Health Hub leading to improved patient health outcomes News article
A survey conducted earlier this year of Parkville precinct patients and carers found technology has improved their overall health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/health-hub-leading-to-improved-patient-health-outcomesThe RMH clinicians receive NHMRC funding News article
Congratulations to several RMH clinicians who have been awarded NHMRC Investigator Grants, announced on Friday.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-clinicians-receive-nhmrc-fundingThe RMH staff recognised in 26 January Honours News article
Royal Melbourne Hospital staff recognised in 26 January Honours Four Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) staff members are part of the 1040 outstanding Australians recognised in this years’ 26 January Honours’ List.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-staff-recognised-in-26-january-honoursWe have a medical education team dedicated to the education and training of medical staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-educationRMHive wins at 2021 Melbourne Awards News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s A/Prof Luke Burchill was among the winners of the City of Melbourne’s 2021 Melbourne Awards at the weekend.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmhive-wins-at-2021-melbourne-awardsThe RMH staff member named among top senior technology and digital executives News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Infectious Diseases Physician and Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer Dr Kudzai Kanhutu has been named in this year’s CIO50 by CIO Australia, celebrating Australia’s top 50 senior technology and digital executives.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-deputy-chief-medical-information-officer-named-in-top-list-of-senior-technology-and-digital-executivesThe RMH Imaging Service offers radiology, nuclear medicine and PET services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/about-imagingMelbourne Clinical Simulation Centre
The Clinical Simulation Centre is an education and training facility at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. We host simulation-based programs that allow clinicians to develop skills and learn procedures in a risk-free environment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/melbourne-clinical-simulation-centrePossible treatment for Parkinson’s disease Research study
Cerevel Therapeutics has begun a study of an experimental drug called CVL-751 as a possible treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/possible-treatment-parkinsons-diseaseJames Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past
James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/james-beaney-an-eccentric-surgeon-from-our-pastKBL697 for the treatment of ulcerative colitis Research study
Study investigated Lactobacillus gasseri in patients with mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/kbl697-for-the-treatment-of-ulcerative-colitisA new potential therapy for depression Research study
This large international trial will examine the efficacy and safety of a new potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-new-potential-therapy-for-depressionSection 1: Mandatory components for all SSA submissions
All components in section 1 are mandatory and must be completed for all submissions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/submit-a-governance-application-for-site-specific-authorisation/section-1-mandatory-for-all-ssa-submissionsThe RMH Researchers receive $2.9m research grant News article
A group of researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and RMIT University has received a MRFF grant worth more than $2.9 million dollars.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-researchers-receive-2-9m-research-grantThe RMH recognised among Victorian Public Healthcare Awards finalists News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a finalist in six categories at the 2022 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, including health service of the year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-recognised-among-victorian-public-healthcare-awards-finalistsResearchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections News article
Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/researchers-discover-genes-behind-antibiotic-resistance-in-deadly-superbug-infectionsWhat to expect for ongoing treatment
A combination of treatments often works best in cases where ongoing care is needed.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/about-mental-health/what-to-expect-for-ongoing-treatmentHaematologist awarded for global effort to eradicate anaemia health burden News article
Haematologist at the RMH and WEHI researcher Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha has received an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Services (AAHMS) award for his pioneering contributions to preventing and treating anaemia around the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-haematologist-awarded-for-leading-global-effort-to-eradicate-anaemia-health-burdenNew plan to drive great care for people with disability News article
The RMH has launched its new Disability Action Plan 2023-26 as part of the celebrations in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-plan-to-drive-great-care-for-people-with-disability‘Waking Up’: The Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse-led research project News article
A new research project is underway in the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ward 6SE (cardiothoracic) to investigate the ways in which cardiac surgery patients wake up from their anaesthetics in ICU.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/waking-up-the-royal-melbourne-hospital-nurse-led-research-project