Are you thinking about having cataract or eyelid surgery? Well, this is the episode for you. Today on MediTalk we speak with Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Olivia Macvie who very kindly answers common questions that may be on your mind when considering or preparing for cataract or eyelid surgery. Dr Macvie consults and operates from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. A big thank you to Dr Macvie for sharing her knowledge with us today on MediTalk. To learn more about Dr Macvie and St John Of God...
Jan 28, 2023•32 min
Peri-menopause and menopause can cause women to feel emotions & changes in their body that can significantly impact their quality of life. Sadly in medicine & in society we don’t talk as honestly and openly about perimenopause & menopause as much as what we should. I was very blessed to have the opportunity to discuss this health topic with Women’s Health General Practitioner - Dr Sunita Chelva. Dr Chelva works as a General GP at Third Ave Surgery and as a Women's Health GP with a sp...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Meditalk we speak with Dr Michael Gannon who very kindly answered frequently asked questions on ‘induction’. Dr Gannon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. I would like to thank the wonderful women who provided questions to ask Dr Gannon about 'induction' via SJOGH Subiaco facebook and instagram pages, I greatly appreciate you taking the time and showing your support. Thank you Dr Michael Gannon for sharing his time & knowle...
Aug 02, 2022•26 min
According to Diabetes Australia, Gestational diabetes is the fastest growing type of diabetes affecting thousands of pregnant women every year. So today on Meditalk, I speak with Dr Richard Murphy a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco who answers all our questions about ‘gestational diabetes’. A big thank you to Dr Murphy for sharing his time & knowledge on gestational diabetes. To learn more about Dr Murphy and SJOG Subiaco visit: sjog.org.au an...
May 08, 2022•22 min
With summer fast approaching, the thought of having to take off our winter coats to wear bathers can make us feel a little self-conscious about our varicose veins. There are not only cosmetic reasons why some people may reach out for a specialist opinion from a Vascular / Endovascular Surgeon to discuss options to remove them but, also varicose veins can actually cause people a lot of pain making standing and moving our bodies very uncomfortable. So today I speak with St John of God Hospital Sub...
Nov 04, 2021•54 min
This year during the flu season while we are still battling with COVID have you found yourself asking questions such as; - How would you know if you are suffering from the flu or from COVID-19? - How are these two viruses the same and different? - Is it safe to have both the flu and COVID vaccination? - Should women who are pregnant have both vaccinations? I am hoping by having some of these common questions answered by St John of God Hospital Subiaco, Respiratory and Infectious Diseases special...
Sep 19, 2021•33 min
Having a baby can be a time of profound joy & great upheaval for parents involving significant physical and mental challenges that require mums and dads to adjust to dramatic changes in routines, sleep patterns and roles. So today we speak with St John of God Hospital Subiaco consultant Psychiatrist Dr Beate Harrison who specialises in Perinatal and Infant psychiatry to talk about perinatal mental health. We cover the big questions; What is perinatal mental health? What are some signs new mu...
Aug 15, 2021•41 min
Did you know - that men are at greatest risk of suicide but, are less likely to ask for help. According to the Black Dog Institute, an estimated 72% of men will not seek help for a mental health disorder. So why are our brothers, dads, sons, uncles, nephews, mates suffering in silence from mental health conditions and not feeling able to seek help from others when they need it the most? Today on MediTalk I speak with Jon Marginis who is a Counselling Psychology Registrar practicing privately at ...
Jun 15, 2021•48 min
According to the Cancer Council, Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men. And it is the third most common cause of cancer death. In fact, 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer by the age of 85. Today on Meditalk we speak with a Reconstructive Urological Surgeon Dr David Sofield to provide us with an update on ‘Prostate Cancer’. A big thank you to Dr Sofield for sharing his knowledge with us today on Meditalk. To learn more about Dr Sofield and SJO...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Attending a traumatic event are often life or death situations & many of us we do our best to avoid. However, when you are a first responder you have made life and death events your livelihood or past time. Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly referred to as PTSD and is a type of anxiety disorder. Approximately, 10% of emergency workers suffer from PTSD in comparison to 4% in the general population. But, what happens to our first responder heros that greatly serve and care for others -...
Apr 27, 2021•52 min
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common hormonal condition that approximately 12–21% of women of reproductive age are diagnosed with however; what is most concerning is that up to 70% of women remain undiagnosed. For this reason it is important as women to increase our awareness and knowledge on PCOS. So, today on Meditalk I speak with Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Advanced Laparoscopic surgeon Dr Rose McDonnell from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco about PCOS. A big thank you to D...
Apr 05, 2021•30 min
According to ABS statistics, it is estimated that approximately 4 million Australians suffer back problems and between 70-90% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their life. Unfortuately back and neck pain can cause significant physical disability as well as, cost individuals and families their livelihood. Today on Meditalk we speak with Spinal Surgeon, Dr Greg Cunningham from Neurospine Institute and SJOGH in Subiaco about spinal surgery & spinal health in general. In...
Mar 16, 2021•47 min
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that come together as tendons which help us to lift and rotate our arms. So, let’s take a minute to think about all the things we couldn’t do in our day if we were to injure or tear our rotator cuff such as; drive a car, put on a seatbelt, get dressed, lift and pick up our children & hang out washing. Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common particularly in people that enjoy sports such as; baseball, tennis, swimming or who work in jobs like; pai...
Mar 01, 2021•44 min
It is great to see many children are back at school! 2021 is a year we all are very hopeful will be better than 2020. For any parent or caregiver it is only normal to worry & want as much as possible for their child to enjoy their years at school and for them to do well both academically, socially and emotionally. This is particularly the case for when their child to transitioning from primary school to high school. Today on MediTalk we are speak with Naomi Terpsis who is a Psychologist at C...
Feb 14, 2021•41 min
It is estimated 2 out of 3 Australian adults are classified as being overweight or obese and sadly this statistic is predicted to increase in the future. More and more people with BMI’s of over 40 are turning to weight loss surgery to help them fight their battle with their weight. Making an informed decision about undertaking any surgical procedure is paramount so, today on MediTalk we are speak with Dr Siva Sundararajan a General and Bariatric Surgeon at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco. Dr ...
Feb 06, 2021•32 min
Are you over 40? And perhaps like many Australians don’t mind a drink, enjoy a good meal & have put a little weight on over the years. Have you ever wondered how your liver is being affected by how much alcohol you drink, how much fat you eat and how much the extra weight we carry around is taking its toll on our liver? In fact, throughout the world consistent and over consumption of alcohol is now the leading cause of liver disease. Today on MediTalk we are speaking with Professor Luc Delri...
Dec 29, 2020•31 min
There are some very upsetting men’s mental health statistics that should encourage us all to advocate for much needed change & much greater dialogue to improve men's mental health. Globally, on average 1 man is dying, every minute, of every day from suicide (movember.com). What we need to remember when we often read or hear a health statistic - is that every number is representative of someone’s dad, son, grandson, uncle, best mate, husband, soul mate, brother that has lost their life to sui...
Nov 22, 2020•28 min
I cannot imagine how frightening and shocking it must feel to be diagnosed with cancer. Not only are you needing to process your diagnosis but, then you are told by your specialist that the cancer treatment options available have the potential to often harm healthy tissue while treating a cancerous tumour. What I learnt recently from spending time with Crystal at Blue Dot Army is that there is a new type of radiation treatment available that can treat many types of tumours in the prostate, spine...
Nov 17, 2020•28 min
Her friends and family know her as Crystal but, to the charity she founded - Blue Dot Army she is known as Madam Butterfly. After surviving her own cancer journey Crystal was determined to advocate for positive service improvements for people undergoing cancer treatment. Blue Dot Army aims to support people through their cancer journey. Andy’s story touched Crystal and the Blue Dot Army were called into action. Andy while caring for a severely disabled loved one, found himself being confronted w...
Oct 19, 2020•27 min
As we age we are more likely to be at risk of losing our sight. In fact, was predicted by 2020 that over 800,000 Australians will suffer blindness or some degree of vision impairment. However, on a more positive note 90 per cent of vision loss is highly preventable or treatable. So today on MediTalk we speak with Dr Charlotte McKnight who is an Opthmalogist from St John of God Hospital in Subiaco as well as, Dr McKnight has public hospital appointments at both Royal Perth Hospital and St Charles...
Sep 30, 2020•31 min
In preparing for this interview I was shocked to learn Preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death in children under 5 years of age. Today on MediTalk we are speaking with Dr Michael Gannon about preterm births & current research being conducted in Perth that has the potential to save babies lives around the world. Dr Gannon is a general obstetrician and gynaecologist in both private and public practice, with a special interest in medical problems in pregnancy and perinatal lo...
Sep 08, 2020•27 min
Did you know - Approximately 1 in 5 babies born in Australia will require specialised neonatal intensive care. Particularly, if a baby is born before 37 weeks or unwell they will most likely spend time in an intensive neonatal care unit to be provided every opportunity of surviving and becoming well enough to leave hospital and go home. Today on MediTalk we speak with Neonatologist Dr Jo Colvin to learn more about neonatal care. A big thank you to Dr Colvin for sharing her knowledge with us on M...
Aug 24, 2020•47 min
Breast milk can provide all the nutrition a growing baby needs during the first six months of life. And research continues to show us how breast feeding greatly benefits the health of a baby & mother. But did you know, breast feeding is actually a learnt skill. AND despite us thinking breast feeding is simply a natural process of becoming a mum – what we actually need to breast feed successfully is great support, care, encouragement, patience and practice. So today we speak to Lactation cons...
Jul 21, 2020•44 min
Menorrhagia is the medical term for when menstrual periods are abnormally heavy or prolonged. As you can imagine suffering heavy periods can significantly impact one's quality of life and sadly many women will often tolerate them thinking that it is normal to suffer and be in pain when you are menstruating. Or women or young girls just do not feel comfortable to talk to their doctor about their period. Today's interview with specialist gynaecologist Dr Acton it's time for us to start the convers...
Jul 09, 2020•21 min
Did you know this week is 'World Continence Week'? It's time for us all to ask ourselves the following questions: Do you have to rush to use the toilet? Are you frequently nervous at the thought that you might lose control of your bladder or bowel? Do you wake up twice or more during the night to go to the toilet? Do you sometimes leak when you lift something heavy, sneeze, cough or laugh? Do you sometimes leak when you exercise or play sport? Do you strain to empty your bowel? Incontinence is d...
Jun 16, 2020•35 min
Breast cancer treatments often involve a combination of radiation, surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy or targeted therapy. Radiation therapy for breast cancer can entail a number of visits, over a number of weeks. But what if I was to say, for suitable cases one targeted dose of radiotherapy can now be delivered directly into the breast, at the time a person is undergoing breast cancer surgery. Today on Meditalk we speak with Professor Saunders a Breast Cancer Surgeon from St John of God Hos...
Jun 10, 2020•18 min
Increasingly studies are highlighting that ‘what we eat, matters’. So what are the foods that support our reproductive system for both men and women? Today on Meditalk we speak with Dr Joo Teoh a Perth based specialist in fertility, obstetrics and gynaecology to talk about what we should be eating to increase our chances of conceiving and support us to have healthy pregnancies. To learn more about Dr Teoh visit: www.sjog.org.au jooteoh.com.au Dr Joo Teoh book - What to Eat - A Specialist Guide t...
May 25, 2020•25 min
Did you know that a hysterectomy is one of the most common types of elective surgeries for women in Australia. That being said, how much do you know of what is involved in having a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation that involves the removal of the uterus and therefore will end a women’s ability to menstruate and have children. Today on Meditalk I speak with Dr Stuart Salfinger who is a Gynaecologic Oncologist to talk about hysterectomies. To find out more about Dr Salfinger visit: www...
May 12, 2020•15 min
If you would have told me in January this year that by March people all around the world would be affected by a virus from a bat. Whereby, hundreds of thousands of lives would be lost and people’s livelihoods taken away from them and life as we know it would be significantly changed - I just wouldn’t have believed you! Some days it just feels so surreal that in such a short period of time human beings all around the world are experiencing so much change to our day to day lives, all at the same t...
Apr 01, 2020•52 min
Expecting your first child can be an emotional and overwhelming time in your life, particularly when you’re considering all the varying birthing options that are now available. Everyone seems to have an opinion or experience they wish to share with you. However, listening to medical specialist advice can also be very helpful when devising your birthing plan. In 2019, 1 in 4 women had an instrumental vaginal delivery for their first birth. How do you know what to do and what to expect from a vagi...
Mar 30, 2020•24 min
