Radiotherapy

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.

The Radiotherapy team chat with Dr Susan Rossell, a cognitive neuropsychologist and Professorial Research Fellow at Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health.

Dr Susan unpacks new research that is exploring the possible use of AI to help monitor mental health symptoms and help treat patients.

Plus, Miss Diagnosis chats with Dr Sonia about women's access to contraception and abortion services via primary care.

With hosts: Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Prudence Dear & Dr Sonia

This week's Radiotherapy team (Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels) are on the phone with Camilla Rowland, CEO of Palliative care Australia to chat about how paramedics are key to improving palliative care, also joining the show is Hung Yang, Medical director of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor registry to talk about how we can get involved and help out with donations.

This week's Radiotherapy team (Dr Kit Kat, Nurse Epi Pen, and Dr Mal Practice) speak with Professor Victoria Mar, Director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at The Alfred about all things melanoma. They also speak with Dr Dish Herath, oncologist at Western Health about clinical trials, and the how and why of interpreting results in oncology.

The Radiotherapy team present a special epsiode looking at evidence based public policies and processes in health spaces.

They kick off with a dive into the recently announced trial on pill-testing in Victoria (due to start this Summer) with Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical Director at Turning Point.

Plus, the crew present a nauanced panel-discussion on the the recent controversy surrounding Chiropractic alternative medicine practices, particularly around infant spine manipulation.

the team discuss the recent lifiting of a four year ban on infant spine manipulation and the immediate outrage that was generated that led to the ban being temporarily re-instated within a week.

Together, they explore the history of the bans, the evidence for them and now that evidence gets discussed and talked about in policy, government and health circles.

Hosts: Dr living, Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma

Join Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Prudence Dear and Dr Sonia to chat to Dr Tina Thomas, a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Palliative Care on discussions around end-of-life care. Plus, Professor Ashley Bush from the University of Melbourne on new research exploring the link between Schizophrenia and Iron Metabolism.