The Women's launches the Research Report for 2018
The Royal Women’s Hospital has launched a report highlighting the positive impact of women’s health and newborn research carried out at the hospital over the past year.
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Study shows reasoning behind parental refusal on vaccinesA study led by the Royal Women’s Hospital has shown that misconceptions around safety often led parents to decline their baby’s Hepatitis B virus birth-dose immunisation.
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‘Research saved my baby’s life’A study from the Royal Women’s Hospital on the improving long-term health of extremely preterm babies has been described as life-saving by the parents of baby James.
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Research shows new cervical screening is more effectiveA study led by researchers from The Royal Women’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne has shown that the recent change to Australia’s cervical screening tests is resulting in earlier detection of potentially cancer-causing infections.
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Professor Lex Doyle honoured for outstanding contribution to paediatricsProfessor Lex Doyle has been recognised for his outstanding contribution over decades to improving the health of newborns and children through neonatology and paediatrics research.
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Preterm babies breathing easier closer to homeBabies born 31 weeks’ gestation or later could be breathing easier closer to home, thanks to a landmark Australian study led by the Women's.
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International trial to help unborn babies’ racing heartsThe Royal Women’s Hospital has joined an international trial investigating the best way to slow the dangerously racing hearts of sick unborn babies without compromising the care of their mothers.
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Medical research grant a win for womenAn effective treatment for a common yet poorly treated disease that has a cascading impact on women’s health may be on the horizon, thanks to a Victorian Government medical research grant.
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Charitable grant to support family violence prevention initiativesThe impact of a hospital-based family violence program is the focus of a new research study, thanks to a generous grant from The Collier Charitable Fund.
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Mum to mum phone support boosts breastfeeding ratesA Victorian study has found regular phone calls between first time mothers and volunteer mothers with previous breastfeeding experience may be the key to boosting national breastfeeding rates.
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Gene testing improving for ovarian cancer patientsLeading ovarian cancer researcher Professor Clare Scott has shared her insights, optimisms and challenges to mark Australia’s national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
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