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Gluten response in coeliac patients could lead to diagnostic test
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.
08 August 2019
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Stroke researchers look to the skies for latest breakthrough
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.
13 August 2019

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Mums and bubs gather after managing PKU pregnancy

05 June 2019

Six new mums with Phenylketonuria (PKU) have met at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for the first time to talk about managing their genetic condition while pregnant.

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Young-onset dementia telehealth service goes live

03 June 2019

Young-onset dementia (YOD) affects around 25,000 Australian’s. This accounts for about 10 per cent of all people with dementia.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week and everything our volunteers do at RMH

30 May 2019

Last week, RMH celebrated National Volunteer Week, where we commemorated Australia’s almost 6 million volunteers. This year's theme is “Making a World of Difference.”

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Multiple studies confirm Stroke treatment game changer

23 May 2019

A series of studies that spanned 13 years have all concluded the time to treat ischemic stroke patients can be doubled.

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Professor Ingrid Winship Director of Genomic Medicine, RMH

Australia’s first multidisciplinary genetic eye disease clinic opens

20 May 2019

A new clinic to help treat patients with genetic eye conditions has opened at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital as a partnership between The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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Jeff Szer & David Ritchie, Royal Melbourne Hospital BMT

The Bone Marrow Transplant service receives international recognition as one of the best in the world

09 May 2019

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Bone Marrow Transplant Unit proves to be one of the best in the world.

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A team of Melbourne researchers have found the time to treat ischemic stroke patients can be doubled.

Australian study will change the way stroke is treated around the world

09 May 2019

A team of Melbourne researchers have found the time to treat ischemic stroke patients can be doubled. One in five people suffer stroke in their sleep and this will be life changing for them.

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Wrapping up its tenth year, “Schools Live Music Festival” continues to bring joy to RMH

06 May 2019

The Royal Melbourne Hospital hosted 12 schools as the foyer was converted into a live music stage. The festival first launched in 2010 with 270 students participating. This year over 800 students came, helping fill the foyer and the level one lift lobby with uplifting music.

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