Radiotherapy

Although the podcast format of Radiotherapy has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R's FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy.Thanks for listening!

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.

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.

Join Panel Beater and Dr Neo in the studio to chat with Professor Adrienne Gordan, a senior specialist Neonatologist and Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney discussing how more research should be done on how heat affects pregnant women. Also on the show is Professor Felice Jacka of Nutritional Psychiatry on how the body and mind can be adversely affected by ultra processed foods.

Hosted by Miss Diagnosis with co-hosts Prudence Dear and Dr Sonya.Guests: Psychologist Gil Clendinnen on non-medication strategies for executive dysfuntion in ADHD Adults. Neurosciententist Selena Bartlett wrote a book called Being Seen: Master Parenting in the Digital Age and on young people's mental helth in relation to technology.

In this episode, Peri Neum, Cyber Siouxz, and Training Wheels dive into the world of obstetric care with Professor Fiona Brownfoot from The University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women. Later, we explore bioengineering corneal implants with University of Melbourne's Professor Greg Qiao and Professor Mark Daniell from the Centre For Eye Research Australia. Tune in for insightful discussions on healthcare innovation and research.

This week, Dr. Malpractice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr. Kit Kat are joined by Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University, sharing her experiences and contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Dr. Lexi Frydenberg discusses vaping challenges and Australia's healthcare system approach to addressing them.

Panel Beater and Dr. Sharma speak to filmmaker Emma Watts and Dr. Fernando Gordillo Altamirano about Last Chance to Save a Life, a documentary examining how, as antibiotics fail and superbugs are on the rise, phage therapy could be the answer the medical world is looking for.Later in the show, Panel Beater and Dr. Sharma speak with Dr. Margaret Nixon and (soon-to be Dr.) Ella Kofoedl of Swinburne University on their research into prisoners who have dementia, and how it presents differently in the regulated world of prison life.

Join hosts Dr. Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr. Sonia as they delve into two pressing topics. First, Ballarat-based filmmaker Matt Norman shares insights into his film Piggy shedding light on youth suicide. Then, Dr. Nisha Khot discusses Victoria's ‘gender pain gap' and its implications on female patients' healthcare experiences.

Join Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum for the final episode of Radiotherapy in 2023! To celebrate an incredible year, the team chats with Dr. Spock and Dr. DoLittle who give their updates from overseas. Dr. Sarah Catchlove from Turning Point calls in to chat about three incredible clinical trials that aim to tackle substance abuse and addiction. Alison Shockman, a Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Psychologist also joins the show to chat about Neuropsychology, and its use in diagnosing certain mental disorders, including dementia.