News & events

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.

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.

Artificial intelligence changes the way radiologists read scans

30 May 2023

New research led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) user interface (UI) design can impact diagnostic accuracy.