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Research shows new cervical screening is more effective
A 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 paediatrics
Professor 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 home
Babies 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 hearts
The 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 women
An 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 initiatives
The 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 rates
A 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 patients
Leading 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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School girls inspired to pursue careers in science
The next generation of budding young female scientists have been encouraged and inspired to pursue their passions in science today at the Royal Women’s Hospital.
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Record year for research grants at the Women’s
The Women’s strong focus on translational research and clinical trials has seen researchers receive a bumper round of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funding.
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