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Rapid COVID test evaluated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital News article

Research by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infectious Diseases and Immunity, published results for the validation study of rapid point-of-care antigen testing in the Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific.

Professor Fary Khan elected to international vice chair position News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Director of Rehabilitation Services Professor Fary Khan was elected as the Vice Chair of the International Society of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) at their Annual Scientific Congress in July.

$5 million MRFF research grant awarded to progress treatment of heart disease News article

A ground-breaking study led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has found that coronary bypass surgery using arteries rather than vein grafts can lead to longer lives for patients.

Our team

We are a dedicated team of clinical nurse consultants, pharmacists and health scientists led by a Medical Director.

What to expect when calling Triage

Our Triage service is usually the first point of contact for people seeking support through a clinical mental health service.

Grant advances research to develop a blood test for dementia News article

A $150,000 grant from the Terry and Maureen Hopkins Foundation will advance research investigating how to develop a blood test for dementia.

Guides for patients after orthopaedic surgery

We have developed protocols (after surgery guidelines) for common operations.

Global study hopes to find cure for HIV News article

HIV infection is a chronic condition that remains a major global health problem, with an estimated 38 million people world-wide living with the disease.

First patients recruited as Snow Centre for Immune Health research clinics tackle immune disease head-on News article

The first patients have been recruited into a landmark study at the newly launched Snow Centre Research Clinics.

Research integrity education

Research integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensure that research undertaken is trustworthy.

New research improves screening efficiency for type 1 diabetes News article

Researchers from Melbourne have led a global collaboration to develop a simplified blood test that increases the overall screening efficiency for type 1 diabetes.

Respiratory Medicine and Sleep Disorders RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for people with respiratory and sleeping disorders.

Artificial intelligence changes the way radiologists read scans News article

New research led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) user interface (UI) design can impact diagnostic accuracy.

International Hokkaido Trauma Conference

The International Hokkaido Trauma Conference is a series of lectures, workshops and panel discussions to update clinicians on the current and changing practice of trauma medicine.

New predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED News article

Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.

Prof Jo Douglass appointed head of Melbourne Medical School Department of Medicine News article

Professor Jo Douglass has been appointed as Head of the Department of Medicine in the Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne.

Sodium selenate for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia Research study

A trial to test sodium selenate as a disease-modifying treatment for probable behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD).

New investment takes Hepatitis B research one step closer to finding a cure News article

A team of scientists have been awarded $1.7 million over the next five years, to advance world-first research into a cure for hepatitis B virus infection thanks to a grant from the mRNA Victoria Activation Program.

Patients from countries with reciprocal rights

The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.

GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge News article

In mid-2020, faced with a rising wave of COVID-19 infections – a previously unknown disease with neither vaccine nor effective treatment – an urgent, improvised collaboration between the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN), and...