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sMater is a learning community 'by clinicians for clinicians', brought to you by Mater, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers.
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- sMater: Advances in gynaecological surgery - Dr Nim Cabraal · 32 minWhen should a patient be referred for gynaecological surgery? What symptoms should raise concern? And how can GPs help ensure women receive timely investigation and treatment? In…
- sMater - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Post GLP-1 weight loss - Dr Diana Kennedy · 34 minGLP-1 medications, social media and greater health awareness are changing the face of plastic and reconstructive surgery. When should GPs refer to a specialist, and what options…
- sMater - Managing diabetes - Prof Josephine Forbes · 37 minIn this episode of sMater, Professor Josephine Forbes — internationally recognised diabetes researcher, President of the Australian Diabetes Society and Program Leader at Mater…
- sMater - Heart Week - Dr Nick Aroney · 29 min · Season 2026Cardiovascular disease remains one of Australia’s leading causes of death — and general practice sits at the heart of prevention, early detection and timely escalation. In this…
- sMater - Influenza 2026 - Prof Paul Griffin · 27 min · Season 2026What’s really driving Australia’s worst flu seasons—and what can clinicians do now? As Queensland heads into flu season, Professor Paul Griffin returns to sMater to unpack what’s…
- sMater - Gallbladder disease - Dr Harsheet Sethi · 28 min · Season 2026Gallbladder disease is one of the most common reasons for abdominal pain presentations in general practice — but managing gallstones, gallbladder polyps and incidental findings…
- sMater | Ovarian Cancer Patient Story | Dr Nim Cabraal with patient, Margaret Gooch · 33 min · Season 2026 Episode 1On the latest episode of sMater, we explore the complex and often misunderstood journey of ovarian cancer through the powerful story of patient Margaret Gooch — and the expertise…
- sMater - Endometriosis and the innovative role Botox can play - Dr Albert Jung · 15 min · Season 2025In this episode of sMater, we explore endometriosis and the innovative role Botox can play in managing chronic pain. Mater Private Hospital Brisbane Gynaecologist Dr Albert Jung…
- sMater - Knee injuries in sport - A/Prof Mike Reid · 38 min · Season 2025In this episode of sMater, Orthopaedic Surgeon A/Prof Mike Reid explores the rise of knee injuries in sport—especially among women and weekend warriors. From ACL reconstructions…
- sMater - A Patient's Breast Cancer Journey - Clemence Thompson · 32 min · Season 2025In this episode of sMater, patient Clemence Thompson shares her personal journey through breast cancer care at Mater, offering insights from diagnosis to recovery. Clem reflects…
- sMater - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Dr Cathy Franklin and Dr James McAuliffe · 29 min · Season 2025This week, we have a new episode of sMater featuring Dr Cathy Franklin and Dr James McAuliffe from the Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability and Autism…
- sMater - Groundbreaking epilepsy study - Prof Aileen McGonigal · 31 min · Season 2025In this episode of sMater, Professor Aileen McGonigal, from Mater’s Epilepsy Unit, discusses the groundbreaking Australian Epilepsy Project—set to be the world’s largest epilepsy…
- sMater - Advancements in neurosurgery | Dr Martin Wood · 24 minIn this episode of sMater, Mater Neurosurgeon Dr Martin Wood discusses robotic-assisted spine surgery and how it is transforming outcomes by enabling minimally invasive…
- sMater - ADHD Diagnosis and Care - Dr James McAuliffe · 34 min · Season 2025In this week's episode of sMater, psychiatrist Dr James McAuliffe unpacks the evolving landscape of ADHD—from childhood to adulthood—and the growing role of GPs in diagnosis and…
- sMater - Refugee health | Dr Rebecca Farley · 39 min · Season 2025As part of Refugee Week, Clinical Director of Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic Dr Rebecca Farley joins sMater to delve into the complex nature of refugee health, from how to…
- sMater - Bowel Cancer | Dr Nadia Maqboul · 31 min · Season 2025Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with approximately 280 new diagnoses each week. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Mater Private Hospital…
- sMater - RSV, long COVID and influenza | Prof Paul Griffin · 32 min · Season 2025This week on sMater, Mater Director of Infectious Diseases Prof Paul Griffin joins us to talk about RSV, COVID and influenza. He shares invaluable insights on vaccination rates…
- sMater | New Menopause Measures | Dr Melanie Allan · 26 min · Season 2025Women's health is now a "national priority". There is now a clear focus on improving access to menopause therapies, contraceptives and endometriosis and pelvic pain support. This…
- sMater | Glenn Gardener 3 | In-utero Treatments · 16 minThe final episode in the three-part maternal fetal medicine series with Dr Glenn Gardener looks to the next frontier of complicated pregnancy treatments. The Director of the…
- sMater | Dr Glenn Gardener | Part 2 - Inutero Spina Bifida · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 29This episode of the three-part mini-series with Dr Glenn Gardener delves into the success of in-utero spina bifida surgery at Mater's Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit. Dr Gardener…
