As part of our medical education training, we use an online learning platform called the RMH Learning Hub.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-education/elearningEfgartigimod for the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris or pemphigus foliaceous Research study
A clinical trial to assess how safe and effective the study drug. efgartigimod, is in treating participants with pemphigus who are also receiving oral corticosteroids.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/efgartigimod-for-the-treatment-of-pemphigus-vulgaris-or-pemphigus-foliaceousThe IMAGINATION study Research study
This study is for people with a kidney condition called IgA nephropathy (IgAN), especially those at risk of their condition getting worse.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-imagination-studyThe RMH and WEHI join forces to develop blood test to diagnose dementia News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Associate Professor Cherie Chiang and WEHI's Associate Professor Andrew Webb are developing an early diagnosis test for dementia at the Colonial Foundation Healthy Ageing Centre.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-wehi-join-forces-to-develop-blood-test-to-diagnose-dementiaResidential In Reach RMH Service
Our Residential In Reach (RIR) is an acute referral service that aims to provide clinical assistance and support for residents at residential aged care facilities (RACFs).
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/community-services/rmh-residential-in-reachFamily 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/patient-staff-privacy-photos-videos-recordingsThe RMH Endocrinologist wins 2020 Young Investigator of the Year Award News article
The RMH Endocrinologist Dr Rahul Barmanray has won the 2020 Australasian Diabetes Society President’s Clinical Young Investigator of the Year Award.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-endocrinologist-wins-2020-young-investigator-of-the-year-awardDr Kate Martin recognised in 26 January Honours News article
Congratulations to Kate Martin AM who was recognised at the 26 January Honours.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/dr-kate-martin-recognised-in-26-january-honoursThe Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Clinical School coordinates medical elective requests from Australian and overseas medical students in addition to teaching medical students from the University of Melbourne.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-education/medical-elective-programDiabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/about-diabetes‘Beyond thankful’ for care after contracting COVID-19 News article
There was nothing ordinary about the way Cheryl Poon showed her gratitude for the care she received after being hospitalised at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) with COVID-19 earlier this year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/beyond-thankful-for-care-after-contracting-covid-19Inner Melbourne Community Legal provides free legal advice for patients.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/legal-adviceMirikizumab 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/mirikizumab-for-moderate-to-severely-active-crohns-diseaseTrial to assess a new tablet for plaque psoriasis Research study
Plaque psoriasis is an autoimmune condition characterised by dry, itchy and scaly skin patches. This trial investigates whether people with plaque psoriasis may be able to take an oral treatment to improve the condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/icon-lead-a-clinical-trial-to-assess-the-safety-and-effectiveness-of-a-new-tablet-for-plaque-psoriasisAbatacept combined with nasal insulin to preserve beta-cell function in recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes Research study
Preserving pancreas function can make glucose control easier and reduce the need to use injected insulin
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/abatacept-combined-nasal-insulin-type-1-diabetesThe Royal Melbourne Hospital's five-year Strategic Plan: Towards 2025 sets out our five strategic goals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/strategic-plan-towards-2025Emergency Mental Health RMH Service
We provide specialist assessment, consultation, short-term care and referral for people experiencing a mental health crisis while in an Emergency Department.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/emergency-mental-healthThe RMH announces five new 2025 Research Hall of Fame inductees News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to announce the latest inductees into the RMH Research Hall of Fame, our highest honour recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-announces-five-new-2025-research-hall-of-fame-inducteesSocial workers are the largest allied health workforce in public mental health, employed in a range of roles at all levels of the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/mental-health-allied-health-careers/careers-in-mental-health-social-work18 months, three generations and one amazing journey News article
Last week during DonateLife Week, the RMH played host to a very special live kidney donation story.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/18-months-three-generations-and-one-amazing-journey