Specialist Outreach Clinics RMH Service
We run specialist outreach clinics in rural, regional and urban primary care centres to enable provision of tertiary services for refugees and other patients in the community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-infectious-diseases-service/vids-services/refugee-health/specialist-outreach-clinicsSeladelpar as a treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) Research study
A study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational drug, seladelpar, in treating patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/seladelpar-as-a-treatment-for-primary-biliary-cholangitis-pbcNew drug for moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa Research study
A clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of a new drug for hidradenitis suppurativa.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/new-drug-for-moderate-to-severe-hidradenitis-suppurativaThe Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology Department has an active clinical research program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/physiotherapy-exercise-physiology/physiotherapy-researchNeuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article
Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neuropsychologist-receives-165000-post-doctoral-fellowship-to-advance-ms-researchCardiothoracic Unit celebrates 40 years at the RMH News article
Happy (kind-of!) 40th anniversary to the Cardiothoracic Unit!
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/cardiothoracic-unit-celebrates-40-years-at-the-rmhTirzepatide 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-diabetesTreatment for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis Research study
A clinical trial to assess whether guselkumab and golimumab when used together is safe and effective for treating participants with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/treatment-for-moderately-to-severely-active-ulcerative-colitisWe provide several specialised services, including immune deficiency diagnosis and allergy challenge testing.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/immunology-allergy/specialised-servicesA clinical trial is a scientific study of a new medication or device that involves human volunteers. Clinical trials are a test of the effectiveness of the new treatment and how safe it is. Clinical trials are also used to find new uses for existing medicines.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-clinical-trialsThe 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-awardWe partner with the University of Melbourne to undertake clinical teaching and research in mental health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/our-researchThis step of the job application pack explains how to use your cover letter to introduce yourself to the recruitment manager and indicate why you’re a strong match for the role.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/current-vacancies/first-nations-careers/job-application-pack/write-your-cover-letterVirtual Hospital Pilot program brings care home to more Victorians News article
Patient Linda Vella underwent a triple bypass but was able to recover at home, thanks to the Virtual Hospital Pilot program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/virtual-hospital-pilot-program-brings-care-home-to-more-victoriansJames 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-pastNarcolepsy is a rare neurological disorder where the part of the brain that controls falling asleep functions abnormally.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/learn-about/sleep-studies-and-disorders/narcolepsyAllergic diseases are common and are increasing in prevalence. We diagnose and manage the following allergic diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/immunology-allergy/allergic-diseasesDeferiprone as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease Research study
A clinical trial to investigate whether deferiprone delays dementia progression in the early stages of dementia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/deferiprone-as-a-treatment-for-alzheimers-diseaseNeural mechanisms of ketamine antidepressant treatment Research study
The NeuroKet study aims to understand how ketamine works as an antidepressant medication. To find out, we are looking at brain activity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/neural-mechanisms-of-ketamine-antidepressant-treatmentManaging 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-settings