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Vertigo drug trial helping patients with ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ News article

Autumn Hodgson lives with NP-C, a rare degenerative disease.

Our history and archives

Learn more about the origins of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and how it has evolved over more than 175 years.

Mobile Stroke Unit delivers lifesaving treatment to 34-year-old mum News article

A Hoppers Crossing mother who suffered a stroke last year has been reunited with the specialist stroke team and paramedics who came to her aid.

General Nephrology RMH Service

We provide comprehensive treatment, care and support for people with acute and chronic kidney (renal) disease.

New study shows smarter scans help blood cancer patients News article

The randomised multicentre trial found patients who were given a combination FDG-PET/CT scan instead of a conventional CT scan were able to be given more targeted treatments.

ANAVEX®2-73 for mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease Research study

 A clinical trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a new drug (ANAVEX®2-73) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

Geriatric Evaluation Management RMH Service

We provide inpatient assessment and treatment of complex medical conditions in older people.

Lancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article

Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.

Services for people affected by TB

At the Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP), we work with you to achieve your healthiest life, through high-quality, culturally responsive care.

Medication fact sheets

We partnered with Choice and Medication to create fact sheets to help consumers, their family and carers understand their medicines and make informed decisions.

Launch of Australian-first trial for young people with type 1 diabetes News article

An endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is leading an Australian-first trial that looks at whether an insulin nasal spray, coupled with an injection, is effective in slowing down the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.

The RMH and the Women’s launch new partnership to close healthcare gap between men and women News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital this week announced a new partnership aimed at closing gaps in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes between men and women.

Visiting the ICU

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is located on Level 6 in Building B at the RMH Parkville.

The RMH Royal Park

The RMH Royal Park specialises in caring for and supporting people after a stay at the main hospital, or who have special needs.

Mirikizumab for moderate to severely active Crohn’s disease Research study

A clinical trial to assess the safety and effectiveness of a new drug, mirikizumab, for moderate to severely active Crohn’s disease.

Glucose control with next generation insulin pump system in adults with diabetes Research study

A clinical trial to improve glucose control with a next generation insulin pump system in adults with diabetes and advanced kidney disease

Privacy

Family or friends sometimes take photos or videos of patients during their hospital stay. There are some important factors you need to consider before taking any photos or videos in hospital.

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.

The Royal Melbourne Hospital employs record number of international recruits News article

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH

The RMH neurosurgeons give new life to mum-to-be News article

Mum-to-be Susan was 12 weeks into her first pregnancy when she started experiencing migraines.