Guide To Interpreting Colonoscopy and Histology Reports

In this episode of PodMD, Colorectal and General Surgeon Dr Christopher Steen joins us to discuss iron deficiency anaemia and its relationship with the GI tract. We explore why it's such an important condition for GPs to recognise early, the key investigations that can be initiated in primary care, and when referral to a colorectal or general surgeon may be warranted.

In this episode of PodMD, minimally invasive gynaecologist Dr Deb Karmakar will be discussing the topic of pessary management of prolapse. We discuss the symptoms of prolapse, treatment options and development, warning signs to look out for and more. 

In this episode of PodMD, Endocrinologist A/Prof Kevin Lee will be discussing the topic of Weight Management in Peri-Menopause with Dr Pritinesh Singh and Caroline Chaplin. They discuss weight management in peri-menopause, hormone therapies, stigmas associated with peri-menopause, and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Gastroenterologist Dr Matt Kitson will be discussing the topic of interpreting colonoscopy reports and histology. We discuss what to look for in these reports and their importance, how to manage patients with multiple risk factors, stratifying patients into categories of risk, when to seek clarification from endoscopists, and delivering follow-up care.

In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Endocrine Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist Associate Professor Anthony Glover will be discussing the topic of Molecular Testing for Atypical Thyroid Nodules. We discuss how molecular testing compares to ultrasound and FNA cytology, the Bethesda categories it is most applicable to, common misconceptions around molecular testing, and more.

In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Endocrine Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist Associate Professor Anthony Glover will be discussing the topic of Thyroid Nodules. We discuss their symptoms, the detection of thyroid nodules with modern imaging, ultrasound guided FNA biopsies, and more.

In this episode of PodMD, NAB’s Head of Behavioural and Industry Economics and author of the NAB Health insights report, Dean Pearson, will be discussing the 2026 NAB Health Insights Report (Part 2). We discuss the key findings of the report, including the relationship Australians have with health management, the importance of prevention, health statistics across numerous demographics, and more. ⁠⁠2026 NAB Health Insights Report (Part 2)

In this episode of PodMD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Murilo Leie will be discussing the topic of assessing and managing hip and knee conditions. We discuss scans for knee joint problems, ACL injury referrals, steroid and hyaluronic injections, robotic knee replacement, Baker cysts, and arthritic hip and knee surgery.

In this episode of PodMD, Gastroenterologist Dr Matt Kitson will be discussing the topic of weight-loss injectables and gastroenterology. We discuss what weight-loss injectables are, how they work, why these medications are increasingly relevant to gastroenterology practice, as well as conditions they can improve, and their potential side-effects.

In this episode of PodMD, Colorectal and General Surgeon Dr Christopher Steen will be discussing the topic of colorectal cancer in young people. We discuss what colorectal cancer is, how it presents in younger people, appropriate initial investigations, and more.