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Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle that was a game changer when it came to diagnosing heart attacks and myocardial injury in the late 1990s. Three decades later, it is an invaluable test with widespread use throughout medicine.

Troponin assays are venturing into their 5th generation with high-sensitivity and Point-Of-Care (POC) devices. However, there are important exceptions, caveats and pitfalls for doctors to know.

This is the story of troponin.

Our special guest:

Our special guest is Dr Christina Trambas who is a chemical pathologist, Medical Director at St Vincent’s Pathology and chair of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia (RCPA) Troponin Working Party.

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

Troponin is a protein found in heart muscle that was a game changer when it came to diagnosing heart attacks and myocardial injury in the late 1990s. Three decades later, it is an invaluable test with widespread use throughout medicine.
Troponin assays are venturing into their 5th generation with high-sensitivity and Point-Of-Care (POC) devices. However, there are important exceptions, caveats and pitfalls for doctors to know.
This is the story of troponin.
Our special guest:
Our special guest is Dr Christina Trambas who is a chemical pathologist, Medical Director at St Vincent’s Pathology and chair of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australiasia (RCPA) Troponin Working Party.
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.

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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Episode 70: Understanding Troponin | As Serious As A Heart Attack

The lifetime risk for colorectal cancer is 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women. Detecting and diagnosing cancer is a critical step in managing a patient’s health as well as the multidisciplinary team where their care is discussed.

This is the second episode of a three part series on colorectal cancer.

This episode focuses on diagnosis.

Many thanks to Dr Tristan Rutland who helped organise this series.

This is the story of colorectal cancer (part 2).

Our special guests:

Dr Milan Bassan: gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at Liverpool Hospital and returning guest

Dr Scott Mackenzie: surgeon and senior lecturer at the Liverpool Hospital and returning guest

Dr Tristan Rutland: lecturer, award winning anatomical pathologist for teaching and regular guest

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

The lifetime risk for colorectal cancer is 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women. Detecting and diagnosing cancer is a critical step in managing a patient’s health as well as the multidisciplinary team where their care is discussed.
This is the second episode of a three part series on colorectal cancer.
This episode focuses on diagnosis.
Many thanks to Dr Tristan Rutland who helped organise this series.
This is the story of colorectal cancer (part 2).
Our special guests:
Dr Milan Bassan: gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at Liverpool Hospital and returning guest
Dr Scott Mackenzie: surgeon and senior lecturer at the Liverpool Hospital and returning guest
Dr Tristan Rutland: lecturer, award winning anatomical pathologist for teaching and regular guest
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Episode 72: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) | Part 2: Diagnosis

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Colorectal cancer accounts for ~10% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, over the last three decades, the 5 year patient survival has increased from 56% to 71%. As with most cancers, the key to good outcomes is early detection. This is the first episode of a three part series on colorectal cancer. This episode focuses on screening.

Many thanks to Dr Tristan Rutland who helped organise this series.

This is the story of colorectal cancer (part 1).

Our special guests are:

Professor Ken Sikaris: chemical pathologists, Director of Chemical Pathology at Dorevitch Pathology and regular guest

Dr Milan Bassan: gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at Liverpool Hospital and returning guest

Dr Tristan Rutland: lecturer, award winning anatomical pathologist for teaching and regular guest

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

Colorectal cancer accounts for ~10% of all new cancer diagnoses. Fortunately, over the last three decades, the 5 year patient survival has increased from 56% to 71%. As with most cancers, the key to good outcomes is early detection. This is the first episode of a three part series on colorectal cancer. This episode focuses on screening.
Many thanks to Dr Tristan Rutland who helped organise this series.
This is the story of colorectal cancer (part 1).
Our special guests are:
Professor Ken Sikaris: chemical pathologists, Director of Chemical Pathology at Dorevitch Pathology and regular guest
Dr Milan Bassan: gastroenterologist and Director of Endoscopy at Liverpool Hospital and returning guest
Dr Tristan Rutland: lecturer, award winning anatomical pathologist for teaching and regular guest
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

Episode 71: Colorectal Cancer (CRC) | Part 1: Screening

Our eagle-eyed This Medical Life podcast listeners will wonder why we have called this episode 100 … is that right?



Well, it kinda is.



If you add up both This Pathological Life and This Medical Life podcasts episodes, it’s well over 100 episodes.



This is a small milestone for this ‘Trav and Steve’ dynamic duo who have never resolved the question: which one is Robin?



In honour of this achievement, we reflect upon the life and death of an amazing poet and author Oscar Wilde. We dive back into the 1850s to 1900s when modern medicine was at its infancy and the ‘love that dare not speak its name’ was a crime.



This is the story of Oscar Wilde



Our appreciation goes out to our listeners who we hope will enjoy this flight of fancy episode and reflect on where we have come from, where we are, and where we are heading.

Our special guest:  

We have no special guests this episode, other than some choice quotes from the man of the hour, Oscar Wilde.



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

Our eagle-eyed This Medical Life podcast listeners will wonder why we have called this episode 100 … is that right?
 
Well, it kinda is.
 
If you add up both This Pathological Life and This Medical Life podcasts episodes, it’s well over 100 episodes.
 
This is a small milestone for this ‘Trav and Steve’ dynamic duo who have never resolved the question: which one is Robin?
 
In honour of this achievement, we reflect upon the life and death of an amazing poet and author Oscar Wilde. We dive back into the 1850s to 1900s when modern medicine was at its infancy and the ‘love that dare not speak its name’ was a crime.
 
This is the story of Oscar Wilde
 
Our appreciation goes out to our listeners who we hope will enjoy this flight of fancy episode and reflect on where we have come from, where we are, and where we are heading.
 Our special guest: 
We have no special guests this episode, other than some choice quotes from the man of the hour, Oscar Wilde.
 
This Medical Life podcast is available on all podcasting services and Spotify.

In this milestone 100th episode, we reflect on the life of Oscar Wilde, exploring the intersections of his legacy and the evolution of modern medicine.

Episode 70: Understanding Troponin | As Serious As A Heart Attack

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