Podcasts about mater hospital

On Friday March 28th, the Irish Cancer Society (ICS) will celebrate Daffodil Day. It's the charity's biggest fundraising event and aims to raise millions of euros to support cancer patients and progress cancer research. In this episode, Kathy Sheridan is joined by Daffodil Day Ambassador Tara Doonan, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 at 36 years-old. Tara lives in Cavan but travelled to the Mater Hospital in Dublin for her treatment. In today's episode she talks about the shock of her diagnosis, the road to recovery and the financial impact of cancer, from travel and parking expenses, to the loss of income. Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs at ICS also joins the conversation to explain how the charity supports patients financially and what needs to change in order to limit costs for those undergoing treatment. But first Irish Times podcast presenter Bernice Harrison is here to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week including a frightening encounter at a Dublin hotel for influencer Chloe Koyce, the harassment of a University of Limerick student at her campus accommodation and the latest in the rumoured feud between Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, host Kate Boyle is joined by Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, a leading breast cancer surgeon, to discuss crucial topics surrounding breast cancer. The conversation covers essential aspects of breast cancer prevention, lifestyle choices, and advanced treatment options. Sanjay Warrier provides insights into the rising prevalence of breast cancer and emphasizes the importance of regular breast checks, while also breaking down different types of breast cancer and their respective interventions. The discussion delves into genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors that influence risk and explores the latest advancements in breast cancer treatments aimed at improving patient outcomes. Kate and her guest also highlight the significance of diet, exercise, and mindfulness in supporting overall health and reducing cancer risk. With a focus on education and proactive health management, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of breast cancer and learn practical strategies for prevention.   Connect with Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier: Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier is a Sydney-based breast surgeon at Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and the Mater Hospital. After completing his surgical training at Prince of Wales Hospital, Dr. Warrier pursued advanced research in Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplastic Surgery at the Sydney Royal Hospital for Women and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Currently, Associate Professor Warrier serves as the Chairman of Breast Training for Australia and New Zealand and is a member of the Executive Council for Breastsurganz. He is also the designated surgical lead for BreastScreen Central Sydney. Associate Professor Warrier has a keen interest in innovation within breast reconstruction, becoming the first user of Spy technology in Australia and a pioneer in robotic mastectomies in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2013, Dr. Warrier received the Patron's Prize for the best scientific research presentation at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. His Master's thesis focused on a novel biomarker that predicts poor outcomes in breast cancer.  

Host Roz is joined by Ross Doyle, PhD to discuss the key articles of the March issue of American Journal of Transplantation. Dr. Ross Doyle is a consultant nephrologist at Mater Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. (Mentioned) A blood-based PT-LIFE (Pediatric Liver Transplantation-LIver Fibrosis Evaluation) biomarker panel for noninvasive evaluation of pediatric liver fibrosis after liver transplantation: A prospective derivation and validation study Editorial: Are we closer to abandoning protocol graft biopsies after pediatric liver transplantation? (Mentioned) Deceased donor urinary Dickkopf-3 associates with future allograft function following kidney transplantation [04:08] Cure models, survival probabilities, and solid organ transplantation for patients with colorectal cancer Editorial: When is it safe to transplant after cancer–adding data to the decision [11:05] Navigating challenges in recipient selection for end-chain kidneys [18:00] Severe ischemia-reperfusion injury induces epigenetic inactivation of LHX1 in kidney progenitor cells after kidney transplantation [28:31] The differential impact of early graft dysfunction in kidney donation after brain death and after circulatory death: Insights from the Dutch National Transplant Registry

Is the Mental Health Bill fit for purpose?To discuss, Kieran is joined by two people who aren't so sure: Dr Lorcan Martin, Consultant General Adult Psychiatrist and President of the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland and Patricia Casey, Consultant Psychiatrist in the Mater Hospital and Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at University College Dublin.

The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...With over 17 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...Today's episode includes the following guests:Guests Stuart Haxell - Gene Therapy Patient at the Mater Hospital, Dublin Professor David Keegan - Retinal Specialist at the Mater Hospital in Dublin Paul Laskey - Eye Patient, Newcastle Eye Centre Professor Francisco Figeuiredo - Consultant ophthalmologist, Newcastle Eye CentreWill Guyatt - The Smart 7's Tech Guru Steve Ganyard - ABC News Aviation consultant, Retired Colonel Miles O'Brien - PBS News Aviation Correspondent Professor Peter Johnson - National Clinical Director for Cancer UKNikolaos Tsagarakis - Head of The Humanoids and Human Centred Megatronics Robotics Lab, at the Italian Institute of Technology Matt McMullen - Founder of RealbotixThierry Klein - President of NOKIA Bell Labs Solution ResearchDominic Spracklen - Professor of Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions, University of Leeds Contact us over at X or visit www.thesmart7.comPresented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof. Kevin Walsh, Consultant Cardiologist & Clinical Lead Adult Congenital Heart Disease Centre at the Mater Hospital and Michael Teehan, who has a congenital heart condition and who is a board member of the charity Heart Children Ireland

Evolving new treatments for patients with urothelial carcinoma now include antibody drug conjugates. In this podcast we explore how these work, where they fit into the available treatment options and the patient management strategies particularly for the latest treatments available to Australian patients. Helen Anderson, Genitourinary Cancer Nurse Navigator at the Gold Coast University Hospital is joined by Alex Mitchell, Cancer Care Co Ordinator from the Mater Hospital, Brisbane.

Today's guest is Peter MacMahon, Consultant Radiologist at The Mater Hospital. Following the Mater Hospital's nomination in the Best Application of AI in Healthcare category at the 2024 AI Awards, Peter joins the show to discuss the integration of AI into radiology and healthcare at large. This conversation provides a window into how AI is being used to enhance patient care. Topics include: 0:00 How his early interest in tech led to radiology in medicine 1:58 How digital radiology revolutionised data access, AI and innovation 5:04 Simplifying tracking tumor changes with prior images 5:57 Applying AI to improve emergency radiology, speed stroke diagnosis & boost accuracy 11:12 AI as a reliable 'wingman,' supporting human decision-making in radiology 12:57 AI tools are helpful, but still prone to making mistakes 14:03 How AI can influence human bias, leading to over or under-diagnosis 15:16 AI improves diagnosis accuracy, but patient outcome studies needed 18:28 Deploying AI in healthcare is complex, involving data protection and coordination 20:39 How a cyber attack delayed AI rollout, but perseverance ensured success

Prof. Stanley Miller, Consultant Respiratory Physician in the Mater Hospital and Chair of COPD Support Ireland

Last week when the British athlete and Olympian Chris Hoy confirmed that he's had a terminal diagnosis, searches about prostate cancer - on the NHS website - increased by 672%. With more is Greg Nason, Consultant Urologist at Mater Private Network.

Dr Austin Duffy, Director of the new Clinical Trial Unit at the Mater Hospital in Dublin discusses the scope of treatment open to patients with advanced cancer.

Two men have suffered cardiac arrest due to energy drinks. It has prompted calls for the widespread ban of the sale of energy drinks to children, and even adults, in Ireland. We ask should we ban the sale of energy drinks? We discussed with Professor Joseph Galvin Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital.

Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Hospital, Professor Paul Griffin, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to have his say on Premier Steven Miles' 'road trauma' hospital ramping comments.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Kavanagh is Ireland's longest living heart transplant survivor, the 57-year-old man from Dublin was just 19 years old when he received his transplant in 1986 in the Mater Hospital.He joins Seán to discuss his experience.

Andy Kavanagh is Ireland's longest living heart transplant survivor, the 57-year-old man from Dublin was just 19 years old when he received his transplant in 1986 in the Mater Hospital.He joins Seán to discuss his experience.

Professor Jack Lambert (Professor of medicine and infectious diseases at the Mater Hospital and UCD School of Medicine), speaks to Wendy about the impact Lyme Disease is having on those suffering with the condition, how to avoid tick bites, and what to do it you do get bitten by a tick.

Daily Anglican Prayer - Tuesday Morning – 2nd April 2024 Readings: Psalm 112; Isaiah 60. 12-21; 1 Peter 1. 10-17. Led by Felicity Scott, a Liturgical Assistant at St John the Baptist Anglican Church Bulimba, QLD, Australia. The full prayer transcript is available by going to this episode on the Podcast website. https://dailyprayeranglicanprayerbookforaustralia.podbean.com Welcome to Tuesday morning prayer from the Anglican ‘A prayer book for Australia'. We proclaim the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ: GOD in his infinite mercy, forgives all sins, and through our baptism in the name of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we are given a rebirth into new life, free from the burden of all sin. ALLELUIA With faithfulness we respond to the good news: We acknowledge Christ as our saviour and accept with gratitude, that we are forgiven for all wrong doings, past and present. To honour the gift of forgiveness, we release our burden of guilt and go forth participating in conduct that brings our best self to each and every day forever more. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed be God forever. Let us Pray. 1c                                                              We will proclaim the name of the Lord Ascribe greatness to our God   Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:  as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.     2 The Opening Canticle, God who is rich in mercy out of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead through our trespasses. made us alive together with Christ, and raised us up with him: and made us sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus that he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace:  in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2.4-7   3 The Opening Prayer The night has passed and the day lies open before us;  let us pray with one heart and mind.    Silence may be kept. As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,  so may the light of your presence, O God,  set our hearts on fire with love for you;  now and for ever.  Amen.   4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each. Psalm     5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow Lord, our God, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier: we ask you to cleanse us from all hypocrisy, to unite us to our fellow men and women by the bonds of peace and love, and to confirm us in holiness; now and for ever.  Amen.      6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed.   1st Reading 2nd Reading   The readings may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or May your word live in us  and bear much fruit to your glory.   7 The Canticle, A Song of the Blessed Blessed are the poor in spirit:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Blessed are those who mourn:  for they shall be comforted.  Blessed are the meek:  for they shall inherit the earth.  Blessed are those who hunger  and thirst for what is right:  for they shall be satisfied.  Blessed are the merciful:  for mercy shall be shown to them.  Blessed are the pure in heart:  for they shall see God.  Blessed are the peacemakers:  for they shall be called the children of God.  Blessed are those who are persecuted  for righteousness' sake:  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 5.3–10      8 The Apostles' Creed may be said. I believe in God, the Father almighty,  creator of heaven and earth.  I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,  who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,  born of the virgin Mary,  suffered under Pontius Pilate,  was crucified, died, and was buried;  he descended to the dead.  On the third day he rose from the dead;  he ascended into heaven,  and is seated at the right hand of the Father;  from there he will come to judge  the living and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit,  the holy catholic Church,  the communion of saints,  the forgiveness of sins,  the resurrection of the body,  and the life everlasting. Amen.       9 The Prayers Lord have mercy.  Christ have mercy.  Lord have mercy.    10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day Our Father in heaven,  hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come,  your will be done,  on earth as in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins  as we forgive those who sin against us.  Save us from the time of trial  and deliver us from evil.  For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours  now and for ever. Amen.    Prayer of the Week   Almighty God, you have conquered death through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: grant us by your grace to set our mind on things above, so that by your continual help our whole life may be transformed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in everlasting glory. Amen.   11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need. Let us pray   Loving God, how great your healing hand that reaches out to those in need, how great your love for your people. We ask you to bestow your healing on His Majesty King Charles, and Catherine, Princess of Wales and to all people who are combatting the illness of cancer. We thank you for your healing kindness for all your people. God of Grace. Hear our prayer   Eternal God, we bless you for the gracious memory of her majesty Queen Elizabeth, for her reign rich in years and accomplishment and for the memory of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh for the many lives they both touched, and for the faith that sustained them in life and in death. We remember them with gratitude for their great works. God of Grace. Hear our prayer   Gracious God, we thank you for our schools, colleges, and universities. We ask that you bless the teachers that provide the education that expands the minds of the students and that their education goes on to nurture the future of our country. God of grace. Hear our Prayer   Gracious God, we thank you for your church and its place in our world and ask that you bless the whole church. Bless our bishops, ministers, parish ministry teams, and their volunteers and lay people, give us all courage to proclaim the good news of Christ in our schools, workplaces and homes. God of Grace.      Hear our Prayer   Blessed God, we ask you to please bless. The Diocese of Dar-es-Salaam – The Anglican Church of Tanzania The Diocese of Adelaide: The Parish of Lutwyche: Princess Alexandra Hospital and Mater Hospital chaplaincy: Anglican Church Grammar School, East Brisbane: All people joining in this prayer offering. Bless all schools seeking chaplains and all Prison ministry chaplaincy teams. Bless all Anglican parishes in Australia to raise the funds to install church air conditioners to bring comfort to their congregation while they gather to celebrate Gods great works. Bless the financial heads of the Anglican Church to find new ways of supplying income streams to fund the clergy in the parishes. Bless the Leaders of the Anglican church to take brave steps to modernise the churches rules, actions and regulations, to be a part of Gods modern world. God of Grace; Hear our prayer     12 The Morning Collect Lord and heavenly father, you have brought us safely to this new day: Keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, guard us from every kind of danger, and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.    13 The Lord be with you. And also with you.  Let us praise the Lord.  Thanks be to God.    May the Lord bless us and keep us; the Lord make his face to shine upon us and be gracious to us; the Lord lift up his countenance upon us and give us peace.  Amen. Numbers 6.24–26

Dr Ralph Hurley O'Dwyer, registrar at the Mater Hospital and Dr Ciara Smyth, from the School of Law at the University of Galway and a programme director at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in International Migration, Refugee Law and Policy.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Damien Lowry, President elect of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).  Damien guides us through a fascinating account of his love for the human mind from an early age.  While studying an undergraduate degree at Brown University in USA, Damien captained the mens track team, a significant honour at one of the most prestigious universities in the world. On returning to Ireland, Damien completed postgraduate training in Psychology at Trinity college Dublin and began his mission at the Mater Hospital. We discuss everything from his time working with HIV victims in Providence Rhode Island, being in some difficult situations in Mountjoy prison and the current topic of whether it is best to legalising cannabis. As always, where ever your ears meet this audio, I hope you enjoy it and like me, get inspired by Damien's story.  Until next time 

vStream, an Irish immersive technology company, has launched a campaign to sign up 10,000 patients to its Virtual Reality platform, ShineVR. ShineVR, is a Virtual Reality Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) platform designed to deliver programmes in Stress Reduction, Wellbeing and Chronic Pain and will feature on the RTÉ TV show, Big Life Fix, to be broadcast on 6th March, showcasing the life changing benefits of VR for patients with Chronic Pain. The Enterprise Ireland supported company is keeping patients voices at the heart of what they are building, working closely with patient advocacy groups. Airing this week, Big Life Fix will showcase ShineVR's technology and how it can be used in the treatment of Chronic Pain. The show focuses on the creation of a tailored virtual reality solution for Theresa O'Rourke, a 72-year-old Chronic Pain patient and member of Chronic Pain Ireland. The solution has been designed and built on vStream's Virtual Reality platform, ShineVR, in conjunction with a team of experts which includes Dr Rosemary Keane, Principal Specialist Clinical Psychologist for Pain Management at Mater Misercordiae University Hospital. Andrew Jenkinson, Co-Founder, vStream said of the application: "What we created for Theresa was a form of relaxation and distraction. The ability to provide an escape for her using elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) was the first step we wanted to take in proving the effectiveness of VR as a digital therapeutic. The results were astounding, with Theresa reporting no perception of pain during the VR experience, and an average 33% reduction in pain perception over the course of a year of usage. It has helped her sleep and significantly improved her quality of life. But this is just the beginning. We are now raising investment to build a scientifically validated CBT course for Chronic Pain, which will provide long lasting effects to patients." Niall O'Driscoll, Co-Founder, vStream continued: "We need patients to be at the heart of what we do. We need them to help us build it. We need them to help us make it work. We need them to convince the healthcare community that this is worth investing in.Chronic pain is one of the costliest health problems in the world. It affects 20% of the world's population, and in Ireland that number is significantly higher. We're using the TV show to get our message out there and get patients signing up to become part of our development and testing." Dr Rosemary Keane, resident in the Mater Hospital and clinical advisor to vStream spoke of the potential of this innovative approach: "The team in vStream has a vision to create a powerful intervention by digitising evidence-based approaches like CBT, which we know work, and delivering them on a unique and potentially very effective platform. I have been part of this journey to date, and I'm excited to see the solution progressing into something we can offer patients at scale. The need is there, we have huge demand on our health systems. A solution like ShineVR can and will have a real and much needed impact." vStream is currently on a funding round for the platform and is actively recruiting pain specialists and patients with Chronic Pain and associated conditions to take part in the co-creation and validation of ShineVR. Interested parties can apply through the websites below. The company is supported by Enterprise Ireland and is working with The Centre for Pain Research in NUI Galway and Chronic Pain Ireland along with its team of advisors, health insurers and health systems in Ireland and the UK to build and scale the platform. CPI Chair Martina Phelan states: "Chronic Pain Ireland is excited about the potential of vStream's ShineVR platform to transform the lives of those living with chronic pain. This initiative represents a significant leap forward in harnessing the power of immersive technology for health and wellness, particularly in a field as challenging as pain management. The innovative us...

This time is always busy for our trainees with interview preparation so Leah took the opportunity to sit down with Dr Andrew Neill, consultant in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine in the Mater Hospital to discuss the controversial topic of REBOA. They discuss the UK-REBOA trial and the evidence behind the technique and why we should be cautious about it's used in the Irish trauma system in particular. As always, don't forget to follow us on socials on ⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠twitter ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠facebook ⁠⁠⁠to keep updated with all things TCR. Coffee in hand? Right then, let's get to it!

It's claimed John Bruton will be remembered by the people of Clare as a social innovator far ahead of his time. The former Taoiseach, who held office from 1994 to 1997, passed away peacefully today at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, aged 76. During his time in office, he was credited with securing funding for the new Shannon Airport Terminal, forming a working relationship with Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams and establishing the Criminal Assets Bureau. Former party colleague and Ennistymon Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that John Bruton was a statesman that always put the interests of others before his own.

Dr. Eamonn Brazil, emergency consultant at the Mater Hospital

Recently on Morning Focus, we asked listers for their highlights and lowlights of 2023, and many people got in touch to share their good and bad moments from the year gone by. One of those listeners who contacted us was John McMahon. John, who is 57, has been living with his wife Breda in Roxton, Corofin, for nearly 30 years. John has certainly had a 2023 that he will never forget: he spent the summer in the Mater Hospital in Dublin awaiting a lung transplant, and by early August, he was told that he might not survive the weekend. Thankfully, a lung became available, and John is now looking forward to a Christmas that, at one point, he didn't expect to be around to see. John joined Alan Morrissey in-studio to share his story. He began by telling Alan about an earlier incident in his life: a serious road traffic accident in 1982 that, ultimately, saw him lose his left arm. Picture (c) by sudok1 from Getty Images Pro via Canva.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men across Ireland with around 3,500 new cases each year, and over 500 deaths. 4 out of 5 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer without having any symptoms. Pat was joined by consultant urologist at The Mater Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital, Dr. David Galvin and prostate cancer survivor, Jonathon Molloy to discuss the importance of getting regular check-ups with your GP.

Leonie Pope was taken from her mother as a baby in 1972, after her mother was coerced into signing forms that gave away her rights. Leonie and her siblings were all taken from their family, and are part of the Stolen Generations.   Leonie was fostered and adopted to a Welsh family, and spent her childhood on the other side of the world, growing up in Wales. This is Leonie's story of coming home.   You'll also hear from Dr Mary Graham, about her work to change the approach of child welfare agencies in Queensland.   Gayaa Dhuwi: https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au/if-you-need-help/  A spokesperson for the Mater Hospital said: 'Forced adoptions occurred in Queensland into the 1970s and were usually procured by social workers or departmental officers acting for the State Government, which issued a formal apology for the policy in 2012. Mater fully endorses the apology given by Catholic Health Australia in 2012 for the role that some Catholic hospitals and health services played in this widespread practice.' The Mater didn't address questions about the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children during the 1940s-1980s.'  Responding to questions about a redress scheme in Queensland for Stolen Generations survivors, a spokesperson for the Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts said: 'The Queensland Government recognises Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to experience the ongoing impacts of previous State and Commonwealth laws, policies and programs, including in relation to children. The Queensland Government is committed to improving the health and wellbeing outcomes of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples who experience disparity. We are doing this by restoring local decision-making authority and establishing place-based partnerships to ensure communities are leading the way as we work to Close the Gap.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think of our eyes as external organs, but anatomically we can also consider them to be an extension of the brain, and this feature is proving to be really useful when trying to understand not just what's happening in our brains, but in our bodies as well.Joining Jonathan to discuss is David Keegan, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Mater Hospital.

In this episode of Living Well with MS, Overcoming MS Medical Advisor Dr Jonathan White, who is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, welcomes Neurologist, Dr Kate Petheram, and Gynaecologist and Menopause specialist, Dr Siobhan Kirk for a round-table discussion on multiple sclerosis and menopause. Watch this episode on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways. Questions and Timestamps: 00:34 The importance of talking about menopause and MS. 01:33 What is menopause? 04:48 What do we know about the effect of menopause on MS? 07:12 What are the symptoms somebody may experience with menopause, that a gynaecologist can help with? 08:47 What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? 10:17 Is HRT safe to take with disease-modifying therapies for MS? 12:31 Can blood tests diagnose menopause? 15:02 Is HRT safe for someone who has a family history of breast cancer? 16:33 Does HRT cause people to put on weight? 19:01 Should someone start HRT because they have MS? 21:58 Will supplements or dietary changes help menopause symptoms? 23:14 What about this concept of bioidentical HRT? 24:19 Do you think somebody with MS would benefit from testosterone patches? 26:40 What's the latest research we know about the impact on hormones and menopause treatment, and the outcomes? 28:15 Are hot flushes and heat sensitivity a concern for people with MS? 29:49 What is the Mirena coil and how that may be a part of HRT? 32:23 What are the side effects of progestogen? 32:55 Does early menopause (before 40) affect the rate of progression of someone's MS, either for the better or for worse? 39:26 Topical oestrogen and bladder symptoms Selected Key Takeaways: There is a lot of overlap between MS symptoms and menopause symptoms.6:42 Dr Kate Petheram: “Because of the overlap in symptoms. There are perhaps elements which are so relevant to menopause, which we can perhaps talk about as well in terms of symptoms such as hot flushes and heat intolerance, which again may exacerbate symptoms of MS. So, there may not be a biological difference, but the symptoms of menopause and perimenopause may influence and make worse MS symptoms, which is why I believe it's so important to recognise and point women in the right direction to get the right help." There is no evidence that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) causes cancer. 15:19 Dr Siobhan Kirk: “There is no evidence that HRT causes breast cancer. But if you're taking extra hormones, and you've got abnormal cells, then the extra hormones can promote the growth of the abnormal cells. There's no increased risk of breast cancer with use of HRT under the age of 50, for earlier menopause, because you're just replacing what the uterus should be producing.” There is a lot of research taking place around the world on different aspects of living with MS including menopause. 34:12 Dr Jonathan White: “It is reassuring [for] someone living with MS to know that there is just a colossal amount of research going on around the world on all sorts of aspects of living with MS. I feel like reproductive health and women's health is getting to that place slowly. There's a really big push, I can see that in the research community and I'm glad to hear that menopause and post-reproductive health is getting it too.” Want to learn more about living a full and happy life with multiple sclerosis? Sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips. More info and links: Watch the YouTube video Find out more about Women's Health Concern Visit The British Menopause Society Read more about menopause and MS here New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page  Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out:  Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here. Bios: Dr Siobhan Kirk's Bio: Dr Siobhan Kirk is an Associate Specialist in Gynaecology and Clinical Lead for Sexual & Reproductive Health in Belfast HSC Trust. Siobhan's career She is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare. She is a British Menopause Society accredited menopause specialist and trainer, based in the menopause clinic in the Mater Hospital, Belfast. She is passionate about all aspects of women's health, is on NI RCOG and FSRH committees, and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Dr Kate Petheram's Bio: Dr Kate Petheram is a Consultant Neurologist in Sunderland where she is currently MS lead. Kate's career background Kate studied medicine in Bristol and stayed in the southwest to do her medical training in Bristol and Exeter moving to London to do Neurology jobs at St Georges and The Royal Free. She made the move to the North East to undertake Neurology specialist training. She is a local PI for a number of observational studies. She is a member of the ABN quality committee and one of the medical advisors for the MS Society. She has recently been appointed as training programme director for the North East. Dr Jonathan White's Bio: Jonathan's Career:  Dr Jonathan White went to the University of Glasgow Medical School, graduating in 2008 (MBChB). He completed a further five years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (MRCOG). He works at the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine and has a special interest in early pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss. In April 2022, Jonathan was awarded “Doctor of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Awards. He contributed to the ‘Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health' by writing the chapter about medication. Overcoming MS and personal life:  Jonathan was diagnosed with RRMS in October 2015 and has been following the Overcoming MS Program ever since. Dr White assists Overcoming MS as a medical advisor and event facilitator. He lives on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, is married to Jenny and father to Angus and Struan. His interests include the great outdoors, cycling and running (reluctantly), reading, rugby, film, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Anne Doherty, Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist in the Mater Hospital in Dublin, discusses the impact staff shortages and a lack of resources are having on the provision of psychiatric services.

We discuss Dublin's issue of poor air quality, putting lives at risk through increased deaths from conditions ranging from stroke to asthma. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was John Wenger Professor in Physical and Environmental Chemistry at UCC and also Dr Colm Byrne consultant geriatrician at the Mater Hospital.

Professor Emer Joyce, Cardiology Consultant at the Mater Hospital, discusses a new study highlighting the post hospital care experience of heart failure patients.

On Friday the 23rd of March, 2006 17 year old Johnny Quaid fell off a roof while collecting his jacket after work from the building site where he was working. Two weeks later, Johnny eventually woke up from a coma in the Mater Hospital with no recollection at all of what had happened. While recovering he quickly learnt that he would never regain the use of his legs as a result of a spinal injury. In part one of this two part podcast Johnny chats about his love of Gaelic football, of going to New York to live the American dream and how he coped with knowing that life was going to be radically different. He chats about his “sick or swim” mentality and the support of family, friends and the community in his home village of Athea in West Limerick. Enjoy the show    This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. Podcast Production by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Greg on LinkedIn Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie  

Catherine McGorrian, Consultant in Cardiology at the Mater Hospital tell Brendan how to keep our hearts ticking away healthily!

Jincy Jerry, Assistant Director of Nursing for Infection and Prevention Control at the Mater Hospital on being chosen for major award

We talk to Professor Jim Egan, clinical director at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.

In this week's episode we receive no-nonsense, practical advice from Prof. Jack Lambert, a consultant in infectious diseases at the Mater Hospital in Dublin. He has been monitoring long term recovery following COVID-19 since he saw the first patients in Ireland in March 2020.  He has used his knowledge of chronic conditions caused by other infectious diseases - Lyme disease, Ebola, HIV, Hepatitis C - to develop a protocol to treat Long Covid patients.  Using LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) in combination with NAC and anti-inflammatory supplements, alongside breathing exercises, he believes in a carefully tailored approach that has been successful with many patients, giving us hope that perhaps the damage is reversible.Living with Long Covid? How was your week?Website - https://www.tlcsessions.net/Twitter - @SessionsTlc https://twitter.com/sessionstlcInsta - @tlcsessions https://www.instagram.com/tlcsessions

Tim Lynch, Consultant Neurologist at the Dublin Neurological Institute at the Mater Hospital, Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant

Dawn Macintyre is an experienced clinical counsellor, educator and supervisor who has worked in her own private practice for 3 decades and supervises counsellors in their professional practices.Holding a degree in Education and Psychology, plus a Master's in Public Health and a PhD in Public Health. Dawn has had a varied career, combining academic and practical roles which have included University Lecturer, Senior Behavioural Scientist, Injury Prevention specialist, Manager of the Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit at the Mater Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Director of the Safe Communities Centre, also at the Mater Hospital,Manager of an early intervention anxiety and depression program for hard to reach communities. Dawn's book, Living with Chronic Pain, from OK to Despair and Finding My Way Back Again, was written when she was 3 years into an ongoing flare up which resulted in her facing a life forever changed by the pain.The book has already helped hundreds of families understand the psychosocial impact of living with pain and importantly, to destigmatise the condition and help people have conversations with their loved ones around these challenges.  Dawn knows that this book also represents the voice of many, those of us who are the silent unwilling pain tribe and our loving families and friends who struggle to know how to support us. Facebook :         Dr Dawn MacintyreInstagram:         drdawnmacintyrephdLinkedIn:            Dr Dawn Macintyre (Spinks) PhDWebsite:            drdawnmacintyre.com Follow the podcastOnemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: OneMomentPlease

The Long Covid Clinic being run by Professor Jack Lambert in the Mater Hospital will shut down at the end of this month due to a lack of funding. Sufferers feel like they've been forgotten about. Andrea was joined by Patricia who got treatment for long Covid in France, John who's wife is suffering from long Covid and Grainne Kelly, a triathlete living with long Covid...

Ailín Rogers, Clinical Lead for Cancer Surgery at The Mater Hospital and Consultant Colorectal Surgeon

Sinn Féin TD Mark Ward & neurology specialist registrar at the Mater Hospital, Esther Macken.

Covid cases are rapidly rising on Australia's east coast, leading Queensland to issue an amber alert across the state. There are fears Australia is heading for a Covid crisis in the lead up to Christmas.  Experts are urging us to work from home; there are calls for mask mandates to be re-introduced; and Queensland has issued an amber alert across the state.  In this episode of the Briefing, we talk new strains, new risks and just how worried we need to be this Summer. To answer all these questions we're joined by Associate Professor Paul Griffin who's an infectious diseases doctor and microbiologist at Brisbane's Mater Hospital.    Headlines: - Australian released from Myanmar prison- Three sentenced following MH17 trial- Third missing in floods; Guy Sebastian's manager sentenced; Twiggy donates to Ukraine; Taylor Swift crashes Ticketmaster- Neighbours is coming back   Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we are joined again by friend of the pod, Shane Daniel Byrne! Podge is still in recovery mode so Shane was sound enough to come in and guest-host. We talked about the time I prayed to be on the Disney Channel, Shane's experience working in bars, and we also conducted a little history lesson for all of you history buffs. Ryan and Shane are taking part in the Dickie Dip this Saturday 5th November in aid of men's cancer care in the Mater Hospital and you can donate here! It's always a pleasure to have Shane on and this episode was a lot of fun. Podge is on the mend and will return for next week's episode. Our brave little soldier. This episode is available now wherever you get your podcasts. And, of course, this episode is proudly sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey. 

On today's show Alana Kirk talks to us about midlife dating, Gary Farrell is walking from The Mater Hospital to Rhode, Co Offaly in memory of his Dad Peadar, he joined Ray for a chat, we hear from Kevin Nolan again after the images from NASA are released and Giselle Makinde talks to us about her thriving Gelato Business.

We hear from Gerry McEntee, clinical director with our lady's hospital in Navan and a Consultant in the Mater Hospital in Dublin.

Dr Brendan Kelly, infectious diseases doctor at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, discusses new research on the impact of long Covid on previously healthy patients.

Last year, the only cough we talked about was Covid. This year, the flu is back with a vengeance. Some state governments are handing out free vaccines to avoid hospital overload, and the flu season has kicked off much earlier than usual. So why is this year so much worse than others? Plus, there was a lot of talk about China trying to win over the Pacific during the election. So much so, that just days after Labor won government, Foreign Minister Penny Wong hightailed it to Fiji. But experts are saying that's not the end of the tension. So what's going on? And finally, did you lose cash in the crypto crash? Some coins have taken a nosedive, so is this the beginning of the end? Live guests: Tracey Plowman, Crypto Curious Dr Graeme Smith, Australian National University Dr Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases, Mater Hospital

Martin malinowski, Transplant Recipient, Dr Zita Galvin, Transplant Hepatologist at SVUH, Dr Emer Joyce, Transplant Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital

Director Of Infectious Diseases at the Mater Hospital, Dr. Paul Griffin joins the show to talk about Queensland sitting at 89.9% double vaxxed, the first day back at school and whether it will bring on a new wave...but is he ready for our tribute once we hit 90%? Follow Ash, Luttsy & Susie O'Neill! Facebook: www.facebook.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill Twitter: www.twitter.com/ashluttsysusie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashluttsyandsusieoneill See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ruth O'Regan is the Division Head of Hematology and Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and is an associate director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. Dr. O'Regan specializes as a breast cancer physician and researcher. She is ranked by Newsweek/Castle Connolly Medical as one of the top oncologists in the nation. She received her MD from University College in Dublin, Ireland. She completed her internal medicine residency at Northwestern University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed fellowships in Oncology from Mater Hospital in Dublin and Northwestern University. Dr. O'Regan is the Chief Scientific Officer of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium. She is the Vice-Chair of the Wisconsin Association of Hematology and Oncology, and is on the Executive Committee for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Prior to the University of Wisconsin, Dr. O'Regan was the chair and medical director of breast cancer research at Emory University, and the director of breast cancer research at the Winship Cancer Institute. Tune in to hear about breast cancer: causes, symptoms, treatments, and much more.