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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.

research & innovation

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.

research & innovation

Incoming Alfred Health chief executive Adam Horsburgh

New Chief Executive to lead Alfred Health

Following a rigorous selection process that attracted high-calibre national and international candidates, Adam Horsburgh has been selected as the next Chief Executive of Alfred Health.

Breakthrough joint replacement antibiotic study named Trial of the Year

A study investigating how effective additional antibiotics are in the prevention of post-joint surgery infection, undertaken by Alfred Health and Monash University, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) Trial of the Year Award.

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infectious diseases

research & innovation

Clinical trials pilot program a gamechanger for regional patients

If it weren’t for clinical trials, Gippsland’s Steve Wadey says he wouldn’t be alive today.

clinical trials

research & innovation

Research fellow Dr Eveline Mu is helping to lead new trials offering hope for sufferers of the mental health condition known as Borderline Personality Disorder.

New trials tackle the Borderline Personality Disorder riddle

Much-needed treatment options for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) could be on the horizon, with researchers from the Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre (MAPrc) positive about early results shown in two studies.

research & innovation

Alfred Health COO Prof Simone Alexander and Director of HIV Medicine Prof Jenny Hoy reflect on the legacy of Fairfield House

Future of HIV care at The Alfred takes shape

The legacy of almost three decades of HIV care at Fairfield House is set to live on, with the upcoming opening of the new Fairfield Centre at The Alfred.

infectious diseases

A person using the BrainEye app

Eye-tracking technology trial could revolutionise brain health management

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.

research & innovation

The Alfred's radiation oncology team has introduced the new treatment for prostate cancer patients.

High-precision radiation cuts prostate treatment time by 75 per cent

The Alfred has become the first Victorian public hospital to offer a new form of radiation that drastically cuts treatment time for prostate cancer patients.

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