News / Alfred Health

The National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund, have released a joint Statement on Sex, Gender, Variations of Sex Characteristics and Sexual Orientation in Health and Medical Research.

For the up to 20 per cent of women suffering from a condition known as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), the days leading up to their period can often feel like an almost insurmountable challenge.

A study investigating how effective additional antibiotics are in the prevention of post-joint surgery infection, undertaken by Alfred Health and Monash University, has been awarded this year’s prestigious Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) Trial of the Year Award.

When family and friends were unable to visit The Alfred Hospital during COVID-19, it created new challenges that many of our nurses had not experienced before.

“Harmful policies of the past still affect Indigenous people today when it comes to accessing healthcare and research. We need to rebuild their trust and acknowledge the harms of the past in healthcare. That is the first step.”