It’s NAIDOC week and the MJA’s – special issue on Indigenous Health “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people and pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” Associate Professor Paul Saunders is a proud Biripi man whose family comes from the mid north coast of New South Wales. He is the associate professor and academic lead for Indigenous Health in the Grad...
Jul 06, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 584
Today we are joined by Dr Brandon Baraty and Associate Professor Viraj Kariyawasam, two leading experts in gastroenterology, to discuss the latest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management and bowel cancer screening. They’ll share insights into the most recent advancements in diagnostic techniques and cutting-edge treatment options shaping the future of patient care. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and re...
Jun 22, 2025•49 min•Season 8Ep. 583
In this episode we are exploring advances in pulmonary hypertension as well as symptoms, treatments, and its connection to rheumatological patients and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Associate Professor Martin Brown is a cardiologist specialising in advanced heart failure, complex structural heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. A Clinical Associate Professor at Macquarie Univers...
Jun 01, 2025•28 min•Season 8Ep. 582
This week is the General Practice issue of the MJA. One of the authors featured is Dr Michael Wright, the President of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is a co-author on the paper "The impact of patient enrolment in primary care on continuity and quality of care around the world, 2014–2024, and lessons for Australia: a scoping review."
May 18, 2025•11 min•Season 8Ep. 581
The Menzies School of Health Research is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It’s Australia’s leading medical research institute for improving health outcomes for First Nations people and its reach now extends beyond our shores to the Asia Pacific region. To commemorate this milestone, Menzies has chosen a collection of papers published in the MJA to highlight their research. Professor Alan Cass AO is the Director of Menzies and joins me now to discuss its work, its history and its future....
May 07, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 580
Osteoporosis , which is characterised by low bone density and bone tissue deterioration, affects two thirds of Australians over the age of 50. Healthy Bones Australia has been contracted by The Department of Health and Aged Care to update the 2017 guidelines for osteoporosis management. A summary of this update has now been published in the Medical Journal of Australia . Professor Peter Wong is a rheumatologist and head of Rheumatology at Westmead Hospital and the honorary medical director of He...
Apr 27, 2025•15 min•Season 8Ep. 578
Today we are exploring Respiratory Syncytial Virus in infants including its spread, its treatment and impact on families. This podcast was created with the support of our sponsor Sanofi. Dr Rama Kandasamy is a paediatrician working at the Sydney Childrens Hospital network and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.
Apr 21, 2025•14 min•Season 8Ep. 579
Today we are exploring the topic of Translational Orthopaedic Research in Practice. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Joining me is Associate Professor Sumit Raniga who is an award winning sub-specialist internationally recognised. orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon. He is the Director of the Translational Orthopaedic Research Lab and Head of Upper Limb Surgery and Therapy at Macquarie Universi...
Apr 13, 2025•30 min•Season 8Ep. 577
It’s coming up to this year’s International Women’s Day, and today’s guests will talk about continuing gender in equality in health. In an article published today in The MJA’s InSight+, PhD candidate Rachel Mather who is a committee member of Women in Global Health Australia and Associate Professor Meru Sheel who is chair of the organisation state that women occupy 70% of frontline health positions and only 25% of leadership positions in global health....
Mar 02, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 576
Suicide is the leading cause of death for women during the perinatal phase of pregnancy. And one in 10 men suffer from perinatal depression according to Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia or PANDA. As healthcare practitioners – what signs should you be on the look out for when you’re seeing patients. To explore this, PANDA CEO Julie Borninkhof joins me now.
Feb 17, 2025•23 min•Season 8Ep. 575
Today we are exploring an MJA supplement on ethics in health and medical research in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s called Murru Minya and I’m joined by two of the co-ordinating authors Felicity Collis, a Gomeroi woman and Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy a Wiradjuri woman.
Feb 02, 2025•29 min•Season 8Ep. 574
Today we are exploring advanced back pain management and robotic advances in spinal surgery. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Today I am joined by two guests, my first is Associate Professor Tillman Boesel. He is a pain management specialist who practises at Macquarie University Hospital and Macquarie Neurosurgery and Spine. He Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Medicine, Health,...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 573
Today we are exploring male infertility, from causes to treatment options. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at genea.com.au’ Dr Chandrika Parmar is an immensely experienced fertility specialist and g...
Jan 19, 2025•20 min•Season 8Ep. 572
Today we are exploring the role of GPs in fertility management. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at genea.com.au We also discuss how GPs can navigate ethical issues around fertility treatments and pa...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min•Season 8Ep. 571
Today we are exploring infertility evaluation, history and diagnostics This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at genea.com.au’ To discuss this topic, we are joined by Dr Genia Rozen is a Senior Clinical Le...
Nov 25, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 570
Today, we're delving into transcatheter aortic valve implantation, commonly referred to as TAVI. Specifically, we'll be exploring the nuances of treatment for female patients with aortic stenosis and the pivotal role valve choice plays in their health outcomes. This podcast is made possible by Medtronic. However, the views expressed here are not necessarily those of Medtronic. To delve deeper into this topic, the interview will be conducted by cardiologist Doctor Camilla Wainwright from St Vince...
Nov 19, 2024•15 min•Season 8Ep. 569
Today we are exploring fertility with Dr Alice Huang. This includes what lifestyle changes or medications can you take before considering assisted reproductive technologies. When should GPs refer patients to a fertility specialist, and an example of a challenging fertility case. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national av...
Oct 13, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 568
Today we are discussing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, also known as TAVI. TAVI that has become pivotal in the cardiology space since its introduction in 2002 , and today we’ll compare TAVI to surgical aortic valve replacement. We’ll also discuss the importance of shared decision making. This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Medtronic. To learn more, we are joined by consultant cardiologists Dr Jason Sharp & Dr Denn...
Oct 06, 2024•16 min•Season 8Ep. 567
Today we will be talking about gastric and oesophageal cancer and what we have learnt about it as a community. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation and funded by the Australian Government. The Pancare Foundation provides support to people impacted by a diagnosis of upper gastro intestinal cancer. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Pancare Foundation. My special guests are Melanie Regan and Sue Hegarty, two cancer nurses with many deca...
Sep 30, 2024•14 min•Season 8Ep. 566
What are the latest interventional techniques used in stroke treatment? What is the role of GPs in the assessment and management of a stroke patient? These questions are answered on this podcast today as we explore different the facets of stroke treatment. Our experts are Neurologist Candice Delcourt who works at MQ Health Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiologist Brendan Steinfort who is with Macquarie University Hospital. This podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, a p...
Sep 22, 2024•24 min•Season 8Ep. 565
Lung cancer is Australia’s deadliest cancer. When patients develop symptoms like coughing it is generally no longer curable by surgery or other treatments. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will begin next year and will involve routine scanning in the hope of catching the disease in its earliest stages. More information, including who’s eligible for the Program, is available here This podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, a part of MQ Health. Professor of Respirato...
Aug 04, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 564
Lung cancer remains Australia's deadliest cancer. A new screening program, to be introduced in 2025, is expected to save hundreds of lives each year. But for those who have the disease now, how does a multi-disciplinary team work to improve lung cancer care? How are best outcomes created? And how far has Artificial Intelligence and robotic technology evolved in treating this disease? To answer these questions and more, leading Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor Michael Wilson speaks with The MJA's...
Jul 28, 2024•15 min•Season 8Ep. 563
Australia's first Indigenous surgeon, Professor Kelvin Kong discusses his work with ear disease, the importance of representation and cultural safety, and his optimism for the future of Indigenous health care. With MHA news and online editor, Sally Block. 29 mins.
Jun 30, 2024•30 min•Season 8Ep. 562
Today we discuss what patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer. My special guests are Nick Verry, who shares his cancer journey, and Dr Ralph Audehm, a general practitioner. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.
Jun 09, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 561
Today we discuss how inadequate bowel preparation is leading to poorer or cancelled colonoscopies. My special guest is gastroenterologist Associate Professor John Ding. Read more: bowelprep.au With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 22 mins
Jun 02, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 560
Today we discuss aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. My special guests are Professor Stephen Worthley, an interventional cardiologist, and Associate Professor Hari Raju, a cardiac electrophysiologist. Both are with Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health which sponsored this podcast. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.
May 26, 2024•27 min•Season 8Ep. 559
Today we are discussing HIV in Australia – including the latest epidemiology, developments in treatment and the path to elimination of HIV transmission. My special guests, Dr Phillip Keen and Dr Francesca di Giallonardo, are senior research fellows at the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/13/australia-has-the-means-to-end-hiv-transmission/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins....
May 19, 2024•14 min•Season 8Ep. 558
Today we discuss non-clinical careers in medicine and where a career as a doctor can take you. My special guest is Dr Anna Samecki, the medical education and publications lead for Boehringer Ingelheim. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 19 mins.
May 12, 2024•19 min•Season 8Ep. 557
Today we are discussing pregnancy loss. New research shows that exercise is vital for people who have experienced pregnancy loss in improving physical wellbeing and their mental health. My special guests, Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Danielle Girard, are academics in exercise physiology. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/11/exercise-is-crucial-for-women-following-pregnancy-loss/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins....
May 05, 2024•16 min•Season 8Ep. 556
Today we discuss what doctors need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer. My special guest is Dr Ashraf Tokhi, a general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 13 mins.
Apr 28, 2024•13 min•Season 8Ep. 555
