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Geographic disparities in uptake of care and treatment for hepatitis B across Australia News article

Despite the effectiveness of hepatitis B care and treatment in reducing the risk of liver disease and cancer, significant gaps remain in access and Australia is not meeting National Strategy targets for coverage.

Sending and receiving mail at the RMH Royal Park

If you're staying at the RMH for a longer period of time, people can send mail to you.

About diabetes

Diabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.

Tirzepatide 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.

The 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.

Resources to support clinical research

The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams

Meals

When you are in hospital, every day you or your carers can choose what you will eat from an electronic menu.

Rapid COVID test evaluated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital News article

Research by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infectious Diseases and Immunity, published results for the validation study of rapid point-of-care antigen testing in the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific.

RMH research and tips for better sleep News article

What helps you get a good night’s sleep? 

Leaving the RMH Royal Park

Getting you home or to your residential care facility as smoothly as possible is our priority.

Novel blood collection device to help resource-poor countries with diagnostic testing Research study

Seeking VIDS patients who are living with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV to provide blood samples for the development of a new diagnostic test sampling and storage device for resource-poor countries.

No Prosecco? No problem! News article

She's just had a stem cell transplant, but Anna wants to give back to the RMH this Dry July. 

Residential In Reach Post Hospital Support

Our Residential In Reach Post Hospital Support service can help patients to safely transition from a hospital admission to a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH).

Nuclear medicine

Nuclear medicine allows us to look at a specific part of the body by giving you a small amount of a dye in your blood, known as a radioactive tracer.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery RMH Service

We provide specialised surgical procedures and outpatient clinics for a variety of plastic surgical conditions.

The RMH’s Prof Finlay Macrae receives GESA Distinguished Researcher Prize News article

Head of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Professor Finlay Macrae, has been awarded the 2021 Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) Distinguished Researcher Prize.

Planned surgery waitlist audit

If you're on a waitlist for a planned surgery or procedure at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we may contact you via SMS (text message) to confirm whether you want to remain on the waitlist.

TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 5 Research study

This study is testing a potential new treatment called donanemab (also known as LY3002813) for people with early Alzheimer’s Disease.

RMH experts demonstrate benefits of virtual stroke care in groundbreaking research News article

An international team of stroke experts from Australia’s first Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) have proven an innovative, virtual way of delivering care can provide outcomes that are just as good as in-person, saving time and lives. 

Thinking about donating a kidney

Considering donating a kidney? We have a dedicated team of of experts who can answer your questions and guide you through the decision to become a kidney donor.