Act One

Act Two

Act Three

Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons.



In this episode, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis are honoured to have Janine Watson, a Paralympian athlete who reached out to us after our episodes on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) (Episode 53 and Episode 54) opened her eyes to the unrecognised trauma her brain and body have endured.



This is the story of Janine Watson’s journey from MS diagnosis to history making Paralympian. And how listening to a particular episode of This Medical Life changed her future.



Our special guest:  

Paralympian, Janine Watson.



This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons.
 
In this episode, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis are honoured to have Janine Watson, a Paralympian athlete who reached out to us after our episodes on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) (<a href="https://thismedicallife.com.au/episode-53-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-the-disease-part-1/" data-type="post" data-id="1385">Episode 53</a> and <a href="https://thismedicallife.com.au/episode-54-chronic-traumatic-encephalopathy-cte-advocacy-and-prevention-part-2/" data-type="post" data-id="1396">Episode 54</a>) opened her eyes to the unrecognised trauma her brain and body have endured.
 
This is the story of Janine Watson’s journey from MS diagnosis to history making Paralympian. And how listening to a particular episode of This Medical Life changed her future.

 Our special guest: 
Paralympian, Janine Watson.
 
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

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 Davis, our target audience is General Practitioners, medical students, and other health professionals. We hope to educate, inspire and celebrate those who choose to care for others in their profession. From experience, we know that our audience extends beyond these fields and would like to welcome anyone to listen. The stories of those who came before us are nothing short of remarkable and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Production by Tim Whiffen

Design by Tom Buzz

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Auscast Medical Channel is a podcast channel that provides a wide range of medical-related content. The podcasts feature interviews with experts in various medical fields, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, as well as discussions on the latest medical research and treatment options. The channel covers a wide range of topics, including general health, mental health, and specific medical conditions. The podcasts are aimed at both healthcare professionals and the general public, and provide listeners with the latest information and insights on healthcare topics. Auscast Medical Channel is a great resource for staying informed about medical issues and trends, and for learning more about how to care for yourself and your loved ones.

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This is the story of Janine Watson’s journey from MS diagnosis to history making Paralympian. And how listening to a particular episode of This Medical Life changed her future.

Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking The Challenge Head On

In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life.



From discussing the impact of episodes on medical professionals to revisiting significant stories and breakthroughs, this episode provides a retrospective on the memorable moments and invaluable lessons learned.



Whether it's the exploration of vitamin B6's role in patient care or the unexpected feedback from a Paralympian, this recap offers you a chance to catch up on episodes you might have missed and gain deeper insights into the world of medicine.

Our special guest:

We do include an excerpt of Dr Adam Cifu from the podcast, Econtalk, What's Happening Inside Your Doctor's Head And Heart.



This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life.
 
From discussing the impact of episodes on medical professionals to revisiting significant stories and breakthroughs, this episode provides a retrospective on the memorable moments and invaluable lessons learned.
 
Whether it's the exploration of vitamin B6's role in patient care or the unexpected feedback from a Paralympian, this recap offers you a chance to catch up on episodes you might have missed and gain deeper insights into the world of medicine.
 Our special guest: 
We do include an excerpt of Dr Adam Cifu from the podcast, Econtalk, <a href="https://www.econtalk.org/whats-happening-inside-your-doctors-head-and-heart-with-adam-cifu/">What's Happening Inside Your Doctor's Head And Heart</a>.
 
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Reflecting On Series 5: Key Moments, Medical Insights, And Listener Impact In This Episode Of This Medical Life. A Must-Listen For Catching Up On Medical Breakthroughs.

Episode 67 - Season 5 Reflection And Highlights

Act Four

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.

However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the investigations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of thyroid lumps.

This is the story of Thyroid lumps (Part 2)

Part 1 focuses on cytology and surgery for thyroid.
Part 2 focuses on anatomical pathology and molecular/genetics.

Our special guests:

Professor Yuri Nikiforov is the Director of the Division of Molecular Anatomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Co-developer of the test we discuss in this episode, ThyroSeq.

Dr Tiffany Symes is a histopathologist and deputy director of Anatomical Pathology at Melbourne Pathology. She is also featured in part one.

Dr Rachael Chambers is a histopathologist at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Brisbane.

This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.
However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the investigations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of thyroid lumps.
This is the story of Thyroid lumps (Part 2)
<a href="https://thismedicallife.com.au/episode-65-thyroid-lumps-the-good-the-bad-and-the-nodules/" data-type="post" data-id="1501">Part 1 focuses on cytology and surgery for thyroid</a>. Part 2 focuses on anatomical pathology and molecular/genetics.
Our special guests:
Professor Yuri Nikiforov is the Director of the Division of Molecular Anatomic Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Co-developer of the test we discuss in this episode, <a href="https://www.thyroseq.com/">ThyroSeq</a>.
Dr Tiffany Symes is a histopathologist and deputy director of Anatomical Pathology at Melbourne Pathology. She is also featured in part one.
Dr Rachael Chambers is a histopathologist at Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, Brisbane.
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.

Episode 66 - Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules - Part Two

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.

However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the investigations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of thyroid lumps.

This is part one of the story of Thyroid lumps.

Our special guest: 

Dr Tiffany Symes is a histopathologist and deputy director of Anatomical Pathology at Melbourne Pathology.

Associate Professor James Lee is a leading endocrine surgeon in Australia, co-editor of the Endocrine Surgery section of the ANZ Journal of Surgery and deputy co-chair of the Endocrine Surgery Section of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.
However, it has only been with modern medicine and investigations that we can distinguish between benign and malignant lesions. In this episode, we examine the investigations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of thyroid lumps.
This is part one of the story of Thyroid lumps.
Our special guest: 
Dr Tiffany Symes is a histopathologist and deputy director of Anatomical Pathology at Melbourne Pathology.
Associate Professor James Lee is a leading endocrine surgeon in Australia, co-editor of the Endocrine Surgery section of the ANZ Journal of Surgery and deputy co-chair of the Endocrine Surgery Section of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources mention these and how to manage them.

Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking The Challenge Head On

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