Ask the Expert
A video series about common health conditions, symptoms, treatments and health research topics.
We interview health and medical professionals and focus on providing accessible health information to the community.
What is inflammatory bowel disease and what role does diet play?
In this Q&A we ask Central Adelaide gastroenterologist, Professor Jane Andrews, some common questions about inflammatory bowel disease. What causes inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions where there is visible...
Why is sepsis so serious? Ask the Expert with A/Prof Mark Plummer
Video series: Ask the Expert Sepsis is the body’s severe response to an infection which causes damage to its own organs and tissues. In this episode, we ask expert, Associate Professor Mark Plummer, key questions about sepsis. We learn about: why it is so serious...
What is MINOCA? Understanding an uncommon type of heart attack
Video series: Ask the Expert 1 in 10 heart attacks occur without a blockage to the heart’s arteries, known as MINOCA (Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries). In this episode, we ask expert, Dr Sivabaskari (Tharshy) Pasupathy key questions...
What is sarcopenia and how can we prevent it?
Video series: Ask the ExpertSarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. But how can it be prevented?Let's ask the expert, Clinical Associate Professor Solomon Yu, Deputy Head of Aged and Extended Care Services at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.We...
How could artificial intelligence (AI) be used in hospitals?
Video series: Ask the ExpertIn this episode we ask researchers, Dr Stephen Bacchi and Dr Josh Kovoor, common questions how AI could be used in healthcare.We learn:how can we use AI in healthcarehow could clinicians and patients use AIwhat the future look could...
What is angina and how is it treated?
Video series: Ask the Expert Angina (chest pain) is commonly caused by blocked arteries as a result of cholesterol. But it’s not always that simple, so in this episode we ask researcher, Associate Professor Rosanna Tavella, common questions about angina (chest...
Alcohol & ‘Dry July’ with Dr Kate Lynch
Video series: Ask the Expert In this episode we ask Dr Kate Lynch some common questions about alcohol. We learn about: alcohol and its relationship to the liver safe alcohol use the long term effects of alcohol use the usefulness of 'Dry July' Watch and...
How to avoid becoming frail with Professor Renuka Visvanathan
Video series: Ask the Expert Frailty is a combination of physical and cognitive decline that increases a person's vulnerability. But frailty can be avoided, so in this episode we ask geriatrician, Professor Renuka Visvanathan, common questions about how to prevent...
Kidney disease with Clinical Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason
Video series: Ask the Expert In this episode we ask, kidney specialist and researcher, Clinical Associate Professor Shilpa Jesudason, common questions about kidney disease. We learn about: what the kidneys do what kidney disease is signs and symptoms of kidney...
Men’s health with Dr Andrew Peel
Video series: Ask the Expert In this episode we ask clinician and researcher, Dr Andrew Peel, questions about men's health. We learn about: metabolic health obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) warning signs of OSA treatments for OSA Watch and subscribe View all Ask the...
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