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Springing into allergy season
Alfred Health allergy specialists are urging Victorians to get prepared for a what could be a difficult Spring for sufferers of hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma.
Severe injuries from motor vehicle accidents soar
More than 400 Victorians were admitted to The Alfred’s ICU after sustaining life-threatening injuries from motor vehicle accidents last year, continuing a surge in severe trauma.
Getting serious about women’s heart health
Women experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of cardiac distress now have access to a specialist clinic just for them.
Hormones lead to cancer treatment breakthrough
Biological differences between men and women can have an impact on the success of melanoma treatment, according to new research co-led by Alfred oncologist Miles Andrews.
From ICU to skydiving: Sam receives the gift of life
Sam Ira has been to Antarctica, visited Uluru and recently went skydiving – life-long goals the 43-year-old says seemed unachievable not so long ago.
Helping patients through their melanoma journey
A new resource provided to patients at the time of their advanced melanoma diagnosis is set to make things easier during what can be an overwhelming time.
Organ donation helps Petra beat all odds
Petra Brosch was enjoying a routine daily jog along Elwood Beach when she collapsed suddenly and went into cardiac arrest.
Long-term cannabis treatment reduces seizures
A world-first trial of medical cannabis-based treatments for drug resistant epilepsy has shown that prolonged use in adults significantly reduced the frequency of seizures.
Home-based tests boost fight against HIV
Home-based tests designed to rapidly detect the presence of HIV could prove vital in the early diagnosis of the virus among the most vulnerable cohort, new research has revealed.