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Stethoscope on the Aboriginal flag

Eliminating skin disease in Aboriginal children could reduce antibiotic use by almost 20%

07 February 2019

A study has revealed that 95 per cent of children in five remote Aboriginal communities had received an antibiotic prescription before their first birthday and almost half of them had received up to six prescriptions.

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indigenous health; research, antibiotics
Kate Drummond

Two RMH greats recognised in the 2019 Australia Day honours

28 January 2019

Congratulations to Associate Professor Kate Drummond AM and Professor Mary Galea AM who were recognised in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.

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australia day honours, neurosurgery, rehabilitation
A/Prof Kalincik with patient Gowri

Multiple sclerosis treatments delay progression of the disease

16 January 2019

An international study finds multiple sclerosis treatments have long-term benefits, and that early treatment is important.

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Handmade donations helping patients with dementia

14 January 2019

Cosy and colourful donations from a generous family are helping patients with dementia keep their minds and hands active while in hospital.

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Fady, who has Parkinson's Disease, with his daughter Cynthia and wife Mangala

New technique renews life in Parkinson’s patient

14 January 2019

For 54 year-old Victorian man, Fady, being the first patient in a Victorian hospital to experience a new technique for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been life changing.

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2019 RMH Interns

RMH welcomes 80 new medical interns

11 January 2019

This month, The Royal Melbourne Hospital welcomed 80 new Interns as they begin their medical careers.

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Congratulations to Dr Kudzai Kanhutu and Dr Anita Goh

Royal Melbourne’s rising STEM Superstars

27 December 2018

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Dr Kudzai Kanhutu and Dr Anita Goh have been recognised as Superstars of STEM by the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, the Hon Karen Andrews, and Science & Technology Australia.

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medical research, STEM, women, science, technology
Professor Geoff Lindeman

New treatment combination brings breast cancer hope

07 December 2018

Combining two cancer drugs has seen a potential breakthrough for women with metastatic breast cancer.

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Tom Oxley - photo by University of Melbourne

Stentrode™ developed for brain treatments without major surgery

04 December 2018

Australian researchers have developed a tiny device that electrically stimulates the brain and could one day be used to treat conditions such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease without invasive surgery.

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Celebrating the excellence of our people

23 November 2018

The outstanding commitment, dedication and teamwork of Melbourne Health staff and volunteers has been recognised at the 2018 Celebrating Excellence Awards, held tonight, Friday 23 November, at the Park Hyatt Melbourne.

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