Radiotherapy

Our hosts, Cyber Sioux and Miss Perineum, are joined In the studio with Oncologist, Dr Des Handolios and Dermatologist, Dr Niyati Sharma who answer questions about what lifestyle changes are necessary to minimise risk from cancer. From 'do supplements actually help?' to 'what should my diet look like?', the team clear up the unanswered questions you may be wondering.

Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by Dr Imogen Bell (Senior Research Fellow at Orygen Digital) and Dr Toby Winton-Brown (neuropsychiatrist at the Alfred Hospital). Bell explains how virtual reality is a powerful technology for enhancing assessment in mental health. Winton-Brown discusses FND (Functional Neurological Disorder) in relation to neurological symptoms such as weakness, movement problems and sensory symptoms.

Panel Beater, Dr Living and Dr Neo speak to Dr Elise Witter, Chair of the Commitee of Doctors in Training about the rise of Physician assistant roles in Australian healthcare services.

Exploring Dr Witter's recently published article for MJA Insight+ "Physician Assistants: Help or Harm?" the team explore the qualifications (or lack thereof) of PAs, how they've been adopted into the Queensland healthcare landscape and some of the impacts of PAs in both the United States and British medical systems.

Dr Mal Practice and Dr Lexicon are joined by Brooklyn College professor of philosophy, Samir Chopra, and Baker Institute researcher Dr Yow Keat Tham. Chopra discusses his new book called Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, which explores insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern philosophies such as Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. Dr Tham desribes his research into the development of lipid modulating therapies for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

Prudence Dear and Miss Diagnosis are joined by Maven Centre Co-Director Dr Sneha Parghi, and Switchboard Victoria Suicide Prevention Project Manager, Maya Ellazam. Dr Parghi discusses the relationship between endometriosis and pelvic pain. Ellazam delves into a recent Switchboard campaign called ‘Changing the Landscape,’ which is dedicated to calling for better suicide prevention services for LGBTIQA+SB people across Australia.

Hosts Cyber Sioux and Dr Do Little delve into a range of topics in today's episode, starting with the accessibility of vaping, and it's effects.

The team engage in an important discussion about a specific cancer diagnosis called Cacexia, with experts Associate Professor Louise Cheng at Peter Mac, Dr Hyun Ko who is a Radiologist Specalist at Peter Mac and they also interview a patient who has Cacexia, to raise awareness of this rare condition.

Do Little closes this episode with an update on the incredible work that he's been up to.

The Radiotherapy team chat to Dr Romy Granek, a general surgical fellow at the Acute General Surgical Unit at Alfred Health, discussing the inner workings of the emergancy surgical department. Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Harvey Jones delves into consuccions, detailing what it is, how it caused, the symptoms assocoaitated and how he goes about treatment.

Join the Radiotherapy team Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels, as they discuss elite sport holistic care with specialist physiotherapist Dr Leanne Rath, in light of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The episode takes a slightly different direction as Associate Professor Dr Daniel O'Brien, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Barwon Health speaks on the Buruli Ulcer, spotlighting what it is and how to treat it.

Join this week's Radiotherapy team as they discuss menstrual health with Professor Warren Clements, who is an Interventional Radiologist and Head of Fluoroscopy at the Department of Radiology at Alfred Health, and Dr Stephen Lee from Dr Stephen Lee Obstretics and Gynaecology. They specifically explore the reasons and treatments for heavy mentrual bleeding and pain, as well as delving into the advancements of minimally invasive surgeries with the use of radiology.

Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma and Dr Living question alcohol-free drinks and its potential gateway influence on children. The team also discuss regulation in Ozempic, whether social skills should be assessed for doctors, and the impact of burn-out on medical students.