News

Ten years of advancement and care: ICU for all Victorians

14 December 2018

More critically ill and injured patients are being cared for in The Alfred’s 45-bed intensive care unit than ever before as the hospital marks 10 years since the modern facility opened its doors.

intensive care

Brachytherapy program helping men for two decades

10 December 2018

A radiation therapy treatment that provides prostate cancer patients with an alternative to surgery is being acknowledged for 20 years of helping men at The Alfred.

cancer

radiation therapy

Burns specialists warn: flames and accelerants don’t mix

7 December 2018

Burns experts at The Alfred are once again warning people not to mix accelerants and flames, after new data analysis revealed December has the highest number of preventable, accelerant-related burns injuries.

Life-saving melanoma drug combination listed on PBS

5 December 2018

A drug combination that offers stage 4 melanoma patients the highest change of survival will be listed on the PBS from December 1, a move which specialists at the Victorian Melanoma Service say could buy some patients at least four more years of life.

melanoma

New research aims to unearth ‘hidden’ HIV

30 November 2018

Researchers have identified a way to unearth 'hidden' HIV cells, which will provide vital information towards finding a cure for the disease.

hiv

research & innovation

Helping men navigate prostate cancer treatment

20 November 2018

Being told you have prostate cancer is a terrifying experience for many men – and it’s one Peter knows well. When he received his diagnosis, Peter was convinced he had just six months to live.

cancer

research & innovation

Supporting patients living with diabetes

14 November 2018

Alfred Health has a team of more than a dozen nurses whose sole focus is on treating and educating patients who are living with diabetes.

diabetes

Hope for incurable cancer

23 October 2018

Cancer patients with multiple tumours are being given more time as strong evidence emerges about the best way to treat them using modern radiotherapy.

cancer

research & innovation

Blood clot removal surgery saving lives

15 October 2018

A complex surgery to remove chronic blood clots from arteries in the lungs is giving Australians and New Zealanders a second chance.

bleeding & clotting

heart

Alfred Health recognised for excellence in healthcare

12 October 2018

Alfred Health was named Premier’s Large Public Health Service of the Year at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday night.

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