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.
The RMH marks special transplant milestone during DonateLife Week
25 July 2023
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is celebrating a special milestone this year – the 60th anniversary of the first successful cadaver-kidney transplant in Australia. Our Nephrology Department, guests and media marked the milestone during DonateLife Week.
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.
Celebrating NAIDOC Week at the RMH
03 July 2023
Festivities have kicked off for National NAIDOC Week at the RMH, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations peoples.
New era begins for Victoria’s mental health services
03 July 2023
1 July marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for Victoria's mental health services, and we're excited to be part of this change.
Geographic disparities in uptake of care and treatment for hepatitis B across Australia
23 June 2023
Despite the effectiveness of hepatitis B care and treatment in reducing the risk of liver disease and cancer, significant gaps remain in access and Australia is not meeting National Strategy targets for coverage.
