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The News – 29 August 2014

29 August 2014

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Essential protective equipment for health workers fighting Ebola is “sitting on the tarmac” after two major airlines decided to suspend commercial flights to West Africa, an Australian doctor stated.

Queensland Health has clawed back almost $12 million in revenue it should have claimed for private surgery carried out in its public hospitals, but the Health Minister fears tens of millions of dollars have been lost forever.

Plans to change the law to make it easier to conduct clinical trials of medical cannabis have been announced by the Victorian Government.

Presenter: Neal
Guests: Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges
Guests Bios:
Dr. Sony Singh is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the Shirley E. Greenberg Women’s Health Centre at The Ottawa Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing his medical and residency training at the University of Western Ontario in 2005, he completed fellowships in advanced pelvic surgery at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney from 2005 to 2007. Dr. Singh is the Executive Director of the Canadian Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Dr. Sony Singh is known for his surgical expertise in treating deep infiltrative endometriosis through minimally invasive means and is one of the leading experts in laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy. He also specializes in minimally invasive alternatives to hysterectomy, such as hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy and hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Dr. Sony Singh has been instrumental in developing new guidelines for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (the clinical term for heavy periods) and endometriosis for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. – See more at: click this link.

Biography Holly Bridges is a patient, author and advocate for minimally invasive gynecology and alternatives to hysterectomy. She has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. She has won five awards for her writing. The UnHysterectomy: Solving Your Painful, Heavy Bleeding Without Major Surgery is her first book. – See more at: click this link.

Segment Overview
Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges discuss why women chose to have a hysterectomy. Also discussed is Holly’s book: “The UnHysterectomy…”

Hysterectomy – Make an informed decision

29 August 2014

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Presenter: Neal
Guests: Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges
Guests Bios:
Dr. Sony Singh is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the Shirley E. Greenberg Women’s Health Centre at The Ottawa Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing his medical and residency training at the University of Western Ontario in 2005, he completed fellowships in advanced pelvic surgery at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney from 2005 to 2007. Dr. Singh is the Executive Director of the Canadian Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Dr. Sony Singh is known for his surgical expertise in treating deep infiltrative endometriosis through minimally invasive means and is one of the leading experts in laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy. He also specializes in minimally invasive alternatives to hysterectomy, such as hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy and hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Dr. Sony Singh has been instrumental in developing new guidelines for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (the clinical term for heavy periods) and endometriosis for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. – See more at: click this link.

Biography Holly Bridges is a patient, author and advocate for minimally invasive gynecology and alternatives to hysterectomy. She has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. She has won five awards for her writing. The UnHysterectomy: Solving Your Painful, Heavy Bleeding Without Major Surgery is her first book. – See more at: click this link.

Segment Overview
Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges talk about how to find a qualified healthcare professional to perform a hysterectomy. Also discussed is the personal aspect of making the decision to undergo a hysterectomy or to elect alternative treatment.

Is Hysterectomy right for you.

29 August 2014

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Presenter: Neal
Guests: Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges
Guests Bios:
Dr. Sony Singh is the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecology at the Shirley E. Greenberg Women’s Health Centre at The Ottawa Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing his medical and residency training at the University of Western Ontario in 2005, he completed fellowships in advanced pelvic surgery at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney from 2005 to 2007. Dr. Singh is the Executive Director of the Canadian Society of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Dr. Sony Singh is known for his surgical expertise in treating deep infiltrative endometriosis through minimally invasive means and is one of the leading experts in laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy. He also specializes in minimally invasive alternatives to hysterectomy, such as hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy and hysteroscopic endometrial ablation. Dr. Sony Singh has been instrumental in developing new guidelines for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding (the clinical term for heavy periods) and endometriosis for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada. – See more at: click this link.

Biography Holly Bridges is a patient, author and advocate for minimally invasive gynecology and alternatives to hysterectomy. She has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism from Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. She has won five awards for her writing. The UnHysterectomy: Solving Your Painful, Heavy Bleeding Without Major Surgery is her first book. – See more at: click this link.

Segment Overview
Dr. Sony Singh and Holly Bridges continue their discussion about making a decision to have a hysterectomy and some of the attitudes among patients about the procedure.

The News – 28 August 2014

28 August 2014

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Ebola outbreak: A snapshot of life in the ‘hot zone’ as Australian experts work to contain deadly virus. A Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) worker at an Ebola emergency clinic in Sierra Leone has become a full-time carer to a young girl — literally overnight.

A New South Wales MP has demanded an urgent briefing from the State Government on the state of mental health services and security at Shellharbour Hospital.

Researchers exposed mice to peanut allergens to explore the theory that early changes in gut bacteria play a role in the development of food allergies.

The News – 27 August 2014

27 August 2014

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Treasurer Joe Hockey has refused to concede the GP co-payment is dead, despite Clive Palmer’s declaration that his party will not support even an additional one cent fee for patients.

Doctors in India have removed the skeleton of a foetus that had been inside a woman for 36 years in what is believed to be the world’s longest ectopic pregnancy.

Former Geelong AFL player Matthew Egan is suing two doctors over the treatment of a foot injury that ended his playing career.

The News – 26 August 2014

26 August 2014

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The death of an Australian woman undergoing stem cell therapy in Russia has prompted a leading stem cell research group to warn of rogue operators charging thousands of dollars for ineffectual stem cell treatments.

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist has issued a warning to Australian parents who are reluctant to vaccinate their children.

The Garvan Institute of Medical Research participated in Space Oddity, a special public science event held as part of National Science Week, at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on Saturday.

The News – 25 August 2014

25 August 2014

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A highly paid neurosurgeon who indulged his cocaine addiction, paid thousands of dollars for sex and was directly linked to the death of two prostitutes avoided detection and continued to practise at a private Sydney hospital.

The Victorian Labor Party will seek to legalise medical cannabis if it wins the state election in November. The drug would be made available to treat people with terminal illnesses or life-threatening conditions.

A prominent Australian psychologist has warned Australia is currently raising a generation of spoilt brats, because their parents are “crap” and “never say no”.

Theracurmin and Natural Inflamatory

25 August 2014

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Marc Cohen
Guest Bio: Professor Marc Cohen is the Discipline Leader for the Wellness Group and a core member of the RMIT University Health Innovations Research Institute. He is Program leader for the Master of Wellness program and a Member of the School of Health Sciences Executive and Research Committees and is involved in Coordinating Short Courses and Undergraduate Wellness electives as well as supervising Higher Degree by Research students and other research activities.

The News – 22 August 2014

22 August 2014

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The Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Roche Sequencing today announce a collaboration to develop new technologies for targeted epigenomic analysis using DNA sequencing.

The bottom of Sydney Harbour has been contaminated by widespread microplastic pollution which could be entering the food chain, scientists say.

AMA President, A/Prof Brian Owler, YESTERDAY called on the Government to dump its seriously flawed GP co-payments proposal and adopt the AMA model, which exempts the most vulnerable patients from extra cost burdens for their health care.