Radiotherapy

Dr Kristina Elvidge, Head of Research at the Childhood Dementia Initiative, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of childhood dementia; Dr Joshua Osowicki, Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital and researcher at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, canvasses recent research into a Group A Streptococcal vaccine, and the team discuss over-the-counter vitamin deficiency tests and unpack the Health Budget. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Patrice Capogreco, author and breast cancer survivor, talks about the impact of breast cancer on their sexuality, and canvasses their upcoming book FK With Cancer; Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist and science educator, discuss her new book Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better), and unpacks the process of matrescence; and the team discuss the upcoming voluntary assisted dying legislation review. With presenters Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, and Prudence Dear. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr Annie Moulden OAM, General Development and Behavioural Paediatrician at the Victorian Children's Clinic; discusses the importance of patient safety and harm reduction in hospitals; Katherine Lorenz, Coroner at the Coroners Court of Victoria, unpacks the role of the Coroners Court and discusses her work as a Coroner; and the team canvass a recent study on the use of iron transfusions to boost the iron levels of pregnant women, and explore the risks of long COVID. With presenters Miss Perineum, Cyber Sioux, and Dr Training Wheels. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr Jo Rayner, Senior Research Fellow at the Australia Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC), discusses her research and advocacy for the care of older people in Australia; Janine Roney, Unit Manager of the Clinical Research Unit at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Alfred Health, talks about her career in nursing and clinical research; and the team canvass emerging research into Alzheimer's disease. With presenters Nurse Epipen and Dr Kit Kat. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Professor Catherine Crock AM, Physician at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Chair of the Hush Foundation, discusses the work of the Hush Foundation in transforming the culture of healthcare through the use of music, literature and the arts; Jason Gardner, Senior Exercise Physiologist and Director at Your Move Health, unpacks the role of an exercise physiologist, and discusses how exercise can help manage and prevent injuries and chronic conditions; and the team discuss the Mental Health Commission, and unpack the UK junior doctor strikes. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Neo, and Dr Dilemma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Associate Professor Sally Nathan, Public Health Social Scientist at UNSW, discusses her research findings on the impact of residential drug treatment programs for young people; Prudence Dear canvasses recent research on the mediterranean diet; and the team explore why old chocolate turns white. With presenters Dr Nick, Dr Sonia, Prudence Dear, and Miss Diagnosis. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Anjelo Ratnachandra, award-winning practitioner and founder of Beyond Pain, shares his own journey with pain, suffering and recovery, and discusses some strategies to help manage chronic pain; Ebonie Rio, tendon pain expert and researcher at La Trobe University, unpacks the physiology and lived experience of chronic pain; and the team discuss the opening of specialist endometriosis clinics. With presenters Cyber Sioux and Miss Perineum. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr Iain Abbott, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist at The Alfred, discusses bacterial infections, antibiotic treatment, and antibiotic resistance; Professor Lisa Gold, Health Economist and leader of research into the economics of maternal and child health at Deakin Health Economics, canvasses the economics of family healthcare; and the team unpack a recent study on brain stimulation techniques to treat adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). With presenters Nurse Epipen, Dr Miss Understood, and Dr Moto. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr. Kate Gregorevic, Geriatrician and Internal Medicine Physician, discusses her new book Before Dementia, and shares some advice on how to care for loved ones with dementia; Professor Suzanne Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Monash Addiction Research Centre in Melbourne, unpacks the State Government's decision to make the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room a permanent service; and the team canvass the UK junior doctor strikes and explore some old self-help advice. With presenters Panel Beater, Neo Natal, Dr Dilemma, and Dr Sharma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Kimberely Parker, Programme Manager of the Hinri Programme at the World Health Organisation (WHO), discusses the impact of the project in enabling low and middle-income countries to gain access to biomedical and health literature; Joe Ball, CEO of Switchboard Victoria, unpacks a recent Commonwealth Government funding announcement for health research into LGBTIQA+ communities and people; and the team explore digital and online inequities for International Women's Day. With presenters Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Prudence Dear, and Dr Band. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr Jim Kantidakis, Expert Gut-directed Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Founder of The Gut Centre, discusses the relationship between the brain and the gut, and the treatment of functional gut disorders; Phoebe Kipen, Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor, explores the role of pelvic floor physiotherapy in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gut disorders; and the team unpack a recent study on the relationship between body pain and watching television. With presenters Cyber Sioux, Miss Perineum, and Dr Moto. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Sue Evans, Head of the Victorian Cancer Registry Division at Cancer Council Victoria, explores patterns of cancer diagnosis prior to, and after the pandemic; Dr Richard De Boer, Medical Oncologist, discusses his work specialising in breast and lung cancer, and unpacks emerging treatments for cancer; and the team canvass the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI). With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Dr Miss Understood, and Nurse Epipen. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

In Radiotherapy's first show back for 2023, Dr Sharma explores the decision by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to permit psychiatrists in Australia to prescribe psilocybin for treatment resistant depression, and MDMA for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Dr Dilemma explores the upcoming trial which will allow some pharmacists to prescribe basic medicines; Dr Neo unpacks the recent popularity of Semaglutide as a weight loss drug; and the team canvass the new Strengthening Medicare report. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Peter Breadon, Director of the Health and Aged Care Program at the Grattan Institute, and Danielle Romanes, Visiting Fellow at the Grattan Institute, canvass their report 'A new Medicare: strengthening general practice' and discuss the reform needed to give more patients better care and boost GPs’ job satisfaction; Jennifer Rasanathan, Primary Care Physician and Clinical Editor of the British Medical Journal (BMJ), shares some light-hearted research from the Christmas edition of the BMJ; and the team discuss the Dying With Dignity Victoria survey, examine the renaming of monkeypox, and unpack the reduction in Medicare-rebated psychology sessions. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr Band. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

The team present the annual Radiotherapy Awards, celebrating some of this year's best and worst moments in healthcare and medicine. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, and Dr Sharma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Grant Blashki, Associate Professor at the Nossal Institute and the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute at the University of Melbourne and Lead Clinical Advisor for Beyond Blue, discusses the biggest threats to health posed by climate change; Guy Abrahams, Co-Founder and Ambassador for CLIMARTE, explores the role of art in facilitating behavioural change specifically in relation to climate change; and the team canvass some new medical inventions. With presenters Dr Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr Motu. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Associate Professor Daryl Efron, Paediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital, discusses the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of kids with severe neurodevelopmental conditions, and for children in palliative care; Claire Finkelstein, Clinical Psychologist and PhD Candidate, shares the details of her upcoming study into the use of magic mushrooms (psilocybin) for the treatment of eating disorders; and the team discuss healthcare funding promises, the importance of social activity to prevent cognitive decline, and recent research on long COVID. With presenters Cyber Sioux, Dr Training Wheels, and Miss Perineum. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Professor Mal Hopwood, Ramsay Health Care Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne, unpacks the Serotonin Hypothesis and the latest research on the role of serotonin in mood disorders such as depression; Dr Sonia Srinivasan, GP Registrar, discusses the symptoms, causes, treatment and experience of chronic pain; and the team talk about measles and monkeypox. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear and Dr Sonia Srinivasan. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Associate Professor John Wentworth, Endocrinologist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, explains the Type1Screen initiative and talks about how the breakthrough program is screening for Type 1 Diabetes in Australia; Dr Neo unpacks the causes and treatment of RSV Bronchiolitis; and the team discuss thunderstorm asthma and the efficacy of apitherapy, an alternative treatment using honey bee products. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, Dr Sharma, and Dr Neo. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

Dr Julie Peters, teacher, sessional academic and long-time ABC employee, discusses her life and experience as a trans woman, and canvasses her new book A Feminist Post-transsexual Autoethnography: Challenging Normative Gender Coercion; Associate Professor Ada Cheung, specialist Endocrinologist and founder of the Trans Health Research group at the University of Melbourne, talks about trans health and gender affirming healthcare; and the team unpack a recent study on cat directed speech. With Dr Mal Practice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr Miss Understood. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler