sMater
sMater is a learning community 'by clinicians for clinicians', brought to you by Mater, one of Australia's leading healthcare providers.
Podcasting since 2023 • 47 episodes
sMater
Latest Episodes
sMater - Knee injuries in sport - A/Prof Mike Reid
In 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 to meniscus preservation, A/Prof Reid shares expert in...
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Season 2025
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37:58
sMater - A Patient's Breast Cancer Journey - Clemence Thompson
In 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 on the care, compassion, and clinical excellen...
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Season 2025
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32:23
sMater - Autism Spectrum Disorder - Dr Cathy Franklin and Dr James McAuliffe
This 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 Health. The episode explores the complexities of Autism Spe...
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Season 2025
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28:54
sMater - Groundbreaking epilepsy study - Prof Aileen McGonigal
In 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 study. Discover how cutting-edge imaging, genetics, a...
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Season 2025
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31:00
sMater - Advancements in neurosurgery | Dr Martin Wood
In this episode of sMater, Mater Neurosurgeon Dr Martin Wood discusses robotic-assisted spine surgery and how it is transforming outcomes by enabling minimally invasive procedures and improving surgical precision.He highlights what GPs s...
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24:13