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Neural mechanisms of ketamine antidepressant treatment Research study

The NeuroKet study aims to understand how ketamine works as an antidepressant medication. To find out, we are looking at brain activity using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans.

10 Years on: how blood transfusions in the air have transformed trauma care News article

In 2011 the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and Air Ambulance Victoria (AAV) worked together to establish the first service to allow helicopters to carry blood products on board.

Common infusions and injections

Day Medical Services performs the following most common infusions and injections.

Bitopertin 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.

Research collaborations

We work with many multinational pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device companies, as well as contract research organisations to provide information to regulatory bodies such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the Food and Drug Administration.

You said. We did.

When you take the time to give us feedback, its important that we share the actions we have taken in response to that feedback.

Jewellers say ‘thanks’ to the RMH News article

A global network of jewellers have come together in a unique project to thank frontline healthcare workers.

You Made a Difference Awards

The You Made a Difference Awards recognise individuals or teams who build our Safety Culture, show commitment to patient care and live our values in their work.

New 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. 

Medical education

We have a medical education team dedicated to the education and training of medical staff.

Treatment options for the Eating Disorders Program

Our Eating Disorders Program offers a range of treatment options that provide varying levels of support according to the needs and treatment goals of each individual.

Solidarity in a stoma News article

More than 40 the RMH staff members participated in the Great Stoma Challenge 2024!

New MS study tackles invisible side of condition News article

Today is World MS Day. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disabling neurological condition which affects over 33,000 Australians. As the home of the largest Neuroimmunology Centre in Australia, our clinicians see how devastating the condition can be for patients and their loved ones, as people...

Mum thanks hospital collaboration after surviving cancer and a heart attack News article

Lara Scott is thanking the healthcare teams, and her children, who saved her life.

About our Mental Health service

We are a public mental health and wellbeing service for people living in central and inner west metropolitan Melbourne. We also offer some services in regional Victoria or statewide.

Contact a specialised support service

There is a range of specialised support services available in Victoria to help people with mental health problems.

Mental health nursing careers

Our mental health nurses provide high-quality care and support consumers, their families and carers through difficult periods to meet their recovery goals.

Aged Care RMH Service

We provide assessment and treatment for older patients with complex medical conditions.

Victoria’s new Virtual Hospital begins with first patient now in care News article

The first patient has been admitted to Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot.

Introducing our new MRI department News article

Our Medical Imaging team is buzzing with excitement this June, as they welcomed Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas to view our new state-of-the-art MRI department.