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Radiotherapy
by RRR - Triple R
The longest running community radio show in the universe dedicated to health, medicine and well-being, curing Saturday night hangovers every Sunday morning since 1996! A team of medicos, nurses, psychologists and special guests from around Australia and around the globe shed light on everything from Asthma to Zika Virus, your headaches and your heartaches, your sneezing and your snoozing, your meditation and your medication – it's your prescription with your Triple R subscription!The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
Episodes
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That's A Wrap!
Although the podcast format of Radiotherapy has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/radiotherapy. Thanks for listening!
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Managing Learning Disabilities and Sleep Issues
Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels are joined by Ashraf Samsudin (Specialist Education Consultant at SPELD Victoria) and Dr Kate Johnson (a sleep neuropsychologist). Samsudin discusses the support mechanisms which schools could employ for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and...
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The Radiotherapy Awards 2024
Join your hosts Panel Beater, Dr Neo, Dr Sharma and Dr Living for their last episode of 2024! This is the last time this dynamic team will host together for 2024, and to wrap up an incredible year it's the Radiotherapy Awards!
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From Medicinal Cannabis to UTIs
Dr Nick, Dr Sonya and Prudence Dear are joined by Dr Christine Hallinan, Research Fellow and Clinical Epidemiologist at Melbourne University, who together discuss the issue of medicinal cannabis, its uses and side effects. Dr Pav Nanayakkara, a specialist Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic...
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Dr Des Handolios and Dr Niyati Sharma break down common misconceptions about cancers and how certain lifestyle changes may benefit patients more then they think
Our hosts, Cyber Sioux and Miss Perineum, are joined In the studio with Oncologist, Dr Des Handolios and Dermatologist, Dr Niyati Sharma who answer questions about what lifestyle changes are necessary to minimise risk from cancer. From 'do supplements actually help?' to 'what should my diet look...
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The Study of the Brain
Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by Dr Imogen Bell (Senior Research Fellow at Orygen Digital) and Dr Toby Winton-Brown (neuropsychiatrist at the Alfred Hospital). Bell explains how virtual reality is a powerful technology for enhancing assessment in mental health. Winton-Brown discusses FND...
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Will Physician Assistant roles impact the quality of our Healthcare system?
Panel Beater, Dr Living and Dr Neo speak to Dr Elise Witter, Chair of the Commitee of Doctors in Training about the rise of Physician assistant roles in Australian healthcare services. Exploring Dr Witter's recently published article for MJA Insight+ "Physician Assistants: Help or Harm?" the team...
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Mental Health and Miscarriage Through the Feminist Lens
This week your hosts Dr Nick, Dr Sonia and Prudence Dear begin this thought-provoking episode chatting to Jill Stark, journalist, author, pocaster and mental health advocate. She delves into her journey with mental health, and her inspiring and authentic take on life as a single, child-free…
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From Anxiety to Lipids
Dr Mal Practice and Dr Lexicon are joined by Brooklyn College professor of philosophy, Samir Chopra, and Baker Institute researcher Dr Yow Keat Tham. Chopra discusses his new book called Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, which explores insights about anxiety offered by ancient and modern…
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From Endometriosis to Suicide Prevention
Prudence Dear and Miss Diagnosis are joined by Maven Centre Co-Director Dr Sneha Parghi, and Switchboard Victoria Suicide Prevention Project Manager, Maya Ellazam. Dr Parghi discusses the relationship between endometriosis and pelvic pain. Ellazam delves into a recent Switchboard campaign called...
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What is Cacexia?
Hosts Cyber Sioux and Dr Do Little delve into a range of topics in today's episode, starting with the accessibility of vaping, and it's effects. The team engage in an important discussion about a specific cancer diagnosis called Cacexia, with experts Associate Professor Louise Cheng at Peter Mac,...
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The Inside Scoop on Emergency and What You Need to Know About Concussions
The Radiotherapy team chat to Dr Romy Granek, a general surgical fellow at the Acute General Surgical Unit at Alfred Health, discussing the inner workings of the emergancy surgical department. Clinical Neuropsychologist Dr Harvey Jones delves into consuccions, detailing what it is, how it caused,...
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Elite Athletic Care and What You Need To Know About the Buruli Ulcer
Join the Radiotherapy team Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels, as they discuss elite sport holistic care with specialist physiotherapist Dr Leanne Rath, in light of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The episode takes a slightly different direction as Associate Professor Dr Daniel O'Brien, Director of the...
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The Future of Menstrual Care
Join this week's Radiotherapy team as they discuss menstrual health with Professor Warren Clements, who is an Interventional Radiologist and Head of Fluoroscopy at the Department of Radiology at Alfred Health, and Dr Stephen Lee from Dr Stephen Lee Obstretics and Gynaecology. They specifically...
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Kids vs alcohol free drinks, Ozempic abuse control, social skills in medicine and how to cope with burn-out
Panel Beater, Dr. Sharma and Dr Living question alcohol-free drinks and its potential gateway influence on children. The team also discuss regulation in Ozempic, whether social skills should be assessed for doctors, and the impact of burn-out on medical students.
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Can AI Help Us In Identifying and Treating Mental Health Symptoms?
The Radiotherapy team chat with Dr Susan Rossell, a cognitive neuropsychologist and Professorial Research Fellow at Swinburne’s Centre for Mental Health. Dr Susan unpacks new research that is exploring the possible use of AI to help monitor mental health symptoms and help treat patients. Plus…
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Palliative care Australia and how paramedics are key to improvement
This week's Radiotherapy team (Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels) are on the phone with Camilla Rowland, CEO of Palliative care Australia to chat about how paramedics are key to improving palliative care, also joining the show is Hung Yang, Medical director of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor...
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Melanoma and interpreting oncology results
This week's Radiotherapy team (Dr Kit Kat, Nurse Epi Pen, and Dr Mal Practice) speak with Professor Victoria Mar, Director of the Victorian Melanoma Service at The Alfred about all things melanoma. They also speak with Dr Dish Herath, oncologist at Western Health about clinical trials, and the…
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Pill-Testing Trials in Victoria & A Naunced Conversation About Chiropractic Infant Spine Manipulation
The Radiotherapy team present a special epsiode looking at evidence based public policies and processes in health spaces. They kick off with a dive into the recently announced trial on pill-testing in Victoria (due to start this Summer) with Associate Professor Shalini Arunogiri, Clinical…
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RSV Vaccine, Palliative Care and New Schizophrenia Research
Join Dr Nick, Miss Diagnosis, Prudence Dear and Dr Sonia to chat to Dr Tina Thomas, a Senior Research Fellow for the Centre for Palliative Care on discussions around end-of-life care. Plus, Professor Ashley Bush from the University of Melbourne on new research exploring the link between...
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Specialists from The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Join this week's Radiotherapy team Training Wheels, Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum, as they speak to Dr David Speakman, a specialist breast and melanoma surgeon and the Chief Medical Officer at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, as he discusses the effects of AI programming in cancer research…
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The Hospital Soundscape
Join this weeks' Radiotherapy team Dr. Mal Practice, Dr. Kit Kat and Nurse Epipen as they interview Sound Engineer and Acoustic Consultant Tom Hutchins, about what makes up the vibrations and excessive noises in hospitals. Associate Professor Steve McLoughlin, Director of the ICU at the Alfred...
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the Effect of Australian Migration Policies on the HIV Epidemic and Drug Overdose Trends
The team speak to Dr. Jason Ong, sexual health physician, epidemiologist and health economist, on how Austalia's migration policies could impact the goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. They also speak to Dr. Jacob Dizard, Senior Research Officer at the Penington Institute on the rise of drug...
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Brain Scans in healthy pregnant women & Incidentalomas,
Guests include associate professor Tom Sutherland, Radiologist at Austin health to talk about Incidentalomas, anomalies picked up during scans that patients were unaware of. Also joining the show is Rebecca O'neill- Monash Uni- PHD candidate looking at the brain in healthy pregnant women.
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How to Best Support Your Breasts
Join hosts Miss Perineum and Dr Training Wheels as they delve into an episode dedicated to breast health and wellness. The team speak to Tish Tily from She Science, a bra fitting expert on the benefits and importance of finding a supportive bra. Plus, Dr Amber Hart at Maternal and Infant…
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How Are Reproductive Rights in Australia Holding Up Today?
Dr Mal Practice, Dr Kit Kat and Nurse Epipen are joined by Associate Professor in Monash University's Faculty of Law Dr Ronli Sifris and Melbourne IVF gynaecologist Dr Melissa Cameron. Dr Sifris discusses the intersection between abortion, human and legal rights in Australia. Dr Cameron provides...
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New Co-host, Youth Extremism and the Future of our Health Care System
This week your hosts Panel Beater, Dr. Neo and new co-host Dr. Living speak to Peta Lowe, former Director Countering Violent Extremism for Juvenile Justice in the NSW Department of Justice, to discuss youth extremism in light of the Sydney stabbings that occurred in April. They also speak to Lee...
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Addressing Health-Related Concerns on a Social and Political Level
Panel Beater, Dr Neo and Dr Living are joined by risk assessment practitioner Peta Lowe and Victorian Healthcare Association CEO Leigh Clarke. In the wake of a recent Sydney church stabbing perpetrated by a 16 year old boy, Lowe describes the topic of youth extremism and the steps that can be…
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Preparing Toddlers and Motor Function in Infants
Dr. Nick, Dr. Sonia and Prudence Dear speaks to pediatrician Dr. Daniel Golshevsky better known as Dr. Golly about his new book, 'Our Baby Our Baby, What Do You Need?' about how to prepare toddlers for a new baby in the family. The team also speak to biomedical engineer Dr. Elyse Passmore all…
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AI in digital health and the impact of digital technology on health misinformation
Hosts Cyber Sioux, Miss Perineum and Training Wheels explore the influence of AI and technology on the healthcare system. This episode features Prof. Kate Burbury discussing AI's role in digital health, Dr. Julian Oldmeadows on AI in prescriptions, and Akec Makur Chuot tackling health...
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A Look at Orygen
Dr Kit Kat and Dr Lexicon are joined by two researchers for youth mental health policy think tank Orygen: Dr Erica Neill and Dr Imogen Bell. Dr Neil dives into the concept of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) and explains its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Dr Bell…
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Radiotherapy 7 April 2024
The doctors speak to 3 guests in a very special episode this week. First up is Professor Robyn Langham from the TGA, with whom they discuss the dangers of hollywood drug 'Ozempic', and compounding pharamcies influence in its potential propogation. They next speak to Natalie Raffoul from the...
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New research into treating menopause and supporting those with ovarian cancer
Dr Nick, Prudence Dear and Miss Diagnosis speak with Professor Martha Hickey on her new research into empowering women experiencing menopause, why the best treatment is still so uncertain, and different cultural views of menopause. The doctors also speak with Bridget Bradhurst from Ovarian Cancer...
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Resistance training for kids & front line healthcare experiences
Welcome to Radiotherapy! Join hosts Training Wheels and Cyber Siouxz as they chat with Dr. Stuart Evans about resistance training for kids, exploring the educational aspects. Then, Graham Duggan, Country Health Manager at the ICRC, shares his front line healthcare experiences from Ukraine, Papua...
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Prioritising Children's Mental Health
Dr Mal Practice and Epipen are joined by General Paediatrician at the Royal Children’s Hospital Dr Lexi Frydenberg and child psychologist Deirdre Brandner. Dr Frydenberg raises the issue of sleep deprivation in children and the steps which could be taken to address it. Brandner provides insight...
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How Heat Affects Pregnancy and the Adverse Effects of Ultra Processed Foods.
Join Panel Beater and Dr Neo in the studio to chat with Professor Adrienne Gordan, a senior specialist Neonatologist and Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney discussing how more research should be done on how heat affects pregnant women. Also on the show is Professor Felice Jacka of...
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Executive dysfunction strategies and why you shouldn't give devices to your kids to soon
Hosted by Miss Diagnosis with co-hosts Prudence Dear and Dr Sonya. Guests: Psychologist Gil Clendinnen on non-medication strategies for executive dysfuntion in ADHD Adults. Neurosciententist Selena Bartlett wrote a book called Being Seen: Master Parenting in the Digital Age and on young people's...
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Obstetric care & Bioengineering corneal implants
In this episode, Peri Neum, Cyber Siouxz, and Training Wheels dive into the world of obstetric care with Professor Fiona Brownfoot from The University of Melbourne and Mercy Hospital for Women. Later, we explore bioengineering corneal implants with University of Melbourne’s Professor Greg Qiao…
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COVID-19 in 2024 & Vaping in Australia
This week, Dr. Malpractice, Nurse Epipen, and Dr. Kit Kat are joined by Professor Catherine Bennett, Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University, sharing her experiences and contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Dr. Lexi Frydenberg discusses vaping challenges and Australia's...
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Phage Therapy and Identifying Dementia in Prisoners
Panel Beater and Dr. Sharma speak to filmmaker Emma Watts and Dr. Fernando Gordillo Altamirano about Last Chance to Save a Life, a documentary examining how, as antibiotics fail and superbugs are on the rise, phage therapy could be the answer the medical world is looking for. Later in the show,...
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Youth Mental Health with Filmmaker Matt Norman and the 'Gender Pain Gap' with DR. Nisha Khot
Join hosts Dr. Nick, Prudence Dear, and Dr. Sonia as they delve into two pressing topics. First, Ballarat-based filmmaker Matt Norman shares insights into his film Piggy shedding light on youth suicide. Then, Dr. Nisha Khot discusses Victoria’s ‘gender pain gap’ and its implications on female...
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New Treatments for Addiction and Neuropsychology
Join Cyber Siouxz and Miss Peri Neum for the final episode of Radiotherapy in 2023! To celebrate an incredible year, the team chats with Dr. Spock and Dr. DoLittle who give their updates from overseas. Dr. Sarah Catchlove from Turning Point calls in to chat about three incredible clinical trials...
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Psychedelic Therapy
In this episode of Radiotherapy, Panel Beater, Dr Sharma, Neo Natal and Dr Dilemma are joined by Head of Clinical Psychedelic Lab Dr Paul Litnaitzky, who discusses therapeutic mechanisms of psychedelic substances.
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Genetic Carrier Screening and Menopause with Kaz Cooke
If you’re planning to have your first baby, this podcast is for you! Dr. Nick and Miss Diagnosis speak to Dr.Alison, a genetic counsellor and researcher about the Genetic Carrier Screening, a test that is done before pregnancy. They also talk to Kaz Cooke, an Australian author and cartoonist…
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Pancreatic Special
Dr Nicholas Bull, Hepato-Biliary Pancreatic Surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Eastern Health, shares his experience operating on and treating pancreatic tumors and cancers; Dr Belinda Lee, Medical Oncologist at Northern Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, discusses the latest...
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Ambulance Victoria Workplace Wellbeing and Treating ADHD
Professor Peter Holland, Professor in Human Resource Management and Employee Relations at Swinburne University of Technology, canvasses his research into workplace wellbeing at Ambulance Victoria; Professor Richard Harvey, Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor at Deakin University,...
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Depression Myths and Solo Motherhood
Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director of Health and Policy at The University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Centre and NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, canvasses his new book The Devil You Knew and unpacks some common myths about depression; Alexandra Collier, award-winning writer for theatre,...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Women's Mental Health
Dr Tracy Barbour, Psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) clinical service, discusses her work researching and treating mood disorders using TMS; Dr Moto provides some background on the use of TMS in Australia; and the team...
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Heart Health Special
Professor Peter Kistler, Cardiologist and Head of Clinical Electrophysiology Research at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and Head of Electrophysiology at The Alfred hospital, discusses the latest developments in heart treatments including the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in…
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Internet Gaming Research and Indigenous Health
Dr Vasileios Stavropoulos, Academic and Clinical Psychologist at RMIT University, unpacks the rise of internet gaming addiction and explores the role of games in treating health conditions; Abe Ropitini, proud Māori man of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Maniapoto iwi with ancestral links to Palawa...
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The longest running community radio show in the universe dedicated to health, medicine and well-being, curing Saturday night hangovers every Sunday morning since 1996! A team of medicos, nurses, psychologists and special guests from around Australia and around the globe shed light on everything from Asthma to Zika Virus, your headaches and your heartaches, your sneezing and your snoozing, your meditation and your medication – it's your prescription with your Triple R subscription!The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
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RRR - Triple R
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