Beginning in 2018, PodMD creates medical podcasts by doctors for doctors. It is a joint initiative between A/Prof Sean Mackay, (Melbourne-based surgeon) and Caroline Chaplin, (Director of RWS, a management company assisting doctors in private practice across Australia). PodMD provides convenient, bite-sized, educational medical podcasts for doctors to stay reliably informed and clinically up-to-date.
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.…
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.
In this episode of PodMD, Oral Medicine Specialist Dr Elizabeth Arena will be discussing the topic of oral lichen planus and oral lichenoid lesions. We discuss what these conditions are, how they develop, when to refer, and more.
In this episode of PodMD, Adult and Paediatric Spine Surgeon Dr Meenu Shunmugam will be discussing the topic of paediatric scoliosis. We discuss what scoliosis is, early signs and clues of scoliosis in children, when to refer to a specialist, and more.
In this episode of PodMD, Upper GI, Bariatric and General Surgeon Dr Patwinder Gill will be discussing the topic of gallstones and gallbladder pathology. We discuss common gallbladder pathology GPs are likely to encounter, differences in presentation between younger and older patients, gallstones in pregnant women, and more.
In this episode of PodMD, Specialist Endocrine and General Surgeon Dr Nicole Rodrigues will be discussing the topic of thyroid nodule work up. We discuss the importance of having a structured approach to evaluating thyroid nodules, key elements of history and physical exam that guide work up, how FNA results are classified, and more.