Show Notes
In the news: Twenty years ago, the first dose of the HPV vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer was administered. What's the impact of the research that led to this, from University of Queensland's Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer AC and his colleague Dr Jian Zhou? A Select Committee on Women's Health will look for the first time at post-partum care and pregnancy, amongst other issues that will support women. Submissions close on October 9. Genetic markers for stress have been investigated in donated brain tissue of people with schizophrenia, showing stress genes had been turned on. There have been two more measles-associated deaths in the United States References 20 years. Millions of lives saved. One revolutionary vaccine Select Committee on Women's Health Association Between Age-Dependent DNA Methylation Changes at FKBP5 Enhancer Sites and Increased Cortical Gene Expression in Schizophrenia Pennsylvania Department of Health Confirms Two Measles-Associated Deaths
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In the news: A report in the Lancet outlines the biggest risks to human health worldwide with obesity topping the list. But there are some more surprising risks identified. The TGA has approved a broader scope of use of a medicine for medical abortion care and miscarriage. A study has quantified the baseline prevalence of low testosterone in the United States military, ahead of the planned annual screening of men over the age of 30. References The Lancet: 21st century global threats to health are not what you think TGA: MS-2 Step (mifepristone and misoprostol) Testosterone Screening Thresholds in Active-Duty US Male Service Members
The first ever report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare that quantifies these injuries was released this week. It shows what many clinicians are already seeing in emergency rooms and surgeries. So what can be done to reduce the impact of these e-devices? Guest/s Professor Martin Wullschleger, Director of Trauma, Gold Coast Health and chair of RACS Queensland Trauma Committee References E-scooter and e-bike injuries and deaths in Australia: national trends and data limitations
A new study shows people who survive cancer have a build up of plaque in their arteries, and a higher risk of heart disease. The treatments that are used for their cancer are thought to be the cause. So what can be done to manage these new health risks? Guest/s Dr Cheng Hwee Soh, Honorary Senior Fellow at the Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne and Group Leader, Imaging Research laboratory, Baker Institute References Coronary Plaque Burden and Plaque Composition in Long-Term Cancer Survivors: A Comparative CCTA Study
In hospital regular medications are sometimes paused while the patient recovers from other illnesses and procedures. But a new study about discontinuation of diabetes medication shows it is not reintroduced quickly once the person is discharged. Could better information transfer facilitated by a hospital pharmacist help prevent this? Guest/s Dr Tamara Milder, endocrinologist and Researcher, Medicines Intelligence Research Program, UNSW References Hospitalisation Is a Strong Risk Factor for Discontinuation of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected]