In this week's episode, Mater Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Georgia Heathcote takes a deep dive into trauma informed care, and the impact of a trauma response on physiological and mental health.Dr Heathcote is passionate about the establishment of universal precautions for trauma, and discusses the value of sympathetic nervous system therapy.To learn more about Mater, visit https://www.mater.org.au/

On this episode of sMater, Dr Caroline Wilson discusses Venus Thromboembolism (VTE), which continues to be a leading cause of maternal death.As an obstetric physician and haematologist at Mater Hospital Brisbane, Caroline discusses risk factors, symptoms and treatment options for VTE during pregnancy.For more information on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists guideline, visit: gtg-37a.pdf (rcog.org.uk)To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

On this episode of sMater, Brisbane Infectious Diseases and Obstetric Medicine Physician Dr Jill Parkes-Smith warns the medical community of the rise in syphilis cases and the impacts of the disease on pregnant women and babies.Reported cases of syphilis in Queensland have increased nine-fold over the past two decades resulting in the death or stillbirth of 17 babies. (Syphilis outbreak in Queensland | Queensland Health).Jill explains the risks of fetal infection in untreated pregnant mothers...

In this episode of sMater, Mater Obstetric Medicine Specialist Dr Jo Laurie explains the impact of thyroid disease on mother and baby during pregnancy.Jo is Director of Obstetric Medicine at Mater Mothers' Hospital and offers practical advice for GPs on managing thyroid conditions in pregnant women' through GP Shared Maternity Care.A detailed guideline on thyroid management in pregnancy with referral pathways can be found at Mater Online.To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This new series of sMater focuses on GP Shared Maternity Care, and is led by General Practitioner Dr Maggie Robin who coordinates Mater's GP Shared Care education program.Maggie discusses the value of GP shared care, how GPs can be accredited and the benefit of collaboration with specialists to achieve optimal outcomes for mothers and babies.For more on the GP Shared Care Program, visit https://www.materonline.org.au/whats-on/gp-maternity-shared-care-alignmentTo learn more about Mater, ...

This week on sMater, Mater Private Hospital Townsville Neurologist Dr Craig Costello discusses supporting Parkinson's patients through Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). Dr Costello outlines the DBS process and potential outcomes.To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This week on sMater, Mater Clinical Psychologist Arwyn Warner speaks about life after cancer treatment. She explains that the emotional recovery can often come as a shock and that - like treatment - can be different for each person. #smater #mater #oncology #psychology #psycho-oncology #cancertreatment #cancersurvivorship To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

In this episode of sMater, we delve into robotic-assisted hysterectomies with Mater Private Hospital Mackay Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Ritu Rana.  Dr Rana reflects on the evolution of hysterectomies from traditional procedures several decades ago to laparoscopic procedures - and now to the further advancements offered by robotic-assisted surgeries.  To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Australia is on a mission to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 and could become the first country in the world to actively achieve this goal. Listen to Mater Senior Medical Oncologist Dr Catherine Shannon elaborate on how we're ahead of the curve, this week on sMater. #smater #mater #oncology #cervicalcancer #cervicalcancerawareness #cervicalcancerscreening To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Did you know endometrial cancer is the most common type of gynaecological cancer in Australia, with more than 3,000 Australian women diagnosed with the cancer each year? This week on sMater, Mater Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Nim Cabraal talks about the rising incidence rate, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and the treatment options available. Tune into sMater to learn more. [1] The Rise of Endometrial Cancer - ANZGOG To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Around 1,000 women aged under 40 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Australia. And as Mater Medical Oncologist Dr Rebecca Moor explains, they have unique challenges other patients may not face. #mater #breastcancer #oncology #health To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

In recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we meet Mackay Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Dr Naguesh Gaunekar.  Dr Gaunekar outlines why it can take in excess of six years to diagnose endometriosis and the impact this can have on fertility. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Deciding what treatment path a breast cancer patient should follow can be complex and depends on so many different elements, from the stage of cancer right through to the patient's values.  This week on sMater, Mater Breast and Endocrine Surgeon Dr Emma Clarkson unpacks the process she uses to work with a patient to decide on the best course of action for them, and why working with the patient can lead to better outcomes.  #mater #breastcancer #oncology #breastsurgery #health To learn more...

This episode on sMater, we recognise World Kidney Day with Mater Private Hospital Townsville Nephrologist Dr Rahul Dua.  Dr Dua discusses why the early detection of chronic kidney disease is important, and the relationship it shares with diabetes.  To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This week on sMater, we're continuing the conversation around women's health, with a specific focus on breast cancer.  Tune in to hear Mater Private Hospital Brisbane's Director of Medical Services Professor Chris Pyke talk about early breast cancer, including the developments that have improved detection and how he sees that continuing to advance in the future.    To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Mater Research Senior Research Fellow Professor John Hooper is on a mission to change the game when it comes to ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment. He's edging closer to launching a clinical trial, which has been more than 20 years in the making. Tune into this week's episode of sMater to learn more.  To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This week on sMater, Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Nisha Jagasia explains how Mater is using hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to treat tumours, and how the HyNOVA study - which looks at the treatment's efficacy based on the temperature of the chemotherapy drug - is progressing.  To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Mater Private Hospital Townsville Gynaecologist Dr Sally Aubrey shares her insights into the signs and symptoms to be aware of as well as the effects of menopause. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This week on sMater, we meet Mater Private Hospital Townsville General and Bariatric Surgeon, Dr Scott Whiting.  Dr Whiting discusses the role medication plays in weight loss, and the surgical alternative medication may not be enough. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

Mater is home to Queensland's only biobank program using live collections of gynaecological tissue samples to improve treatments of aggressive cancers. Keen to learn how it works? Senior Specialist Anatomical Pathologist Dr Rohan Lourie gives us a sneak peek in this week's sMater episode. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

This week on sMater, we take a step back and begin to look at broader specialty areas at Mater's sites across the state, and begin by meeting James Cook University Senior Lecturer and Mater Cardiologist, Dr Soniah Bigie Moloi.  Dr Moloi shares his insights with host Glenn 'Minty' Mintern on atrial fibrillation, left atrial appendage closures, and the role ageing plays in the number of patients presenting with heart diseases. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

sMater is expanding! Introducing our second stream ... sMater: Single Dose.  Each episode shines the spotlight on a different specialty, with unique insights delivered by Mater’s clinicians based in Townsville and Mackay.   Tune in Friday 19 January for our first episode with Mater Private Hospital Townsville Cardiologist Dr Soniah Bigie Moloi.  To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.

For the final episode in sMater's special series on preterm births, we take a look at a preterm birth through a mother's eyes. Sophie Ballinger's fourth child, Xanthe, was unexpectedly born at 25 weeks gestation at Mater Mothers' Hospital. Sophie is now sharing her story to help other expectant mums, as well as clinicians, understand what it can be like. To learn more about Mater, visit mater.org.au.