Med Talks - Superbug Series

Episodes

1. 7

   Health impacts of the Australian mega fires

   In September 2019, Australia began to burn like it's never burned before. Every state and territory, except Western Australia and the Northern Territory, went up in flames, with the mega fire's epicentre in the most populated state, New South Wales. So far, 33 people have died, an estimated 1.25...

   Feb 4, 2020

   32m
2. 6

   Superbug Series - Pièce de antibiotic résistance

   How can we stop the microscopic arms race from escalating? It's a complex problem, but part of the solution lies in developing new antibiotics, diagnostic tools and investing in antimicrobial stewardship programs. Panel guests: Professor Mieke van Driel, Dr Mark Blaskovich and Dr Suzanne Parker...

   Nov 14, 2019

   22m
3. 5

   Superbug Series - AMR around the world

   Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has spread to every corner of the globe and has given rise to an army of pugnacious pathogens resistant to our only defence – antibiotics. So, what does this mean for humanity? Infectious disease specialists are at the forefront of this question; helping to develop...

   Nov 14, 2019

   25m
4. 4

   Superbug Series - Against all odds

   Beating bacteria is no small feat for doctors, but what does it feel like to be the one fighting the infection? Matthew Ames was just 39 years old when what started as a sore throat ended in the loss of both his arms and legs. He had contracted streptococcal that resulted in toxic shock. Against...

   Nov 14, 2019

   26m
5. 3

   Superbug Series - A ‘One Health’ approach

   There is no denying health is complex and interconnected, which is why our response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) should be too. A ‘One Health’ approach is about spanning lifeforms, disciplines and practice to coordinate efforts and solve AMR at a macro-level. As Professor Karin Thursky and...

   Nov 14, 2019

   20m
6. 2

   Superbug Series - Taking down a 'superbug'

   Microscopic in size but forceful in nature, ‘superbugs’ are able to outsmart the toughest antibiotic defences. We delve into how doctors and veterinarians take on these strains of mutated bacteria in the clinical setting. What’s in their arsenal of antibiotics and how dire can it get when a…

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   Nov 14, 2019

   20m
7. 1

   Professors Geoff McColl and Nick Shaw

   Executive Dean Professor Geoff McColl recently joined Associate Dean (Academic) Professor Nick Shaw at the School of Biomedical Scienes to tour the new student spaces within the Sir William MacGregor Building at St Lucia. Watch the video or listen to the podcast as they discuss student support…

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   May 14, 2019

   8m