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Covering the health stories that make a difference. Dr Norman Swan and Dr Preeya Alexander dissect the latest and breaking news in the medical world.

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Tracking the long-term effects of cancer treatment

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/25

As we get better at treating certain cancers, attention turns to survivorship and the ongoing support a person might need.In Hodgkin Lymphoma, over 80 per cent of patients are declared cured after treatment.But this doesn’t mean they’re out of the wood, because they’re at a higher risk of long-term side effects because of the toxicity of treatment.An app has been launched to track patients decades out from treatment to get a sense of the issues they face.Guest/sDr Nicole Wong Doo,

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0:14:31

How AI could predict your preferences at the end of life

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2025/04/25

Only about 14 per cent of older Australians have an Advance Care Directive, which outlines their wishes for the end of life.In most cases these decisions come down to a family member, or sometimes a doctor needs to make a quick call in the emergency room.Some experts are exploring whether artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to make those decisions easier and more accurate. Guest/sNicola Champion, palliative care nurseDr Brian Earp, Associate Professor of biomedical ethics at

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0:04:19

Mailbag: PSA testing

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2025/04/25

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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0:12:14

Why there's no prostate cancer screening program

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2025/04/18

Draft guidelines have been published to account for the changing world of prostate cancer screening. But a full screening program hasn't been established, because of flaws in the PSA test, and the risk of causing more harm than good. ReferencesProstate Cancer Foundation of Australia - draft guidelines

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0:10:53

Why the US measles outbreak is so concerning

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/18

As the US deals with a worsening measles outbreak, we’re also grappling with a rise in cases here.While travellers have been put on alert, not all cases are from people returning from overseas. People are contracting measles here as well.There has been a decline in the number of children getting immunised against the virus since 2020.What’s behind the trend, and what will happen if it continues?Guest/sDr Linny Phuong, paediatric infectious diseases physician at the Royal

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0:09:43

What is a 'mini stroke' and what are the long-term...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/18

New research is revealing that what is sometimes known as a 'mini' or 'minor' stroke is not minor at all. A study has found after one of these attacks, your risk of a regular stroke and further harm is much higher. It highlights the need for more support for patients after they've had an attack, which could warn of more to come. Guest/sProfessor Stephen Davis, director of the Melbourne Brain Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne. ReferencesLong-Term

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0:04:57

Ruling out metabolic changes after COVID-19 vaccination

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2025/04/18

Contracting COVID-19 can cause metabolic abnormalities, which may contribute to things like insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.So a team of researchers wanted to find out whether vaccination against COVID-19 could have the same effect.They tracked a small group of people as they received up to four vaccinations, comparing them to people with a mild coronavirus infection.Guest/sAssociate Professor Ruey Leng Loo, Molecular Nutrition at the Australian National

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0:05:42

Mailbag: Soft plaque and alpha-gal

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2025/04/18

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.auReferences:This under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart disease

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0:08:28

Doctors strike in NSW not just about pay

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2025/04/11

Thousands of doctors in New South Wales have gone on strike demanding better working conditions. They're demanding an end to long shifts which put patient safety at risk, and pay parity with other states.Also, the TGA updates its safety warnings for acne medication isotretinoin. However questions remain about how the changes can be implemented. ReferencesNew safety warnings for isotretinoin (Roaccutane)

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0:11:18

How diet can boost your mental health

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2025/04/11

Through the gut microbiome, we're learning about how important what we eat can be for our mood and mental health. But there are many ways our diet can affect our brain, and there are still connections yet to be uncovered. A study has looked into how changing the food on your plate can even help treat depression, alongside psychotherapy and sometimes medications. Guest/sProfessor Felice Jacka, founder and director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin UniversityDr Tetyana Rocks,

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0:10:23

Should you be worried about the metal in joint...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/11

Joint replacements are life-changing for many people who’ve been dealing with chronic pain and disability.However the materials used for these replacements are subject to wear and tear.More attention is being paid to the potential toxic effects of metal joint replacements when they start to break down.Also, Professor Smith talks about his decision to resign from Canberra Hospital. Statement from Canberra Health Services:Canberra Health Services has introduced an escalation pathway

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0:06:57

Finding out your risk of heart attack (and what to do...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/11

It’s not always simple to find out your risk of cardiovascular disease.Not everyone needs to – or should – undergo tests like coronary artery calcium scoring.How do you determine what your risk is, what tests might benefit you, and importantly, when it’s best to do nothing?Guest/sProfessor David Peiris, chief scientist at the George Institute for Global HealthReferencesAustralian CVD risk calculatorEffects of Combining Coronary Calcium Score With Treatment on Plaque Progression in

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0:03:14

Mailbag: Vocal cords and shingles vaccination

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2025/04/11

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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0:12:49

Antibiotic prescription is changing to fight resistance

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2025/04/04

Changes to the Therapeutic Guidelines mean the antibiotics you get prescribed might change, including for UTIs. Also, another study on the shingles vaccine driving down the risk of dementia. And a correction — and clarification — on our story about back pain and interventions to treat it. ReferencesWhat's New in Antibiotic - Therapeutic GuidelinesA natural experiment on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia - NatureBack pain — what works and what doesn't - the Health

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0:09:06

Breathless? You might have vocal cord dysfunction

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/04

A new clinical toolkit has been designed to improve the management of vocal cord dysfunction.Also known as inducible laryngeal obstruction, this condition affects about up to 70 per cent of people with chronic cough, 20 per cent of people with asthma and 10 per cent of high-level athletes.It can be tough to diagnose and people can be put onto unnecessary or harmful treatments if it’s not identified.Guest/sRobyn Baker, patientProfessor Philip Bardin, respiratory physician at Monash

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0:06:27

Quit smoking treatments don't increase risk of major...

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/04

Australian researchers are a step closer to proving the safety of some medications that can help pregnant women quit smoking. They've looked back at women who used nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline and bupropion during the first trimester of pregnancy. The drugs are not associated with an increased risk of major congenital malformations. Guest/sDr Duong Tran, Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW ReferencesRisk of Major Congenital

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0:06:08

We might be underestimating the burden of diabetes

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2025/04/04

We could be underestimating the number of people living with diabetes by up to 35 per cent.For a long time we've been using data from the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) to estimate prevalence – and to make decisions about diabetes healthcare.But not everybody with diabetes signs up to this scheme.This disparity in numbers casts doubt on the assertion that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is trending down.Guest/sDr Alice Gibson, Research Fellow at the Leeder Centre for

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0:02:54

Mailbag: Mental health social workers

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/04/04

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.You can email us at healthreport@abc.net.au

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0:13:23

Health promises in the 2025-26 budget

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2025/03/28

Labor has delivered its election-year budget, including a variety of health spending promises. It includes earlier promises to incentivise more bulk-billing in general practice, and rebated menopause health assessments. Meanwhile the Coalition is promising to up psychology sessions from 10 to 20 each year, something that was temporarily done at the height of the pandemic. ReferencesBudget documentsPeter Dutton's budget reply

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0:08:23

Back pain — what works and what doesn't

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2025/03/28

Back pain is a common form of chronic pain – especially low back pain. And most of the time the cause is unclear.Surgeries and injections have been used in the past but the evidence against those interventions is mounting.So why are they still being done? And what are the evidence-based options out there for people who are struggling with back pain?Guest/sProfessor Rachelle Buchbinder, rheumatologist and head of Musculoskeletal Health at Monash UniversityReferencesCommonly used

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