The Medical Journal of Australia

Suicide is the leading cause of death for women during the perinatal phase of pregnancy.  And one in 10 men suffer from perinatal depression according to Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia or PANDA. As healthcare practitioners – what signs should you be on the look out for when you’re seeing patients. To explore this, PANDA CEO Julie Borninkhof joins me now.

Today we are exploring an MJA supplement on ethics in health and medical research in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.   It’s called Murru Minya and I’m joined by two of the co-ordinating authors Felicity Collis, a Gomeroi woman and Associate Professor Michelle Kennedy a Wiradjuri woman.  

Today we are exploring advanced  back pain management and robotic advances in spinal surgery.   This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Today I am joined by two guests, my first is Associate Professor Tillman Boesel.  He is a pain management specialist who practises at Macquarie University Hospital and Mac...

Today we are exploring male infertility, from causes to treatment options. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can...

Today we are exploring the role of GPs in fertility management. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be found at...

Today we are exploring infertility evaluation, history and diagnostics This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their world leading IVF science and technology delivers success rates consistently higher than the national average, ensuring your patients have the best chance of a healthy baby. Referral and patient resources can be f...

Today, we're delving into transcatheter aortic valve implantation, commonly referred to as TAVI. Specifically, we'll be exploring the nuances of treatment for female patients with aortic stenosis and the pivotal role valve choice plays in their health outcomes. This podcast is made possible by Medtronic. However, the views expressed here are not necessarily those of Medtronic. To delve deeper into...

Today we are exploring fertility with Dr Alice Huang. This includes what lifestyle changes or medications can you take before considering assisted reproductive technologies. When should GPs refer patients to a fertility specialist, and an example of a challenging fertility case. This podcast is sponsored by Genea Fertility. Genea has been helping create families for almost four decades. Their worl...

 Today we are discussing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, also known as TAVI.    TAVI that has become pivotal in the cardiology space since its introduction in 2002 , and today we’ll compare TAVI to surgical aortic valve replacement. We’ll also discuss the importance of shared decision making.    This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessaril...

Today we will be talking about gastric and oesophageal cancer and what we have learnt about it as a community. This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation and funded by the Australian Government. The Pancare Foundation provides support to people impacted by a diagnosis of upper gastro intestinal cancer. The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of the Panca...

What are the latest interventional techniques used in stroke treatment?  What is the role of GPs in the assessment and management of a stroke patient? These questions are answered on this podcast today as we explore different the facets of stroke treatment. Our experts are Neurologist Candice Delcourt who works at MQ Health Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiologist Brendan Steinfort who is wit...

Lung cancer is Australia’s deadliest cancer. When patients develop symptoms like coughing it is generally no longer curable by surgery or other treatments. The National Lung Cancer Screening Program will begin next year and will involve routine scanning in the hope of catching the disease in its earliest stages. More information, including who’s eligible for the Program, is available here This pod...

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 the...

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.

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.

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 

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.

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...

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.

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/   W...

Today we discuss what doctors need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer.   My special guest is Dr Ashraf Tokhi, a general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon.    This podcast is sponsored by the Pancare Foundation.    With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 13 mins.

Today we are discussing the salt and nutrient levels found in yeast extracts and tomato sauces.   My special guests are dieticians Laureate Professor Clare Collins and Dr Erin Clarke.    Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/7/happy-little-vegemites-balancing-salt-and-nutrient-intake/   With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 mins.

Today we discuss developments in treating kidney disease, including advice for general practitioners, how patients can get support – and balancing life as a specialist.    My special guest is Professor Gopi Rangan, a nephrologist staff specialist at Westmead Hospital and a clinician scientist at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research.    Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/9/spotli...

Today we discuss pregnancy supplements, including the need for clinicians to reconsider widespread prescriptions for pregnancy supplements, and instead promote whole food diets.   My special guests are Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson and Dr Linda Gallo.    Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/6/pregnancy-supplements-is-there-too-much-of-a-good-thing/   With MJA news and online edit...

Today we are discussing how GPs can help women improve their self-compassion and reduce depression.    My special guest is Dr Lydia Brown, a senior lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Melbourne.   Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/4/how-self-compassion-can-help-reduce-depression-in-women/   With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins.