Episode 13: Thyroid CancerThe thyroid is a hormone producing gland located in the neck. Thyroid activity is linked to a variety of bodily functions; with many suffering from an under or over active thyroid with symptoms of these conditions affecting weight and activity
Episode 1: Emily Gilbert on Neuroregeneration
Emily Gilbert shares her research into neuroregeneration, and the implication on future treatments. Emily Gilbert Emily’s Twitter Page / @emilanocyte Emily Gilbert completed her MSc and PhD at the University of Guelph. During her PhD, she worked in the lab
Episode 12: Infertility
1 in 6 Australian couples will experience infertility or sub-fertility when attempting to conceive; the factors impacting fertility are multi-faceted and can impact either male and females, or both. Learn more about some of the causes of infertility and how
Episode 11: Altitude Sickness
Have you ever wondered why airline safety videos tell you that, in case of emergency, to place your mask on first – before helping others? Not only will this podcast answer this question – it will highlight why we get
Episode 10: Leukaemia
The battle to treat patients with leukemia often leads to better understanding of other cancers. In this podcast we discuss the role genetics play in causing leukaemia and how these same genetic mutations can help us treat and manage patients
Episode 9: Hypertension and the Kidney
Hypertension is often symptomless despite its affected millions of people. On this episode, we will discuss the role of the kidney in hypertension, define hypertension and discuss how pre-term births might contribute to this often silent disease. Treatments will also
Episode 8: Genetics and The Spectrum of Sex Designations
While some believe that sex and gender are dichotomous, the complex series of events which lead to brain sex and and sexual organ development may support more of a spectrum of sex & gender assignment. On this podcast, we will
Episode 7: Inflammation – Is it a bad word?
Many consider the word “inflammation” a bad word! On this episode we will discuss what inflammation is, when it is good (and bad!). We will also “dissect” the link between inflammation and the immune system. Guest Panelists Michelle Leech’s Twitter
Episode 6: Pelvic Floor and Urinary Incontinence
The pelvic floor is made of very thin musculature which helps keep the pelvic viscera (organs) in place. Despite their thin size, they are very important! On this episode we define the pelvic floor, discuss its impact on urinary continence
Episode 5: Heart Attacks
NSAIDs, like nurofen or celebrex, have been linked to heart attacks! On this episode we will define what a heart attack is as well as discuss the anatomy of the heart and the physiology linking heart attacks to NSAIDs. Guest