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Health Report - Separate stories podcast

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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0:12:44

Are allergen starter packs safe?

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/31

Now parents are encouraged to introduce common allergens in the first year of life, products are popping up promising to make it easier. However it's unclear whether these sachets are adequate to help prevent allergies, or if it's still better to stick to whole foods. Guest/sProfessor Mimi Tang, paediatric immunologist and allergist at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital

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0:08:55

Male infertility: signs, causes and treatments

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2025/10/31

When a couple is struggling to conceive, historically women have been the focus of infertility discussions.However in up to 30 per cent of cases male reproductive issues are the sole factor, and in another 20 per cent of cases it’s a contributing factor.For the first time guidelines have been released for the assessment and management of male infertility.Guest/sProfessor Rob McLachlan, Medical Director, Healthy Male and consultant andrologist for the Monash IVF

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0:07:53

How long is the life of a joint replacement?

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2025/10/31

Joint replacements don’t last forever, but they are lasting longer thanks to new technology.A new report has looked at the more than 150,000 hip, knee and shoulder joint replacements in the 12 months to December 2024.Just 6.9 per cent of these were revisions, meaning an artificial joint needed to be replaced.Guest/sDr Peter Lewis, orthopaedic surgeon and deputy director of the Australian Joint Replacement RegistryReferencesData Resource Profile: The Australian Orthopaedic

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0:07:35

Pulse oximeters less accurate on darker skin

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2025/10/31

We’ve known for about 50 years that there’s an issue with the machine that measures oxygen saturation in your blood.Pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen saturation in people with dark skin, and it can result in them not receiving vital care.New research is underway to assess how this disparity might affect sleep apnea assessments – and whether incorrect readings could lead to misdiagnoses.Guest/sDr Amal Osman, Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health and Flinders Health and Medical

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0:05:13

Mailbag: GLP-1s, EDs and TMS

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2025/10/31

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

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0:07:45

The impact of reversing peanut allergy advice

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2025/10/24

A change in guidance has prevented tens of thousands of children from developing an allergy to peanuts. Until about 10 years ago, parents were advised to delay the introduction of peanuts until about three years of age. It's now understood that advice actually led to an increase in allergies. Also, the shingles vaccine could lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke, adding to benefits that go well beyond protection from the virus itself.ReferencesGuidelines for Early Food

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0:10:55

When (and how) should weight be brought up?

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2025/10/24

For people in larger bodies, going to the doctor can be a minefield, even for common ailments.Weight and weight loss can be brought up unprompted, and because of this some people avoid going to the doctors at all.So how should weight be discussed in primary care? How do doctors avoid an overemphasis on weight, versus avoiding it entirely?Guest/sProfessor Gemma Sharp, founding director of the Consortium for Research in Eating DisordersReferencesSupporting weight focused discussions

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0:10:58

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for depression

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2025/10/24

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses the magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.It has shown promise in depression when other treatments haven’t worked.Where does the evidence stand on TMS, and how does it compare to other treatments like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?Guest/sProfessor Paul Fitzgerald, director of the school of medicine and psychology at the Australian National UniversityReferencesTGA approves new brain stimulation device for treatment of

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0:10:00

Catching pancreatic cancer earlier

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2025/10/24

The five-year survival rate from pancreatic cancer is only 13 per cent, and one explanation could be late diagnosis.A consortium of experts has formed to increase survival by improving early detection and screening.The goal is to increase the 5-year suvival rate to 50 per cent within the next decade.Guest/sDr Diane Simeone, director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health and founder of the PRECEDE ConsortiumProfessor Andrew Metz, gastroenterologist and director of the

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0:03:12

Mailbag: Pathology results

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2025/10/24

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

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0:08:56

Why we should pay attention to antibiotic resistance

Health Report - Separate stories podcast ·

2025/10/17

The World Health Organization (WHO) has put out its global report on antibiotic resistance.In some countries resistance to last-ditch antibiotics is going up, leaving no treatment options available to potentially deadly bugs. Also, if you've got a My Health Record you'll be getting faster access to some blood test results. ReferencesGlobal antibiotic resistance surveillance report – World Health Organization New test categories available for faster access on My Health Record

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0:06:43

What is rosacea and how is it treated?

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2025/10/17

Rosacea is a common and chronic skin condition that often affects the cheeks, chin, nose and eyes.While there’s no cure, there are treatments that can help manage the condition.There are people who are more susceptible, and some potential risks that go alongside it.Guest/sAssociate Professor Gayle Ross, dermatologist and the head of dermatology research at Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Human gene editing: what's possible vs what's ethical

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2025/10/17

In 2018, Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced he had edited the genomes of human embryos.The births of twins Lulu and Nana brought forward an ongoing debate about whether we should ever make heritable changes to the human genome.And if we do, how far should we go? Can we really stop at curing disease, or will we be opening the door for designer babies?Guest/sProfessor John Rasko, leading researcher in gene therapyProfessor Matthew Porteus, paediatrics and stem cell biology at

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0:02:09

Mailbag: Diet for endometriosis

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2025/10/17

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

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0:12:25

More than 54,000 children in Gaza acutely malnourished

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2025/10/10

Tens of thousands of children aged under five are suffering acute malnutrition in Gaza, according to a recent study highlighting the impact of blockades and aid restrictions. The study published in the Lancet shows how rates of wasting — measuring the circumference of the upper arm — noticeably fluctuated when aid was allowed through or at times of ceasefire. ReferencesAssessment of malnutrition in preschool-aged children by mid-upper arm circumference in the Gaza Strip (January,

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0:10:49

Can diet changes help in endometriosis?

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2025/10/10

There is emerging evidence that diet changes might be able to help people with endometriosis manage their symptoms.There have been recent studies looking into the effects of a low FODMAP diet and supplements.Guidelines have been updated to reflect where the evidence stands on endometriosis care and treatment.Guest/sDr Marilla Druitt, obstetrician, gynaecologist and RANZCOG councillorReferencesAustralian Living Evidence Guideline: Endometriosis - The Royal Australian and New Zealand

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0:08:05

Rethinking heart failure prevention

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2025/10/10

Heart failure affects about 55 million people worldwide, including Almost 144,000 people in Australia.Prevention is possible, but are we taking the right approach to lower the risk of people falling into heart failure?A new Lancet series propose a comprehensive framework to reduce the burden of heart failure in the community.Guest/sAssociate Professor Adam Nelson, cardiologist at the Royal Adelaide and Queen Elizabeth hospitalsReferencesCardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health:

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0:06:19

Challenging the stigma of anal cancer

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2025/10/10

Anal cancer is a rare cancer with a lot of stigma attached, and many misconceptions.While rates are significantly higher in men who have sex with men than those who don’t, more women are still diagnosed with the condition than men.We also know most cases are caused by infection with specific strains of human papillomavirus (HPV), driving home the importance of vaccination.Guest/sDr Mary Poynten, clinical epidemiologist and Group Leader of the Anal Cancer Prevention Research Group

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0:04:34

Mailbag: Eating disorders and GLP-1 access

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2025/10/10

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

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0:11:19

Should we be funding more medical research?

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2025/10/03

Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan says the government could double its funding to researchers through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF). That's according to costings she has commissioned, which she says points to an excess of funds that Australia could use to jump on the gaps in medical research left by the Trump administration. Also, warnings from the TGA on melatonin bought online and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) retracts a controversial study on apple cider vinegar and

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