Fiona Patten MP, Leader of the Reason Party and a Member of the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Council, discusses her campaign to decriminalise the use of illicit drugs in Victoria; Sam Boivin, Community Development and Engagement Officer at St John Ambulance, canvasses the Defib in Your Street program and it's aim to make defibrillators accessible to the public; and the team unpack a recent report from The Grattan Institute about the cost of GP referrals. With presenters Dr Nick, Panel Beat...
Mar 13, 2022•50 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast Arunn Jegan, the Australian Advocacy Coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), discusses how medical services are provided in conflict and disaster zones; Dr Sharma explores an emerging social contagion spreading via social media; and the team unpack the trend of dopamine fasting. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://tw...
Mar 06, 2022•48 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast Professor David Wiesenfeld, a Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 30 years clinical experience, unpacks the symptoms, causes, and treatments of common oral illnesses and disease; and Phoebe Kipen, a Physiotherapist specialising in the mouth and pelvic floor, discusses why trauma and pain are often associated with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and pelvic floor; and the team canvass new research on mobile phone use. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr G Spot, and Nurse Epipen. ...
Feb 27, 2022•50 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast Cardiologist and PhD Fellow Dr Alexandra Murphy discusses the risk factors, causes, and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women, and its links to breast cancer; Dr Emma Payne, a graduate doctor, unpacks what it's like to start working as a doctor during code brown of the pandemic; and the team explore the effect of lockdowns on people with dementia and their carers. With presenters Dr Training Wheels, Cyber Sioux, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiothera...
Feb 20, 2022•43 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast Sue Hegarty, Chief of Support Programs at Ovarian Cancer Australia, canvasses Ovarian Cancer Month and the symptoms and treatment options for ovarian cancer; Joanna Buckley, author of Lily Harford's Last Request , discusses her new book and her familial experience with end of life planning; and the team unpack new research on the morality and shame associated with vaccination. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy ...
Feb 13, 2022•47 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Sue Walker AO, Co-director of Perinatal Medicine at the Mercy Hospital for Women, discusses how COVID affects women during pregnancy; Dr Sharma canvasses new research on the causes of multiple sclerosis (MS); and the team unpack the role of experts in medical science communication. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radi...
Feb 06, 2022•51 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast Associate Professor Warwick Teague, Surgeon and Director of the Trauma Service and Clinical Lead of the Burns Service at the Royal Children's Hospital, discusses his work as a paediatric surgeon and how the pandemic has affected the kinds of injuries experienced by children; and Jessica Windridge, a Senior Social Worker at the Royal Children's Hospital, talks about the psychological and social ramifications of children who experience trauma. The team also canvass the health benefits of humans co...
Jan 30, 2022•51 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast Tara Gannon, Dietitian and Project Manager at the Western and Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS), discusses the Cancer Mind Care self-help online platform for people with cancer, their support persons, clinicians and First Nations peoples; Catherine Deveny, writer, comedian, author, and speaker, unpacks the Peter Mac Writing with Cancer video series and how it assists people with cancer process the cancer experience; and the team reflect on the year-that-was, and farewell long-...
Dec 12, 2021•53 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast Victoria Bridgland, a PhD Candidate at the College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work at Flinders University, unpacks the effectiveness of trigger warnings; Giselle Woodley, a PhD Candidate and researcher under the School of Arts and Humanities at Edith Cowan University, canvasses the importance of sex education amongst teenagers; and the team discuss the benefits of walking ten thousand steps each day, and explore the medical complaints process. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, an...
Dec 05, 2021•49 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast The team present the annual Radiotherapy Awards, celebrating some of the best and worst moments in 2021 healthcare and medicine. The team also discusses the emerging Omicron COVID variant, and unpack the recent national online psychiatry exam failure. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.co...
Nov 28, 2021•50 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast Rheumatologist and Epidemiologist Professor Rachelle Buchbinder and Orthopaedic Surgeon Professor Ian Harris discuss their new book ' Hippocrasy: How doctors are betraying their oath' , and unpack some of the systematic problems with modern healthcare; Dr Amy Page, a Clinical Pharmacist and Research Fellow and NHMRC Early Career Fellow at Monash University, canvasses the importance of choosing the right medication; and the team discuss a new vaccine for Malaria. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, ...
Nov 21, 2021•54 min•Ep 312•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Glen Hosking, a Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Victoria University, discusses gender identity and the importance of pronouns; Miss Diagnosis explores the role of egg freezing in fertility treatment and IVF; and the team discuss the legacy of American psychiatrist and creator of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Dr Aaron Beck, and unpack the science behind COVID vaccine booster shots. With panelists Dr Nick, Panel Beater, Prudence Dear, and Miss Diagnosis. Website...
Nov 07, 2021•51 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast Dr John Van Der Kallen, a Rheumatologist and National Chair of the Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA), discusses the link between health, the environment, and climate change; and Dr. Kate Gregorevic, a clinician, researcher, and author of 'Staying Alive: The Science of Living, Healthier, Happier, and Longer' , unpacks the controversial debate surrounding the provision of COVID related public healthcare to COVID deniers and anti-vaxxers. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Neo, and Dr Sharm...
Oct 31, 2021•50 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Lexi Frydenberg, a Pediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital and co-host of the RCH Kids Health Info podcast, answers common questions about children's health issues; Dr Janet Towns, a Sexual Health Physician at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, explores the recent global rise in syphilis cases; and Madi McCarthy, an Associate at law firm LK, unpacks the ethical, legal and societal implications of sex robots. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr G-Spot, and Nurse Epipen. Website: https:/...
Oct 24, 2021•55 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast Grant Blashki, Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute and the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute at the University of Melbourne and Lead Clinical Advisor for Beyond Blue , discusses his new book Climate, Health and Courage exploring the link between human health and the health of the planet ; and the team canvass the health risks for kids returning to school, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, Mental Health Week, and some recent COVID controversies. With presenters Dr Doolittle, ...
Oct 17, 2021•52 min•Ep 308•Transcript available on Metacast Miss Diagnosis discusses how nanobodies from Llamas might help fight COVID in humans, and the science behind cancer-detecting dogs; Prudence Dear unpacks the history of relationships between humans and canines, and canine consent; and the team explore policy incentives that encourage vaccine uptake, and the pros and cons of vaping. With Presenters Dr Nick, Panel Beater, Prudence Dear, and Miss Diagnosis. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook...
Oct 10, 2021•51 min•Ep 307•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Fiona Russell, a Paediatrician, Epidemiologist, and Vaccinationologist at The University of Melbourne, discusses the mental and physical impact of COVID on children as they return to school; Dr Sharma unpacks the rise in concussion amongst young people playing community sport; and the team discuss the surprising health implications of daylight savings. With Radiotherapy presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Faceboo...
Oct 03, 2021•48 min•Ep 306•Transcript available on Metacast Infectious Disease Specialist and Community Health Physician Dr Nadia Chaves discusses person-centered care, and her work in improving access to healthcare in diverse local communities; Dr Driss Ait Ouakrim, Senior Research Fellow In Epidemiology from the University of Melbourne, shares how modelling works and contributes to the effectiveness of public health policy; and the team canvass new research on whether pet ownership can relieve loneliness in lockdown, and discuss a study on paracetamol ...
Sep 26, 2021•53 min•Ep 305•Transcript available on Metacast Northern Territory based Psychiatrist Dr David Chapman shares what it's like to provide healthcare services in the NT; and the team discuss mandatory vaccination laws and vaccination freedoms, pop-up mental health clinics, and the link between cats and schizophrenia. With presenters Dr Doolittle, Dr Training Wheels, and Dr. Moto. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Inst...
Sep 19, 2021•47 min•Ep 304•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Cassandra Szoeke, expert in women's health, talks about her book Secrets of Women's Healthy Ageing , and shares insights from her thirty year study on women's health and ageing; Nurse and bioethicist Elise Burn discusses the findings of her research on sharenting and the ethics of parents sharing images and information of their children on social media; and the team discuss vaccine supply controversies, and COVID treatment misinformation. With presenters Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, and Pa...
Sep 12, 2021•53 min•Ep 303•Transcript available on Metacast Kate and Tick Everett, founders of Dolly's Dream, discuss how they founded the organisation after losing their daughter from suicide due to online bullying; Dr Doolittle investigates concerns the "shadow pandemic" of mental health issues; Panel Beater explores the rise of home fitness equipment; and Dr Moto gives an update on the vaccine rollout. With presenters Dr Doolittle, Dr Moto, Dr Cyber Soiux, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https:...
Aug 22, 2021•49 min•Ep 302•Transcript available on Metacast Annabel Matison, a PhD student from the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, discusses the role of diet on depression; Dr Miranda Cross, a research fellow in dementia at the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety at Monash University, canvasses an upcoming study into the risk factors for dementia for people in middle age; and the team discuss the role of AI in reducing the cost of healthcare, and Australia's global healthcare rating. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, and Panel Beat...
Aug 15, 2021•51 min•Ep 301•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Johanne Trippas, a Doreen Thomas Postdoctoral Fellow at The University of Melbourne, discusses the connection between artificial intelligence (AI) and health services; and Dr Mick Creati, a Paediatrician and Senior Fellow at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, unpacks the campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility for children in Australia, and the impacts incarceration has on a child; and the team explore the efficacy of a self-collection cervical screening test. With pre...
Aug 08, 2021•50 min•Ep 300•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Meaghan O'Donnell, Head of Research at the Phoenix Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, canvasses new and emerging trends for treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Dr Sarah Holper, a neurology doctor and author, discusses her new book ' What's Wrong With You? An Insider's Guide To Your Insides '; and the team explore the science behind panic buying and COVID conspiracies. With presenters Dr Malpractice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr G-Spot. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au...
Aug 01, 2021•56 min•Ep 299•Transcript available on Metacast Clinical Psychologist Sharryn Muir discusses the causes, treatment and experience of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), and a new PMDD Treatment app; Diabetes Australia spokesperson Renza Scibilia canvasses the results of a recent study on the stigma faced by people living with diabetes; and the team unpack the warning signs that precede an aortic aneurysm, and discuss the COVID vaccine rollout. With presenters Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explo...
Jul 25, 2021•52 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Damon Smith, a Melbourne based writer, musician, and performer, discusses new film 'Mental As Everything' which documents his experience with OCD and bipolar disorder, and is showing at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF); Cyber Sioux talks about travelling around Australia with 'Psychs on Bikes' which provides mental health services in rural and remote Australia; Dr Doolittle shares his experience working with indegenous models of healthcare in remote communities; and the team unpack...
Jul 18, 2021•46 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast Molecular Nutritionist Dr Emma Beckett explains how our diet interacts with our body at a molecular level, and busts some fictions about diet; Dr Jason Agostino, Medical Advisor at the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), discusses the success of the indegenous health response to the COVID crisis; and Associate Professor Simone Tur, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at Flinders University, shares the news of a million dollar research scholarship supporting future...
Jul 11, 2021•49 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Shane Nanayakkara, an interventional and structural cardiologist and researcher, and Professor Peter Kistler, an expert in cardiac arrhythmia research, discuss new treatments for heart disease, unpack common misconceptions about the heart, explore the role of AI in heart research, and canvass the symptoms and experience of atrial fibrillation (AF). With presenters Nurse Epipen, Dr G-Spot, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.fac...
Jul 04, 2021•51 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast Christine Lowe, President of The Myositis Association, explains the various forms and symptoms of Myositis diseases; Psychodynamic Psychotherapists Dr Michael and Dr Dion discuss their professional practices and benefits of psychodynamic psychotherapy; and the team canvass a recent study into mental health before and after the pandemic, and talk about PTSD Awareness Day, and cancer screening. With presenters Dr Moto, Dr Patient, Dr Training Wheels, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org....
Jun 27, 2021•43 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast Jana Favero, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), discusses Refugee Week and the work of the ASRC; Dr Jordana Rockman, a Melbourne GP who specialises in mental health, talks about providing mental health services as a GP; and the team discuss mental health awareness and the treatment of mood disorders, and farewell Rainbow Doc from the show. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, Miss Diagnosis, and Panel Beater. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore...
Jun 20, 2021•52 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast 
