Podcast Episodes

The new variant Omicron; platelet-rich plasma in knees and ankles; and Parkinson's possible connection to influenza

Published on 4 years ago

Stillbirth in lockdown, health risks for adolescents, sleep disorder with fly-in fly-out rosters, senescent cancer cells

Published on 4 years ago

Youth mental health care; COVID vaccines of the future; balancing cancer treatment and vaccination

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Women's health: menopause and cardiovascular risk; efficacy of vaginal laser use; remedies for incontinence; tools to improve breast cancer screening

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

What to know about buying and using rapid antigen tests | chimeras in medicine part 2 | more snakebite information

Rapid antigen tests can now be purchased by the general public, and what you need to know. There's Part 2 of our Chimeras in medicine—the use of animal avatars. And further responses to questions abo…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

Chimeras in medicine: xenotransplantation

Many people are currently waiting for an organ donation, and some of those waiting may die before a suitable organ is found. However some researchers think that we will be able to grow organs in anim…

Published on 4 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 boosters; the big uptake for digital health; cholesterol in different age groups; amputation decision aid

As the world opens up after COVID-19, what should we know about further vaccination; cholesterol studies in different age groups; digital health and how it helps health care.

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Malaria and vector-borne diseases, the Hippocratic Oath, the best way to treat snake bite

Malaria and the implications of a vaccine for it; a new book about what happens to the Hippocratic Oath when it's in the real world; and, if you are bitten by a snake - what next?

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

The widespread gender bias in healthcare

The gender bias in healthcare is pervasive and causes harm when women receive worse treatment during a heart attack, are denied proper pain relief when in pain or when less likely to receive timely a…

Published on 4 years, 2 months ago

Who gets care if hospitals become overwhelmed?; colorectal cancer risks; and the myth of placebos

What may happen if the hospital systems in NSW and Victoria are overwhelmed when we open up at 70 and 80% and the expected surge in cases occurs?

New research sheds light on colorectal cancer risks.

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Published on 4 years, 2 months ago