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Australia’s leading health research cluster signs deal with China

18 May 2017

The Melbourne Biomedical Precinct was at the centre of a major Chinese partnership that will open up opportunities for Victorian companies, universities and research institutes.

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Neurosurgeon A/Prof Kate Drummond using the BrainLab machine

Cutting-edge technology to pin-point brain tumours

21 April 2017

New state-of-the-art technology, which provides real-time imagery to surgeons mid-operation, has helped to increase the accuracy of brain surgery.

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RMH Home Lottery winners

RMH Home Lottery makes a world of difference for Jo and her family

19 April 2017

When Jo from Warrandyte bought a ticket in the RMH Home Lottery, she “bought the winning ticket thinking it doesn’t matter if I don’t win as the money will go to something I care about - the RMH.”

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Professor Stephen Davis

Professor Stephen Davis honoured by Harvard Professorship

07 April 2017

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's internationally renowned stroke expert, Professor Stephen Davis, has been honoured with a professorship at Harvard University.

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stroke, neurology, Harvard University, Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, research

Urgent medical recall - EpiPen 300mcg Adrenaline Injection Syringe Auto-Injectors (Aust R 42978)

20 March 2017

A recall of EpiPen 300mcg Adrenaline Injection Syringe Auto-Injectors (Aust R 42978) has been issued on 20 March 2017.

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Melbourne Health appoints new Chief Executive

15 March 2017

Melbourne Health Chairman, Robert Doyle, announced today the appointment of Professor Christine Kilpatrick as Chief Executive of Melbourne Health. Christine will join the organisation on 1 May 2017.

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Important information for patients regarding cardiac surgery at The RMH

13 February 2017

Patients who have had heart valve surgery or major aortic surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital have been provided with information about a rare infection that has been identified in a small number of patients worldwide who have had similar surgery.

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Royal Melbourne Hospital Neurologist and lead researcher, Dr Tomas Kalincik

Australian-led global study sheds new light on therapy choices for Multiple Sclerosis patients

13 February 2017

The findings of an international study led by Australian researchers will influence how doctors treat Multiple Sclerosis (MS) around the world.

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MS, neurology, medical research, RMH

Dr Emma O’Brien receives top honour for music therapy

08 February 2017

Congratulations to Dr Emma O’Brien OAM who was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2017 Australia Day Honours for her service to community health through music therapy programs.

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Unimelb with RMH to join Epilepsy Centre Without Walls in $28m global research push

31 January 2017

People with epilepsy acquired following brain trauma are the focus of a new $28 million global push for a long-awaited research breakthrough to develop treatments that for the first time could prevent or mitigate this disabling and potentially life-threatening condition.

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