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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 14 mins ..read more

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 ..read more

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/   With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins ..read more