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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-specialists-demonstrate-benefits-of-virtual-stroke-care-in-groundbreaking-researchNew add-on therapy to infliximab for ulcerative colitis Research study
A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a new add-on therapy (PF-06687234) to infliximab.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/new-add-on-therapy-to-infliximab-for-ulcerative-colitisSwabs required for research to develop point-of-care testing for infectious diseases Research study
ZiP Diagnostics requires human samples for research into developing point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic tests for a range of infectious diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/research-to-develop-point-of-care-testing-for-infectious-diseasesMeg reunited with paramedics after 100 days at the RMH News article
Former patient Meg was reunited with the paramedics who helped save her life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/meg-reunited-with-paramedics-after-100-days-at-the-rmhCouple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article
Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/couple-both-diagnosed-with-leukaemia-marry-in-special-ceremonyWe are committed to evidence-based best practice, continuous quality improvement and teaching.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/anaesthesia-pain-management/anaesthesia-clinical-initiativesBI 456906 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis Research study
A study to test whether different doses of BI 456906 are effective in people with a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/bi-456906-for-non-alcoholic-steatohepatitis-nash-and-liver-fibrosisA hard act to swallow – how Greg bounced back from a stroke of misfortune News article
Greg suffered a major stroke in late 2022, something he understatedly describes as an ‘interesting experience’.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-hard-act-to-swallow-how-greg-bounced-back-from-a-stroke-of-misfortuneA clinical trial for an experimental treatment of recurrent genital herpes Research study
The trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an experimental drug for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-clinical-trial-for-an-experimental-treatment-of-recurrent-genital-herpesOptions for getting help with your mental health
There is a range of options about where to get help for your mental health, including your doctor, a mental health professional or community support.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/options-for-getting-helpNew investment takes Hepatitis B research one step closer to finding a cure News article
A team of scientists have been awarded $1.7 million over the next five years, to advance world-first research into a cure for hepatitis B virus infection thanks to a grant from the mRNA Victoria Activation Program.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-investment-takes-hepatitis-b-research-one-step-closer-to-finding-a-cureWe collect and monitor any falls that occur during a patient stay every month.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/falls-performanceOur RMH@Home service provides hospital-level care for patients in their home environment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/ongoing-care/rmhhomePerampanel to control and prevent seizures in patients with brain tumours Research study
A randomised controlled trial assessing the safety and effectiveness of perampanel, an anti-epileptic drug, in people with brain tumours.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/perampanel-to-control-and-prevent-seizures-in-patients-with-brain-tumoursKidney Transplantation RMH Service
We provide elective, emergency and kidney transplantation surgery for our patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/kidney-care-services/kidney-transplantationWorld-first MS research can delay disease progression News article
A new world-first method to help doctors predict which patients are at risk of developing an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis has been uncovered.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-ms-research-can-delay-disease-progressionThe 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmhs-prof-finlay-macrae-receives-gesa-distinguished-researcher-prizeLatent 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/learn-about-tb/latent-tuberculosisOur nurse-to-patient ratios define the minimum number of nurses expected on a ward. These ratios help make sure our patients are provided with the best nursing care possible.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/nurse-to-patient-ratiosSafe Haven RMH Service
We provide peer support and a comfortable, non-clinical environment for people experiencing mental health distress.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/safe-haven