A lifesaving journey from the UK to Australia News article
A young Melbourne man who battled aggressive cancer for over a decade has met the stranger who saved his life … from the other side of the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-lifesaving-journey-from-the-uk-to-australiaThe Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) kidney transplant patients can have their transplant medications posted to them, or dispensed in advance for pick-up from our pharmacy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/kidney-care-services/kidney-transplant-medication-supplyStay up to date this flu season News article
A reminder to stay up to date with your vaccinations.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/stay-up-to-date-this-flu-seasonDuring your stay in hospital, you are cared for by a team of health professionals and support staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-treatment-teamThe RMH and regional hospitals collaborating to improve patient experiences News article
A new partnership between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and regional hospitals is helping patients living outside Melbourne receive the best possible care and get back home sooner.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-regional-hospitals-collaborating-to-improve-patient-experiencesFind out more about the career and education opportunities at the RMH Emergency Department.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/emergency/work-with-emergencyThe Office for Research oversees all aspects of research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), with the major component of work arising from the operation of the HREC and the governance of research projects undertaken at or by the RMH.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-feesOur mental health workforce includes people in a range of disciplines such as psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, lived experience and social work.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/about-mental-health/our-teamRecord 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-donationSupporting those who give the gift of a kidney News article
A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/supporting-those-who-give-the-gift-of-kidneysAllergic diseases are common and are increasing in prevalence. We diagnose and manage the following allergic diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/immunology-allergy/allergic-diseasesProblems with drugs and alcohol
People can have problems related to their use of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol or drugs, support is available.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/experiencing-mental-health-challenges/problems-with-drugs-alcoholGlobal study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article
Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/global-study-could-change-how-children-with-multiple-sclerosis-are-treatedThe winners of the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards News article
The staff, consumers and volunteers who make the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) a great place to work and a great place to receive care were recognised at the 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-winners-of-the-2021-celebrating-excellence-awardsLung nodules and cancer screening referral pathway RMH Service
This new referral pathway is part of a research pilot project that aims to support patients and primary health care providers by facilitating access to care and information related to lung nodules and lung cancer screening.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/respiratory-medicine-sleep-disorders/lung-nodule-and-cancer-screening-referral-pathwayNew study paves the way for more effective COVID-19 research and treatment News article
A Melbourne-led study, involving researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), suggests that a primary tissue culture model is more effective at recreating the human experience of COVID-19, leading to more accurate treatments for the condition.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-paves-the-way-for-more-effective-covid-19-research-and-treatmentVolunteers are a highly valued part of the Royal Melbourne Hospital team. They play an important role in improving the experiences of patients, consumers, carers, visitors and staff members.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/current-vacancies/volunteeringStudy shows benefit of universal genetic testing after breast cancer diagnosis News article
A study of women just diagnosed with breast cancer has found many have identifiable and well understood gene abnormalities, and yet they are excluded from subsidised genetic testing that can guide their treatment.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/study-shows-benefit-of-universal-genetic-testing-after-breast-cancer-diagnosisSmall brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients News article
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/small-brain-device-proves-big-game-changer-for-severely-paralysed-patientsStudy of illicit drug use and road trauma reveals extent of methamphetamine use News article
The first comprehensive study of illicit drug use and motor vehicle trauma has found that one in 8 of those who end up in the emergency major trauma centre, whether a driver, passenger, cyclist or pedestrian, test positive for an illicit drug – and that 77% of these are under the influence of...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/first-comprehensive-study-of-illicit-drug-use-and-road-trauma-reveals-more-than-75-of-those-testing-positive-use-methamphetamine