A team of scientists from Switzerland and the UK, composed of Dr. Trudi Edginton from City, University of London and Dr. Alison Eardley from the University of Westminster have engineered a groundbreaking method to screen for age-related cognitive decline at home. The advanced test asks patients to detect sounds and flashes on their laptop or phone, Medical Xpress reported.
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Safe Exercising for Pre- and Post-Natal Women
Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Michelle Wright
Guest Bio: Michelle Wright works for MIshfit which is a service provider focusing on pregnant women and they pregnant & post natal exercise specialists.
The State of Fibre Consumption in Australia [transcript][audio]
Guest: Dr. Gina Levy
Presenter: Tabetha Moreto
Guest Bio: Dr. Gina Levy is the Senior Nutrition Manager ANZ at Kellogg. Gina has nearly 20 years’ experience as a dietitian in the food industry, and has also consulted for some of the largest food companies in Australia, as well as many non-government organisations. Gina has a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours, and a PhD in Biomedical Science. Gina integrates her breadth of knowledge and experience into helping Kellogg integrate nutrition into the business to drive results. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, the Dietitians Association of Australia and the Nutrition Society of Australia.
Segment Overview: In today’s interview, Dr. Gina Levy joins the program once again to discuss the recently commissioned research into grain fibre inadequacy and the costs to both health and economy, as well as Kellogg’s Nutrition’s new focus on gut microbiome and healthy happy guts. She also highlights how Australians are not consuming enough fibre in their diet and how awareness needs to be raised in order to fix this issue.
The Health News – 29 Oct 2014
Overview
- Information processed unconsciously can influence the accuracy of our decisions without us knowing it, new research has found.
- The Summit features political, medical, public health, and community leaders; police; families of victims; and other stakeholders who have come together to discuss the range of harms that alcohol brings to the Australian community, and develop practical solutions to produce a safer, more responsible drinking culture in Australia.
- There has been a spike in the number of children locked in cars across Queensland, according to the state’s peak motoring body.
Chris Wildeboer – Acceptance part 5 of 5
Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Chris Wilderboer
Guest Bio: Chris Wildeboer is the founder of Balance Central and has been working in the Wellness Industry for over 15 years – today she is one of the highest qualified Qld practitioners currently working in her field.
Chris was a Kinesiologist and from there she discovered many other techniques but the one that she has been using now for 14 plus years is R.A.W. (Rekindled Ancient Wisdom).
Segment Overview
Chris joins us to talk about her book Balance Central in a 5 segment special.
eSight – Creators of Glasses That Let The Visually Impaired See
Dr. Brian Mech, Ph.D discusses eSight – the creators of electronic glasses that enable the legally blind to actually see again. eSight is worn like a normal pair of glasses, but it houses a high-speed, high-definition camera that captures everything you are looking at, and then displays it on two near-to-eye displays.
The Health News – 6 January 2017
Overview:
• A property where cannabis oil is produced in South Australia was raided by the police yesterday, causing outrage and fears for the lives of sick Queensland children who rely on medical cannabis. The police seized chemicals and other substances for forensic testing, but no charges have yet been laid.
• The Royal Australasian College of Physicians has cut Launceston General Hospital’s adult internal medicine training accreditation from level three to level two, which means young doctors training in disciplines such as cardiology, gastroenterology and respiratory diseases cannot finish their basic training at the Launceston General Hospital.
• Under Queensland law, motorists can be fined for not giving way to emergency vehicles when safe to do so. Moving into the path of emergency vehicles flashing blue or red lights or sounding the siren can cost three demerit points and a fine of $284.
Melanoma Treatment Options Update
Oncologist Dr. Melissa Wilson from NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses melanoma risks, the latest research, treatment options, and resources.
Guarantee your Safe Care from your Doctor, Don’t Become a Medical Error Victim [Interview][Transcript]
Guest: Stephen Powell
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Stephen Powell, MS, is the chief executive officer and president of Synensis, a healthcare consulting firm dedicated to helping hospitals achieve zero preventable harm. He is a recognized leader in the development of practices, behaviors, and strategies to improve organizational outcomes and is a member of the development team that created the TeamSTEPPS teamwork and communication system for healthcare organizations. Powell has supported the success of More than 350 organizations in 11 countries to improve patient safety, quality, and the patient experience by creating a culture of safety. He earned a Master’s in Human Factors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate safety school. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Clinical Human Factors Group.
Segment overview: Stephen Powell, coauthor of The Patient Survival Handbook and CEO of Synensis, a healthcare consulting firm, discusses how patients and families can maximize their safety while under the care of a doctor.
STELARA for Adolescents [transcript][audio]
Guest: Dr. Andrew Greenspan, M.D.
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Andrew Greenspan, MD is the Vice President for U.S. Medical Affairs, Janssen Immunology. based in Horsham, Pennsylvania. He is responsible for overseeing the Medical Affairs activities supporting REMICADE®, SIMPONI®, SIMPONI ARIA®, STELARA®, and TREMFYA®, including the execution of all Post-Marketing Requirements and Post-Marketing Commitments.
Andy joined Johnson & Johnson in 2003 with progressively increasing responsibilities, working across both Medical Affairs and R&D in Neuroscience, Immunology, and Oncology.
He has led Phase 1 through 4 clinical studies and has co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles.
Andy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University, where he studied Psychology and earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency training in internal medicine at New York Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College.
Segment Overview: Dr. Andrew Greenspan discusses the recent FDA approval of STELARA® (ustekinumab) for adolescents (12 years of age or older) with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.