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The Elumina Study Research study

Almost 1 in 3 people diagnosed with depression – or Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – do not notice an improvement in their symptoms after trying at least two of the antidepressant drugs available today. This is known as Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD). The Elumina study is...

Not just any P.A.R.T.Y: Young people make positive choices after the RMH Program News article

A Royal Melbourne Hospital program is helping change the lives of young people by exposing them to the grim reality of risky behaviour.

New $33 million Intensive Care Unit opens for critically ill Victorians News article

Victoria’s first comprehensive Intensive Care Unit (ICU) serving three major Melbourne hospitals has opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

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.

Virtual Ward officially launches at the RMH News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has officially opened a virtual ward as part of Victoria's first Virtual Hospital Pilot program, delivered in partnership with Austin Health. 

Experiencing self-harm

Sometimes people deal with emotional distress and pain by hurting themselves physically.

Surgical site infections

Every time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.

Environmental sustainability

One of the strategic goals of the Royal Melbourne Hospital is to strive for sustainability and our Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2020-25 is helping us work towards that goal. 

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If untreated, metabolic diseases can lead to life-threatening abnormalities in body chemistry.  

mRNA vaccine for preventing cytomegalovirus infection Research study

A clinical trial seeking to develop an mRNA vaccine for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

New surgical pathways helping patients return home sooner News article

Patients undergoing planned surgery will be able to return home sooner thanks to the support of our 'hospital in the home' service.

Cardiology Registrar a recipient of Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research News article

Dr Melissa Lee is a Royal Melbourne Hospital veteran who started her career at the hospital as a medical student in 2011, and a medical intern in 2014.

Clinical Haematology RMH Service

We are one of Victoria's largest providers of cancer care and treatment, caring for more than 37,000 patients each year.

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.

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

Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visits the RMH

Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for treated hepatocellular patients at high risk of recurrence Research study

A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a combination immunotherapy versus active surveillance for treated hepatocellular patients who are at high risk of recurrence.

Ketamine Treatment RMH Service

We provide a 3-week course of low-dose intravenous ketamine treatment for eligible consumers with difficult-to-treat depression.

Volunteer to play music in the hospital

Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.

The RMH cardiothoracic surgeon awarded 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Professor Alistair Royse has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal.

Doctors unsure how to treat snake bite, study finds, following two deaths News article

More than 3,000 Australians are bitten by snakes every year, with 500 being hospitalised and two dying on average. Last year, in Victoria, there were 128 calls to the Victorian Poison Information Centre regarding snake bites.