Podcasts
Traumatic brain injuries, with Dr Ben Beck and Prof Peter Cameron
Dr Ben Beck and Professor Peter Cameron
Volume 204, Issue 11: 14 June, 2016. Dr Ben Beck, research fellow at Monash University, and Professor Peter Cameron, academic director of Trauma at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, discuss their research about incidence and causes of traumatic brain injuries. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Available as a video here.
Nanosunscreens, with Associate Prof Paul Wright, RMIT
Associate Professor Paul Wright, RMIT
Volume 204, Issue 10: 6 June, 2016. Associate Professor Paul Wright, head of the Nanosafety Research Group at RMIT Melbourne, discusses the risks and benefits of sunscreens containing nanoparticles. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Available as a video here.
The unfulfilled promises of antidepressants
Dr Christopher Davey
Volume 204, Issue 9: 16 May 2016. Dr Chris Davey is head of Mood Disorders Research at Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, in Melbourne. He discusses his coauthored article in the MJA about the lower than expected effectiveness of antidepressants. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Available as a video here.
Bats' super-immunity may help humans
Dr Michelle Baker
Volume 204, Issue 9: 16 May 2016. Dr Michelle Baker is a senior research scientist at the Australian Animal Health Laboratory at the CSIRO's Geelong facility. She discusses the unique characteristics of bats' immune systems which may lead to breakthrough treatments for humans. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
Quality of prostate cancer care
A/Professor Jeremy Millar and A/Professor Sue Evans
Volume 204, Issue 8: 2 May 2016. Associate Professor Jeremy Millar, director of Alfred Health Radiation Oncology, and Associate Professor Sue Evans, head of the Clinical Registry Unit at Monash University, in Melbourne, discuss trends in the quality of prostate cancer care, and how the Victorian Prostate Cancer Clinical Registry is helping improve outcomes for patients. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Also available as a video here.
Neurosurgical interventions for intransigent back pain
Professor Peter Teddy
Volume 204, Issue 8: 2 May 2016. Professor Peter Teddy, a neurosurgeon at Royal Melbourne Hospital, discusses the evolution of neurosurgical interventions for intransigent back pain, neuromodulation, and spinal fusion surgery. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Available as a video here.
Professor Malcolm Hopwood, RANZCP
Professor Malcolm Hopwood
Volume 204, Issue 7: 18 April 2016. Professor Malcolm Hopwood is president of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He talks about screening for depression, the stigma attached to some mental health treatments and the mental health issues of the LGBTI community. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Also available as a video here.
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
Professor Allen Cheng and Dr James Trauer
Volume 204, Issue 7: 18 April 2016. Professor Allen Cheng, Director of the Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology unit at Alfred Health, and Dr James Trauer, a respiratory physician and senior lecturer at Monash University, discuss their editorial on MDR-TB and why Australia needs to step up. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
Rethinking dengue fever in the GP setting
Dr Alex Tai
Volume 204, Issue 7: 18 April 2016. Dr Alex Tai is an infectious diseases registrar at University Hospital in Geelong. He discusses his coauthored short report on a case of dengue fever with warning signs that highlighted the importance of diagnosis and management. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
Antibiotic allergies, with Dr Jason Trubiano
Dr Jason Trubiano
Volume 204, Issue 7: 11 April 2016. Dr Jason Trubiano is an infectious diseases physician at Austin Health and the Peter Mac Cancer Centre, in Melbourne. He discusses his co-authored research investigating the prevalence of antibiotic allergy labels and its impact on prescribing trends. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. Available as a video here.