Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by two researchers for youth mental health policy think tank Orygen: Dr Erica Neill and Dr Imogen Bell. Dr Neil dives into the concept of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and explains its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Dr Bell explores the ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed to support young people with various mental health issues.
The doctors speak to 3 guests in a very special episode this week. First up is Professor Robyn Langham from the TGA, with whom they discuss the dangers of hollywood drug 'Ozempic', and compounding pharamcies influence in its potential propogation. They next speak to Natalie Raffoul from the Australian Heart Foundation, who comes in to talk about some efforts the foundation are making to draw attentionn to a heart disease screening program. Finally, they speak to Dr Evie Kendal - a bioethicist an...
Dr Nick, Prudence Dear and Miss Diagnosis speak with Professor Martha Hickey on her new research into empowering women experiencing menopause, why the best treatment is still so uncertain, and different cultural views of menopause. The doctors also speak with Bridget Bradhurst from Ovarian Cancer Australia on why ovarian cancer is so hard to detect, educating women on the symptoms and potential risk factors, and the support that Ovarian Cancer Australia provides to those being tested or diagnose...
Welcome to Radiotherapy! Join hosts Training Wheels and Cyber Siouxz as they chat with Dr. Stuart Evans about resistance training for kids, exploring the educational aspects. Then, Graham Duggan, Country Health Manager at the ICRC, shares his front line healthcare experiences from Ukraine, Papua New Guinea, Israel, and beyond.
Dr Mal Practice and Epipen are joined by General Paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital Dr Lexi Frydenberg and child psychologist Deirdre Brandner. Dr Frydenberg raises the issue of sleep deprivation in children and the steps which could be taken to address it. Brandner provides insight into a variety of factors which are contributing to children’s refusal to attend school.
Join Panel Beater and Dr Neo in the studio to chat with Professor Adrienne Gordan, a senior specialist Neonatologist and Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney discussing how more research should be done on how heat affects pregnant women. Also on the show is Professor Felice Jacka of Nutritional Psychiatry on how the body and mind can be adversely affected by ultra processed foods.
Hosted by Miss Diagnosis with co-hosts Prudence Dear and Dr Sonya. Guests: Psychologist Gil Clendinnen on non-medication strategies for executive dysfuntion in ADHD Adults. Neurosciententist Selena Bartlett wrote a book called Being Seen: Master Parenting in the Digital Age and on young people's mental helth in relation to technology.
In this episode, Peri Neum, Cyber Siouxz, and Training Wheels dive into the world of obstetric care with Professor Fiona Brownfoot from The University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women. Later, we explore bioengineering corneal implants with University of Melbourne’s Professor Greg Qiao and Professor Mark Daniell from the Centre For Eye Research Australia. Tune in for insightful discussions on healthcare innovation and research.
This week, Dr. Malpractice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr. Kit Kat are joined by Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University, sharing her experiences and contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Dr. Lexi Frydenberg discusses vaping challenges and Australia's healthcare system approach to addressing them.
Panel Beater and Dr. Sharma speak to filmmaker Emma Watts and Dr. Fernando Gordillo Altamirano about Last Chance to Save a Life , a documentary examining how, as antibiotics fail and superbugs are on the rise, phage therapy could be the answer the medical world is looking for. Later in the show, Panel Beater and Dr. Sharma speak with Dr. Margaret Nixon and (soon-to be Dr.) Ella Kofoedl of Swinburne University on their research into prisoners who have dementia, and how it presents differently in ...
Join hosts Dr. Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr. Sonia as they delve into two pressing topics. First, Ballarat-based filmmaker Matt Norman shares insights into his film Piggy shedding light on youth suicide. Then, Dr. Nisha Khot discusses Victoria’s ‘gender pain gap’ and its implications on female patients’ healthcare experiences.
Join Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum for the final episode of Radiotherapy in 2023! To celebrate an incredible year, the team chats with Dr. Spock and Dr. DoLittle who give their updates from overseas. Dr. Sarah Catchlove from Turning Point calls in to chat about three incredible clinical trials that aim to tackle substance abuse and addiction. Alison Shockman, a Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Psychologist also joins the show to chat about Neuropsychology, and its use in diagnosing certai...
In this episode of Radiotherapy, Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, Neo Natal and Dr Dilemma are joined by Head of Clinical Psychedelic Lab Dr Paul Litnaitzky, who discusses therapeutic mechanisms of psychedelic substances.
If you’re planning to have your first baby, this podcast is for you! Dr. Nick and Miss Diagnosis speak to Dr.Alison, a genetic counsellor and researcher about the Genetic Carrier Screening, a test that is done before pregnancy. They also talk to Kaz Cooke, an Australian author and cartoonist about menopause in her new book, 'It’s the Menopause' for important tips and facts about the symptoms.
Dr Nicholas Bull, Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Eastern Health, shares his experience operating on and treating pancreatic tumors and cancers; Dr Belinda Lee, Medical Oncologist at Northern Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, discusses the latest breakthroughs in the treatment of pancreatic tumours; and the team canvass the use of AI in medicine. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr Kit Kat, and Nurse Epipen. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/...
Professor Peter Holland, Professor in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations at Swinburne University of Technology, canvasses his research into workplace wellbeing at Ambulance Victoria; Professor Richard Harvey, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at Deakin University, discusses his experience treating people with ADHD; and the team acknowledge the humanitarian toll of the conflict in Gaza, and unpack the best way to treat hayfever. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Neo, and...
Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of Health and Policy at The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, canvasses his new book The Devil You Knew and unpacks some common myths about depression; Alexandra Collier, award-winning writer for theatre, screen and print, discusses her new book Inconceivable: Heartbreak, bad dates and finding solo motherhood and shares her experiences and journey into motherhood; and the team discuss buruli ulcers and the n...
Dr Tracy Barbour, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinical service, discusses her work researching and treating mood disorders using TMS; Dr Moto provides some background on the use of TMS in Australia; and the team report back from the inaugural APAC Women's Mental Health Conference, explore the latest developments in medical artificial intelligence tools, canvass a new screening technique for Parkinson's disease, a...
Professor Peter Kistler, Cardiologist and Head of Clinical Electrophysiology Research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Head of Electrophysiology at The Alfred hospital, discusses the latest developments in heart treatments including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in assessing the risk of heart disease; Dr Kunal Verma, dual-accredited Clinical Geneticist and Cardiologist at Monash Health, unpacks the role of genetics in heart health; and the team canvass the health benefits...
Dr Vasileios Stavropoulos, Academic and Clinical Psychologist at RMIT University, unpacks the rise of internet gaming addiction and explores the role of games in treating health conditions; Abe Ropitini, proud Māori man of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Maniapoto iwi with ancestral links to Palawa Country and Executive Director of Population Health at the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), discusses the role of VACCHO and the impact that the Voice Referendum may h...
Dr Chavy Arora, GP, Lecturer and Researcher in Public Health Ethics and Primary Care at Monash University Department of General Practice, discusses her research on patients over 65 who self-diagnose using Google; Prudence Dear unpacks cancer screening best practice; and the team discuss the efficacy of a new shingles vaccine. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr Sonia. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR...
John Osborn, Certified Sports Podiatrist, discusses common and uncommon foot injuries; Dr Raoul Mascarenhas, Consultant Orthodontist at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, canvasses unusual dental conditions; Miss Perineum shares her experience of a wandering appendix; and Cyber Sioux unpacks her case of Christmas eye. With presenters Miss Perineum and Cyber Sioux. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter:...
Dr Voodoo, a Clinical Psychologist and trainee Obstetrician and Gynecologist, discusses the physical, social, and psychological consequences of perinatal trauma; Dr Ed, an Infectious Disease Clinician, canvasses how the COVID vaccines were developed so quickly, and explains how a live worm was found inside a woman's brain; and the team explore recent research into the psychology of prescribing drugs. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr Kit Kat, Dr Voodoo, and Dr Ed. Website: https://www.rrr.org....
In the second Radiotherapy Radiothon Special for 2023 the team share some of their favourite medical facts. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, Dr Neo, and Dr Sharma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler...
In the first Radiotherapy Radiothon Special for 2023 the team are joined by physician, journalist, and broadcaster Dr Norman Swan; ex-politician and leader of Reason Australia Fiona Patten; and psychiatrist and author Professor Ian Hickie. With presenters Dr Nick, Dr Sonia, and Dr Mal Practice. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radioth...
Liz Daws OAM, CEO of the Robert Connor Dawes (RCD) Foundation, discusses the origin of the RCD Foundation and its work supporting the research and care of patients with paediatric brain tumours, and canvasses the upcoming Connor's Run event on September 10; Professor Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, Senior Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at The Alfred and Professor of Surgery at Monash University, shares his research into the management and treatment of traumatic and penetrative brain injuri...
Emeritus Professor Stephen Cordner AM, Head of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) International Programs, unpacks the Kathleen Folbigg criminal case and discusses his work as a Forensic Pathologist; Associate Professor James Trauer, Head of the Epidemiological Modelling Unit at Monash University and practicing Respiratory and Sleep Physician, discusses the causes and treatment of insomnia and other sleep disorders; and the team canvass recent research on the link between dementi...
Professor Fran Baum AO, Program Director of Stretton Health Equity at the University of Adelaide, discusses the influence of private consulting firms on health policy in Australia; Dr Sharma explores whether there is a link between artificial sweeteners and cancer; and the team reflect on the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Radioth...
Branavie Ranjithakumaran, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, unpacks weight stigma and discusses the role of dietitians and nutritionists; Paul Bevan, Founder and CEO of cultivated meat startup Magic Valley, explores the ethical benefits of cultivated meats and discusses how they are manufactured; and the team canvass recent research into the connection between processed food and cancer. With presenters Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Prudence Dear, and Dr Sonia. Website: https://www.rrr...
Jessica Shepherd, Gippsland Operational Community Engagement Liaison Coordinator for Ambulance Victoria, discusses the life of an advanced life support paramedic; Professor Peter Azzopardi, Senior Principal Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, canvasses his work leading an international program of research focusing on adolescent health and well-being; and the team discuss flu treatments, and unpack new legislation that will make medical abortions easier to access. With p...
