Mobile stroke ambulance trial likely to change international guidelines News article
New data from the International Stroke Conference 2021 confirms that mobile stroke ambulances have an essential role to play in pre-hospital stroke care around the world.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/mobile-stroke-ambulance-trial-likely-to-change-international-guidelinesNovel treatment for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Research study
A trial to test the effectiveness of a novel non-invasive treatment for fatty liver disease.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/novel-treatment-for-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-diseaseThe RMH celebrates International Nurses Day News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is celebrating our nursing team this week ahead of International Nurses Day 2023 this Friday.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/the-rmh-celebrates-international-nurses-dayWorld-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit News article
A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/world-first-clot-busting-drug-trial-improves-patient-care-on-mobile-stoke-unitOur Medical Education Unit collaborates with internal and external experts to provide a range of educational opportunities.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/medicine-at-the-rmh/medical-education/education-programsTwo doctors awarded UniMelb’s Strategic Grants for Outstanding Women News article
Two Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) doctors have been listed among the recipients for the 2023 Melbourne Medical School's Strategic Grants for Outstanding Women.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/two-doctors-award-uni-melb-grantsAdvanced Life Support training
We offer Level 1, Level 2 and Level 2 Recertification advanced life support (ALS) training at the Melbourne Clinical Simulation Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/training-courses/anaesthesia-pain-management-courses/advanced-life-supportThe RMH launches new service supporting ‘silver trauma’ patients News article
In an Australian-first, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has launched a new service to support older trauma patients.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/the-rmh-launches-new-service-supporting-silver-trauma-patientsThe RMH patient, Elias Frantzeskos celebrates DonateLife Week News article
Elias Frantzeskos came into the world 7 weeks early with poor function of his kidney.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/the-rmh-patient-elias-frantzeskos-celebrates-donatelife-weekGood Clinical Practice training
The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline is the international ethics and scientific quality standard for conducting clinical trials
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/resources-to-support-clinical-research-at-the-rmh/good-clinical-practice-trainingNew surgical pathways helping patients return home sooner News article
Patients undergoing planned surgery will be able to return home sooner thanks to the support of our 'hospital in the home' service.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/new-surgical-pathways-helping-patients-return-home-soonerOur organisation, the ethics committee and investigators must ensure that the research continues to conform to approved ethical standards, and in accordance with the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Research Policy throughout its lifecycle.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/post-approval-project-managementCelebrating 20 years of the Victorian Cancer Biobank News article
For 20 years, the Victorian Cancer Biobank has helped accelerate cancer research by connecting the generosity of thousands of donors with the expertise of researchers, clinicians and health services across Victoria.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/celebrating-20-years-of-the-victorian-cancer-biobankWhen you come to hospital, bring your medication with you, including non-prescription or complementary therapy medicines.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-bring/your-medicationSocial workers are the largest allied health workforce in public mental health, employed in a range of roles at all levels of the organisation.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/health-professionals/careers/allied-health-at-the-rmh/mental-health-allied-health-careers/careers-in-mental-health-social-workOPT-302 with ranibizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration Research study
The ShORe trial aims to determine if the investigational medication OPT-302 will improve vision for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when given in combination with ranibizumab, compared to ranibizumab alone.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/shore-opt-302-with-ranibizumab-in-neovascular-age-related-macular-degenerationThe Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) is a dedicated purpose-built space for conducting clinical trials. All clinical trial visits at the Royal Melbourne Hospital take place in this space.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/about-clinical-trials/our-clinical-trials-centreOur 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://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/locations/rmh-parkville/where-to-go/finding-your-way-around-the-hospitalStroke patient thankful for MSU News article
It was Geoff’s young grandson who first noticed that something wasn’t quite right with his grandfather. After his family called triple zero (000), the Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) was dispatched. (Photo: Herald Sun)
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/news/stroke-patient-thankful-for-care-on-msuSection 4: If your project is a clinical trial investigating a drug or device
Complete section 4 only if your project is a clinical trial investigating a drug and/or device.
https://thermh-prod.thirststudios.io/research/office-for-research/ethics/submit-an-ethics-application-for-review/section-4-if-your-project-is-a-clinical-trial-investigating-a-drug-or-device