Kidney transplant desensitisation study for people on waiting lists Research study
This study is testing a treatment to see if it can lower antibodies in people on the kidney transplant waiting list.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/kidney-transplant-desensisitsation-study-for-people-on-waiting-listsDon't bring germs in - don't take germs home.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-safety-is-our-priority/preventing-infectionTRAILBLAZER-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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/trailblazer-alz-510 Years on: how blood transfusions in the air have transformed trauma care News article
In 2011 the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Air Ambulance Victoria (AAV) worked together to establish the first service to allow helicopters to carry blood products on board.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/10-years-on-how-blood-transfusions-in-the-air-have-transformed-trauma-careReporting to the Research Office is a condition of ongoing ethics approval.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-management/progress-and-final-reportsNew MS study tackles invisible side of condition News article
Today is World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling neurological condition which affects over 33,000 Australians. As the home of the largest Neuroimmunology Centre in Australia, our clinicians see how devastating the condition can be for patients and their loved ones, as people...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-ms-study-tackles-invisible-side-of-conditionHub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article
Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/hub-helping-patients-get-faster-access-to-endoscopiesBenralizumab for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid Research study
A research project to measure how safe and effective benralizumab is in treating participants with bullous pemphigoid (BP).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/benralizumab-for-the-treatment-of-bullous-pemphigoidDonanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease Research study
A study to determine the safety and efficacy of a drug called donanemab in treating or delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s dementia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/donanemab-in-early-symptomatic-alzheimers-diseaseInterpreti e supporto culturale (Interpreters and cultural support - Italian)
Il nostro team dei servizi transculturali e di interpretariato fornisce servizi di interpretariato professionalmente certificati per aiutarvi a comunicare con il personale e a essere coinvolti nelle vostre cure durante il ricovero ospedaliero e le visite in ospedale.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/supporting-you/interpreters-cultural-support/interpreters-cultural-support-italian$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article
A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/research-grant-awarded-to-progress-treatment-of-heart-diseaseHow the RMH navigated an aged care outbreak in the middle of Victoria’s second wave News article
During the COVID-19 second-wave, which faced Melbourne in July 2020, multiple aged care wards at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) faced an outbreak that affected both staff and patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/how-the-rmh-navigated-an-aged-care-outbreak-in-the-middle-of-victorias-second-waveA message to former RMH staff News article
Recent reports are circulating in the media regarding a junior doctor allegedly involved in highly inappropriate behaviour at Austin Hospital. The RMH is aware that the individual named in this matter was employed by our organisation between February 2024 and February 2025.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-message-to-former-rmh-staffWe have a dedicated team of specialist doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff, available 24 hours a day.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/about-icu/how-icu-worksNeuromuscular Clinic RMH Service
We provide care for patients with a broad range of neuromuscular conditions including genetic and acquired neuropathies, myopathies or muscular dystrophies, myaesthenic syndromes and motor neuron diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/neurology-stroke/neurology-stroke-services/neurology/neuromuscular-clinicThe STARLIGHT Study Research study
This trial is testing a study drug to see if it can safely reduce the harmful effects of alcohol on the liver.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-starlight-studyRehabilitation Medicine RMH Service
We treat, care for and support people who are recovering after an injury, illness or surgery for an acquired or congenital condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/rehabilitation-medicineResilience & hope in song from over 400 frontline workers News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) ‘Scrub Choir’ is back by popular demand, featuring a powerful rock ballad.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/resilience-hope-in-song-from-over-400-frontline-workersAboriginal Health Unit supporting culturally safe and effective care News article
A new Aboriginal Health Unit at the Royal Melbourne Hospital will help to improve the way we provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/aboriginal-health-unit-supporting-culturally-safe-and-effective-careInvolving you in decisions about your care
We aim to involve patients in decisions about their care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/involving-you-in-decisions-about-your-care