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AstraZeneca blood clotting syndrome now “very treatable”

The rare blood clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine can easily be diagnosed and is very treatable, according to experts from The Alfred.

research & innovation

Cancer care at home a lifesaver for Patricia

It was April last year, and Melbourne was in lockdown chaos. But Patricia McCabe had a much more personal crisis happening – she’d just found a lump under her arm, and it was breast cancer.

Rami

A birthday to remember

Not only is Rami celebrating his birthday this World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), he’s celebrating his 67th day smoke free.

Gabby(Matt's wife), Matt and A/Prof Senthi in the radiation therapy room

The role of radiation and chemotherapy in brain cancer

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.

radiation therapy

research & innovation

A/Prof Law with MRI machine

A journey through brain cancer treatment

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.

Syphilis epidemic evolving at an alarming rate

A 220 per cent spike in syphilis infections in women has experts warning an 'epidemic' is in place and swift action is required to bring it under control.

melbourne sexual health centre

research & innovation

victorian sexual health network

Hot water bottle dangers reach boiling point

Marie Macheras had just settled into bed, when her peace was interrupted by the sound every mother dreads – her 20 year-old son screaming in agony.

Anthony on bicycle (L) and Anthony (R)

On the road towards a cure

“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.

cancer research

Walkway to emergency department

Family violence presentations increase

The Alfred’s family violence team has seen a concerning increase in the number of people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with injuries and mental health crises related to family violence.

emergency & trauma

Strict systems in place in hotel support services

There are strict systems and processes already in place to log all staff access to the health hotel and complex care hotel, Alfred Health Chief Operating Officer, Simone Alexander said.

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