days leading up to their period can often feel like an almost insurmountable challenge.

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Recyclable puffer holders will significantly reduce the number of puffers used.

Green inhalers cut puffer waste

A simple recyclable puffer holder is allowing patients with asthma to breathe easy, while significantly reducing our impact on the environment.

Petrol burns are 20 per cent more likely to occur on a long weekend.

Petrol burns peak on public holidays

Alarming new research from the Victorian Adult Burns Service (VABS) at The Alfred has found a clear link between petrol burn injuries and public holidays, showing petrol burns are 20 per cent more likely to occur on a public holiday.

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