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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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The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Acting Head of Urology and principal investigator, Associate Professor Niall Corcoran

Major funding boost for prostate cancer prognosis and treatment

16 April 2019

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne have received a $5.4 million dollar funding boost for prostate cancer research.

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Health groups launch a Global Scientific Strategy to Cure Hepatitis B

10 April 2019

Over 250 million people worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and even though a prophylactic vaccine and effective antiviral therapies are available, no cure currently exists.

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Prof Peter Mitchell and A/Prof Nicholas Opie

Five Australian patients to trial new brain reading device to help speech and movement

08 April 2019

A device the size of a small paperclip, created to give people with severe paralysis the ability to communicate again, has been approved for its first-in-human clinical trial, which will be at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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clinical trial

New home for lucky Melbourne family

03 April 2019

The latest home lottery winner of the $4.5 million grand prize is Ryan Evans from Sandringham! Ryan’s father-in-law was a patient in our 4S Stroke ward earlier this year. Ryan was so impressed with the excellent care and treatment his father-in-law received from our doctors, nurses and other staff at the RMH, he decided to purchase his first Home Lottery ticket online.

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Diabetes equipment - insulin pen and glucose level blood test meter

One of a kind study finds better health for diabetes patients

29 March 2019

In a world first, Royal Melbourne Hospital researchers today published the first ever randomised study of a Proactive Inpatient Diabetes Service (RAPIDS) trial to investigate the effect of comprehensive early intervention for in-hospital patients with diabetes.

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diabetes, clinical trial

Professor Doug Hilton and Professor Christine Kilpatrick

Early detection of dementia research receives $15M from Colonial Foundation

27 March 2019

Vital research to address the growing burden of dementia in Australia has been given a significant boost with $15 million over five years from Colonial Foundation. The grant will enable a new research program – led by researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – to develop new diagnostic tests for the early detection of dementia.

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dementia, research, Melbourne Biomedical Precinct

Parkville Station works - Grattan Street traffic and pedestrian changes

15 March 2019

Major works are continuing to build the new Parkville Station. The next phase of construction for Parkville Station involves the investigation of underground utility services on Grattan Street west and Royal Parade from early April until May 2019. This will involve changes to traffic and pedestrian conditions.

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Metro Rail

Thank you Victoria! RMH Foundation funded stroke ward opens its doors to Victorians

27 February 2019

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s new $9.3 million state-of-the-art Acute Stroke and Neurology Ward has opened its doors to Victorians.

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Transplant patients Elle with nurses Melissa and Steffi

The Royal Melbourne Hospital leads the nation for organ donations

22 February 2019

A record 529 lives were saved in Victoria last year – more than in any other state – thanks to the generosity of 193 organ donors and their families.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital led the country, with 59 donors saving the lives of more than 160 recipients; a huge increase on the year prior, and a new national record with more than ten per cent of Australia’s donors.

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