The RMH staff vote 3-panel flat-fold N95 mask most comfortable
21 June 2022
When it comes to choosing N95 respirator masks, healthcare workers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have voted the three-panel flat-fold N95 mask the most comfortable.
The RMH and WEHI join forces to develop blood test to diagnose dementia
21 June 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Associate Professor Cherie Chiang and WEHI's Associate Professor Andrew Webb are developing an early diagnosis test for dementia at the Colonial Foundation Healthy Ageing Centre.
The RMH cardiologist Luke Burchill receives NHMRC Research Excellence Award
18 June 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) cardiologist Associate Professor Luke Burchill has been awarded the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Sandra Eades Investigator Grant Award.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital ramps up mask fit testing
10 June 2022
In October 2020, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) launched a Respiratory Protection Program, including mask fit testing.
The RMH cardiothoracic surgeon awarded 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal
09 June 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Professor Alistair Royse has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal.
The RMH surgeon Dr Tim Chittleborough recognised with fellowship
08 June 2022
Colorectal, general and trauma surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Doctor Tim Chittleborough has been recognised as one of nine clinicians joining the MacHSR Future Leaders Fellowship program.
Severity of MS linked to distance from the equator
03 June 2022
A large international study has found that the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary depending on latitude, with those living furthest from the equator worse affected by the disease.
The RMH named foundational hospital partner in clinical entrepreneur pilot program
12 May 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a key Hospital partner in the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (the CEP) pilot - delivered by the University of Melbourne and the University of Western Australia.
World-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit
09 May 2022
A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.
The RMH Surgical Services Director named new Victoria Chief Surgical Advisor
02 May 2022
Congratulations to the RMH’s Professor Ben Thomson, who has been named the new Victorian Chief Surgical Advisor. Prof Thomson is the current Medical Director of Surgical Services and Head of General Surgical Specialities.
