The Medical Journal of Australia
The Medical Journal of Australia is Australia's premier general medical academic peer-reviewed journal. It publishes original research, reviews, and commentary on clinical medicine, public health, and health policy. The podcast covers key articles and topics from the journal, providing insights for healthcare professionals and researchers.
Episodes
Episode 599: The National Health and Medical Research Council celebrates its 90th anniversary
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council.From its official inception in the 1930s, the NHMRC has had a rich history from protecting Australia from diseases like polio and tuberculosis to making sure it backs high quality research that is ethical, rigorous and focused on community benefit."The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners a
Episode 598: Breastfeeding in a warzone - a vital lifeline
Breastfeeding is encouraged worldwide – it also has particular benefits for mothers in warzones. To speak about this and other interesting facets about breastfeeding is Dr Mariana Gutierrez Popoca. She is a Paediatrician with Medicine Sans Frontiers and visited the Australian Breastfeeding Medicine Conference recently. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the la
Episode 597: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 3: Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes
Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia. My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” The MJA has recent
Episode 596: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 2: Complex trauma - a guide for clinicians
Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia. My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” Today we will be t
Episode 595: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 1: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Today we are exploring Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy. We explore the clinical rationale, patient selection, referral pathways and key considerations for LAAO. and aim to understand the therapy as an option for patients who are unsuitable for long term anticoagulation therapy. This is a sponsored podcast.A/Prof Pankaj Jain is an academic interventional cardiologist with
Episode 594: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 23: Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and treatment of Dementia
Today we are exploring the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, treating dementia and how nutrition can help with cognitive decline.This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Dr Heather Francis is an endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist. She is experienced in the diagnosis and management
Episode 593: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 22: Finding a cure for asthma
My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” This week the MJA has published a supplement called Cure asthma – it’s a collaboration between keen Au
Episode 592: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 21: Australia's first male infertility guidelines
Australia now has its first Male Infertility guidelines. The Guidelines are featured today as an Online First ahead of their official publication in MJA later this year. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to th
Episode 590: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 20 - Lung Cancer Screening Program
Australia has its first new cancer screening programme in 20 years, this time for lung cancer. Today we’ll be discussing this new programme in depth as well as the role of primary care and the supports available in delivering the programme.This podcast is Sponsored by the Australian Government National Lung Cancer Screening Program.Professor Vivienne Milch is Medical Director, at Cancer A
Episode 591: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 19: Cardiac surgery in elderly patients
Today we are exploring cardiac surgery in elderly patients.This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Professor Michael Vallely is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon who has clinical and academic interests in minimising the invasiveness of cardiothoracic surgery and is a world authorit
Episode 589: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 18 - Hong Kong Flu
Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia. My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” Between 1968 and 19
Episode 588: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 17 - Advances in glaucoma and age-related macular disease
Today we are exploring advances in glaucoma and age-related macular disease. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Dr Helen Do is an ophthalmic surgeon with a specialising in medical retina and cataract surgery with a focus on diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration at Mac
Episode 587: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 16: Clinical Care Standards - a decade of excellence
A little over 10 years ago the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care released its first national clinical care standard.A perspective on the subject is published in the MJA today and a webinar is being held tomorrow where the Commission will showcase the five stories of excellence discussed in today’s podcast. The link to the webinar will be is hereThe Chief Medical O
Episode 586: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 15: Re-thinking coronary heart disease
The likelihood of a man or woman dying of coronary heart disease is much less than it was half a century ago with better treatments and a reduction in smoking. However, as our special guests will explain today, the overall burden of coronary disease continues to grow and it still remains the single leading cause of death in Australia. Professor Will Parsonage is Clinical Director at the
Episode 585: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 14 - Clinicians’ discretion to contact patients’ at-risk relatives about their genetic risk
Australia’s privacy regulator has recently updated its guidance to clinicians about contacting their patients’ relatives about their genetic risk of disease. The MJA is featuring an article on the subject by Dr Jane Tiller as an Online First this week, ahead of its publication in the Journal in August. Dr Tiller is a lawyer, genetic counsellor and public health researcher. She’s the Ethic
Episode 584: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 13 - Indigenous voices in medical education
It’s NAIDOC week and the MJA’s – special issue on Indigenous Health “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people and pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” Associate Professor Paul Saunders is a proud Biripi man whose family comes from the mid nor
Episode 583: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 12 - Inflammatory bowel disease and Bowel cancer screening and treatment
Today we are joined by Dr Brandon Baraty and Associate Professor Viraj Kariyawasam, two leading experts in gastroenterology, to discuss the latest in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management and bowel cancer screening. They’ll share insights into the most recent advancements in diagnostic techniques and cutting-edge treatment options shaping the future of patient care.This podcast is s
Episode 582: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 11 - Pulmonary Hypertension - Associate Professor Martin Brown and Associate Professor Fred Joshua
In this episode we are exploring advances in pulmonary hypertension as well as symptoms, treatments, and its connection to rheumatological patients and much more.This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Associate Professor Martin Brown is a cardiologist specialising in advanced heart failure, compl
Episode 581: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 10 - GP special issue - President RACGP and MJA co-author Dr Michael Wright
This week is the General Practice issue of the MJA. One of the authors featured is Dr Michael Wright, the President of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. He is a co-author on the paper "The impact of patient enrolment in primary care on continuity and quality of care around the world, 2014–2024, and lessons for Australia: a scoping review."
Episode 580: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 9 - Menzies School of Health Research 40 year anniversary
The Menzies School of Health Research is celebrating its 40th anniversary.It’s Australia’s leading medical research institute for improving health outcomes for First Nations people and its reach now extends beyond our shores to the Asia Pacific region.To commemorate this milestone, Menzies has chosen a collection of papers published in the MJA to highlight their research.Professor Alan Ca
Episode 578: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 8 - 2024 Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and Healthy Bones Australia guidelines for osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, which is characterised by low bone density and bone tissue deterioration, affects two thirds of Australians over the age of 50.Healthy Bones Australia has been contracted by The Department of Health and Aged Care to update the 2017 guidelines for osteoporosis management.A summary of this update has now been published in the Medical Journal of Australia.Professor Peter Wong i
Episode 579: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 7: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) burden in all infants
Today we are exploring Respiratory Syncytial Virus in infants including its spread, its treatment and impact on families.This podcast was created with the support of our sponsor Sanofi. Dr Rama Kandasamy is a paediatrician working at the Sydney Childrens Hospital network and the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance.
Episode 577: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 6 - Translational Orthopaedic Research in Practice
Today we are exploring the topic of Translational Orthopaedic Research in Practice.This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health - a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research.Joining me is Associate Professor Sumit Raniga who is an award winning sub-specialist internationally recognised. orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon. He is the Director of
Episode 576: MJA Podcasts 2025 episode 5 - Gender inequality in health
It’s coming up to this year’s International Women’s Day, and today’s guests will talk about continuing gender in equality in health. In an article published today in The MJA’s InSight+, PhD candidate Rachel Mather who is a committee member of Women in Global Health Australia and Associate Professor Meru Sheel who is chair of the organisation state that women occupy 70% of frontline healt
Episode 575: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 4 Perinatal Anxiety and Depression
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.
Episode 574: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 3 - Murru Minya: examining ethical research processes and practices in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research
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.
Episode 573: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 2: Advanced back pain management and robotic advances
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
Episode 572: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 1 - Male Infertility
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 resour
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
Episode 570: MJA Podcasts Episode 29 - infertility evaluation, history and diagnostics
Today we are exploring infertility evaluation, history and diagnosticsThis 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
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 deep
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. Th
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 necess
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 t
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
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 hereT
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 ans
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.
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.
Episode 560: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 19: the need for adequate bowel preparation for colonoscopies
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
Episode 559: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 18: a cardiology update exploring aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation
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.
Episode 558: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 17: HIV in Australia – the latest epidemiology, developments in treatment and the path to elimination of HIV transmission
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 MJ
Episode 557: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 16: where a career as a doctor can take you, with Dr Anna Samecki
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.
Episode 556: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 15: exercise “vital” for people who have experienced pregnancy loss
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
Episode 555: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 14: what doctors need to know about gastric and oesophageal cancer
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.
Episode 554: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 13: Advice for clinicians on salt and nutrients found in Australian yeast extracts and tomato sauces
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.
Episode 553: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 12: developments in treating kidney disease, with Professor Gopi Rangan
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/s
Episode 552: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 11: Pregnancy supplements – how much is too much?
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 e
Episode 551: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 10: how GPs can help women improve their self-compassion and reduce depression
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.
Episode 550: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 9: Reducing psychological distress among patients after cardiac surgery
Today we discuss how doctors can help reduce psychological distress among patients after cardiac surgery. My guests are Snezana Stolic, a senior lecturer of nursing and William McCann, a PhD student in psychology, both at the University of Southern Queensland. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/4/managing-psychological-distress-following-cardiac-surgery/ With MJA news and onl
Episode 549: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 8: the deadly impact of wood heater smoke, with Professor Sotiris Vardoulakis
Today we are discussing the deadly impact of wood heater smoke in the ACT and across eastern and southern Australia. My special guest is Professor Sotiris Vardoulakis from the University of Canberra. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/1/wood-heater-smoke-and-mortality-australian-capital-territory-rapid-health-impact With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins
Episode 548: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 7: Australia’s national bowel cancer screening program
Today we discuss the importance of Australia’s national bowel cancer screening program, including rates of program participation and the need to maintain public confidence in it. My guests are Professor Mark Jenkins and Associate Professor Belinda Goodwin. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/43/misunderstandings-about-bowel-cancer-screening-programs-dangerous/ With MJA news an
Episode 547: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 6: Raising awareness of heart valve disease as part of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week
Today we are discussing heart valve disease as part of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week. My special guests are Dr James Roy and Associate Professor Kaleab Asrress, who are structural and interventional cardiologists from Sydney. This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 17 mins.
Episode 546: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 5: Cancer and heart health: discussing cardiotoxic cancer medications, with Dr Benjamin Daniels and Dr Maria Aslam
Today we are discussing the prevalence of Australians exposured to potentially cardiotoxic cancer medications. My special guests are Dr Benjamin Daniels and Dr Maria Aslam. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/44/listen-to-your-heart-how-cancer-medications-affect-cardiovascular-health/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
Episode 545: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 4: The health and wellbeing of children and young people, with Dr Kate Lycett
Today we are discussing a supplement published in the Medical Journal of Australia about tracking the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The supplement is sponsored by Vic Health. My guest is Dr Kate Lycett, a senior research fellow at the Faculty of Health in the School of Psychology at Deakin University, who co-authored the supplement. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au
Episode 544: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 3: water fluoridation in Queensland, with biostatistician Mr Christopher Sexton
Today we are discussing socio-economic status and water fluoridation in Queensland. My special guest is University of Queensland biostatistician, Mr Christopher Sexton. Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/2/socio-economic-status-and-access-fluoridated-water-queensland-ecological-data With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 11 mins.
Episode 543: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 2: the economics of Australia’s health system, with Professor Tony Scott
Today we are discussing Australia’s health system from the perspective of health economics, including the problems in the system, the challenges to reform, and how to improve affordability. My special guest is Professor Tony Scott, the Director of the Centre for Health Economics at Monash Business School.With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 12 mins.
Episode 542: MJA Podcasts 2024 Episode 1: chronic cough in children and adults, with Associate Professor Julie Marchant
Today we are discussing the updated position statement on chronic cough in Australia. My guest is Associate Professor Julie Marchant, a paediatric respiratory physician at the Queensland Children’s Hospital and a research fellow at the Centre for Children’s Health Research in Brisbane.Read more: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2024/220/1/cough-children-and-adults-diagnosis-assessment-and-m
Episode 541: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 36: The importance of medical record management with David Maddocks and Dr Owen Bradfield.
The importance of medical record management – including legal obligations, codes of conduct covering patient records, and key things for doctors to remember. My special guests are David Maddocks, a senior lawyer and partner with Perry Maddocks Trollope, and Dr Owen Bradfield, the Chief Medical Officer for the Medical Indemnity Protection Society, which sponsored this podcast. With MJA n
Episode 540: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 35: iron deficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with Dr Sam Heard
Today we are discussing iron deficiency in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with Dr Sam Heard, the medical director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. This podcast is sponsored by Viatris. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 minutes.
Episode 539: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 34: iron deficiency in the general Australian population, with Professor Arumugam Manoharan
Today we are discussing iron deficiency in the general Australian population, with Professor Arumugam Manoharan, a specialist physician in clinical haematology at St George Private Hospital in Sydney. This podcast is sponsored by Viatris. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 23 mins.
Episode 537: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 33: How clinicians can help improve the care of culturally and linguistically diverse patients, with Associate Professor Reema Harrison
How clinicians can help improve the care and treatment of culturally and linguistically diverse patients. My guest is Associate Professor Reema Harrison, a Cancer Institute NSW Career Development Fellow from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at Macquarie University. Read her article: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/34/clinicians-must-adapt-their-approach-to-culturally-or
Episode 538: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 32: new Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease, with Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini and Professor Stephen Twigg
Today we are discussing new Australian guidelines for diabetes related foot disease. Associate Professor Pete Lazzarini is a podiatrist and a conjoint Principal Research Fellow at Metro North Hospital & Health Service and QUT in Brisbane. Professor Stephen Twigg is a Clinical Academic, and the Kellion Professor of Endocrinology and Stan Clark Chair in Diabetes at the University of S
Episode 537: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 31: the new Australian Cancer Plan, with Cancer Australia CEO Professor Dorothy Keefe
Today we are discussing the new Australian Cancer Plan, released last week by Australia’s national cancer agency Cancer Australia. The plan aims to improve cancer outcomes for all Australians, and particularly for people have the poorest health outcomes. My special guest is Cancer Australia CEO, Professor Dorothy Keefe Read more: https://www.australiancancerplan.gov.au/ With MJA news an
Episode 536: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 30: improving access to dental care for Australia’s children to diminish the burden of disease, with Professor Sharon Goldfeld and Dr Mihiri Silva
Today we are discussing the urgent need to improve access to dental care for Australia’s children to diminish the burden of disease. My guests are Professor Sharon Goldfeld, a paediatrician, and Dr Mihiri Silva, a consultant paediatric dentist. Read their article: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2023/33/improving-australian-childrens-access-to-dental-care-vital-to-diminish-burden-of-disea
Episode 535: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 29: Experiences of doctors who have received disciplinary notifications due to alleged mental health impairment
Today we are discussing the experiences of Australian and New Zealand doctors who have received disciplinary notifications or have been investigated by the regulator due to alleged mental health impairment. My special guest is Dr Owen Bradfield, the Chief Medical Officer for the Medical Indemnity Protection Society, which sponsored this podcast. Read more: https://www.sciencedirect.com/s
Episode 534: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 28: Kidney health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with NIKTT deputy chair, Professor Jaquelyne Hughes, and NIKTT National Community Engagement Coordinator, Ms Kelli Owen
Today we are discussing the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce, featured in the latest MJA supplement published on Monday 16 October 2023. My special guests are the National Indigenous Kidney Transplantation Taskforce (NIKTT) deputy chair, Professor Jaquelyne Hughes, and NIKTT National Community Engagement Coordinator, Ms Kelli Owen. Read the supplement: https://www.mj
Episode 533: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 27: New cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk guidelines and calculator, with Professor Garry Jennings and Professor Mark Nelson
Today we are discussing the new cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk guidelines and calculator. My special guests are Professor Garry Jennings AO, the Chief Medical Advisor of the Heart Foundation, and Professor Mark Nelson, chair of the Discipline of General Practice at University of Tasmania. Learn more: https://www.cvdcheck.org.au/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins.
Episode 531: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 26: Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with Professor Fiona Stanley
Today we are discussing improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. My special guest is Professor Fiona Stanley, a prominent epidemiologist, public health researcher and former Australian of the Year. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 21 mins.
Episode 531: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 25: New research into breast cancer and rare cancers, with Professor Peter Baade and Dr Kou Kou
Today we are discussing new research into breast cancer and rare cancers. My special guests are Professor Peter Baade, a biostatistician and the senior manager, of descriptive epidemiology and Dr Kou Kou, the senior research officer (epidemiology), both at Cancer Council Queensland. Read their breast cancer research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.52091Read about
Episode 530: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 24: Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, with Professor Ian Anderson
Today we are discussing improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander outcomes and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. My special guest is Professor Ian Anderson who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Tasmania. He trained as a medical doctor and was the first Indigenous Australian to be appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor of an Australian university
Episode 529: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 23: Lower urgency care in the emergency department, with Associate Professor James Mallows
Today we are discussing a recent study looking at lower urgency care in the emergency department, and the suitability of general practice care as an alternative. My special guest is Associate Professor James Mallows, who is director of emergency medicine research at Nepean Hospital and is also a senior emergency physician there. Read his research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/ful
Episode 528: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 22: Improving the mental health of young Australians, with Professor Pat McGorry
Today we are discussing the mental health of young Australians and what can be done to change the health system. My special guest is Professor Pat McGorry, a psychiatrist and executive director of Orygen. He was named Australian of the Year in 2010. Read his research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.5694/mja2.52047 With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
Episode 527: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 21: Improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes, with Professor James Ward
Today we are discussing improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. My special guest is Professor James Ward, an infectious diseases epidemiologist and the Director of the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Queensland. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 mins.
Episode 526: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 20: Organ donation after voluntary assisted dying, with Associate Professor Neera Bhatia and Associate Professor James Tibballs
Today we are discussing organ donation after voluntary assisted dying. My special guests are Associate Professor Neera Bhatia in the faculty of business and law at Deakin University and Associate Professor James Tibballs, a retired intensive care physician. Read their research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/mja2.52016 With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 15 mins.
Episode 525: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 19: Hospital utilisation research with a focus on use by people over 75 years of age, with Dr Natasha Reid and Professor Len Gray
Today we are discussing hospital utilisation in Australia, with a focus on use by people over 75 years of age. My special guests are Dr Natasha Reid, a research fellow, and Professor Len Gray, a Professor of Geriatric medicine, both at the centre for health services research at the University of Queensland. Read their research: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.5694/mja2.52026 With
Episode 524: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 18: Building a rural and remote health workforce with place-based education
Today we are discussing the supplement in the Medical Journal of Australia from the Office of the Rural Health Commissioner on the theme: building a rural and remote workforce with place-based education. My guests are the National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart and Professor Richard Murray, who is the Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University and
Episode 523: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 17: Clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing opioids, with Aili Langford and Associate Professor Carl Schneider
Today we are discussing clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing opioids. My specialist guests are Aili Langford, a research fellow and pharmacist, and Associate Professor Carl Schneider, a pharmacist and registered nurse. Read more in the MJA: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2023/219/2/clinical-practice-guideline-deprescribing-opioid-analgesics-summary With MJA news and online edito
Episode 522: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 16: Artificial intelligence and the consequences for medicine, with Professor Coiera
Today we are discussing artificial intelligence and the potential consequences for medicine and health care in Australia. My special guest is Professor Enrico Coiera, the Director of the Centre for Health Informatics at Macquarie University. Professor Coiera trained as a medical doctor and leads the Australian Alliance for AI in Healthcare. Professor Coiera and his colleagues wrote on thi
Episode 521: MJA Podcasts 2023 Episode 15: The issues facing doctors who run their own practice, with Associate Professor David Williams
Today we are discussing the issues doctors face when running their own practice, whether they are starting out or are running a large practice. We will also look at what doctors can do in their own practice to save time and money. My special guest is Associate Professor David Williams, a neurologist and the general manager of Avant practice solutions, which sponsored this podcast. With MJ
