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  • 24 minutes 58 seconds
    Episode 571: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 30: GPs and fertility management

    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 genea.com.au

    We also discuss how GPs can navigate ethical issues around fertility treatments and patient care.

    Associate Professor Alex Polyakov is the Medical Director of Genea Melbourne City, a highly skilled obstetrician, gynaecologist, and fertility specialist based in East Melbourne and joins us today.

    9 December 2024, 1:39 am
  • 20 minutes 44 seconds
    Episode 570: MJA Podcasts Episode 29 - infertility evaluation, history and diagnostics

    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 found at genea.com.au’

    To discuss this topic, we are joined by Dr Genia Rozen is a Senior Clinical Lecturer and Clinical School Tutor at Melbourne University. Dr Rozen is involved in the fertility preservation service at Genea and Royal Women’s Hospital.

    25 November 2024, 3:56 am
  • 15 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 569: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 28 - Dr Camilla Wainwright and Dr David Roy

    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 this topic, the interview will be conducted by cardiologist Doctor Camilla Wainwright from St Vincent’s Private Hospital. And to discuss the latest data and its implications for female patients with aortic stenosis, we're joined by interventional cardiologist Doctor David Roy from St Vincent’s Hospital.

    19 November 2024, 1:26 am
  • 19 minutes 5 seconds
    Episode 568: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 27 - Fertility treatment options and referrals

    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 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 genea.com.au

    13 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 59 seconds
    Episode 567: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 26: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation

     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 necessarily those of Medtronic. 

     

    To learn more, we are joined by consultant cardiologists Dr Jason Sharp & Dr Dennis Wang from the Sydney Adventist Hospital to discuss some key updates in the TAVI space.

    6 October 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 13 minutes 47 seconds
    Episode 566: MJA Podcasts Episode 25: Gastric and oesophageal cancer - a community perspective

    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 Pancare Foundation.

    My special guests are Melanie Regan and Sue Hegarty, two cancer nurses with many decades of experience.

    30 September 2024, 1:05 am
  • 24 minutes 24 seconds
    Episode 565: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 24: Interventional techniques in stroke treatment

    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 with Macquarie University Hospital.

    This podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, a part of MQ Health.

    22 September 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 564: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 23: Lung cancer screening to save lives

    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 podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, a part of MQ Health.

    Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Macquarie University Hospital, Alvin Ing told the MJA the screening program could push the cure rate for lung cancer to as high as 90%,

    4 August 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 15 minutes 27 seconds
    Episode 563: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 22: Lung cancer screening with Professor Michael Wilson

    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.

    28 July 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 29 minutes 52 seconds
    Episode 562: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 21 "By the community, for the community" with Professor Kelvin Kong

    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.

    30 June 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 26 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 561: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 20: What patients need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer

    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.

    9 June 2024, 3:00 pm
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