ASFH Retinal Vascular Caliber and Diabetic Retinopathy
Guest: Tien Y. Wong, MD, MPH, PhD Professor of Ophthalmology University of Melbourne East Melbourne, Australia (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - December 3, 2006 Category: Opthalmology Authors: JYoungMD at gmail.com Source Type: podcasts
Lithium for bipolar disorder: the John Cade story
Prior to the Second World War mental illness was largely untreatable, but all that changed when an Australian doctor and recently returned prisoner of war, John Cade, made the monumental discovery that lithium could serve as an effective treatment for manic depression, now bipolar disorder. In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud interviews Professor Greg de Moore about the life and work of John Cade, discussing his remarkable – but often overlooked – contribution to the history of mental health treatment. (Source: Raj Persaud talks to...)
Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - October 24, 2006 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Royal College of Psychiatrists Tags: Science & Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Alcohol
Dr Amy Pennay, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Alcohol Policy Research, Turning Point, discusses some of the reasons why alcohol is such a popular and valued commodity in Australia, as well as some of the common problems caused by alcohol. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - August 14, 2006 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
ASFH Cataract Extraction and Diabetic Retinopathy
Paper Discussed: J I Patel, P G Hykin, and I A CreeDiabetic cataract removal: postoperative progression of maculopathy—growth factor and clinical analysisBr. J. Ophthalmol., Jun 2006; 90: 697 - 701Guest: Jignesh Patel, M.D.Retina Service Royal Perth HospitalPerth, Australia (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - August 5, 2006 Category: Opthalmology Authors: JYoungMD at gmail.com Source Type: podcasts
Podcast special: General practice in the United Kingdom
The President of the RCGP Dr Roger Neighbour talks with Steve Trumble about general practice in the United Kingdom and how it differs from Australia. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - July 31, 2006 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
Leg ulcers - Causes and management
Leg ulcers are a common and time consuming problem in general practice. Poorly managed, they can result in unnecessary amputation or even death. One of Australia's leading wound management consultants discusses the basic approach to assessment and management. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - June 30, 2006 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
Medical workforce problems confronted by developing countries
While we do have medical workforce problems in Australia, they are nothing compared to those confronted by developing countries. Dr Malcolm Moore is a GP in Albury NSW who has worked in Nepal teaching local doctors the art and science of general practice. He talks about what Australian GPs can do to assist countries such as Nepal. (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - June 30, 2006 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
ASFH Cyclosporin for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Subject: Cyclosporin A for Allergic ConjunctivitisPaper Discussed: M Daniell, M Constantinou, H T Vu, H R TaylorRandomised controlled trial of topical ciclosporin A in steroid dependent allergic conjunctivitisBritish Journal of Ophthalmology 2006 April;90:461–464Guest: Mark Daniell, M.D.Senior LecturerCentre for Eye Research Australia,University of Melbourne,Corneal Clinic, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear HospitalEast Melbourne, Australia (Source: As Seen From Here)
Source: As Seen From Here - May 28, 2006 Category: Opthalmology Authors: JYoungMD at gmail.com Source Type: podcasts
