New family violence screening
Pregnant women are now screened during their antenatal appointments at the Women's, with a trial showing six per cent of women disclosing family violence experience during the eight-week trial.
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$400,000 awarded to device for critically ill babiesA new device being developed at the Women's to help babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit has been awarded a grant from Federal Government of $400,000.
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New study aims to understand sexual issues in women affected by ovarian cancerWe're recruiting 130 ovarian cancer survivors for a study that aims to improve understanding of women’s psychological needs after treatment
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Quality conversations ‘essential’ when it comes to young cancer patients’ fertilityA study of child and adolescent cancer patients and their families has shown the importance of fertility counselling ahead of cancer treatment - which can cause irreversible damage to fertility.
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The Women’s plays host to major research on antibiotic resistanceA recently announced $10m Research Hub tackling antimicrobial resistance in sexually transmitted diseases is collaborating with the Royal Women’s Hospital to do part of the research.
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The Women’s welcomes $2.4m for new healthcare simulation education programThe Royal Women’s Hospital will be home to a new, in-situ simulation education initiative, following a generous $1.6 million grant from Gandel Philanthropy and an $800,000 grant from the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne.
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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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