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Chemo drug repurposed to help ease leukaemia treatment side effects

14 August 2019

A drug developed in Melbourne, approved for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is being repurposed by Royal Melbourne Hospital researchers to reduce harsh side effects of radiation and chemotherapy before stem cell and bone marrow transplantation.

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Stroke researchers look to the skies for latest breakthrough

13 August 2019

Australia could become home to the world’s first stroke air ambulance. This incredible innovation has the potential to transform access to emergency stroke treatment for people in rural and regional areas.

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stroke, mobile stroke unit

Gluten response in coeliac patients could lead to diagnostic test

08 August 2019

Distinct markers in the blood of people with coeliac disease have been detected within a few hours of gluten being consumed. The findings address a longstanding mystery about what drives the adverse reaction to gluten in coeliac disease and could lead to a world-first blood test for diagnosing the disease.

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Sleep tracking apps inaccurate: specialist

06 August 2019

A Royal Melbourne Hospital Sleep Physician is recommending people with sleep disorders avoid using sleep tracking apps and devices as they have been proven to be inaccurate.

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Researchers stress collaboration is needed as superbug resistance continues to increase

05 August 2019

Research has found the increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) could lead to common bacterial infections becoming untreatable.

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Dr Mark Plummer awarded top honour for ICU examination

Royal Melbourne Hospital registrar takes home top award for ICU exam

02 August 2019

Royal Melbourne Hospital ICU registrar Dr Mark Plummer has recently been awarded the top honour following successfully completing the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) fellowship exam.

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Royal Melbourne Hospital celebrates DonateLife Week

29 July 2019

As home to the highest number of organ donors in Australia in 2018, the Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to celebrate DonateLife Week.

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There is no “magic pill” to stave off diabetes – but diet can help

19 July 2019

A Royal Melbourne Hospital dietitian has stressed that while healthy eating plays an important role in reducing risk of type 2 diabetes, it is just one of many factors involved.

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