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Testing for tuberculosis

Testing for tuberculosis (TB) varies according to the stage of infection and disease and what is the best match for an individual’s circumstances.

Active tuberculosis

Active tuberculosis (TB) is a notifiable disease in Australia. All diagnoses of active TB must be reported to the Department of Health in the state or territory where the diagnosis happened.

Advanced Practice Physiotherapy RMH Service

We provide clinical assessment and management to patients referred to specialist clinics with musculoskeletal conditions.

New partnership to improve mental health and wellbeing support News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne will lead a collaboration of service providers and institutions focussing on adult and older Australians as part of the State Government’s Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Stroke patient reunited with lifesaving team News article

This week is Stroke Week and in a heartfelt reunion, members from our Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) team were reunited with stroke patient, Sebastian.

Experts say physiotherapy should be added to cancer patient recovery News article

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) say blood cancer patients should think about adding physiotherapy interventions to their treatment plans.

Studying effectiveness of AHSCT in highly active relapsing-remitting MS patients News article

Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have conducted a ground-breaking study comparing different treatment options for highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who have shown limited response to conventional therapies.

Medicinal cannabis helps chronic pain patients live a better life News article

The RMH marks special transplant milestone during DonateLife Week News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is celebrating a special milestone this year – the 60th anniversary of the first successful cadaver-kidney transplant in Australia. Our Nephrology Department, guests and media marked the milestone during DonateLife Week.

Bacteria 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.

Type1Screen: Diabetes autoantibody screening to identify individuals at risk for type 1 diabetes Research study

An observational study to try and identify people at risk of developing type 1 diabetes

Abatacept combined with nasal insulin to preserve beta-cell function in recently diagnosed type 1 diabetes Research study

Preserving pancreas function can make glucose control easier and reduce the need to use injected insulin

Glucose control with next generation insulin pump system in adults with diabetes Research study

A clinical trial to improve glucose control with a next generation insulin pump system in adults with diabetes and advanced kidney disease

Spine Virtual Fracture Clinic RMH Service

We are a specialist service that manages the follow-up care of some patients with uncomplicated stable spine fractures after they are discharged from hospital.

Can 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

Parking near the RMH Elizabeth St

There is limited parking available at the RMH Elizabeth St. You must reserve a spot in advance to be able to access the car park.

Launch of Australian-first trial for young people with type 1 diabetes News article

An endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is leading an Australian-first trial that looks at whether an insulin nasal spray, coupled with an injection, is effective in slowing down the immune attack that causes type 1 diabetes.

Older Adult Community Team RMH Service

We provide mental health services to people with complex and compounding mental health issues generally related to ageing, irrespective of age.

O-Lab interns bring facial prosthetics into the future News article

A team of O-Lab interns at the University of Melbourne has innovated the process for creating prosthetic ears at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), saving prosthetists time, and improving patient experience.

COVID-19 and long COVID RMH Service

While we don't have a specific COVID-19 or long COVID Specialist Clinic (Outpatient service), we do accept long COVID patients to our other clinics based on symptoms and presenting complaints.