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  • Stemming the flow

    One-in-three major trauma patients bleed out because their blood won't clot. Alfred researchers are hoping to change that.

    Major trauma patients who sustain significant blood loss may one day have an increased chance of survival if research into clotting progresses as Alfred researchers hope.

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  • Follow-up care for cardiac patients

    A research study to investigate the implementation of a long-term maintenance program for cardiac patients is currently underway at Caulfield Hospital.

    More than 90 patients have already been enrolled in the Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation pilot project after staff identified a gap in follow-up care for people who have experienced heart attacks, cardiac surgery or heart failure.

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  • SDMH
    A weight off their shoulders

    There's nothing like taking a load off as Sandringham theatre staff can attest to thanks to a recent donation of $10,000 from the Lions Club of Moorabbin.

    The money enabled the purchase 10 lightweight X-ray gowns, making long surgeries a lot more comfortable. The weight of the old gowns rested on the shoulders whereas the weight in the new gowns is shifted to the hips.

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Date: 11/03/2010    Last Updated: 5/03/2010