sMater

By Mater

sMater is a learning community 'by clinicians for clinicians', brought to you by Mater, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers.

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How many episodes does sMater have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.

sMater episodes:

August 30, 2024sMater | Dr Jill Parkes-Smith | Syphilis in Pregnancy
On this episode of sMater, Brisbane Infectious Diseases and Obstetric Medicine Physician Dr Jill Parkes-Smith warns the medical community of the rise in syphilis cases and the impacts of the disease on pregnant women and babies.
Reported cases of syphilis in Queensland have increased nine-fold over the past two decades resulting in the death or stillbirth of 17 babies. (Syphilis outbreak in Queensland | Queensland Health).
Jill explains the risks of fetal infection in untreated pregnant mothers, and screening and treatment regimes for GPs.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Syphilis in Pregnancy
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - August 30, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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25min
August 17, 2024sMater | Dr Jo Laurie | Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
In this episode of sMater, Mater Obstetric Medicine Specialist Dr Jo Laurie explains the impact of thyroid disease on mother and baby during pregnancy.
Jo is Director of Obstetric Medicine at Mater Mothers' Hospital and offers practical advice for GPs on managing thyroid conditions in pregnant women' through GP Shared Maternity Care.
A detailed guideline on thyroid management in pregnancy with referral pathways can be found at Mater Online.
GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Thyroid disease in pregnancy
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - August 17, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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18min
August 01, 2024sMater | Dr Maggie Robin | GP Shared Maternity Care
This new series of sMater focuses on GP Shared Maternity Care, and is led by General Practitioner Dr Maggie Robin who coordinates Mater's GP Shared Care education program.
Maggie discusses the value of GP shared care, how GPs can be accredited and the benefit of collaboration with specialists to achieve optimal outcomes for mothers and babies.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: GP Shared Maternity Care
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - August 02, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here

For more on the GP Shared Care Program, visit https://www.materonline.org.au/whats-on/gp-maternity-shared-care-alignment

To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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21min
April 26, 2024sMater | Neurology | Dr Craig Costello
This week on sMater, Mater Private Hospital Townsville Neurologist Dr Craig Costello discusses supporting Parkinson's patients through Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).

Dr Costello outlines the DBS process and potential outcomes.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Neurology
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - April 26, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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22min
April 18, 2024sMater | Women's Health: Psycho-oncology | Arwyn Warner
This week on sMater, Mater Clinical Psychologist Arwyn Warner speaks about life after cancer treatment.
She explains that the emotional recovery can often come as a shock and that - like treatment - can be different for each person.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Women's Health: Psycho-oncology
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - April 19, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here

#smater #mater #oncology #psychology #psycho-oncology #cancertreatment #cancersurvivorship
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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24min
April 03, 2024sMater | Gynaecology | Dr Ritu Rana
In this episode of sMater, we delve into robotic-assisted hysterectomies with Mater Private Hospital Mackay Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Ritu Rana.

Dr Rana reflects on the evolution of hysterectomies from traditional procedures several decades ago to laparoscopic procedures - and now to the further advancements offered by robotic-assisted surgeries.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Gynaecology
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - April 03, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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19min
March 27, 2024sMater | Women's Health: Cervical Cancer | Dr Catherine Shannon
Australia is on a mission to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 and could become the first country in the world to actively achieve this goal.
Listen to Mater Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Catherine Shannon elaborate on how we're ahead of the curve, this week on sMater.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - Women's Health: Cervical Cancer
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - March 28, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here

#smater #mater #oncology #cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness #cervicalcancerscreening
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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18min
March 25, 2024sMater | Women's Health: Endometrial Cancer | Dr Nim Cabraal
Did you know endometrial cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer in Australia, with more than 3,000 Australian women diagnosed with the cancer each year?
This week on sMater, Mater Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Nim Cabraal talks about the rising incidence rate, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and the treatment options available.
Tune into sMater to learn more.
[1] The Rise of Endometrial Cancer - ANZGOG

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Women's Health: Ovarian Cancer
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - March 26, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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23min
March 21, 2024sMater | Women's Health: Breast Cancer | Dr Rebecca Moor
Around 1,000 women aged under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Australia.
And as Mater Medical Oncologist Dr Rebecca Moor explains, they have unique challenges other patients may not face.
GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - sMater: Women's Health: Breast cancer
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - March 22, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here

#mater #breastcancer #oncology #health
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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26min
March 20, 2024sMater | Women's Health: Endometriosis | Dr Naguesh Gaunekar
In recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we meet Mackay Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Naguesh Gaunekar.

Dr Gaunekar outlines why it can take in excess of six years to diagnose endometriosis and the impact this can have on fertility.

GP Education activity log:
Podcast title - Women's Health: Endometriosis
Provider - Mater Misericordiae Ltd
Date published - March 20, 2024
Certificate of completion - Download here
To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/
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21min

FAQs about sMater:

How many episodes does sMater have?

The podcast currently has 48 episodes available.