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- Going Viral: Elevated Suicide Risk during the Pandemic
In this Episode:
- Suicide is the leading cause of death in adults under 45yo; the pressures of the pandemic have exacerbated this situation
- What are the psychosocial factors at play in the pandemic that increase risk of mental illness and suicide?
- What are practical measures that health professionals can take to mitigate risk
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Dr David Horgan Psychiatrist, Royal Melbourne Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
Total time: 48 mins
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Tuesday 6 October
7:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT
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49 min - Going Viral: Race to a Vaccine - A vaccine may not be a game-changer
In this Episode:
- Currently 11 in large phase 3 studies
- Will a moderately effective vaccine make any practical difference in Australia? What about the USA
- Efficacy vs immunogenicity
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist; Vaccine Manufacturing expert; Former Director of Immunobiology and WHO ERL at the TGA, Office of Laboratories and Scientific services
Total time: 28 mins
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Tuesday 6 October
7:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT
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29 min - Going Viral: Race to a Vaccine - An Update
In this Episode:
- The AZ trial was suspended due to a single case of transverse myelitis… how many adverse events are tolerable before the trial will be cancelled?
- Some trial sites have NOT resumed, including the USA
- More transparency is needed for public confidence
- There are 14 vaccines currently in phase 3 clinical trials, approx 15 in phase 2, 27 in phase 1 and 92 candidates in animal (i.e. pre-phase 1) trials
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist; Vaccine Manufacturing expert; Former Director of Immunobiology and WHO ERL at the TGA, Office of Laboratories and Scientific services
Total time: 27 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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28 min - Going Viral: The second wave in Europe
In this Episode:
- What is the main cause of the second wave? Is the main cause behavioural?
- Europe’s open borders, impending winter and political turmoil put all of Europe at risk
- There are major concerns regarding the European refugee camps
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Raina MacIntyre,Head of Biosecurity, UNSW Kirby Institute
Total time: 16 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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17 min - Going Viral: Is the Covidsafe App still problematic? Are there other contact tracing technologies?
In this Episode:
- It does not replace manual contact tracing
- The issues with iPhone compatibility have now been addressed, the app has always worked well for android
- It’s important to update the app to the latest version, health professionals should encourage their patients to use and update frequently
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: A/Prof Alwen Tiu, Fellow, Logic and Computation group, College of Engineering & Computer Science, Australian National University
Total time: 36 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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37 min - Going Viral: More evidence for the benefits of Vit D and COVID-19
In this Episode:
- Many studies show an important potential role and minimal risk
- Aged care residents should all be taking regular Vit D
- Evidence suggests appropriate dosage is at least 1000-2000IUs per day, aiming for levels above 75
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Peter Ebeling AO, Endocrinologist, Head of the Department of Medicine, Monash Health
Total time: 15 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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16 min - Going Viral: Healthworker infections, Christmas is coming!
In this Episode:
- Healthcare worker infections - a more granular analysis
- What’s the difference between contact tracing in NSW and VIC?
- Preparing for high risk activities in the Christmas season
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Raina MacIntyre, Head of Biosecurity, UNSW Kirby Institute
Total time: 23 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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23 min - Going Viral: COVID Immunity and Implications for Vaccine
In this Episode:
- January vaccine is too optimistic because phase 3 data won't be complete
- If immunity doesn't last, will that impact vaccine efficacy?
- Victoria's public health unit contact tracing capacity
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Robert Booy, Professor in Paediatrics, Vaccinology, Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases, University of Sydney; Chair of the Immunisation Coalition and a Founder of Meningococcal Australia; Senior Professorial Fellow at the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS), Australia
Total time: 17 mins
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Tuesday, 22 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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17 min - Going Viral: Race to a Vaccine - Is a January Vaccine really possible? No & here’s why
In this Episode:
- A vaccine by January is impossible
- Is fast tracking the vaccine evaluation going to create safety issues?
- Politicians are mistaking immunogenicity for efficacy
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Dr Gary Grohmann, Virologist; Vaccine Manufacturing expert; Former Director of Immunobiology and WHO ERL at the TGA, Office of Laboratories and Scientific services
Total time: 20 mins
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Tuesday, 8 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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21 min - Going Viral: Have the Victorians got the right plan to get out?
In this Episode:
- The VIC authorities do appear to be using an evidence-based approach
- NSW might be getting too complacent
- Masks on public transport should be mandatory
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Stephen Duckett, Health Economist, Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia; Health Program Director, Grattan Institute; Australian public policy think tank and Emeritus Professor of Health Policy, La Trobe University
Total time: 18 mins
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Tuesday, 8 September 2020
7:00pm-9:15pm AEST
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