Five years on the road: Mobile Stroke Unit treats more than 2,700 patients News article
The first of its kind to hit the road in Australia, Melbourne’s highly successful Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has treated thousands of patients and changed the outcomes of so many Victorians.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/five-years-on-the-road-australias-only-mobile-stroke-unit-treats-more-than-2700-patientsMelbourne Centre for Clinical Trials launched News article
Yesterday the Melbourne Centre for Clinical Trials (MCCT) was officially launched at an event at Melbourne Connect.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/melbourne-centre-for-clinical-trials-launchedHeart Failure RMH Service
We provide treatment for patients whose hearts do not pump enough blood for their body’s needs.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/cardiology-services/heart-failurePathology research support and clinical trials service
We provide laboratory services for commercially sponsored and investigator-driven clinical trials, as well as quality assurance and negligible risk projects through our clinical trials service.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/pathology/pathology-research-support-clinical-trials-serviceThe Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes performance data on our key performance areas related to the quality of our services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areasTreatment options for the Eating Disorders Program
Our Eating Disorders Program offers a range of treatment options that provide varying levels of support according to the needs and treatment goals of each individual.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/eating-disorders-program/treatment-options-for-the-eating-disorders-programWorld-first clinical trial treating type 1 diabetes now underway News article
Lucy Lee is the first person to take part in the BANDIT clinical trial, which began at the Royal Melbourne Hospital this month.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-clinical-trial-treating-type-1-diabetes-now-underwayThe RMH celebrates 175 years with unveiling of historical time capsule News article
Victoria’s first public hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has celebrated its 175th anniversary by unveiling its historical time capsule.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-celebrates-175-years-with-unveiling-of-historical-time-capsuleThe RMH Chief Executive tours Parkville Station alongside Government and precinct partners News article
The RMH’s Chief Executive Prof Shelley Dolan, joined the Premier, Minister for Health, and Minister for Public Transport to tour the new Parkville Station and celebrate the early opening of the Parkville Station pedestrian underpass.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-chief-executive-tours-parkville-station-alongside-government-and-precinct-partnersHub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article
Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/hub-helping-patients-get-faster-access-to-endoscopiesDonanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease Research study
A study to determine the safety and efficacy of a drug called donanemab in treating or delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s dementia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/donanemab-in-early-symptomatic-alzheimers-diseaseAll research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethicsNew study finds thrombectomy benefits patients with large ischaemic strokes News article
A recent study has shown that endovascular thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots, can improve the outcomes of patients with large ischaemic strokes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-finds-thrombectomy-benefits-patients-with-large-ischemic-strokesInternational recruitment and sponsorship opportunities
Are you an internationally qualified nurse currently residing outside of Australia or qualify to be sponsored? Find out more about our nursing opportunities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/nursing-careers/international-recruitment-sponsorship-opportunitiesResearch integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensures that research undertaken is trustworthy.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/about-research/conducting-research-at-the-rmh/research-integrityNeuropsychiatry RMH Service
We diagnose and treat patients with symptoms and illnesses of the mind and brain, including complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/neuropsychiatryWe work with a range of external services and partner organisations to ensure we meet the needs of people who access our mental health and wellbeing services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/about-mental-health/our-partnersRefer your patient to Cardiology
Information about how to refer a patient to our cardiology department, including referral criteria and our local and statewide services.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/cardiology/about-cardiology/cardiology-referralsLancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article
Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/lancet-study-debunks-one-of-the-greatest-mental-health-mythsWhen your doctor wants you to have an angiogram, you come to Radiology for a procedure to enable us to see specific blood vessels and arteries inside your body.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/learn-about-imaging/angiogram