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-australiaREDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmh/redcap-supportResearchers awarded multi-million dollar grant to advance care for brain cancer survivors News article
The Australian Government has awarded $2.6 million to researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne for a project using the latest information technology to improve the lives of people who have survived brain cancer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-university-of-melbourne-researchers-awarded-multi-million-dollar-grant-to-advance-care-for-brain-cancer-survivorsThe 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-healthRapid 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.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rapid-covid-test-evaluated-at-the-royal-melbourne-hospitalDepartment 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-geneticsOtolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery RMH Service
We specialise in the treatment of head and neck cancer and base of the skull surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/otolaryngology-head-neck-surgeryThe 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-awardsBacteria 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-transmissionThe 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-inducteesOur information desk staff and wayfinding volunteers can direct you to where you need to go when you arrive at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. We also have screens and signs throughout to help you navigate.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/where-to-go/finding-your-way-around-the-hospitalLearn 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-parkIf untreated, metabolic diseases can lead to life-threatening abnormalities in body chemistry.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/metabolic-diseases/learn-aboutHepatitis Clinic RMH Service
The Hepatitis Clinic is specifically dedicated to the management of viral hepatitis, both as monoinfection as well as HIV and viral hepatitis coinfection.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/victorian-infectious-diseases-service/vids-services/integrated-hepatitis-c-service/hepatitis-clinicThe 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-awardsThe RMH takes home a win at Victorian Public Healthcare Awards News article
Congratulations to Colorectal Liaison Nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Tracey and the entire team for taking home a win at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards on Thursday 18 November.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/rmh-takes-home-a-win-at-victorian-public-healthcare-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-departmentAntipsychotic 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-psychosisThe RMH and Doherty Institute staff to tackle strongyloidiasis News article
A multidisciplinary team of experts, including the RMH clinicians and the Doherty Institute researchers Professor Beverley-Ann Biggs, Associate Professor (Hon.) Siddhartha Mahanty and Dr Stephen Muhi, has secured a $5 million Synergy Grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-doherty-institute-staff-to-tackle-strongyloidiasisLearn more about the breakthroughs and innovations first achieved at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/breakthroughs-and-milestones