Radiotherapy

Join this week's Radiotherapy team Training Wheels, Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum, as they speak to Dr David Speakman, a specialist breast and melanoma surgeon and the Chief Medical Officer at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, as he discusses the effects of AI programming in cancer research and the improvements that the Peter Mac Cancer Centre has undergone over time.

They also speak to Dr Harriet Beevor about her work with voluntary assisted dying (VAD) at Peter Mac, and what the process entials since the VAD Victorian Legistaltion came into effect in June 2019.

Join this weeks' Radiotherapy team Dr. Mal Practice, Dr. Kit Kat and Nurse Epipen as they interview Sound Engineer and Acoustic Consultant Tom Hutchins, about what makes up the vibrations and excessive noises in hospitals. Associate Professor Steve McLoughlin, Director of the ICU at the Alfred Hospital speaks to the combination of noises heard specifically in ICU, and how that effects the patients and staff.

The team speak to Dr. Jason Ong, sexual health physician, epidemiologist and health economist, on how Austalia's migration policies could impact the goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. They also speak to Dr. Jacob Dizard, Senior Research Officer at the Penington Institute on the rise of drug indused deaths.

Guests include associate professor Tom Sutherland, Radiologist at Austin health to talk about Incidentalomas, anomalies picked up during scans that patients were unaware of. Also joining the show is Rebecca O'neill- Monash Uni- PHD candidate looking at the brain in healthy pregnant women.

Join hosts Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels as they delve into an episode dedicated to breast health and wellness. The team speak to Tish Tily from She Science, a bra fitting expert on the benefits and importance of finding a supportive bra. Plus, Dr Amber Hart at Maternal and Infant Wellbeing Melbourne, shares her knowledge as a GP Lactation Consultant on all things breast health.

Dr Mal Practice, Dr Kit Kat and Nurse Epipen are joined by Associate Professor in Monash University's Faculty of Law Dr Ronli Sifris and Melbourne IVF gynaecologist Dr Melissa Cameron. Dr Sifris discusses the intersection between abortion, human and legal rights in Australia. Dr Cameron provides insight into women’s reproductive rights within IVF centres.

Panel Beater, Dr Neo and Dr Living are joined by risk assessment practitioner Peta Lowe and Victorian Healthcare Association CEO Leigh Clarke. In the wake of a recent Sydney church stabbing perpetrated by a 16 year old boy, Lowe describes the topic of youth extremism and the steps that can be taken to prevent it. Clarke discusses the issues with the Victorian healthcare system, exploring the areas where funding and taxpayer dollars can be better served.

This week your hosts Panel Beater, Dr. Neo and new co-host Dr. Living speak to Peta Lowe, former Director Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice, to discuss youth extremism in light of the Sydney stabbings that occurred in April. They also speak to Lee Clark, CEO of the Victorian Health Association (VHA) about the current challenges within the health care system, and what the future of health care may entail.

Dr. Nick, Dr. Sonia and Prudence Dear speaks to pediatrician Dr. Daniel Golshevsky better known as Dr. Golly about his new book, 'Our Baby Our Baby, What Do You Need?' about how to prepare toddlers for a new baby in the family. The team also speak to biomedical engineer Dr. Elyse Passmore all about her work creating a program using AI technology, to detect early signs of low motor function in infants that could lead to Cerebral palsy.

Hosts Cyber Sioux, Miss Perineum and Training Wheels explore the influence of AI and technology on the healthcare system. This episode features Prof. Kate Burbury discussing AI's role in digital health, Dr. Julian Oldmeadows on AI in prescriptions, and Akec Makur Chuot tackling health misinformation in the digital age.