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This Medical Life

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Scleroderma
Autoimmune Diseases
Tonsillectomy
Immunology
Pelvic Pain
Endometriosis
Pregnancy
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Dermal Fibrosis
Vitamin B6
Lactose Intolerance
Thyroid Cancer
Rickettsia
Continuing Professional Development
Iron Deficiency
Clinical Immunology
Peripheral Neuropathy
Lactase Persistence
Epilepsy

Welcome to the This Medical Life podcast. Our mission is to share stories about the triumphs and tragedies of diseases and illnesses from ancient times up until what we know today. It is about those scientific and medical minds who came before us and how, every single day, we stand on the shoulders of giants. This is a podcast about the stories of medicine. Hosted by Dr. Travis Brown and Steve Dav... more

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Charles Dicken’s first novel has an adolescent boy named Joe who was overweight and always sleepy. He could fall asleep at any time, even during meals. The novel is known as the Pickwick Papers. Decades later, doctors began to recognise patients with... more

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Willem J Kolff was an intern when he saw a 22 year old man die of kidney failure. He realised that the patient’s life could have been saved if his blood could have been detoxified. Willem set to work and developed the first ever dialysis machine (ini... more

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One in 10 Australians over the age of 18 years are living with signs of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with the number of patients needing treatment for kidney failure has doubled in the last 20 years. Early detection and intervention can slow the prog... more

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The statistics of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence prevalence are staggering. 1 in 6 adult women and 1 in 16 adult men have experience physical or sexual abuse at the hands of their partner. Approximately 2.5 million Australians ... more

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Oral cancer was a fatal disease even into the twentieth century. Patients required extensive surgery and often had a painful recovery or went into palliative care but the result was the same. Modern medicine has thankfully provided much to our unders... more

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The first medical description of pernicious anaemia is from 1821. It is written by Dr James Combe and describes a previously well 47 year old corn-merchant who presented with pallor, weakness, and neurological symptoms. It would take over a hundred y... more

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One of the most difficult cancers to detect early has been lung cancer. Patients often present with advanced disease that and can often be fatal.

In April 2025, a new National Lung Cancer Screening program has been rolled out in Australia to detect... more

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Dr. Rowan Valentine
Pediatric and adult ear, nose, and throat surgeon with a PhD who trained in Adelaide and spent time at the University of Florida
Episode: Episode 92: Acute Otitis Media, Plus Glue Ear, Plus Sleep | Kids ENT
Dr. Saul Gilbert
A sleep medicine expert managing sleep laboratories and research interests.
The Oasis Adelaide
Episode: Episode 91: Sleep Apnoea | Pickwickian Syndrome
Dr. Anuk Kruavit
A respiratory and sleep medicine physician with extensive research involvement.
Episode: Episode 91: Sleep Apnoea | Pickwickian Syndrome
Dr. Richard Phoon
Senior Medical Advisor at Westmead Hospital and full-time Nephrologist.
Westmead Hospital
Episode: Episode 90: Chronic Kidney Disease (Part 2) | Diabetes, Hypertension & Avoiding The Rotating Drum Kidney
Maddie Williams
Registered nurse and renal transplant recipient, who shares her journey with kidney disease and works with Kidney Health Australia.
Kidney Health Australia
Episode: Episode 89: Chronic Kidney Disease (Part 1) | The Bright Side Of Urine
Dr. Elizabeth McLindon
Research fellow in the Department of General Practice focused on gender-based violence.
Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne
Episode: Episode 88: Intimate Partner Violence | Permission To Ask And Listen
Professor Kelsey Hegarty
Academic General Practitioner leading Family Violence Prevention efforts.
University of Melbourne and Royal Women's Hospital
Episode: Episode 88: Intimate Partner Violence | Permission To Ask And Listen
Associate Professor Nicole Rankin
An implementation scientist and head of the Evaluation and Implementation Science Unit in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health.
University of Melbourne
Episode: Episode 85: Lung Cancer Screening | Search For The 30 Pack-Years
Dr. Julie Teague
An anatomical pathologist with a particular interest in thoracic and gastrointestinal pathology.
Episode: Episode 85: Lung Cancer Screening | Search For The 30 Pack-Years

Hosts

Dr. Travis Brown
Co-host with a background in healthcare, focusing on medical stories and educational content related to various diseases and treatments.
Steve Davis
Co-host specializing in conveying medical narratives and historical context around health issues, contributing to the educational aims of the podcast.

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Episode 92: Acute Otitis Media, Plus Glue Ear, Plus Sleep | Kids ENT
Q: What advice do you have for doctors regarding snoring in children?
Snoring is not considered normal in children and should prompt a medical review to assess for potential issues.
Episode 92: Acute Otitis Media, Plus Glue Ear, Plus Sleep | Kids ENT
Q: What is glue ear?
Glue ear refers to otitis media with effusion, which is the presence of fluid in the middle ear without infection, commonly following acute otitis media.
Episode 92: Acute Otitis Media, Plus Glue Ear, Plus Sleep | Kids ENT
Q: What are the common causes of otitis media in children?
Commonly attributed to poorly designed eustachian tubes in children that lead to viral infections affecting the middle ear.
Episode 92: Acute Otitis Media, Plus Glue Ear, Plus Sleep | Kids ENT
Q: How common is acute otitis media in children?
Acute otitis media is ubiquitous; essentially all children experience it by age two or three.
Episode 91: Sleep Apnoea | Pickwickian Syndrome
Q: What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
Common symptoms include loud snoring, pauses in breathing, excessive daytime sleepiness, and fatigue.

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Exploring a wide range of medical topics, this series offers compelling narratives about the history of diseases, medical advances, and the pioneers in healthcare. Episodes address both historical and contemporary issues in medicine, highlighting the interplay between scientific progress and real-life patient stories. The hosts and their guests share insights from various specialties, including nephrology, oncology, genetics, and public health, often focusing on significant societal issues such as chronic conditions and domestic violence. Its unique blend of storytelling and expert commentary likely appeals to a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals and anyone interested in the human experience of medicine.

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2. Dr. Saul Gilbert
3. Dr. Anuk Kruavit
4. Dr. Richard Phoon
5. Maddie Williams
6. Dr. Elizabeth McLindon
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