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New evidence shows examinations in pregnancy should be done differently
Research from our Preterm Labour Clinic has shown that, for some women with a high-risk pregnancy, invasive testing may not be helpful in predicting preterm birth.
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Women’s health research given major funding boost
Researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital have been awarded $4.5 million to fund three innovative research projects into women’s health.
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Research to improve knowledge on how pregnant women are affected by COVID-19
Our researchers are collecting information on COVID-19 positive pregnant women to inform Australia's clinicians and the global community.
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$400,000 awarded to device for critically ill babies
A 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 cancer
We'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’ fertility
A 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 resistance
A 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 program
The 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 vaccines
A 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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