The RMH cardiothoracic surgeon awarded 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal
09 June 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Professor Alistair Royse has been awarded the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' 2022 Sir Louis Barnett Medal.
The RMH surgeon Dr Tim Chittleborough recognised with fellowship
08 June 2022
Colorectal, general and trauma surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Doctor Tim Chittleborough has been recognised as one of nine clinicians joining the MacHSR Future Leaders Fellowship program.
Severity of MS linked to distance from the equator
03 June 2022
A large international study has found that the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary depending on latitude, with those living furthest from the equator worse affected by the disease.
The RMH named foundational hospital partner in clinical entrepreneur pilot program
12 May 2022
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a key Hospital partner in the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (the CEP) pilot - delivered by the University of Melbourne and the University of Western Australia.
World-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit
09 May 2022
A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.
The RMH Surgical Services Director named new Victoria Chief Surgical Advisor
02 May 2022
Congratulations to the RMH’s Professor Ben Thomson, who has been named the new Victorian Chief Surgical Advisor. Prof Thomson is the current Medical Director of Surgical Services and Head of General Surgical Specialities.
Ocean Grove gallery has health in its sights
22 April 2022
A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Growing brain cells for a Parkinson’s cure
11 April 2022
Today is World Parkinson's Day. The Royal Melbourne Hospital is passionate about advancing research and care for all movement disorders.
Study links goat’s milk skincare and new-onset severe food allergy
08 April 2022
As the first of its kind in Australia, a study looking at goat’s and sheep’s milk has shown a link between new-onset severe food allergy, including anaphylaxis to the use of goat’s milk containing skincare products in individuals with inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema.
Global study hopes to find cure for HIV
04 April 2022
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.
