ONWARDS-11 Study Research study
This research study aims to get more information on how a weekly insulin (insulin icodec) helps in reducing blood sugar compared to insulin glargine, an insulin taken once daily, in adults with type 1 diabetes, who are also taking a mealtime insulin (insulin aspart).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/onwards-11-studyWe collect and monitor any pressure injuries that develop or are discovered during a patient stay every month.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/pressure-injury-performanceThe Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Professor Kirsty Buising named Moomba Monarch News article
Lord Mayor Sally Capp today announced this year’s Moomba Monarchs are representatives of the unsung community heroes who have been working to keep us all safe during COVID-19.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/royal-melbourne-hospitals-professor-kirsty-buising-named-moomba-monarchProblems with memory and confusion
Memory loss is a part of ageing. But when people experience more memory loss than would be expected when getting older, everyday activities can become confusing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-memory-confusionWe perform many kidney transplants from living donors. A living donor is someone who elects to donate a kidney to another person, often a relative or close friend. Sometimes the recipient is unknown to the donor – this is known as a non-directed or altruistic donation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/kidney-transplant/living-donorsIn specific instances and where there is not a less restrictive way to receive treatment, a person may receive compulsory treatment under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/mental-health-wellbeing-act/compulsory-treatmentResearchers look at nasal spray to treat respiratory infections News article
A group of researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are investigating a nasal spray option to prevent respiratory viral infections, such as COVID-19 and the flu.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/researchers-look-at-nasal-spray-to-treat-respiratory-infectionsThe RMH Neurology Fellow wins Stephen Davis Award News article
The RMH Neurology Fellow Dr Izanne Roos has been awarded The Stephen Davis Award for Outstanding Fellow of the Year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neurology-fellow-wins-stephen-davis-awardAll clinical and patient areas at the RMH Royal Park are accessible for people with disabilities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-royal-park/visiting-the-rmh-royal-park/access-to-rmh-royal-parkA clinical trial testing a new investigational medication for people living with Graves’ Disease Research study
The purpose of this study is to compare a potential new treatment with improved side effects compared to current therapies in people living with Graves’ Disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/graves-disease-studyClinicians can securely access Electronic Medical Record (EMR) on their mobile device from any location using Epic's Haiku and Canto mobile apps.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-medical-records/electronic-medical-record/emr-mobile-appsKPL-716 to reduce pruritus in people with prurigo nodularis Research study
A clinical trial to assess a new drug (KPL-716) for prurigo nodularis (PN).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/kpl-716-to-reduce-pruritus-in-people-with-prurigo-nodularisTirzepatide for people with type 2 diabetes Research study
A clinical trial investigating the safety and effectiveness of tirzepatide taken once weekly compared to insulin taken once daily in people with type 2 diabetes and increased cardiovascular risk.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/tirzepatide-for-people-with-type-2-diabetesSpinal surgery performed using Victorian-first robotic machine News article
A new robotic scanner that significantly improves the accuracy of complex surgeries is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) – the first at a public hospital in Australia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/spinal-surgery-performed-using-victorian-first-robotic-machineThe RMH wins at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital was proud to be part of two winning projects at the 2024 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-wins-at-the-victorian-public-healthcare-awardsHospitals measure their performance in a variety of ways. The Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes information monthly about its performance against key performance areas.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performanceSection 2: For projects where ethics approval was not undertaken by the RMH HREC
Submit HREC application documents where ethics review was not undertaken by the RMH HREC
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/submit-a-governance-application-for-site-specific-authorisation/section-2-for-projects-where-ethics-approval-was-not-undertaken-by-the-rmh-hrecVictorian Immunobullous Service RMH Service
Our multidisciplinary immunobullous diseases service manages patients with all types of blistering autoimmune diseases, including those with oral mucosal involvement.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/dermatology/victorian-immunobullous-serviceStudy to understand risk of Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged adults Research study
An Australian-first online study of psychological, lifestyle and genetic factors that increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/study-to-understand-risk-of-alzheimers-disease-in-middle-aged-adultsResearch integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensures that research undertaken is trustworthy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/research-integrity