The Check-up
The Check-up
Podcast by Medcast
Improving healthcare in Australia and around the world.
Physical Activity and Mental Health
In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of exercise in prevention and management of mental health conditions, specifically depression.
Nov 4, 2021
23 min
Physical Activity and Diabetes
In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity and prevention and management of diabetes in primary care.
Sep 27, 2021
23 min
Physical Activity and Osteoporosis
In this episode Dr Alison Vickers and Prof David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity and prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Aug 2, 2021
22 min
Diabetes in Primary Care - Dr Justin Coleman & Prof Michael Lean
In this episode Dr Justin Coleman discusses management of diabetes in primary care with Prof Michael Lean. This podcast was recorded by Justin and Mike in Alice Springs with support from Flinders University. Justin has recently developed a 4-part webinar series on Diabetes in General Practice at Medcast. To find out more about this course and to register, visit this page: https://medcast.com.au/courses/380
Jun 8, 2021
35 min
Physical Activity and Dementia
Physical Activity and Dementia by Podcast by Medcast
Jun 3, 2021
17 min
Physical Activity and Cancer
In this podcast Dr Alison Vickers and Professor David Jenkins discuss the role of physical activity in preventing and reducing the impact of cancer.
Apr 8, 2021
19 min
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis in General Practice
Dr Rowan Vickers talks to Dr Alison Vickers about the diagnosis and management of Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) in this interesting podcast. ‘I see ultrasounds coming back with lots of cysts on ovaries, but I’m really unsure as to whether this means they have PCOS, or whether it’s normal.
Feb 25, 2021
12 min
Lynch Syndrome
Lynch Syndrome is known as hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer and it is the most common inherited syndrome associated with colorectal cancer (accounts for 5% of colorectal cancers) and also associated with non-colonic cancers, especially endometrial, ovarian, renal tract, hepato-biliary and stomach cancers. Listen to our podcast on Lynch Syndrome to find out more.
Feb 9, 2021
9 min
Emergencies in General Practice: Diabetes Podcast
In this episode Dr Justin Coleman discusses the recognition and management of hypoglycaemia in a primary care setting, taken from our popular Emergencies in General Practice Webinar Series.
Dec 21, 2020
15 min
Hot Topics GP Update 8 - Restless Leg Syndrome
Hot Topics GP Update 8 - Restless Leg Syndrome by Podcast by Medcast
Sep 11, 2020
6 min
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