In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of back pain in the eldery - non-surgical options, including how the approach in managing pain is different for these patients, the risks of leaving it untreated, the non-surgical options, the role of complementary therapies, when a GP should refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, experienced Brain and Spinal Surgeon Dr Ameya Kamat will be discussing the topic of pain generators in the back and neck pain - what actually causes pain? Including what are the major pain generators in these areas, the major risks, the surgical and non-surgical treatment options, the indicators of a more serious underlying condition, some common misconceptions about back and neck pain, when to refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing the topic of ovarian cancer, including how a patient would typically present, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, the likelihood of recurrence, when to refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, experienced sub-specialist Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Rhett Morton will be discussing conditions of the vulva, including vulval dermatoses, vulval pre-cancer, vulval cancer, how a patient typically presents, treatment options, the major risks of these conditions, when to refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, NAB’s Head of Behavioural & Industry Economics Dean Pearson is here to discuss the second part of the NAB health special report. To find out how healthy Australians are, NAB launched a three-part special report studying all aspects of Australians health and wellbeing.  The report provides actionable data, providing tangible insights to help inform practice owners, as they balance the expectations of their patients now and in the future.  In part one NAB asked a large representative sample of health consumers across the country to tell them about their ex ..read more

In this episode of PodMD,  highly experienced and certified urogynaecologist Dr Rebecca Young will be discussing the topic of voiding dysfunction, including how a patient would typically present, the risks of the condition, the treatment options available, the warning signs to look out for, when to refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, specialist plastic surgeon Dr Suzanne Rea will be discussing the topic of self-harm scars, including the main challenges with self-harm scars, the treatment options available, the warning signs a GP can look out for, how successful the treatment is, when to refer and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Helen Douglas will be discussing the topic of keloid scars, including how patients with keloid scars typically present, the treatment options available, the conditions which can masquerade as keloid scars, why they are so difficult to treat and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of facial aesthetics, including what type of patients are asking for cosmetic surgery, the main risks with this type of surgery, the red flags GPs should be aware of with patients asking for this surgery, when a GP should refer and more --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more

In this episode of PodMD, accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr Katie-Beth Webster will be discussing the topic of upper gender affirming surgery, including what type of patients ask for this type of surgery, the requirements needed before being seen and treated, pre and post operative factors, the regret rate of the surgery and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podmd/message ..read more