Cancer biobank nominated for City of Melbourne honour
02 November 2023
A cancer biobank with ties to the RMH has been named as a finalist in the Melbourne Awards, run by the City of Melbourne.
Spinal surgery performed using Victorian-first robotic machine
03 October 2023
A new robotic scanner that significantly improves the accuracy of complex surgeries is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) – the first at a public hospital in Australia.
Researchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections
13 September 2023
Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.
The RMH neurologist receives $2 million to advance MND research and care
04 September 2023
The RMH neurologist and The Florey Institute researcher Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa has received funding for three grants in a record investment from FightMND.
SAD-AF: World-first trial looks at SSRIs and depression in atrial fibrillation
16 August 2023
Dr Youlin Koh
Experts say physiotherapy should be added to cancer patient recovery
03 August 2023
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) say blood cancer patients should think about adding physiotherapy interventions to their treatment plans.
Studying effectiveness of AHSCT in highly active relapsing-remitting MS patients
28 July 2023
Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have conducted a ground-breaking study comparing different treatment options for highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who have shown limited response to conventional therapies.
Bacteria discreetly dwelling in throat main source of Strep A transmission
19 July 2023
Breakthrough research has found that Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections are more likely transmitted from asymptomatic throat carriage than skin-to-skin contact in communities with high rates of infection.
Launch of Australian-first trial for young people with type 1 diabetes
11 July 2023
An endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is leading an Australian-first trial that looks at whether an insulin nasal spray, coupled with an injection, is effective in slowing down the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.
O-Lab interns bring facial prosthetics into the future
10 July 2023
A team of O-Lab interns at the University of Melbourne has innovated the process for creating prosthetic ears at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), saving prosthetists time, and improving patient experience.
