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Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

Around the Precinct – 5 May 2022

How ECMO was used to save more lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, a rethink on the orthosis commonly used for cervical spine injury, and a look at the impact of socioeconomic status on heart attack outcomes – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Alfred Health ECMO team saves 50 lives Specialists at The Alfred… Read More

The Alfred COVID-19 screening clinic

Around the Precinct – 28 April 2022

When The Alfred COVID-19 Screening Clinic first opened in March 2020, very little was known about the new coronavirus that had begun circulating around the globe or indeed the massive upheaval that was to come over the next two years.  This week, the screening clinic will close after administering more than 223,000 COVID-19 tests to… Read More

The Alfred Easter road safety

Around the Precinct – 14 April 2022

Alfred Health trauma specialists go trackside at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, a lymphoma expert joins the precinct, and the latest developments in epilepsy research – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Around the Precinct will return on Thursday 28 April. Have a happy and safe Easter! Alfred Health Arrive at your destination,… Read More

Monash University study

Around the Precinct – 7 April 2022

A new way to test and treat hepatitis C, rising stars of health and medical research recognised, and a new study reveals high levels of mental distress associated with financial insecurity among older women – this week at the Alfred Research Alliance. Monash University Rising stars in health and medical research Monash Medicine Nursing and… Read More