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Latest Episodes
sMater: Advances in gynaecological surgery - Dr Nim Cabraal
When 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 this episode of sMater, hosts Jillian Whiting and Dr Maria ...
sMater - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Post GLP-1 weight loss - Dr Diana Kennedy
GLP-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 are available to patients?In this episode of sMater, hosts ...
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...