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Latest Episodes
sMater - Managing diabetes - Prof Josephine Forbes
In this episode of sMater, Professor Josephine Forbes — internationally recognised diabetes researcher, President of the Australian Diabetes Society and Program Leader at Mater Research — explores the rapidly evolving diabetes landscape and the...
sMater - Heart Week - Dr Nick Aroney
Cardiovascular 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 Heart Week episode of sMater, host Jillian Whiting a...
sMater - Influenza 2026 - Prof Paul Griffin
What’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 new in influenza prevention and protection. From updated va...
sMater - Gallbladder disease - Dr Harsheet Sethi
Gallbladder disease is one of the most common reasons for abdominal pain presentations in general practice — but managing gallstones, gallbladder polyps and incidental findings isn’t always straightforward.In this episode of sMater, a po...
sMater | Ovarian Cancer Patient Story | Dr Nim Cabraal with patient, Margaret Gooch
On 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 of Mater Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Nim Cabraal.Margare...