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When Fred Saad (Urologist, University of Montreal, Montreal) and Andrew Weickhardt (Medical Oncologist, Austin Health, Melbourne) popped into our studio recently we decided to pick their brains on a few hot topics in mHSPC - we called it the ABC of mHSPC! Fred was in Melbourne to visit Peter Mac and do some educational talks and we loved welcoming him back on GU Cast. A is for ARPIs - who/when/which? B is for treatment Break - can we use an intermittent approach to ADT/ARPI doublets without yet having trials in the ARPI era to guide us? C is for Chemo - surely there is almost no role for docetaxel chemo in the ARPI era?? Or so asks Declan, well known triplet therapy sceptic! Do Fred and Andrew agree??!A great overview of hot topics in mHSCP! Thanks to Fred and Andrew! With your usual hosts Declan Murphy and Renu Eapen.Even better on our YouTube channel 

Episode Notes In this episode, DASON Clinical Pharmacist Liaison Dr. Melissa Johnson talks with Dr. Jason Trubiano, Director of Infectious Diseases at Austin Health in Australia. Drs. Johnson and Trubiano discuss an article in Journal of Infection entitled "Development and validation of a cephalosporin allergy clinical decision rule." The article can be found here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40288499/ For more information about DASON, please visit: https://dason.medicine.duke.edu/

Austin health insurance agent expresses concern over the use of AI in claim processing, citing potential risks to fairness, transparency, and patient care in the evolving healthcare insurance landscape. Insurance4Dallas City: Austin Address: 1401 Lavaca Street Website: https://insurance4dallas.com/group-health-insurance-austin/ Phone: +15124104535 Email: Mail@insurance4dallas.com

Austin health insurance reflects lasting healthcare changes including telehealth growth, evolving safety protocols, and staffing challenges that continue to impact patient experience and coverage needs. Insurance4Dallas City: Austin Address: 1401 Lavaca Street Website: https://insurance4dallas.com/group-health-insurance-austin/ Phone: +15124104535 Email: Mail@insurance4dallas.com

In this episode, Monique Blanchard, a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Radiation Oncology at Austin Health in Melbourne, poses a series of questions to Associate Professor Sweet Ping Ng and Dr Ee Sian Choong, Radiation Oncologists also from the Austin Radiation Oncology Centre, Melbourne. You'll learn about the significant advancements in improving imaging and radiation delivery techniques, including improvements in delivery design and stereotactic radiotherapy; how these new techniques are improving patient experiences; and the challenges and future of radiation oncology.

Laura Beaton chats with Nadia Mouchaileh, senior pharmacist, and Jillian Cameron, head of movement disorders and consultant neurologist at Austin Health, about device-assisted therapies for Parkinson disease. They discuss the benefits vs traditional therapies, when to refer patients to a specialised movement disorder centre and what to look for when caring for a patient using a device. Read the full article in Australian Prescriber.

In celebration of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, Psych Matters and Women's Psychiatry Network have collaborated to produce this episode with Dr Tina Rizkallah and her guests, Dr Carol Silberberg, Dr Susannah Bond and Dr Ophelia Fernandez, as they discuss the vital role of mentorship in the field of psychiatry, particularly for women.  They explore the definitions and distinctions between mentorship, supervision and sponsorship, as well as the benefits and challenges of both organic and formal mentorship programs. The conversation shares personal experiences, emphasises the importance of supportive relationships and advocates for equitable access to mentorship opportunities. With practical advice for those considering mentorship, the discussion highlights how it can be a rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees alike. Dr Carol Silberberg is the Director of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at St Vincent's Melbourne and has more than fifteen years of experience in asylum seeker mental health. After stepping away from her role in academic psychiatry to raise her children, she has remained an active contributor to clinical research and medical education. Dr Silberberg is passionate about improving gender equity, family-friendly practices and mental wellbeing within the medical workforce. As a psychiatrist, she understands the value of self-care and so dabbles as a ceramicist, cellist, cook, fitness and karaoke enthusiast. Dr Susannah Bond is an early-career psychiatrist specialising in eating disorders. She also plays an active role in medical education, supporting prevocational doctors as Director of Clinical Training and psychiatry registrars as Chief Training Supervisor at her health service.  An internationally trained medical graduate (IMG) from the UK, Susannah moved to Australia with her young family eight years ago. Dr Ophelia Fernandez is a consultant psychiatrist at the statewide Psychological Trauma Recovery Service at Austin Health, where she provides specialised psychiatric care to first responders and other individuals with trauma-related mental health disorders. She is also the coordinator of the mentoring program for psychiatry trainees at Austin Health. Ophelia completed her undergraduate medical training in Ireland and went on to finish her psychiatry training at the Austin. Dr Tina Rizkallah is an early career psychiatrist working in the areas of eating disorders and forensic psychiatry. She has a particular interest in exploring women's experiences and their intersection with mental disorders, focusing on issues such as body image, coercive control, and domestic and family violence.  A passionate advocate for gender equality, she currently serves as the chair of the Women's Psychiatry Network. Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Two great international visitors recently led to two great sets of podcast chats!! Dr Kim Chi (Vancouver), and Dr Carmen Mir (Valencia) were in Melbourne to speak at the PROSPECT Meeting (see links below). We grabbed Kim along with Prof Arun Azad (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne), and Dr Louise Kostos (also Peter Mac), to overlook some hot topics in mHSPC. And then a cracking chat with Carmen along with two Europeans doing Urology Fellowship training in Melbourne  - Dr Christa Babst (Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre/Switzerland), and Dr Marta Alves (Royal Melbourne Hospital/Barcelona). Carmen had also done a Fellowship in Melbourne at Austin Health so could give some great perspectives. This is a Themed Podcast supported by our Gold Partners, Johnson & Johnson, who also supported the recent PROSPECT meeting. Even better on our YouTube channelLinks:PROSPECT podcast Part 1PROSPECT Podcast Part 2

Let food be thy medicine. This has been known for thousands and thousands of years. And yet somehow we have let Big Food and their toxic processed food run riot with our health. Today's guest has done incredible research on how small, easily achievable adjustments to calcium and protein intake can reduce an elderly person's risk of hip fracture, and therefore likelihood of early mortality, by nearly 50%. The message of today's show is that the more real food we can provide ourselves and our family, the stronger, healthier and longer we are going to live together. Dr. Sandra Iuliano is a renowned expert in integrative and functional medicine, specialising in personalised health approaches that address the root causes of chronic conditions. She is also a researcher at the University of Melbourne, based at Austin Health, where her work focuses on the benefits of improved nutrition in reducing falls and fracture risk in the elderly, particularly those in aged care. Dr. Iuliano's research highlights the significant impact of diet and lifestyle on preventing age-related health issues, such as osteoporosis and frailty.Join us as we explore:Why the elderly are at more fracture and mortality risk due to dietary deficiencies, and how a small change in what you eat can reduce hip fracture risk by 46%.Why children are not getting enough calcium and impact-type exercise during crucial early years of development and creating bone density disease later in life.How to eat to get sufficient calcium, even with dairy intolerance.Protein intake requirements from childhood to the elder years.The highest calcium and protein foods per gram, and why quality beats quantity.Mentions:Research - Dr Sandra Iuliano, https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Sandra-Iuliano-2043667530 Support the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

A new cost-effective, simple blood test could be the answer to accurately diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's Disease. The test is able to detect how much of the disease is in the brain, and how advanced the Alzheimer's is allowing for more targeted therapies.  Leading Alzheimer's researcher based at The Florey, Austin Health and Australian Dementia Network Professor Christopher Rowe told Milsy and Karl on 6PR Breakfast the test has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of Alzheimer's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses play a specialised and unique role in the journey of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS). At ECTRIMS 2024, MS nurses showcased their experiences and insights into how to effectively support patients. In this episode, host Brett Drummond of MSTranslate talks with veteran MS nurses K-J Lazarus of Austin Health in Australia and Fiona d'Young of the Auckland Hospital in New Zealand.

May Abdel-Wahab (Division of Human Health, Department of Nuclear Science and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna, Austria) and Andrew Scott (Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy, Austin Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia) discuss The Lancet Oncology Commission on Radiotherapy and Theranostics.Read the Commission:https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/radiotherapy-theranostics?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_lanoncTell us what you thought about this episodeContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancet & https://Twitter.com/TheLancetOncolhttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Michael and Rachel speak with Ada Cheung, Principal Research Fellow in Endocrinology Medicine at Austin Health about how hormones impact, and form part of prostate cancer treatment. We spoke with John and Bryan earlier this year about Prostate Pride - listen here You can connect with Prostate Pride here This week's podcast image supplied by Canva Premium This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This episode originally aired Thursday, September 5 2024 on JOY. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions to wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at Thorne Harbour Health and in South Australia at SAMESH

Diabetes affects one in 20 people. An important initiative to set up a ‘virtual' emergency department designed for people living with diabetes has launched in Melbourne, Victoria during National Diabetes Week, with the aim of preventing unnecessary trips to hospital.  The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department-Diabetes Service will be added to the existing Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) giving patients 24/7 online video access to emergency nurses and doctors. As a world first, this new model of care will add a roster of diabetes specialists on weekend and evening shifts, when diabetes patients are most likely to present to a hospital emergency department. Joining the podcast to talk about this new initiative is endocrinologist Professor Elif Ekinci, Director of Diabetes at Austin Health, Head of Department of Medicine at University of Melbourne, and Director of the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations(ACADI). ACADI was established in 2022 through MRFF funding from the Australian Government's Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) program, delivered by MTPConnect. Also joining the discussion is Northern Health's Dr Loren Sher, an emergency specialist who led development of Australia's first virtual emergency department model, now operating as a Victorian state-wide service. Loren has been instrumental in working with Elif to get the diabetes service up and running.  Hosts are Caroline Duell, MTPConnect's Director Media and Communications and Lauren Kelly, Senior Director of the TTRA program.

In this episode of the MS Boost, we sit down with Associate Professor Priya Sumithran, an endocrinologist and clinical researcher to discuss weight loss medications, with the most popular and commonly known, being semaglutide or known as the brand name Ozempic. Priya discusses the surprisingly long history of this medication, how it works and what considerations there are before starting this medication, especially for people with other chronic conditions or MS. Priya touches on the barriers to treating obesity, as well as the stigma around weight loss medications but also being obese, and the importance of a comprehensive approach to weight management. With thanks to Associate Professor Priya Sumithran.Associate Professor Priya Sumithran, MBBS (Hons), PhD, FRACP, is an endocrinologist and clinician researcher. She is Head of the Obesity and Metabolic Medicine Group in the Department of Surgery, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University, and Clinical Lead for Obesity Medicine at Alfred Health (Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes).A/Prof Sumithran completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne (Dept of Medicine, Austin) in 2012 and was a senior endocrinologist for 15 years in the obesity management service at Austin Health, including as Head of Obesity Medicine from 2021-2023.A/Prof Sumithran has co-authored >80 peer-reviewed papers, including publications in the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, British Medical Journal, Annals of Internal Medicine, Obesity and the Medical Journal of Australia. She served on the council of the Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society from 2017 to 2022.You can read the episode transcript here Reach out for support:MS Plus Connect 1800 042 138 or email connect@msplus.org.auFor support to manage your diet and nutrition, get in touch with an MS dietician to tailor a plan to your nutritional needs.  Get in touch to share your comments and suggestions about this episode, or for future guests and episode topics by emailing education@ms.org.au Views expressed on the MS Podcast, including any discussions or reference to medications or treatments by podcast guests, do not necessarily represent the views of MS Plus and should not be seen as either an endorsement or rejection of a treatment. MS Plus does not recommend any specific treatment for people living with MS. Decisions about any treatments, taking into consideration the potential benefits and side effects for each individual's circumstances, should be made in careful consultation with the person's neurologist or health care professional.

Euroanaesthesia is organised by The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). This year, TopMedTalk was there in Munich, Germany, bringing you exclusive coverage. What are the effects of up to 72 hours of perioperative ketamine on the risk of development of chronic post-surgical pain? How can we improve pain management and perioperative opioid use after surgery? More about the ROCKet Trial here: https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/research-groups/critical-care-research/critcare/appmu/the-rocket-study More about PANDOS here: https://esaic.org/research/research-groups/pandos/ Presented by Desiree Chappell and Kate Leslie with their guests Patrice Forget, Professor, Clinical Chair in Anaesthesia at the University of Aberdeen (UK), and Honorary Consultant at the NHS Grampian, Chair of the PANDOS (Pain AND Opioids after Surgery) ESAIC Research Group and Philip Peyton, Head of research in the department of anaesthesia at Austin Health and Professorial Fellow in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Unit, Melbourne Medical School, University of Melbourne, Australia.

Have you ever noticed that mental health wards rarely have flowers compared to other wards like those in cancer and children's hospitals? "Glasshouse," a novel by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion, aims to transform mental health in Australia by highlighting the challenges within mental health services, the experiences of mental health workers, and the patients they strive to help and heal.The authors take us inside the Menzies Mental Health Service, breaking the silence about the realities of being a mental health worker and raising the conversation about what Australia needs to disrupt and transform mental health prevention and treatment.I found "Glasshouse" at the airport and finished it when I landed in San Francisco; I couldn't put it down. As Anne and Graeme say, people in glass houses should not throw stones.Listen to Anne and Graeme discuss their new book, written together. I was able to snag them for an hour while they were on the Great Australian Bookshop Tour, visiting 400 bookshops over four months.To create an opportunity for change, one must walk in the shoes of all those they are writing about. We discuss their upcoming sequel, introducing their characters to neuroscience, early life experiences, and technology.We'll know mental health treatment has been transformed when all mental health hospitals and wards are part of architecturally designed buildings filled with paintings and flowers. In these spaces, people are treated as humans undergoing multi-generational experiences. If there is a place where flowers are needed, this is it.Anne Buist is the Chair of Women's Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, based at Austin Health,  with over 30 years of clinical and research experience in perinatal psychiatry, including directing mother-baby units for much of this time. She co-authored "Glasshouse," a series set in a mental health facility, with Graeme Simsion.Graeme Simsion is the author of "The Rosie Project" series, which has sold over six million copies in forty-two languages.https://annebuist.com/https://graemesimsion.com/home/Support the Show.Subscribe and support the podcast at https://www.buzzsprout.com/367319/supporters/newLearn more at www.profselenabartlett.com

A returning guest, Hailey is a psychologist and research scientist internationally certified in behavioural sleep medicine. She practices clinically at St Vincent's Hospital Sleep Centre in Melbourne, predominantly working with clients experiencing insomnia. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She has completed her  PhD at Monash University with Dr Melinda Jackson. Her PhD focuses on advancing healthcare providers' training in evidence-based insomnia treatments. For this project, she won the  Innovation in Behavioral Sleep Medicine Advocacy award from the U.S. Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine and the New Investigator Award from the Australasian Sleep Association 2023. Hailey has worked in various research and clinical settings, including Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre with Dr David Cunnington and Dr Moira Junge, The Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Health, and Monash University's Project REST with Professor Sean Drummond. Hailey is an active member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She co-chaired the Insomnia and Sleep Health Council for five years. She established the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Online Community of Practice for sleep clinicians to stay connected and up to date with behavioural sleep medicine treatments. She now serves on the Behavioural Management of Sleep Disorders Education Sub-Committee, working to enhance sleep education for psychologists. She is actively involved in the U.S. Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM), serving as a past student member of their Accreditation Committee and helping to organise an Australia/New Zealand special conference session in 2021. In this episode, we discuss Hailey's PhD work and in particular, her work “Development of a Novel Behavioral Sleep Medicine Education Workshop Designed to Increase Trainee Psychologists' Knowledge and Skills in Insomnia Management.” Contact or follow Hailey Twitter @SleepPsych_Aus https://www.haileymeaklimpsychology.com.au/ Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.

This podcast was recorded during the ISTG Charter Week session on fellowship updates. The Irish Surgical Training Group have collaborated with RCSI to create a new bursary for post-CCST trainees embarking on fellowship. Find more details herehttps://istg.ie/home/fellowship-grant/Ms Helen Mohan (@HelenMohan1) is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and the Director of Research at the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA).  Ms Mohan is the 2021 RCSI PROGRESS fellowship recipient and completed an advanced cancer fellowship in pelvic exenteration, peritoneal disease and robotic surgery at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne, followed by a further colorectal clinical and academic fellowship at Austin Health, Melbourne. PROGRESS Women in Surgery Fellowshiphttps://www.rcsi.com/surgery/training/fellowship-opportunities/progress-women-in-surgery-fellowship Mr Michael Flanagan (ST7 General and Colorectal Surgery) and Mr Robert O'Connell (ST HPB/General Surgery) took part in the Atlantic Surgical Leadership Exchange Programme 2023/2024. They recount their experiences in Vietnam at the Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam in Trauma, Colorectal and Hepatobiliary surgery.  Atlantic Surgical Leadership Exchange Programmehttps://www.rcsi.com/surgery/global-surgery/education

What would you do if you found surgical instruments not being sterilised? In this episode of 'Safeguarding Healthcare – the Essentials of Clinical Governance', Dr David Rankin presents such a scenario to Professor Mary O'Reilly, Chief Medical Officer at Austin Health in Melbourne and an infectious disease specialist. Together, they navigate the aftermath of a potential sterilisation oversight involving endoscopy equipment. From assessing patient risk to addressing system failures and ensuring transparent communication with patients, Professor O'Reilly explains the steps that need to be taken. The discussion highlights the importance of proactive measures, open disclosure, and fostering a supportive, blame-free culture within healthcare teams. Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the following Podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, and should not be considered health, legal or financial advice. The cases discussed in the Podcast may be specific to the speaker's organisation or location, and may not be applicable to other organisations, states, territories or countries. RACMA does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. RACMA will not be held responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this Podcast. The Podcast may contain descriptions of health incidents that may be graphic and triggering for some people, so listener discretion is advised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In S 5 E 6 I am delighted to introduce Dr Linny Kimly Phuong.  Dr Phuong is  Founder & Director of The Water Well Project. She is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Royal Children's Hospital, Austin Health, Cabrini Health and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. She is also a PhD candidate studying invasive pneumococcal disease in children. Prior to medicine, Linny was a qualified pharmacist and also holds a Master of Public Health. Linny has received recognition for her work with awards including the Australian Medical Association- Doctor in Training of the Year Award (2017), Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champions' Award- Leadership category (2016), Suncorp Hidden Local Heroes Finalist (2016) and Young Australian of the Year- Victorian State Finalist (2013).     In this episode Linny tells me the story of  The Water Well Project from its grass root foundations to  award-winning charity that improves the health and wellbeing of communities from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds by improving their health literacy.  The organisation's  core activity is the provision of free, interactive, community-based, health education sessions delivered by volunteer healthcare professionals across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales.         The Water Well Project utilises a community-centric model by working closely with refugee and migrant support organisations. Sessions are delivered upon requests from community groups and co-designed alongside community partners. This means that sessions are tailored to the needs of each community group and delivered in a culturally safe manner.       In this conversation Linny relates her own story driving her purpose driven mission to improve health literacy, healthcare access and culturally safe care for migrants, refugees asylum seeker seekers. We hear her fascinating founder story, which is undoubtedly one of innovation and entrepreneurship combined with a for-purpose vision, and her journey, lessons and the serendipity that has contributed along the way to becoming an award winning not for profit organisation. Crucially if you are a health care professional looking for a rewarding skilled volunteering opportunity you can learn more about the work of their programs and how to get involved. You can support and donate to the project via their website linked below. Links and references:Dr Phuong and The Water Well Project https://www.linkedin.com/in/linny-kimly-phuong-76a9955a/https://www.thewaterwellproject.org/about-the-project/Related episode of the Mind Full Medic Podcast and work of Dr Raj Sundarhttps://www.healthcareforhumans.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mind-full-medic-podcast/id1513559414?i=1000600383923The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about their service or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or other official organisations.

"TopMedTalk Down Under" continues our 'as live' coverage of the 2024 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) and Faculty of Pain Medicine's Annual Scientific Meeting. This conversation highlights the complexities and challenges of conducting clinical research, the need to navigate unexpected results and limitations in study design. Find out more about the ANZCA foundation here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/research/anzca-foundation Presented by Andy Cumpstey, Clinical lecturer, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton, England, and Kate Leslie, Professor, Specialist Anaesthetist and Head of Research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne with their guests Jai Darvall, Associate Professor, Anaesthetist and intensive care specialist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, co-lead of the perioperative medicine service within the Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, and senior lecturer in critical care education at the University of Melbourne, Lachlan Miles, Associate Professor, Staff Specialist and Head of Research in the Department of Anaesthesia at Austin Health, an Honorary Principal Fellow of the Department of Critical Care at the University of Melbourne, Stefan Dieleman, Staff Specialist, Head of Research in the Department of Anaesthesia at Westmead Hospital and Associate Professor, Academic Lead for Anaesthesia at Western Sydney University, and a Clinical Associate Professor at The University of Sydney.    

A big medical oncology love-in in the GU Cast studio today!! Professor Enrique Grande was visiting from MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Madrid to chat all about some of the sensational advances we have seen in metastatic bladder cancer in recent times. And we were also joined by old friend Professor Andrew Weickhardt from Austin Health in Melbourne to educate ourselves on what is an antibody drug conjugate and how does EV work. Plus lots of laughter!! Even better on our YouTube channel. , Please do subscribe, rate and review.

In this episode of Talking HealthTech recorded at Healthcare Week in Hamilton New Zealand, host Peter Birch speaks with Jane Prowse, CTO of FiveP, and Nicole Hosking, Operations Director for Radiology and Molecular Imaging and Therapy at Austin Health. They discuss the development of the Baret role-based communicator app, a solution that addresses communication challenges in Austin Health. Jane and Nicole share insights into the creation of the app, its functionality, and the impact it has had on clinical workflows.Key Takeaways:- The Baret app was developed to address complex communication challenges, such as finding the right person to communicate with 24/7 and minimising the use of multiple communication methods.- The app leverages Microsoft Teams for seamless integration, reducing the need for additional logins and authentication steps.- Baret focuses on clinical governance, incorporating measures to ensure communication quality, safety, and risk management within the hospital environment. It also provides valuable data insights for better assessment of communication quality and workload.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits, and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

As Israel plans an offensive in Rafah, negotiators are meeting in Cairo to discuss a path towards a ceasefire in Gaza. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Ukraine meeting with NATO allies with be virtual after cancelling his trip Brussels due to health complications. And after nearly nine years away, Jon Stewart returns to The Daily Show just in time for the presidential campaign.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Andrew Sussman, Lisa Thomson, Miguel Macias and Mohamad ElBardicy.It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Ben Abrams and Lilly Quiroz.We get engineering support from Phil Edfors. And our technical director is Zac Coleman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Welcome to the first Take on Board Summer Series. I've pulled together some of our most-listened to episodes so you have something to keep you company over the next few weeks while I take a bit of a summer holiday!First up: Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk.Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes roles like Intensive Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, National CIO and Australian ICT Woman of the Year. In short, Fi genuinely loves working with people and enacting change.Links and ResourcesFi Slaven on LinkedInThe Secure BoardHannah Browne, Founder and Managing Director of MidnyteMore Take on BoardEpisode 1: Sandra Loader on depth and breadth in the boardroomEpisode 2: Rachel Lowry on getting clear about intentions in joining a boardEpisode 3: Michelle Shepherd on how to not let imposter syndrome get in your way to the boardroomEpisode 4: Llewellyn Prain on courageous questions in the boardroomUpcoming TOB EventsBoard Accelerator 2023 - EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 31 DECAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We sat down with Dr. Cece Noll and discussed all of the benefits offered to City of Austin Employees through their health and wellness clinic. City of Austin Health and Wellness Clinic 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Ste 500, Austin, TX 78741 (512) 640-4997 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed daily, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. & The City of Austin holidays

Two sessions at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS Meeting (MSMilan2023) focused on nursing. Nurses play a critical role throughout an MS patient's life. And in this episode, we discuss the changing role of MS nurses and the challenges they face, with guests Belinda Bardsley, an N-CRESS (Neuro-Immunology Clinical Research, Education and Support Service) Nurse Manager at Austin Health in Melbourne, Australia; and Ruth Stross, Head of Nursing at Neurology Academy in England. Hosted by Brett Drummond of MS Translate.

Today on the Take on Board podcast I'm speaking with Fi Slaven about governance, technology and risk.Fi is on the boards of Austin Health, Chair of the Spinal Research Institute and Crime Stoppers Victoria. She has previously been on the board of Vic ICT for Women. Fi is a diversity, inclusion, equality, and technology enthusiast, which she actively promotes through her roles as Director for William Buck Victoria and NED Board roles. Fi has had an exciting career path, that includes roles like Intensive Care Nurse, Director of Nursing, National CIO and Australian ICT Woman of the Year. In short, Fi genuinely loves working with people and enacting change.Links and ResourcesFi Slaven on LinkedInThe Secure BoardHannah Browne, Founder and Managing Director of MidnyteMichelle Shepherd, Manager, Strategy and Industry Development, VicScreenGo Girl, Go for ITNavigating the Voice referendumFirst Nations Identity Strain and Cultural Load at WorkUpcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Shane and Dr Laura present a special show about bowel cancer, in colaboration with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Austin Health. Featuring guests:Dr. Lisa Mielke - Laboratory Head, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research InstituteMarina Yakou - Final year PhD candidate supervised by Dr MielkeProfessor Vijayaragavan Muralidharan - Professor of Surgery and Precinct Head of the department of Surgery, Austin Precinct as well as the Director of HPB and Liver Transplant Surgery Unit, Austin HealthDr Laura also shares some news about drosophila research focusing on factors that induce virgin births, and how this knowledge can be applied to pest populations to reduce their spontaneous reproduction.

Dr Jess Davies is a staff anaesthetist at Austin Health who has a proven track record of being passionate about implementing environmentally sustainable practices into healthcare while still delivering a high standard of patient care. While a trainee she started a sustainability research network called TRA2SH that has over 370 members in Australia, NZ and UK. Find out more about them here: https://www.tra2sh.org/ She is an honorary clinical fellow in the University of Melbourne's Department of Critical Care, an active member of their sustainability and planetary health network and is embarking on a PhD exploring how implementation science can improve the uptake of sustainable practices in perioperative settings. Here she speaks with our Editor in Chief, Monty Mythen about environmental sustainability. -- This year TopMedTalk is proud to be providing exclusive coverage of the annual Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) conference, the professional body responsible for the specialties of anaesthesia and pain medicine in Australia and New Zealand. For more on ANZCA go here: https://www.anzca.edu.au/ And join in the conversation by checking out their socials here: instagram.com/the_anzca/ https://facebook.com/ANZCA1992 https://youtube.com/AnzcaEduAu

This week the team are in the studio, with a focus on Immunology (in promotion of the upcoming ‘Day of Immunology') and an exciting work on an oral treatment for Diabetes.Dr Shane is joined in the studio this week by EAGG colleague Dr Ailie and Dr Caleb Dawson.Dr Holly Anderton Senior Postdoctoral Fellow from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, discusses the complexity of the skin microenvironment and skin immunology.Dr Claire Gordon Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Infectious Diseases Physician at Austin Health, Clinical Lead at North-eastern Public Health Unit and Director of the Australian Donation and Transplantation Biobank, explains the importance and sophisticated nature of the immune system, T Cell research in humans and organ donation for research.Professor Charlotte Conn a Biophysical Chemist from RMIT University, joins the team to discuss a new oral capsule treatment delivery system which is being developed for Diabetes right here in Australia.The team finish with some science news, including recent findings regarding a common Fungi which breaks down plastics in 140 days.

Want to know how to eat to reduce your risk of a hip-fractures? It's a question our listeners are always asking so the lads reached out to Australia to talk to Dr Sandra Luliano who led an investigation reporting that the risk of falls and of bone and hip fractures decreased in older adults if they received additional daily servings of dairy. The results were startling: 33% fewer bone fractures, 46% fewer hip fractures and 11% fewer falls.Dr Sandra Luliano is a senior researcher at the University of Melbourne based at Austin Health.

In this week's episode, Ruth Townsend, Senior Speech Pathologist and Stream Leader at Austin Health, speaks with Roz Shand, Speech Pathologist and researcher at Monash Health, Melbourne. Roz explores her recent research into working collaboratively with nurses to better support the communication needs of patients in hospital. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Please follow this link to view Roz's presentation at the 2022 Aphasiology Symposium of Australasia (15 minutes): https://vimeo.com/770920259/1d9c174c83 Please follow this link to access Speak Up E03 E26 – Inpatient Functional Communication Interview (IFCI): https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/inpatient-functional-communication-interview-ifci-s03-e26 Please follow this link for further information about the IFCI: https://www.pluralpublishing.com/publications/inpatient-functional-communication-interview-screening-assessment-and-intervention

We made you wait for this one!  Why you may have trouble sleeping as you age and what you can do about.  Do you happen to know what the "on-off" switch for sleep is in your brain?  We did not.  But now we do.  Listen now to learn more about your sleep and how to make it better! As you know in our last episode we interviewed a young researcher Mark Czeisler who was part of the COPE Initiative dealing with young adults and COVID.  If you missed this episode, here is a link.While doing research on Mark we realized that he  has significant experience in the study of sleep! We got excited.  We know very few people our age who do not have some sleep issues!  (his credentials are below)So, although this has very little to do with building healthy relationships with our young adult children, we thought this would be a great benefit to our listeners. We talk about:Why we are waking up in the middle of the night and not able to fall back to sleepThe myth of needing less sleep as we ageThe science behind sleepWhat heredity might have to do with sleepHis father's role as the Director of the Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School and how that translate to their family's sleep habits!The role of Melatonin and how we are all using it completely wrong!Sleep meds to consider or notDo sleep studies or doctors make a difference and when might you need oneTips for changing it all - and a lot of it has to do with that darn "blue light"Credentials:Mark, in addition to being a graduate student researching at the School of Psychological Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University, he is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS) at Austin Health. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology with a minor in Global Health and Health Policy from Harvard College.Currently, he is a member of the Lichtman Lab, part of the Harvard Brain Science Initiative and is studying sleep physiology.  And the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Mark's father, Charles Czeisler, PHD MD, is a Professor of Sleep Medicine, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders in the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.Thanks again to Connie Gorant Fisher, our audio engineer.Support us:Buy us a coffee:  LINK HEREBuy a mug:  LINK HERESome deals for listeners:Shapermint.comDenise's favorite shape-wear company.  Denise particularly LOVES their best selling Truekind Daily Comfort Wireless Bra.  "It holds you up and is so comfortable.  I am hooked - truly," says Denise.  Use this link and just put biteyourtongue (one word) in the CODE at checkout.Please stay engaged.  Let us know how you like the episodes and also l

Health in the Real World Podcast brings together personal trainers, doctors, motivational speakers, massage therapists, chiropractors, weight loss gurus and clients, acupuncturists, and inspirational and healthy people of all kinds. Chris Janke has been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor since 2004. Welcome to Health in the Real World. -------------------- NEW TO THE CHANNEL?? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdCBHSjtJLY&list=PU9m5mrgeJCXZjal15pP7nBA&index=22 WORKOUT WITH CHRIS The fitness world is obsessed with weights and cardio. However, a good fitness program doesn't start in the weight room, or on any piece of cardio equipment. It starts with simple core exercises and stretches with no equipment needed that will put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Whether your goal is to add muscle, lose weight, or get rid of your back pain, the foundation is the same. ​My mission is to help people achieve their fitness goals without having to "work" so hard. "No pain no gain" is DEAD!! You want your health and fitness to fit into your life, not the other way around. You can get fit WITHOUT being sore for five days. You can lose weight without starving yourself. You don't need equipment, and you don't need a gym If you're ready... for a different type of fitness program, one that honors who you are and what you're capable of, then join us. And put the “feel good” back into your fitness program. Visit www.ChrisJanke.com to get started -------------------- Chris Janke website www.ChrisJanke.com My Core Balance website www.MyCoreBalance.com Health in the Real World Podcast website www.HealthInTheRealWorld.com Interested in becoming a guest? Message Chris Janke on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjankebueno/ My Core Balance on Facebook www.facebook.com/mycorebalance My Core Balance on Instagram www.instagram.com/my_core_balance/ -------------------- BOOKS BY CHRIS JANKE Help! I Threw Out My Back: Four Workouts to Ease Muscle Tension and Develop Core Strength https://www.amazon.com/Help-Threw-Out-My-Back/dp/1797651765/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=help+i+threw+out+my+back&qid=1622333552&sr=8-1 Help! My Diet Sucks: 7 Simple Steps to Hone Your Healthy Eating Habits Without The Diet Dogma, Deprivation, and Dishonor - Whether You Want To Lose, Gain, or Just Maintain https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Diet-Sucks-Deprivation/dp/1701790289/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=help+my+diet+sucks+chris+janke&qid=1622333574&sr=8-2 Naked Fitness: How To Get A Great Workout With No Equipment https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Fitness-Great-Workout-Equipment/dp/B08C74MY92/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333640&sr=8-2 12-Month Workout Journal https://www.amazon.com/12-Month-Workout-Journal-Chris-Janke-Bueno/dp/1478217340/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-4 Go To The Gym: Practical Strategies To Get Off The Couch And Start Building Fitness Momentum https://www.amazon.com/Go-Gym-Practical-Strategies-Building/dp/1654322350/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-6 How To Build Muscle: A Simple Approach To Getting Strong https://www.amazon.com/How-Build-Muscle-Approach-Getting/dp/1710509880/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=chris+janke-bueno&qid=1622333668&sr=8-8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/health-in-the-real-world/message

The role of genetics in both pediatric and adult epilepsies is expanding. Now, making a genetic diagnosis in epilepsy isn't just important for family planning and prognostication - these diagnoses can also improve patients' care starting at the moment of diagnosis. Our guest today, Ingrid Scheffer, is a leader in gene discovery in epilepsy. Dr. Scheffer is a Laureate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Melbourne, and she directs the Children's Epilepsy Research Center at Austin Health. She says while there's still a long way to go before precision medicine is available for the hundreds of known genetic epilepsies, her patients are already benefiting from genetic testing, in many ways. Dr. Scheffer was interviewed by ANA Investigates Producer and epileptologist Dr. Rohit Das of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Series 3, Episode 12. Featuring: Guest: Ingrid Scheffer, AO FRS FAA FAHMS, University of Melbourne Interviewer/Producer: Rohit Das, MD, UT Southwestern Disclosures: In the past 24 months, Ingrid Scheffer has consulted for Atheneum Partners, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc, Care Beyond Diagnosis, Epilepsy Consortium and Zynerba Pharmaceuticals, has served as an investigator for Anavex Life Sciences, Cerebral Therapeutics, Cerecin Inc, Cereval Therapeutics, Eisai, Encoded Therapeutics, EpiMinder Inc, Epygenyx, ES-Therapeutics, GW Pharma, Marinus, Neurocrine BioSciences, Ovid Therapeutics, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, UCB, Ultragenyx, Xenon Pharmaceutical, Zogenix and Zynerba; received speaker honoraria from Biocodex, BioMarin, Chiesi, Liva Nova and UCB; received funding for travel from Biomarin, Eisai and UCB; and served on scientific advisory boards for Bellberry Ltd, BioMarin, Chiesi, Eisai, Encoded Therapeutics, Knopp Biosciences, Rogcon, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and UCB. Ingrid Scheffer may accrue future revenue on pending patent WO2009/086591: Diagnostic And Therapeutic Methods For EFMR (Epilepsy And Mental Retardation Limited To Females); has a patent for SCN1A testing held by Bionomics Inc and licensed to various diagnostic companies (WO/2006/133508); she has a patent for a molecular diagnostic/therapeutic target for benign familial infantile epilepsy (BFIE) [PRRT2] WO/2013/059884 with royalties paid.

Laura Turner is chatting with two very special guests: Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM, one of Dementia Australia's Honorary Medical Advisors, and Russell Martin, who is a Dementia Advocate and is living with dementia.Dementia Actions Week starts on September 19th - for more information and resources head to www.dementia.org.auThis program is proudly supported by Tobin Brothers Funerals - celebrating lives. Associate Professor Michael Woodward AM is currently Director and Clinical Head of Aged Care Research at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Director of the Memory Clinic and Director of Chronic Wound Management Clinic, all with Austin Health. As well as an Honorary Medical Advisor to Dementia Australia, Michael is a Board member of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation and former Chair of the Dementia Australia Dementia Research Foundation, Victoria.In 2016, he was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia for his work, and is an undeniably valuable resource for information relating to dementia, including the process of diagnosis, prevalence, treatment, and more.Russell Martin is also an expert in Dementia, though in his case it's through a lived experience, and through his work as an advocate with Dementia Australia. Earlier this year he appeared on an ABC episode of ‘You Can't Ask That' focused on people living with Dementia, and their responses to confronting questions.Russell is a passionate speaker, sharing his story with others to reduce stigma and give an honest insight into what life is like following a diagnosis of Dementia.Listen in to learn more about Dementia, from prevention to diagnosis and treatment options, to what it's really like to live with it.

Kristin is joined by Dr Priya Sumithran, Endocrinologist and Clinician Researcher, to talk about treatment options for the management of type II diabetes.  Priya leads the Obesity Research Group at the University of Melbourne, Department of Medicine (St Vincent's) and is Head of Obesity Medicine at Austin Health.   *Note Wegovy (semaglutide) was not registered in Australia at the time of recording but has since been registered with the TGA (1st September 2022). PBAC Public Summary Document - Wegovy (semaglutide) - March 2022 consideration

On the show Sunday 28th August Chloe Foster - horticulturalist and native plant enthusiast, will be joined by Penny Woodward - author and edible plant expert, Karen Sutherland - Edible Eden Design, and Steven Wells - Gardens Coordinator, Horticultural Therapist and Nurse at Austin Health. Text your gardening questions to 0488 809 855, or call 9419 8377 while we're on air.Tune in 7:30 - 9:15am Sundays on 855 on the AM dial, 3CR Digital or stream at 3cr.org.auSunday morning sleep-inners can catch up on past episodes at 3cr.org.au/gardening or via a podcast app       

Austin health insurance company participation is growing at a much slower rate than in recent years, despite Affordable Care Act membership exchange plans skyrocketing throughout the previous year courtesy of a lengthy special enrollment period under the pandemic and enhanced premium tax credits

Hailey is a psychologist and research scientist internationally certified in behavioural sleep medicine. She practices clinically at St Vincent's Hospital Sleep Centre in Melbourne, predominantly working with clients experiencing insomnia. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and is completing her research PhD at Monash University with Dr Melinda Jackson. Her PhD focuses on advancing healthcare providers' training in evidence-based insomnia treatments. For this project, she won the 2021 “Innovation in Behavioral Sleep Medicine Advocacy” award from the U.S. Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Hailey has worked in a range of research and clinical settings, including Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre with Dr David Cunnington and Dr Moira Junge, The Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Austin Health, and Monash University's Project REST with Professor Sean Drummond. Hailey is an active member of the Australasian Sleep Association. She co-chaired the Insomnia and Sleep Health Council for five years. She established the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Online Community of Practice for sleep clinicians to stay connected and up to date with behavioural sleep medicine treatments. She now serves on the Behavioural Management of Sleep Disorders Education Sub-Committee, working to enhance sleep education for psychologists. She is actively involved in the U.S. Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM), serving as a past student member of their Accreditation Committee and helping to organise an Australia/New Zealand special conference session in 2021. In this episode, we discuss Hailey's paper entitled “Strange themes in pandemic dreams: Insomnia was associated with more negative, anxious and death-related dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic” The full reference and access to the paper is here. Meaklim H, Burge M, Le F, Bains SK, Saunders W, Ghosh S, Junge MF, Varma P, Rehm IC, Jackson ML. Strange themes in pandemic dreams: Insomnia was associated with more negative, anxious and death-related dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Sleep Res. 2022 Jun 14:e13655. doi: 10.1111/jsr.13655. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35699296; PMCID: PMC9350044. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9350044/   Items we discuss #27 with Dr Rachel Menzies "Mortals: How the Fear of Death Shaped Human Society" https://learningtodie.com.au/podcasts/27-dr-rachel-menzies-mortals-how-the-fear-of-death-shaped-human-society/ Ernest Becker's work around the Denial of Death https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Den... Terror Management Theory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_... Dreams by Carl Jung https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/859806.Dreams   Contact or follow Hailey Twitter @SleepPsych_Aus https://www.haileymeaklimpsychology.com.au/   Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or www.sleep4performance.com.au  and check out the YouTube channel.

Rick Thornton, an Austin health insurance agent, says that studies recently conducted by long-time researchers suggests that 3.1 million Americans could lose insurance coverage or experience rate hikes at year end.

There is a bi-directional association between epilepsy and mood disorders What are the common triggers of a seizure? The tricky issues of informing the authorities regarding driving and employers regarding working with epilepsy - whose responsibility is it What is the Epilepsy Management Plan and the Emergency Medication Management plan Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 22 mins Guest: Prof Samuel Berkovic, Chief Medical Officer, Epilepsy Foundation; Laureate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne; Director, Epilepsy Research Centre, Austin Health; VIC Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is epilepsy diagnosed after one seizure and when is a patient at high risk of recurrent seizures? What are the common triggers? How effective are medications and how to determine which is more suitable What can we offer patients with drug-resistant epilepsy What is SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy)? Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 27 mins Guest: Prof Samuel Berkovic, Chief Medical Officer, Epilepsy Foundation; Laureate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne; Director, Epilepsy Research Centre, Austin Health; VIC Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEST Click here to register for the next one See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In science news, we explore how a Locked In Syndrome patient (ALS) communicating via brainwave, requested beer! And in celebration of the upcoming Day of Immunology, we have two immunity physician guests. First guest is Associate Professor Jason Trubiano, Head of Infectious Diseases, Austin Health, currently the Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship and Drug and Antibiotic Allergy Services - the first and only Centre of its kind in Australia. Jason explains how understanding whether penicillin allergies diagnosed in childhood are still clinically present during adulthood – he aims to understand how immune cells contribute to these allergic reactions. Then we speak with Dr Kirsten Fairfax, from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research at the University of Tasmania. Kirsten explores the mechanisms that underpin the way cells are generated to make up blood. Recently, Kirsten used high-dimensional and advanced technologies to identify key genes that control how immune cells behave, including why some are more prone to autoimmune disorders. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Laura, and Dr. Ailie.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Rick Thornton, an Austin health insurance agent, echoed what was reported in that same article that a consumer's first hint that something is wrong is a letter from the IRS or a delay in their tax refund.

Rick Thornton, an Austin health insurance agent, said premium increases are because the cost of care is increasing, adding that there has been a 9.1% increase from when the ACA was first introduced in 2010.

In this week's episode, Dr Jo Watson, Speech Pathologist and Course Director for the post-graduate Disability and Inclusion course at Deakin University, hosts a panel of experts exploring the importance of speech pathologists considering oral health in their clinical practice – Professor Hanny Calache from La Trobe University and Deakin University, Dr Jenny Gibney from Nepean Hospital, Ms. Michelle Cimoli from Austin Health and systemic advocate Ms. Karleen Plunkett. Please email Anneke at speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au to request the reference list for this episode. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.