Show Notes
A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week. You can email us at [email protected]
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In the news: The Bundibugyo strain of the ebola virus continues to spread at pace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has now passed 10,000 cases, becoming the biggest outbreak in that country, and has also spread to Kenya. The Victorian Coroner's report on the death of actor Richard Norton attributes the use of unapproved peptides prescribed by his treating doctor. The report recommends the TGA do more to restrict access.
A study using data from the UK Biobank indicates following the Mediterranean diet as a way to prevent acne. Researchers say avoiding entire food groups like dairy is not a good way to manage the health of your body or your skin. Guest/s Wendy Hall, Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Head of Department of Nutritional Sciences, Kings College London References Associations between diet quality and adult acne: A cross sectional study in the UK Biobank
It’s one of the most difficult cancers to detect and to treat, and patients who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer often have a short life expectancy. A new drug can extend survival times significantly but there are some major barriers to access at the moment. Guest/s Michael Lee, Medical oncologist with specialist in upper gastrointestinal tract cancer, Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
The road to becoming a registered psychologist is getting a refresh, as the government hopes to simplify current study pathways to take care of a workforce problem. But the current proposal faces opposition from some within the industry who say it will reduce quality of care, and do nothing to solve the biggest problem, which is a shortage of psychologists outside major cities. Guest/s Trevor Steward, Associate Professor at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne Dr Kelly Gough, APS President Rachel Phillips, Chair of the Psychology Board of Australia References Redesigning the higher education pathway
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