Rheumatology Republic

The number of spinal fusions performed in Australia has skyrocketed over the past few decades, with the number of privately funded procedures far outstripping those done in the public system. Spinal fusions, which help stabilise the spine by surgically joining two or more vertebrae together, can be used following traumatic injury, or to help correct scoliosis in children. But the most common use f...

Voluntourism is an enticing form of travel: exotic locales, cultural immersion, serving needy populations with your skills – all wrapped up in your four weeks’ annual leave.  Not so fast. Before packing your passport and mosquito net, tune in to Rheumatology Republic podcast to hear from two guests who might make you reconsider.  Sydney rheumatologist Dr Rob Baume says he considered Méde...

When the choice is between writing a script for pain killers and a 45 consultation about weight management, which one do you choose? Associate Professor Kade Paterson, University of Melbourne, is a guest this episode of In Conversation podcast. He says scripts for pain killers and referrals to orthopaedic surgeons are unnecessarily common for patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Professor Paterson s...

Patients with covid-related hair loss are benefiting from rheumatologists and dermatologists working together on its treatment, says Irish dermatologist Dr Dmitri Wall. In June year, the JAK inhibitor baricitinib won US FDA approval for patients with severe alopecia areata. and is now being used for hair loss more broadly.  In this podcast episode, Dr Wall talks about the discussions he’s bee...

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It wasn’t the conventional path to becoming a rheumatologist, but Professor Catherine Hill has found her career journey extremely rewarding.  The immediate past president of the ARA joins In Conversation podcast this month and shares candid insights about her life, career and what it meant to win the 2022 Parr Prize.  “I was delighted to be the recipient, but it's a body of work over man...

AI in healthcare is only going to get bigger and new Macquaire University research reveals how to do it better. In this super short podcast we hear from Associate Professor Paul Formosa from Macquarie University. He’s been researching how patients respond to AI making their medical decisions compared to how they respond if a human is involved. Professor Formosa says that patients see humans as app...

After a year of lockdowns and border closures the Australian rheumatology community has come together again at ARA 2022. Rheumatology Republic captured the spirit of the conference in conversation with speakers including Professor Lyn March, Professor Paul Bird and Dr Mona Marabani. Popular sessions included the covid update which one delegate heralded as a timely “masterclass”. Other delegates la...

Physical examinations are hampered by telehealth, but after an extensive literature review, experts have curated the best workarounds to optimise diagnosis. In this episode of In conversation we introduce Tele-Presence 5 – a guideline for doctors to coach patients through self-examinations via telehealth. We are joined by Professor Stephen W. Russell, physician and researcher from the University o...

Beyond ‘brain fog’ – the real penalty of cognitive dysfunction in lupus and what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prevention is better than cure when it comes to cybersecurity. Data security expert Troy Hunt discusses how to protect yourself, your practice and your patient’s privacy. The health care sector is number one again in 2021 for reporting the highest number of data breaches in Australia . It’s a consistent track record that reflects a concerted targeting by hackers because health data can fetch a lot...

Dr Jessica Leung and Dr Georgia Harris find PMR is not as self-limiting as generally thought and often misdiagnosed for months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s as complex and difficult as losing weight but Ayano Kelly is getting to the bottom of adherence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Flavia Cicuttini AM talks about her early research career, key research moments and her passion for helping today’s early and mid-career researchers to create a better future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The chair of Doctors for the Environment Australia, rheumatologist Dr John Van Der Kallen, is calling for a national body to reduce healthcare emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living guidelines could soon be the gold standard for treating inflammatory diseases. Here’s how they work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With COVID-19 raging through the United States like wildfire, and the controversial US election whipping up rage and spreading misinformation far and wide, Seth Ginsberg is very happy with his decision to move from New York to the relative calm and safety of Australia – his wife’s home country. Felicity Nelson and Karina Bray chatted to Seth Ginsberg on the Rheumatology Republic podcast. Hosted on...

As Australia’s first ever wellness officer, rheumatologist Dr Bethan Richards has focused on meeting the basic needs of hospital staff – offering protected lunch breaks, access to water, functioning rest areas and moments of human connection. It all sounds tragically obvious but has required deep changes in governance, organisational structure and culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

The FAST study that pitted febuxostat against allopurinol for patients with gout and CVD risk factors has released its results in a late breaking abstract at ACR. Thomas MacDonald, the senior author and a professor of medicine at the University of Dundee in the UK, came on the Rheumatology Republic podcast to discuss the study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.