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A/Prof Shaun Gregory, Prof David Kaye and Min Butler at The Alfred.
Artificial heart to give new hope to heart failure patients
20 February 2024
A revolutionary, implantable mechanical device to be tested at The Alfred is set to provide new hope to patients with debilitating heart failure.
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heart failure
research & innovation
Head of Infectious Diseases Prof Anton Peleg and postdoctoral researcher Dr Fernando Gordillo Altamirano assess a laboratory sample together
Antibiotic resistance fighters: Are bacteria-hunting viruses the key to saving lives?
12 February 2024
Could bacteria-hunting viruses hold the key to fighting antibiotic resistant superbugs? That’s the question a team of Infectious Diseases doctors and Microbiology researchers at The Alfred and Monash University hope to answer.
infectious diseases
research & innovation
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Cardiac arrest survivor stands with the team who saved his life.
Hawthorn man saved after cardiac arrest at the gym
31 January 2024
When Hawthorn-man Hugh experienced a cardiac arrest at the gym it was a fast-acting loved one, followed by the unique skills of a rapid-response team from The Alfred and Ambulance Victoria, that saw him live another day.
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patients
research & innovation
Australians urged to ‘be all over melanoma’ on 30 January
30 January 2024
Living amongst the highest rates of melanoma in the world, Australians are being urged to become more familiar with their skin and ‘be all over melanoma’ this Check for Spots Day.
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melanoma
patients
Camp fire
Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend
25 January 2024
Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forced with the CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Australia Day long weekend.
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patients
vabs
Treasurer Tim Pallas, Emeritus Professor Jenny Rolland, Breakthrough Victoria CEO Grant Dooley, allergy sufferer Aleisha Bannan with baby Stevie, Brandon Capital MD Chris Nave and Professor Robyn O'Hehir gather for the funding announcement.
$12m boost for peanut allergy treatment
24 January 2024
Breakthrough Victoria has invested $12 million to progress Phase 2 clinical trials of a promising peanut allergy treatment, initially developed by Alfred Health and Monash University researchers.
allergy
immunology
patients
research & innovation
Stay safe in summer with these heat health essentials
22 January 2024
With summer in full swing and hot days on the horizon it’s important to take some simple steps to stay safe and cool when temperatures soar.
emergency & trauma
health promotion
patients
The Alfred celebrates the opening of its latest operating theatre
New $3.5m operating theatre opens at The Alfred
4 January 2024
A new $3.5 million state-of-the-art operating theatre has opened at The Alfred – adding surgical capacity to the hospital’s dedicated planned surgery centre.
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patients
surgery
Members of the stroke team are making a big difference
Big changes in stroke care
21 December 2023
The Alfred is turning the tide on stroke care, with a number changes bringing the team above national benchmarks in stroke care, including stroke prevention medication prescribing and leading to fantastic outcomes for patients. 
patients
stroke
A/Prof Victoria Mar is urging people to be sun smart this summer
Sun smart summer key for young people and children
15 December 2023
Amongst all the hustle and bustle of end-of-year festivities, there’s one thing Alfred specialists are urging Victorians to remember – the importance of sun safety.
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melanoma
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