Radiotherapy

Dr Chavy Arora, GP, Lecturer and Researcher in Public Health Ethics and Primary Care at Monash University Department of General Practice, discusses her research on patients over 65 who self-diagnose using Google; Prudence Dear unpacks cancer screening best practice; and the team discuss the efficacy of a new shingles vaccine. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr Sonia. Website:  https://...

John Osborn, Certified Sports Podiatrist, discusses common and uncommon foot injuries; Dr Raoul Mascarenhas, Consultant Orthodontist at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, canvasses unusual dental conditions; Miss Perineum shares her experience of a wandering appendix; and Cyber Sioux unpacks her case of Christmas eye. With presenters Miss Perineum and Cyber Sioux.  Website:  https://www.rrr.o...

Dr Voodoo, a Clinical Psychologist and trainee Obstetrician and Gynecologist, discusses the physical, social, and psychological consequences of perinatal trauma; Dr Ed, an Infectious Disease Clinician, canvasses how the COVID vaccines were developed so quickly, and explains how a live worm was found inside a woman's brain; and the team explore recent research into the psychology of prescribing dru...

In the second Radiotherapy Radiothon Special for 2023 the team share some of their favourite medical facts. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Dilemma, Dr Neo, and Dr Sharma. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadiotherapyOnTripleR/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_radiotherapy_ Instagram: https://instagram.com/radiotherapy_tripler

In the first Radiotherapy Radiothon Special for 2023 the team are joined by physician, journalist, and broadcaster Dr Norman Swan; ex-politician and leader of Reason Australia Fiona Patten; and psychiatrist and author Professor Ian Hickie. With presenters Dr Nick, Dr Sonia, and Dr Mal Practice. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Radio...

Liz Daws OAM, CEO of the Robert Connor Dawes (RCD) Foundation, discusses the origin of the RCD Foundation and its work supporting the research and care of patients with paediatric brain tumours, and canvasses the upcoming Connor's Run event on September 10; Professor Jeffrey V. Rosenfeld, Senior Neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at The Alfred and Professor of Surgery at Monash Univers...

Emeritus Professor Stephen Cordner AM, Head of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) International Programs, unpacks the Kathleen Folbigg criminal case and discusses his work as a Forensic Pathologist; Associate Professor James Trauer, Head of the Epidemiological Modelling Unit at Monash University and practicing Respiratory and Sleep Physician, discusses the causes and treatment of ...

Professor Fran Baum AO, Program Director of Stretton Health Equity at the University of Adelaide, discusses the influence of private consulting firms on health policy in Australia; Dr Sharma explores whether there is a link between artificial sweeteners and cancer; and the team reflect on the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. With presenters Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, Dr Neo. Webs...

Branavie Ranjithakumaran, Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, unpacks weight stigma and discusses the role of dietitians and nutritionists; Paul Bevan, Founder and CEO of cultivated meat startup Magic Valley, explores the ethical benefits of cultivated meats and discusses how they are manufactured; and the team canvass recent research into the connection between processed food and ca...

Jessica Shepherd, Gippsland Operational Community Engagement Liaison Coordinator for Ambulance Victoria, discusses the life of an advanced life support paramedic; Professor Peter Azzopardi, Senior Principal Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, canvasses his work leading an international program of research focusing on adolescent health and well-being; and the team discuss...

Professor Mimi Tang, Paediatric Allergist and Immunologist at the Royal Children's Hospital, discusses the symptoms and causes of food allergies and the work being done to find a preventative cure; Associate Professor Louis Irving, Respiratory Physician and Director of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, explores the symptoms, causes, and treatment of Long COVID; and th...

Dr Dianna Vidas, Music Psychologist and Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, unpacks her recent PhD thesis on the the psychology of music and discusses how listening to music benefits students; and Professor Danielle Mazza AM, Chair of General Practice at Monash University and Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health expert, canvasses the recent Australian Senate report and recommendation...

Dr Toni Pikoos, Clinical Psychologist and Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University, discusses body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and the new changes to the Ahpra guidelines for cosmetic and plastic surgeons; Ben Farinazzo, Ambassador for Australia Kookaburra Kids Foundation, canvasses his lived experience with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and Dr Matthew Kang, Neuropsychiatry Res...

Associate Professor Dion Stub, Interventional Cardiologist at the Alfred Hospital and Western Health, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of heart failure;  the team explore the ethics of synthetic embryos, and canvass different ways to treat incontinence. With presenters Dr Training Wheels, Miss Perineum, and Dr Moto. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy Facebo...

Dr Will Lee, Neurologist specialising in movement and neurodegenerative disorders at Eastern Health, discusses some of the latest research and treatments for Parkinson's Disease; Associate Professor Samantha Loi, Neuropsychiatrist and Old Age Psychiatrist at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne, canvasses the causes and treatment of young onset neurocognitive disorders such as...

Dr Jacqueline Rakov, Specialist Clinical and Forensic Psychiatrist, unpacks a recent report from the Australian Medical Council that claims current psychiatry training does not adequately equip practitioners to treat some common disorders; and Simon von Saldern, CEO of Healthy Male, explores the reasons why Australian males are experiencing high levels of loneliness. With presenters Panel Beater,...

Dr Lou Cooper, Counselling Psychologist and Director of Talking Emotions, discusses the benefits and practice of emotion-focused therapy; Dr Andrew Buultjens, Postdoctoral Research Scientist at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, unpacks the causes, symptoms, and treatment of buruli ulcers; and the team canvass text-based healthcare consults. With presenters Dr Nick, Prudence D...

Gavin Freeman, Psychologist and Director of the Business Olympian, and Dr John Brooks, Sports Physician and GP, discuss the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long term impacts of concussion. The team unpack the efficacy of artificial sweeteners for weight loss, and explore the connection between stress and gut health. With presenters Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels Website:  https:/...

Dr Christian Barton, Physiotherapist and Researcher at La Trobe University and Director at Complete Physio Clinic, discusses his work as a physio specialising in knee injuries and canvasses research into an AFLW injury prevention program; Professor Peter Brukner OAM, Medical Doctor and Specialist Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician, discusses his new book  The Diabetes Plan  and explores how di...

Dr Kristina Elvidge, Head of Research at the Childhood Dementia Initiative, discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of childhood dementia; Dr Joshua Osowicki, Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Royal Children’s Hospital and researcher at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, canvasses recent research into a Group A Streptococcal vaccine, and the team discuss over-the-counte...

Patrice Capogreco, author and breast cancer survivor, talks about the impact of breast cancer on their sexuality, and canvasses their upcoming book FK With Cancer ; Dr Sarah McKay, neuroscientist and science educator, discuss her new book Baby Brain: The surprising neuroscience of how pregnancy and motherhood sculpt our brains and change our minds (for the better) , and unpacks the process of matr...

Dr Annie Moulden OAM, General Development and Behavioural Paediatrician at the Victorian Children's Clinic; discusses the importance of patient safety and harm reduction in hospitals; Katherine Lorenz, Coroner at the Coroners Court of Victoria, unpacks the role of the Coroners Court and discusses her work as a Coroner; and the team canvass a recent study on the use of iron transfusions to boost th...

Dr Jo Rayner, Senior Research Fellow at the Australia Centre for Evidence Based Aged Care (ACEBAC), discusses her research and advocacy for the care of older people in Australia; Janine Roney, Unit Manager of the Clinical Research Unit at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Alfred Health, talks about her career in nursing and clinical research; and the team canvass emerging research into Alzh...

Professor Catherine Crock AM, Physician at The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and Chair of the Hush Foundation, discusses the work of the Hush Foundation in transforming the culture of healthcare through the use of music, literature and the arts; Jason Gardner, Senior Exercise Physiologist and Director at Your Move Health, unpacks the role of an exercise physiologist, and discusses how exerci...

Associate Professor Sally Nathan, Public Health Social Scientist at UNSW, discusses her research findings on the impact of residential drug treatment programs for young people; Prudence Dear canvasses recent research on the mediterranean diet; and the team explore why old chocolate turns white. With presenters Dr Nick, Dr Sonia, Prudence Dear, and Miss Diagnosis. Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/e...