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The Medical Journal of Australia

theMJA
Australia
Lung Cancer
Bowel Cancer
Macquarie University Hospital
General Practitioners
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
Fertility Management
Male Infertility
Aortic Stenosis
IVF Treatment
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
University Of Melbourne
Heart Valve Disease
Complex Trauma
Covid-19
Cardiology
Clinical Guidelines
Ethics In Medicine
Evidence-Based Medicine

Australia's premier general medical academic peer-reviewed journal.

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Breastfeeding is encouraged worldwide – it also has particular benefits for mothers in warzones.

To speak about this and other interesting facets about breastfeeding is Dr Mariana Gutierrez Popoca. She is a Paediatrician with Medicine Sans Frontiers... more

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Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia.

My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor.

“The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podca... more

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Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia.

My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor.

“The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcas... more

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Today we are exploring Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy.

We explore the clinical rationale, patient selection, referral pathways and key considerations for LAAO. and aim to understand the therapy as an option for patients who are unsu... more

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Recent Guests

Mariana Gutierrez Popoca
Pediatrician with Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Episode: Episode 598: Breastfeeding in a warzone - a vital lifeline
Garry Jennings
Professor of cardiology, Heart Foundation's Chief Medical Advisor, co-author of the guideline
The Heart Foundation / Alfred Hospital (past)
Episode: Episode 597: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 3: Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes
Dr. Cathy Kezelman
President and Managing Director of the Blue Knot Foundation
Blue Knot Foundation
Episode: Episode 596: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 2: Complex trauma - a guide for clinicians
Pankaj Jain
Academic interventional cardiologist with appointments at Royal Prince Alfred, Concord and Macquarie University Hospital.
Royal Prince Alfred, Concord, Macquarie University Hospital
Episode: Episode 595: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 1: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Ata Doost
Interventional cardiologist with extensive experience in structural heart procedures.
Macquarie University Hospital and National Capital Private & Calvary Bruce Hospitals
Episode: Episode 595: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 1: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Professor Gary Anderson
Pharmacologist, immunologist, and director of the Lung Health Research Centre at the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 593: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 22: Finding a cure for asthma
Associate Professor Darren Katz
Urologist at the University of Melbourne and medical director of Men's Health Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 592: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 21: Australia's first male infertility guidelines
Professor Vivienne Milch
Medical Director at Cancer Australia
Cancer Australia
Episode: Episode 590: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 20 - Lung Cancer Screening Program
Professor Michael Vallely
Leading cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimizing invasiveness of cardiac surgeries
Macquarie University Hospital
Episode: Episode 591: MJA Podcasts 2025 Episode 19: Cardiac surgery in elderly patients

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Sally Block
MJA's news and online editor overseeing health coverage across episodes.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Excellent information on COVID in Australia

    I just listened to Professor Brendan Crabb on the current situation with COVID in Australia. Very informative and recommend to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ozziefem
    Australia4 years ago
  • Not worth considering

    Yet another failure by the AMA. More politics and woke opinion, very little true medicine and no surgery. An utter waste of the members money.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    83Lisson
    Australia4 years ago
  • Pitch too basic

    Agree with previous reviews about sound issues (although seems improved on recent recordings) however my concerns run also into content. I find that level is pitched too low, no medical knowledge seems to be assumed. This allows for superficial coverage only for issues that could be fleshed out a bit more. There also appears to be very little critical evaluation of studies discussed which is disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    drsair
    Australia7 years ago
  • A good podcast that could be great

    As others have said, sound quality is terrible.

    But more to the point, you JUST had Dr Ada Cheung on talking about how the #1 thing trans and gender diverse patients want is doctor literacy in trans issues, yet in every episode about a gendered medical issue you have doctors referring to gendered patients. It is possible to talk about abortion without constantly referring to “women” and “mothers”. Furthermore, the doctor who came on to discuss erectile dysfunction actually referred to doctors i... more

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    2
    jeske20xt6
    Australia7 years ago
  • Good chat just fix the sound

    Please fix the sound

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jgriff16
    Australia7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the depth and relevance of clinical guideline discussions.
Several reviews call out outstanding sound quality and production issues.
Audience expresses frustration with inconsistent audio quality, but remains engaged by the medical depth and expert guests.
Some feedback urges more topic headings and clearer study-critical evaluation.

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Episode 598: Breastfeeding in a warzone - a vital lifeline
Q: What is the global breastfeeding initiative you are leading across the MSF movement?
The initiative is a global, multi-disciplinary effort begun in 2019 to elevate breastfeeding as a priority, develop a roadmap across MSF projects, and ensure protection, promotion, and practical support—from clinical staff training to HR policies and emergency assessments—to keep mothers and babies together and breastfeeding successfully.
Episode 596: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 2: Complex trauma - a guide for clinicians
Q: How would they know that their patient is experiencing complex trauma in the first place?
Clinicians need to have trauma awareness and look for patterns in a patient's history and presentation.
Episode 596: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 2: Complex trauma - a guide for clinicians
Q: How prevalent do you think complex trauma is these days?
A significant number of adult Australians have faced repeated trauma, highlighting its prevalence and the need for recognition and response.
Episode 595: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 1: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Q: What does the evidence say about the effectiveness of LAAO compared to long-term anticoagulation?
Multiple high-quality randomized control trials have shown that LAAO is non-inferior to anticoagulation in preventing strokes.
Episode 595: MJA Podcasts 2026 Episode 1: Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Q: Who does one refer to for LAAO?
Initially to a non-cardiac specialist to determine the contraindication to anticoagulation, and then to an interventional cardiologist who has expertise in this area.

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What is The Medical Journal of Australia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on clinical guidelines, cutting-edge diagnostics, and health-system strategies across Australian medicine. Episodes frequently feature specialists discussing practical implications of new guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and preventive care—from acute coronary syndromes to cancer screening, dementia, trauma, and Indigenous health. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world application, including implementation tools and policy context, with several episodes featuring prominent clinicians and researchers. A recurring theme is the move toward earlier detection, personalized care, and culturally safe practices, though production quality and accessibility of technical detail are occasionally pointed out by listeners as ar... more

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2. Garry Jennings
3. Dr. Cathy Kezelman
4. Pankaj Jain
5. Ata Doost
6. Professor Gary Anderson
7. Associate Professor Darren Katz
8. Professor Vivienne Milch

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