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A/Prof Bruce Campbell and Professor Peter Mitchell

New stroke drug melts brain clots faster, costs less and improves recovery

27 April 2018

A breakthrough in stroke medical research found a drug, traditionally used for heart attacks, dissolves blood clots in the brain faster and more effectively than standard stroke drugs.

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stroke, research, hospital, caring

Report by Mr Charles Scerri QC

24 April 2018

Melbourne Health has welcomed the finding of Charles Scerri QC that Melbourne Health responded appropriately to the alleged behaviour of former Chair, Robert Doyle, at a function in 2016.

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National recognition for RMH innovation

19 April 2018

The RMH’s Medical IT Training Simulator, developed by Senior Biomedical Engineer Simon Cowley, has won 3rd place in the inaugural Australian Biomedical Engineering Innovation Awards (ABEIA).

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Home Lottery winner Elizabeth - April 2018

New job and a new house in one week! A former RMH patient wins the Home Lottery

12 April 2018

Not only did Elizabeth just start a new job as an Occupational Therapist, but in the same week won the RMH Home Lottery's grand prize.

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RMH Home Lottery winners

Feeding community members in need

10 April 2018

Ever wondered what happens to leftover food from the hospital kitchen?

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Minister Hennessy with patients and doctors

Latest trial results: Melbourne drug a blood cancer game-changer

05 April 2018

A breakthrough drug with its origins in Melbourne is driving a major shift in the treatment of a range of blood cancers, with two new clinical trials of chemotherapy-free combinations demonstrating dramatic benefits for patients with hard-to-treat diseases.

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Towards the early detection of liver cancer

21 March 2018

Liver cancer in Hepatitis B patients could be detected and treated earlier with Melbourne Health-led research into Hepatitis B splice variants currently underway.

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Celebrating 170 years of Care, Research and Learning

13 March 2018

In 2018, The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) celebrates a major milestone – its 170th birthday.

As Victoria’s first public hospital, the RMH has touched the lives of millions of Victorians over those 170 years, providing care and treatment for the sickest in our community.

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RMH ED team take personal approach to violence and aggression

23 February 2018

A new video highlighting acts of violence and aggression against hospital workers has been created by the frontline staff who experience and witness it every day.

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occupational violence