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RMH named as an foundational Hospital partner in Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program pilot

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.

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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.

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Professor Ben Thomson

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.

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Growing brain cells for a Parkinson's cure

11 April 2022

Today is World Parkinson's Day. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is passionate about advancing research and care for all movement disorders.

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The Hive gallery's Karen Spreadborough, the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation's Anthony North and Sandie Baskin, and artist Georgie Gall ahead of the launch of a new exhibition series that will help raise funds for ophthalmology equipment at the RMH.

Ocean Grove gallery has health in its sights

11 April 2022

A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation, Ophthalmology
goats milk in a pitcher

RMH study shows link between goat’s milk skincare products and new-onset severe food allergy

08 April 2022

As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.

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3D image of HIV virus in blood stream

Global study hopes to find cure for HIV

04 April 2022

HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.

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HIV

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers life-saving treatment to 34-year-old mum

25 March 2022

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

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GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge

22 March 2022

In mid-2020, faced with a rising wave of COVID-19 infections – a previously unknown disease with neither vaccine nor effective treatment – an urgent, improvised collaboration between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), and community health organisation cohealth, created a system that supported thousands of lives and ensured the city’s healthcare ecosystem didn’t collapse.

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Aboriginal Health Unit – supporting culturally safe and effective care

Aboriginal Health Unit – supporting culturally safe and effective care

17 March 2022

A new Aboriginal Health Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital will help to improve the way we provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Aboriginal Health Unit