The Study of the Brain

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!

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 dysgraphia. Johnson delves into the topic of sleep, focusing on the various challenges people face with sleep routines.

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!

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 Surgeon at Jean Hailes, explains recurrent UTIs (urinary tract infections) and some new therapies on the horizon.

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 like?', the team clear up the unanswered questions you may be wondering.

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 (Functional Neurological Disorder) in relation to neurological symptoms such as weakness, movement problems and sensory symptoms.

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 explore the qualifications (or lack thereof) of PAs, how they've been adopted into the Queensland healthcare landscape and some of the impacts of PAs in both the United States and British medical systems.

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 woman. Journalist, advocate and author of new book "Hard to Bear: Investiagting the science and silence of miscarriage," Isabelle Oderberg joins the team to discuss her new book, exploring her stimulating perspectives on the issues and barriers surrounding miscarriage.

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 philosophies such as Buddhism, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. Dr Tham desribes his research into the development of lipid modulating therapies for cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.

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 ‘Changing the Landscape,’ which is dedicated to calling for better suicide prevention services for LGBTIQA+SB people across Australia.