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Collaborative brain cancer research awarded $4.6m grant News article

Groundbreaking research to deliver new treatment options for patients with the most common and deadliest type of brain cancer has been supported through $4.6 million from the Medical Research Future Fund.

Latent tuberculosis

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is an asymptomatic condition that may progress to active tuberculosis (TB), sometimes decades after exposure.

Our research

The Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management has a proud history of conducting quality research. 

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.

Metformin and atorvastatin for adults with depression Research study

The Hearts and Minds clinical trial is aiming to determine whether metformin or atorvastatin help to reduce symptoms of major depression and improve quality of life.

Centre for Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education is an experiential educational process set within the context of direct spiritual and pastoral care.

Non-emergency online and telephone services

There are online services available for non-life threatening emergencies, as well as telephone helplines available for non-urgent medical advice and mental health crisis support.

RECHARGE 1: Assessing study treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) Research study

Phase 3 study to assess efficacy, safety and tolerability of a study treatment in adult patients with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Refugee Health RMH Service

We provide specialist care for immigrants, refugees and travellers with a range of conditions, including infectious diseases and nutritional deficiencies.

Prurigo Nodularis trial Research study

The Prurigo Nodularis trial aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of a treatment to assist in reducing symptoms for people living with this condition

Patients without a Medicare card

Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Treatment & vaccination for tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) disease can be treated with antibiotics. Prevention can involve vaccination, screening, contact tracing and education.

Clinical trial phases

Clinical trials for medication, treatment and devices are divided into phases.

Toilets and bathroom facilities

Many of the toilets across the RMH Parkville are single room, all-gender toilets. These include some wheelchair accessible toilets, and facilities with baby-change tables or sharps bins for those who need them.

Vertigo drug trial helping patients with ‘childhood Alzheimer’s’ News article

Autumn Hodgson lives with NP-C, a rare degenerative disease.

ANAVEX®2-73 for mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease Research study

 A clinical trial that aims to assess the safety and efficacy of a new drug (ANAVEX®2-73) for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

New $33 million Intensive Care Unit opens for critically ill Victorians News article

Victoria’s first comprehensive Intensive Care Unit (ICU) serving three major Melbourne hospitals has opened at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Genomic Medicine RMH Service

We provide multidisciplinary clinical services for both cancer-related and non-cancer–related genetic conditions.

Respiratory lab and tests

We provide general respiratory services to patients, including respiratory function assessment, fibreoptic bronchoscopy, sleep monitoring, lung oncology and clinical management of all respiratory disorders.

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