Neuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article
Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-neuropsychologist-receives-165000-post-doctoral-fellowship-to-advance-ms-researchInfection Prevention and Surveillance RMH Service
Our Infection Prevention and Surveillance service promotes, supports and reinforces practices and procedures to prevent the spread of infections in the hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/infection-prevention-surveillanceRemibrutinib for chronic spontaneous urticaria Research study
A clinical trial to assess a new drug for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) not controlled with antihistamine medication or omalizumab (Xolair®) in the past.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/remibrutinib-for-chronic-spontaneous-urticariaThe RMH Kidney Care service is a comprehensive Australian nephrology service providing treatment and support in all aspects of care for people with kidney disease, including people on dialysis and after kidney transplantation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/about-kidney-careThe RMH staff vote 3-panel flat-fold N95 mask most comfortable News article
When it comes to choosing N95 respirator masks, healthcare workers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have voted the three-panel flat-fold N95 mask the most comfortable.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-staff-find-three-panel-flat-fold-n95-mask-the-most-comfortable-and-it-has-over-96-quantitative-fit-test-pass-rateThe RMH conducts new study on Singh Thattha technique News article
A clinical trial at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is testing whether a new mask fit technique is suitable for healthcare workers and students with beards.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-conducts-new-study-on-singh-thattha-techniqueOcean Grove gallery has health in its sights News article
A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/ocean-grove-gallery-has-health-in-its-sightsAccessing unapproved therapeutic products
The Office for Research assists medical practitioners to provide patients with access to products that have not been approved for use in Australia.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/accessing-unapproved-therapeutic-productsThe RMH Allied Health gym taking physiotherapy group exercise classes again News article
The Allied Health outpatient gym is back up and running for physiotherapy group exercise classes!
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-allied-health-gym-taking-physiotherapy-group-exercise-classes-againHistorical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/historical-publicationsBitopertin as a treatment for erythropoietic protoporphyria Research study
Research project to measure how safe and effective bitopertin (DISC-1459) is in treating participants with erythropoietic protoporphyria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/bitopertin-as-a-treatment-for-erythropoietic-protoporphyriaGlobal 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-treated‘Beyond thankful’ for care after contracting COVID-19 News article
There was nothing ordinary about the way Cheryl Poon showed her gratitude for the care she received after being hospitalised at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) with COVID-19 earlier this year.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/beyond-thankful-for-care-after-contracting-covid-19Celebrating everyone under the rainbow News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital was proud to join the colourful celebrations at this year’s Midsumma Pride March in St Kilda.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/celebrating-everyone-under-the-rainbowCarly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article
Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-patient-carly-findlay-shares-her-story-this-international-day-of-people-with-disabilityNew study suggests acute stroke treatment is influenced by ethnicity and race News article
An international, randomised controlled ischaemic stroke trial DIRECT-SAFE suggests acute stroke treatment should be adapted based on ethnicity and race.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-study-suggests-acute-stroke-treatment-is-influenced-by-ethnicity-and-raceThe PRolaCT-O study Research study
Since 2023, the international recommendation is either medication or surgery as first-line therapy for small and well-localised prolactinomas. However, there is a lack of prospective studies comparing outcomes and evaluating quality of life.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/the-prolact-o-studyHow our Disability Liaison Officers support person-centred care News article
Our Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) help support people with disabilities like Brad to access the support, care and treatment they need. Read more about Brad’s healthcare journey and how our DLOs are helping to break down barriers and support person-centred care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/i-always-feel-welcome-coming-into-the-hospital-hear-brads-story-and-how-our-disability-liaison-officers-are-supporting-person-centred-careNew Chief Executive to lead Royal Melbourne Hospital News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Shelley Dolan as the new Chief Executive, succeeding Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO, who leaves on 30 June 2023.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-chief-executive-to-lead-royal-melbourne-hospitalRegistered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program
We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/registered-nurse-transition-to-mental-health-nurse-program