Author: healthprofessionalradio

Overview:
• Experts from across the globe have gathered at the 13th biannual World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (WFITN) Congress on the Gold Coast to share ideas and new treatments. The trial treatment of acute strokes allows doctors to remove blood clots in the brain through the blood vessels in the leg and groin.

• Hookworm larvae will be injected into coeliacs as part of a revolutionary treatment for the debilitating illness that affects one out of every 70 Australians. James Cook University doctors John Croese and Paul Giacomin hope to find a drug derived from the parasites to treat gluten intolerance.

• Newcastle researchers say early results of a ground-breaking study show there are differences in the brain’s biochemistry of people with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), when compared to those without.

Guest: Mark Brooke
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Mark Brooke is CEO of Asthma Australia Inc. He commenced in April 2013 following 3 and a half years as CEO of Asthma Foundation Queensland where he led the reform to what is now regarded as a highly relevant, patient-focused and sustainable health charity. As a not-for-profit careerist with over 20 years senior management experience, he has served as CEO of Playgroup Queensland and in key leadership roles in Police Youth Clubs NSW and Queensland, leading these multi-faceted award winning organisations through highly complex corporate restructures. Mark has qualifications in business, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and has a strong personal commitment to young people issues. Mark is sought out for his comprehensive understanding of not-for-profit governance, workforce development strategies (particularly work/life balance) and organisation reform. He volunteers for two local charities and sports clubs.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, Asthma Australia CEO Mark Brooke is here to share with us the organization’s projects as well as research developments on asthma health care and research. They offer support, training and resources to the primary health care sector. When treatment is required they ensure patients and their carers have the skills, information and power to be actively engaged in the decision making process. They fund vital basic science and population health research contributing to national and international understandings of asthma and how best to manage the disease. They have offices and staff in every State and Territory of Australia. They strive to improve the quality of life for people with asthma by providing accessible, affordable and evidence-based services.

Guest: John Boland
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Having trained in Dublin, Ireland and worked in hospitality all of his working life, John is General Manager of Hospitality Services with LHI Retirement Services. LHI is the largest Lutheran Aged Care Organisation in Australia looking after 1,000 residents across two villages. In our care we look after independent living residents in our villages as well as 240 high dependency residents in our residential care facilities. one of South Australia`s leading aged care providers. With 1000 clients and over 500 staff at LHI, John has a good understanding of the world of aged and acute care and has a passion for improving the dining experience for older people. John is the National President and the Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare Ltd (IHHC). This is a voluntary role and he bases his IHHC work from his office in Adelaide with the support of his employer LHI and our CEO Mr. Tim Gray.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, our guest John Boland discusses the background and mission of the Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare Ltd. It is the peak Industry body for support service professionals in the Health and Aged Care Industry. All those employed in a managerial or supervisory position within support services in a hospital or aged care facility can enjoy the numerous benefits available through becoming a member of the IHHC. The IHHC promotes, provides and encourages the setting and advancement of standards and guidelines relating to support services and, as a result, members are empowered to provide indispensable service and value to their organisations. The National Board and state branch committees comprise of professionals from within the Industry, dedicated to sharing their passion and expertise with others, through a variety of networking events.

Overview:
• The study from UK healthcare provider Benenden involving 2,500 employers and employees found vomiting was the most acceptable reason to take a day off (73 per cent), closely followed by diarrhoea (71 per cent) a “sick bug” had a 53.2 per cent success rate, while stress was only accepted by 19 per cent.

• Associate professor Stuart Khan from the University of New South Wales said there’s no chance the parasite could live in water treated for drinking in the way Broken Hill’s supply is, whether it’s drawn from surface or bore water. Public health officials have raised the alarm about Naegleria Fowleri, which has claimed three lives in north-west Queensland since 2001.

• Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could desensitise children to allergic reactions, according to findings made by Flinders University researcher Dr Billy Tao.

Guest: Professor Andrew Scholey
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Professor Andrew Scholey is director of the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University, Melbourne. He is a leading international researcher into the neurocognitive effects of natural products, supplements and food components, having published over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles, and 15 books and book chapters. He has attracted over $17 million in research funding, including from industry which allows rapid translation of research into evidence-based end-user health benefits. Scholey has been lead investigator in a series of studies into the human biobehavioural effects of natural products, and their neurocognition-enhancing and anti-stress/anxiolytic properties. His current research focuses on neuroimaging and biomarker techniques to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive enhancement.

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, returning guest Professor Andrew Scholey shares with us research developments focusing on memory improvement especially for the ageing population. Trials are being undertaken to understand more about people experiencing problems with their memory ranging from Alzheimer’s disease or any other dementia as well as those who have cognitive impairment. Professor Scholey and his colleagues are interested with the health effects of natural products particularly the benefits to mood and cognitive functions to older individuals.

Guest: Michelle Broom
Presenter: Wayne Bucklar
Guest Bio: Michelle Broom is General Manager of the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council. She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia Food Regulation Advisory Committee and Convener of the Corporate Nutrition Interest Group. Michelle has worked in roles in five different countries around the world and has a background in both corporate and public health dietetics having worked for Kellogg’s in Australia and British Columbia Health in Canada. Michelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and holds a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, a Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry).

Segment overview: In today’s Health Supplier Segment, know more about nutrition especially the health benefits of eating grains and Legumes as we are joined by GNLC General Manager Michelle Broom. The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council provides a platform for organisations from across the grains and legumes value chain that have a pre-competitive interest in promoting the health and nutrition benefits of grains, grain-based foods and legumes. Last year, they launched a three-year plan in which GNLC identified the core strategic priorities for the Council to underpin and further drive the position of grains and legumes role in the diet.

Overview:
• Rare cancers account for 30 per cent of cancer deaths and more research funding is needed to find effective treatments, a leading researcher from Sansom Institute in Adelaide says. Director of the Institute, Professor Ian Olver — writing in the Medical Journal of Australia — said survival rates could be improved with more targeted research funding.

• Regional communities are being advised to chlorinate their house water after a third child death from a “brain-eating parasite”. The amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, thrives in warm fresh water across large parts of inland Australia. While authorities say infection is very rare, medics warn survival is even rarer.

• The Victorian Government says good progress is being made as it prepares to close Bendigo’s institution for the disabled.About 30 residents are being moved out of Bendigo’s Sandhurst Centre and into newly-built community care homes.

Guest: Claudia Sanborn, RN
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Claudia Sanborn was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Traveling the road that wound through the working world of nursing, Claudia soon discovered that it was rather bumpy, crooked, yet sometimes pleasant. When she recognized bullying in the medical field, she started keeping a journal of all the dysfunction she saw in management and administration. In spite of some traumatic bullying experiences, Claudia continues to work as a nurse. She also participates on the Creating a Better Work Environment committee in Salt Lake City, Utah, that is working toward legislation to make bullying in the workforce illegal.

Segment overview: In this segment, Claudia Sanborn, RN, author of the book, THE YELLOW SICK ROAD, talks about how her nursing community is reacting to her book.

Guest: Claudia Sanborn, RN
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Claudia Sanborn was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Traveling the road that wound through the working world of nursing, Claudia soon discovered that it was rather bumpy, crooked, yet sometimes pleasant. When she recognized bullying in the medical field, she started keeping a journal of all the dysfunction she saw in management and administration. In spite of some traumatic bullying experiences, Claudia continues to work as a nurse. She also participates on the Creating a Better Work Environment committee in Salt Lake City, Utah, that is working toward legislation to make bullying in the workforce illegal.

Segment overview: In this segment, Claudia Sanborn, RN, author of the book, THE YELLOW SICK ROAD, discusses bullying in the workplace, and how she is working with legislature to make laws to prevent bullying and abuse.

Guest: Claudia Sanborn, RN
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Claudia Sanborn was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Traveling the road that wound through the working world of nursing, Claudia soon discovered that it was rather bumpy, crooked, yet sometimes pleasant. When she recognized bullying in the medical field, she started keeping a journal of all the dysfunction she saw in management and administration. In spite of some traumatic bullying experiences, Claudia continues to work as a nurse. She also participates on the Creating a Better Work Environment committee in Salt Lake City, Utah, that is working toward legislation to make bullying in the workforce illegal.

Segment overview: In this segment, Claudia Sanborn, RN, talks about her nursing journey of 22 years, her journals and why she wrote the book, THE YELLOW SICK ROAD.