Spinal 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-machineONWARDS-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-studyThe Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a dedicated purpose-built space for conducting clinical trials. All clinical trial visits at the Royal Melbourne Hospital take place in this space.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-clinical-trials/our-clinical-trials-centreProf Jo Douglass appointed head of Melbourne Medical School Department of Medicine News article
Professor Jo Douglass has been appointed as Head of the Department of Medicine in the Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmhs-professor-jo-douglass-appointed-as-head-of-the-department-of-medicine-in-the-melbourne-medical-schoolAt-home screening shown to help prevent serious illness from type 1 diabetes News article
In a world first, researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can prevent serious illness and hospitalisation in children.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-suggests-at-home-screening-can-help-prevent-serious-illness-from-type-1-diabetesAnaesthesia and Pain Management courses
Our Anaesthesia and Pain Management department runs courses throughout the year for clinicians to upskill in airway and bronchoscopic training, and advanced life support training.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/anaesthesia-pain-management-coursesSection 3: For projects that involve collaboration with any other organisation
An agreement is required where one or more external parties will work with the Royal Melbourne Hospital
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/submit-a-governance-application-for-site-specific-authorisation/section-3-collaborationSeeing your loved one in an ICU bed can be confronting, particularly if you don't know what all the machines do.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/about-icu/what-you-may-see-in-icuImaging plays an important role in diagnosing and investigating possible health problems. Imaging techniques such as ultrasound, CT scans and MRI can show structures inside the body in great detail.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/learn-about-imagingWe are committed to providing the best care for our older patients and consumers, whether that's in hospital or at home.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/care-for-older-peopleDiabetes is a serious condition which can affect the whole body. It requires daily self-care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-aboutMeet Kelly, the RMH’s 2021 Dry July Ambassador News article
Kelly O'Sullivan was no stranger to head and neck cancer. Her stepfather battled with the disease, but her diagnosis, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, still came as a shock.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meet-kelly-the-rmhs-2021-dry-july-ambassadorDry July ambassadors’ special return for hub opening News article
Dry July ambassadors for the RMH returned to the Parkville site this month to celebrate the opening of a new hub supporting our cancer patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/dry-july-ambassadors-special-return-for-hub-openingNew predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED News article
Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-predictive-models-aim-to-reduce-overcrowding-in-the-edA 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-studyThen and Now: Online photographic exhibition
Be transported back in time and see some of our most-treasured historical photos placed side-by-side with modern-day versions, and read about how we've transformed over the years.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/then-and-nowWhen you take the time to give us feedback, its important that we share the actions we have taken in response to that feedback.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/providing-feedback/you-said-we-didMum thanks hospital collaboration after surviving cancer and a heart attack News article
Lara Scott is thanking the healthcare teams, and her children, who saved her life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/mum-thanks-hospital-collaboration-after-surviving-cancer-and-a-heart-attackAt times we may have problems with our thinking. Our thoughts can feel jumbled, too fast or too slow. Or we might find ourselves thinking about unusual things.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-thinkingUrology RMH Service
We care for people with urological conditions such as cancers, stone disease and continence problems.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/urology