• Episode 563: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 22: Lung cancer screening with Professor Michael Wilson
    Jul 28 2024

    Lung cancer remains Australia's deadliest cancer. A new screening program, to be introduced in 2025, is expected to save hundreds of lives each year.

    But for those who have the disease now, how does a multi-disciplinary team work to improve lung cancer care? How are best outcomes created? And how far has Artificial Intelligence and robotic technology evolved in treating this disease?

    To answer these questions and more, leading Cardiothoracic Surgeon Professor Michael Wilson speaks with The MJA's news and online editor, Sally Block.

    This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 562: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 21 "By the community, for the community" with Professor Kelvin Kong
    Jun 30 2024

    Australia's first Indigenous surgeon, Professor Kelvin Kong discusses his work with ear disease, the importance of representation and cultural safety, and his optimism for the future of Indigenous health care.

    With MHA news and online editor, Sally Block. 29 mins.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 561: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 20: What patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer
    Jun 9 2024

    Today we discuss what patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer.

    My special guests are Nick Verry, who shares his cancer journey, and Dr Ralph Audehm, a general practitioner.

    This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation.

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 560: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 19: the need for adequate bowel preparation for colonoscopies
    Jun 2 2024

    Today we discuss how inadequate bowel preparation is leading to poorer or cancelled colonoscopies.

    My special guest is gastroenterologist Associate Professor John Ding.

    Read more: bowelprep.au

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 22 mins

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    22 mins
  • Episode 559: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 18: a cardiology update exploring aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation
    May 26 2024

    Today we discuss aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter.

    My special guests are Professor Stephen Worthley, an interventional cardiologist, and Associate Professor Hari Raju, a cardiac electrophysiologist.

    Both are with Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health which sponsored this podcast.

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 558: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 17: HIV in Australia – the latest epidemiology, developments in treatment and the path to elimination of HIV transmission
    May 19 2024

    Today we are discussing HIV in Australia – including the latest epidemiology, developments in treatment and the path to elimination of HIV transmission.

    My special guests, Dr Phillip Keen and Dr Francesca di Giallonardo, are senior research fellows at the Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney.

    Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/13/australia-has-the-means-to-end-hiv-transmission/

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins.

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    14 mins
  • Episode 557: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 16: where a career as a doctor can take you, with Dr Anna Samecki
    May 12 2024

    Today we discuss non-clinical careers in medicine and where a career as a doctor can take you.

    My special guest is Dr Anna Samecki, the medical education and publications lead for Boehringer Ingelheim.

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 19 mins.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 556: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 15: exercise “vital” for people who have experienced pregnancy loss
    May 5 2024

    Today we are discussing pregnancy loss. New research shows that exercise is vital for people who have experienced pregnancy loss in improving physical wellbeing and their mental health.

    My special guests, Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Danielle Girard, are academics in exercise physiology.

    Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/11/exercise-is-crucial-for-women-following-pregnancy-loss/

    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.

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    16 mins