Experts stumped as head and neck cancer cases surge among Australian women News article
Head and neck cancer cases among Australian women have increased significantly over the past 30 years, affecting even those who have never smoked or consumed alcohol heavily.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/experts-stumped-as-head-and-neck-cancer-cases-surge-among-australian-womenThe RMH Medical Voices: oral histories with our senior doctors
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is preserving insights into our events and activities through oral history recordings with senior medical staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/rmh-medical-voicesDenosumab as a prevention for breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation Research study
This research is to find out whether the study medication, denosumab, can help prevent breast cancer in women with a BRCA1 mutation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/denosumab-as-a-prevention-for-breast-cancer-in-women-with-a-brca1-mutationPatient thankful for “culturally safe and effective” First Nations care News article
Peter Farmer is a proud Noongar man. He has been suffering from ongoing health concerns such as chronic diabetes, kidney failure and heart problems for the last seven years.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/thankful-for-culturally-safe-and-effective-care-rmh-patient-applauds-hospitals-aboriginal-and-or-torres-strait-islander-peoples-careThe RMH celebrates seven nods in public health awards News article
A world-first early detection diabetes test and collaboration with western metropolitan health services are among the Royal Melbourne Hospital finalists in the 2023 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-celebrates-six-nods-in-public-health-awardsCombination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer Research study
A phase II, multicentre, randomised study to compare the efficacy of venetoclax plus fulvestrant as a combination treatment for locally advanced or metastatic ER-positive breast cancer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/combination-treatment-for-locally-advanced-or-metastatic-er-positive-breast-cancerBacteria discreetly dwelling in throat main source of Strep A transmission News article
Breakthrough research has found that Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections are more likely transmitted from asymptomatic throat carriage than skin-to-skin contact in communities with high rates of infection.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/bacteria-discreetly-dwelling-in-throat-revealed-to-be-primary-source-of-strep-a-transmissionWhy Natasha is going Dry in July for the RMH News article
Natasha received the shock of a lifetime when what she thought was long-COVID was diagnosed as leukaemia. Now she is showing her support for the RMH as its Dry July Ambassador for 2022.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/why-natasha-is-going-dry-in-july-for-the-rmhThe RMH Chief Executive recognised in Top 50 Public Sector Women awards News article
Congratulations to the RMH Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan who has been recognised among the IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-chief-executive-recognised-in-top-50-public-sector-women-awardsSupporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department News article
Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/supporting-older-patients-in-the-emergency-departmentA 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-australiaAntipsychotic dose reduction to improve recovery and function in young people with psychosis Research study
The REDUCE study is testing whether reducing the dosage of antipsychotic medication of people recovering from their first episode of psychosis can lead to them having better recovery outcomes.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/antipsychotic-dose-reduction-to-improve-recovery-and-function-in-young-people-with-psychosisLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Royal Park campus.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-rmh-royal-parkDepartment head reaches 20-year milestone at the RMH News article
Congratulations to Professor Finlay Macrae AO who, on 4 February, celebrates 20 years as head of the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Department of Colorectal Medicine and Genetics.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/professor-finlay-macrae-ao-celebrates-20-years-as-head-of-the-royal-melbourne-hospitals-department-of-colorectal-medicine-and-geneticsCan fenofibrate protect against eye damage in early retinopathy for adults with Type 1 diabetes Research study
A clinical trial to assess whether fenofibrate can protect against eye damage in early retinopathy in adults with type 1 diabetes
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-clinical-trial-to-assess-whether-in-adults-with-type-1-diabetes-treatment-with-fenofibrate-can-protect-against-eye-damage-in-early-retinopathyExternal grant funding providers
Our A to Z list of organisations that provide funding for medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-endeavours/grant-application-management/external-grant-funding-providersThe RMH announces four new 2024 Research Hall of Fame inductees News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to announce the latest inductees into the RMH Research Hall of Fame, recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-announces-four-new-2024-research-hall-of-fame-inducteesLearn 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-parkvilleThe RMH researchers share in $24m for innovations in health News article
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) awarded 14 RMH staff as part of its latest round of funding for new innovations in healthcare.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-researchers-share-in-24m-for-innovations-in-healthWe can help you work out how to modify your home so you can get around more easily.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/ongoing-care/modifying-your-home