Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service
We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/intensive-care/icu-services/extracorporeal-membrane-oxygenation-ecmoParkville Familial Cancer Centre RMH Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Women’s work together to deliver comprehensive and coordinated familial cancer services across all three hospitals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/genetic-medicine/parkville-familial-cancer-centreLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-the-rmh-parkvilleSocial 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-workDon'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-infectionThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity combines research, teaching excellence, diagnostic services, epidemiology and clinical services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/community-partnerships/the-peter-doherty-institute-for-infection-immunityEarly diagnosis of dementia giving hope to thousands of Australians News article
A team of researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital have discovered a simple blood test could help thousands of Australians get an early diagnosis of dementia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/early-diagnosis-of-dementia-giving-hope-to-thousands-of-australiansStudy links goat’s milk skincare and new-onset severe food allergy News article
As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-study-shows-link-between-goats-milk-skincare-products-and-new-onset-severe-food-allergyAll basic physician training in Victoria is provided through a consortia composed of metropolitan and rural hospitals.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-careers/basic-physician-trainingRecord year for paired kidney donation News article
Belinda and Nico were involved in the ANZKX.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/record-year-for-paired-kidney-donationAI technology could be the future for measuring quality of life News article
New technology developed by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) neurosurgery team has the potential to predict a patient’s health-related quality of life post-surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ai-technology-could-be-the-future-for-measuring-quality-of-lifeRMH research and tips for better sleep News article
What helps you get a good night’s sleep?
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-research-and-tips-for-better-sleepCommon drug could help slow Type 1 diabetes News article
A drug used to treat immune diseases could help suppress the progression of Type 1 diabetes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/common-drug-could-help-slow-type-1-diabetesOur consumer and carer representatives
Information about the role of consumer and carer representatives at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and how to become involved.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/community-partnerships/patient-consumer-experience/consumer-and-carer-representativesThe plans and strategies we put in place today will help us provide person-centred, innovative and inclusive care for many years to come.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plansAtopic Dermatitis Research study
The research study is testing an investigational product called TAVO101 designed specifically for people diagnosed with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema),
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/atopic-dermatitisCouple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article
Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/couple-both-diagnosed-with-leukaemia-marry-in-special-ceremonyWorld first at-home test for diabetes proven to work News article
A new study at the RMH has confirmed that an at-home blood test for diagnosing type 1 diabetes is accurate and preferred by consumers.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-at-home-test-for-diabetes-proven-to-workBack 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-clinicThe Mobile Stroke Unit provides rapid diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering a stroke.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/neurology-stroke/about-neurology-stroke/mobile-stroke-unit