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Podcast: Aussie Med Ed- Australian Medical Education
Episode: The Underestimated Threat of Kidney illness in the Australian Landscape
Description: Send a textDiscover the silent illness which affects many Australians as we sit down with Professor Stephen McDonald, a leading nephrologist from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, to discuss the often-overlooked issue of renal disease. With an alarming number of Australians affected by kidney disease—many unknowingly—Dr Gavin Nimon (Orthopaedic Surgeon) interviews Professor McDonald about the importance of early detection, particularly for individuals with diabetes or vascular diseases, and emphasises the broader impact of kidney health on our society.We navigate the complex relationship between medication and kidney function, shedding light on the drugs, which...