Health Report - Separate stories podcast

In the news:
The Bundibugyo strain of the ebola virus continues to spread at pace in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has now passed 10,000 cases, becoming the biggest outbreak in that country, and has also spread to Kenya.  
The Victorian Coroner's report on the death of actor Richard Norton attributes the use of unapproved peptides prescribed by his treating doctor. The report recommends the TGA do more to restrict access.

References
Victorian Coroners Court: finding into death without inquest - Richard John Norton
ABC News: Coroner recommends TGA review peptide restrictions after Australian actor's death
WHO: Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Nigeria

A study using data from the UK Biobank indicates following the Mediterranean diet as a way to prevent acne.
Researchers say avoiding entire food groups like dairy is not a good way to manage the health of your body or your skin.
Guest/s
Wendy Hall, Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Head of Department of Nutritional Sciences, Kings College London 
References
Associations between diet quality and adult acne: A cross sectional study in the UK Biobank

It’s one of the most difficult cancers to detect and to treat, and patients who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer often have a short life expectancy.
A new drug can extend survival times significantly but there are some major barriers to access at the moment.
Guest/s
Michael Lee, Medical oncologist with specialist in upper gastrointestinal tract cancer, Peter McCallum Cancer Centre

The road to becoming a registered psychologist is getting a refresh, as the government hopes to simplify current study pathways to take care of a workforce problem. 
But the current proposal faces opposition from some within the industry who say it will reduce quality of care, and do nothing to solve the biggest problem, which is a shortage of psychologists outside major cities.
Guest/s
Trevor Steward, Associate Professor at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne
Dr Kelly Gough, APS President
Rachel Phillips, Chair of the Psychology Board of Australia 
References
Redesigning the higher education pathway

A look at some of the Health Report correspondence this week.
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