Radiotherapy

Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels are joined by Ashraf Samsudin (Specialist Education Consultant at SPELD Victoria) and Dr Kate Johnson (a sleep neuropsychologist). Samsudin discusses the support mechanisms which schools could employ for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Johnson delves into the topic of sleep, focusing on the various challenges people face with sleep routines.

Join your hosts Panel Beater, Dr Neo, Dr Sharma and Dr Living for their last episode of 2024! This is the last time this dynamic team will host together for 2024, and to wrap up an incredible year it's the Radiotherapy Awards!

Dr Nick, Dr Sonya and Prudence Dear are joined by Dr Christine Hallinan, Research Fellow and Clinical Epidemiologist at Melbourne University, who together discuss the issue of medicinal cannabis, its uses and side effects. Dr Pav Nanayakkara, a specialist Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon at Jean Hailes, explains recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) and some new therapies on the horizon.

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.

This week your hosts Dr Nick, Dr Sonia and Prudence Dear begin this thought-provoking episode chatting to Jill Stark, journalist, author, pocaster and mental health advocate. She delves into her journey with mental health, and her inspiring and authentic take on life as a single, child-free woman. Journalist, advocate and author of new book "Hard to Bear: Investiagting the science and silence of miscarriage," Isabelle Oderberg joins the team to discuss her new book, exploring her stimulating perspectives on the issues and barriers surrounding miscarriage.

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.

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.

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.