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Artificial skin breakthrough for Melbourne patient

25 October 2024

In a first-of-its-kind adult case, a Melbourne man has had his burns repaired with bioengineered skin, decreasing his need for skin grafting and significantly reducing his risk of deadly infection.

clinical trials

A round of a-paws for therapy dogs

If you’ve been at The Alfred recently, you may have spotted therapy dog Steven, along with owner Janette Wilson, making a visit to our inpatient psychiatry unit.

Jenny from The Alfred Centre with volunteer Brian

Sunflower spreading across Alfred sites

While they may look like pretty decorations, the sunflowers adorning the front desk at The Alfred Centre hold an important message for visitors, patients and staff.

patients come first

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.

'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.

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

Exterior view of the new Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre showing the front gardens entrance arch

National boost for melanoma care and research as the Paula Fox Melanoma and Cancer Centre at The Alfred is officially opened

A world-class melanoma and cancer centre at The Alfred is set to revolutionise care for Victorian patients, and boost research.

cancer research

research & innovation

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