A 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-herpesNew 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-shows-smarter-scans-help-blood-cancer-patientsGlobal study hopes to find cure for HIV News article
HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-hopes-to-find-cure-for-hivWhen music festivals return new research reveals insight to overdoses News article
The world’s largest study of recreational drug-induced serotonin toxicity has highlighted the potentially dire consequences of drug use at music festivals in Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/when-music-festivals-return-new-research-reveals-insight-to-overdosesWorking with us offers you diverse and exciting opportunities and training programs to develop and progress your career.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/pharmacy/work-with-pharmacyResources to support clinical research
The success of any research study depends on highly trained study teams
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmhBack Assessment Clinic RMH Service
We provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and care for people with low back pain, neck pain and sciatica.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/back-assessment-clinicWhen you are in hospital, every day you or your carers can choose what you will eat from an electronic menu.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/mealsLancet 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/lancet-study-debunks-one-of-the-greatest-mental-health-mythsTesting for tuberculosis (TB) varies according to the stage of infection and disease and what is the best match for an individual’s circumstances.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-tuberculosis-program/learn-about-tb/testing-for-tuberculosisRegistered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/registered-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-programSustainability Competition nominated for public healthcare award News article
The Health Service Environmental Sustainability Competition is a finalist in the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards 2024.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sustainability-competition-nominated-for-public-healthcare-awardCollaborative brain cancer research awarded $4.6m grant News article
Groundbreaking research to deliver new treatment options for patients with the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer has been supported through $4.6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/collaborative-brain-cancer-research-awarded-46m-grantNeurology RMH Service
We diagnose, treat and care for patients with neurological conditions such as epilepsy or stroke.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/neurology-stroke/neurology-stroke-services/neurologyLaunch 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/australian-first-dual-intervention-trial-for-children-and-young-adults-with-type-1-diabetes-launchesThe 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-womens-healthcare-gap-partnershipNutrition to improve surgical outcomes
Eating habits can have a great impact on patients' recovery after surgery. Watch some key information about nutrition before and after surgery, and its importance in contributing to the best patient outcomes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/nutrition-to-improve-surgical-outcomesWe work with many multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies, as well as contract research organisations to provide information to regulatory bodies such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/research-collaborationsHand hygiene refers to the use of soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs and other products to clean hands.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/hand-hygiene-performance