Joint venture partners The Doherty Institute celebrates 10 years News article
Festivities for the Doherty’s 10-year anniversary are in full-swing this week, with a special event kicking off celebrations at Parliament House.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/joint-venture-partners-the-doherty-institute-celebrates-10-yearsGeographic atrophy from age-related macular degeneration Research study
The Golden trial is a study of a potential new treatment referred to as ISIS 696844 to determine its safety and effectiveness in slowing the progression of geographic atrophy (GA) caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/golden-trial-geographic-atrophy-from-age-related-macular-degenerationManaging latent tuberculosis in general practice and community settings
Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/about-vtp/managing-ltbi-in-general-practice-community-settingsFind out the main contact and location information for Mental Health & Wellbeing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/contact-mental-healthProject to improve care for First Nations cancer patients News article
Palliative care and First Nations professionals from the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre are looking to improve cancer care and treatment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/project-to-improve-care-for-first-nations-cancer-patientsThe RMH researchers receive more than $17 million in grants from NHMRC News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) researchers have received $17,480,419 in funding from the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) grant announcements this week.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-researchers-receive-more-than-17-million-in-grants-from-nhmrcGenetic Medicine RMH Service
We provide multidisciplinary clinical services including cardiac, immunological, neurogenetics, endocrine, and a full range of other non-cancer genetic conditions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/genetic-medicineIf you're feeling more down, sad or miserable than you have in the past, and those feelings start to get in the way of your life, it might be time to get help.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/feeling-depressedExternal grant funding providers
Our A to Z list of organisations that provide funding for medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavours/grant-application-management/external-grant-funding-providersNew study finds thrombectomy benefits patients with large ischaemic strokes News article
A recent study has shown that endovascular thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots, can improve the outcomes of patients with large ischaemic strokes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-finds-thrombectomy-benefits-patients-with-large-ischemic-strokesNeurology RMH Service
We diagnose, treat and care for patients with neurological conditions such as epilepsy or stroke.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/neurology-stroke/neurology-stroke-services/neurologyNew drug for basal cell carcinoma Research study
A study to assess the safety and efficacy of ASN-002 combined with a hedgehog pathway inhibitor (vismodegib) in the treatment of multiple low-risk basal cell carcinomas in sporadic or basal cell naevus syndrome patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/new-drug-for-basal-cell-carcinomaAll clinical and patient areas at the RMH Parkville are accessible for people with disabilities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/visiting-the-rmh-parkville/access-to-rmh-parkvilleWe can provide you with permission and advice on correctly using the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) brand.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/media-hub/brand-requestsEffects of denosumab on normal breast tissue for BRCA gene carriers Research study
A trial to investigate the effects of denosumab on normal breast tissue in patients with BRCA 1 or 2 mutations and to determine if the drug has the potential to prevent breast cancer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/effects-of-denosumab-on-normal-breast-tissue-for-brca-gene-carriersStaying well and preventing relapse
We have relapse-prevention strategies, wellness and recovery plans, advance care planning, self-care and early warning signs to help you stay well.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/staying-well-preventing-relapseLearn more about holiday dialysis options if you are one of our patients and are planning a trip away from Melbourne, or an Australian or overseas traveller visiting Melbourne.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/holiday-dialysisProfessor Andrew Roberts named in the Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research News article
The 2020 Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research have been announced, with Professor Andrew Roberts being named the joint winner of the Ramaciotti Medal for Excellence.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/professor-andrew-roberts-named-in-the-ramaciotti-awards-for-biomedical-researchJames Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past
James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/james-beaney-an-eccentric-surgeon-from-our-pastRemote monitoring device trial underway at the RMH News article
A new contactless device that can detect and record patients’ vital signs is being trialled in the Acute Care of Elderly (ACE) ward at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/remote-monitoring-device-trial-underway-at-the-rmh