Radiotherapy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by two researchers for youth mental health policy think tank Orygen: Dr Erica Neill and Dr Imogen Bell. Dr Neil dives into the concept of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and explains its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Dr Bell explores the ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed to support young people with various mental health issues.

The doctors speak to 3 guests in a very special episode this week. First up is Professor Robyn Langham from the TGA, with whom they discuss the dangers of hollywood drug 'Ozempic', and compounding pharamcies influence in its potential propogation. They next speak to Natalie Raffoul from the Australian Heart Foundation, who comes in to talk about some efforts the foundation are making to draw attentionn to a heart disease screening program. Finally, they speak to Dr Evie Kendal - a bioethicist and public health scientist specialising in the ethics of emerging technologies. Amalgamating science and philosophy, Evie opens up an enthralling discussion on how fluid from around a growing baby could be used to grow organ like structures.

Dr Nick, Prudence Dear and Miss Diagnosis speak with Professor Martha Hickey on her new research into empowering women experiencing menopause, why the best treatment is still so uncertain, and different cultural views of menopause. The doctors also speak with Bridget Bradhurst from Ovarian Cancer Australia on why ovarian cancer is so hard to detect, educating women on the symptoms and potential risk factors, and the support that Ovarian Cancer Australia provides to those being tested or diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Welcome to Radiotherapy! Join hosts Training Wheels and Cyber Siouxz as they chat with Dr. Stuart Evans about resistance training for kids, exploring the educational aspects. Then, Graham Duggan, Country Health Manager at the ICRC, shares his front line healthcare experiences from Ukraine, Papua New Guinea, Israel, and beyond.

Dr Mal Practice and Epipen are joined by General Paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital Dr Lexi Frydenberg and child psychologist Deirdre Brandner. Dr Frydenberg raises the issue of sleep deprivation in children and the steps which could be taken to address it. Brandner provides insight into a variety of factors which are contributing to children’s refusal to attend school.