Honey has been historically favoured for it's antibacterial properties, so why aren't we using it as a first intervention for infection over antibiotics? Speakers: Daniel Bouzo - PHD Student in iThree Institute at University of Technology Sydney. Rachel Cohen - Registered Psychologist in the Graduate School of Health at the University of Technology Sydney. Sara Wilkinson - Associate Professor in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney. Fiona Orr - ...
May 07, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In the United States, prescription medication advertisements will pop up regularly in the commercials between your favourite TV show. These ads could be for things like sleeping pills, anxiety medication and even anti-depressants. In Australia, our legislation is a little stricter and such things are not advertised and are only accessible through a referral. But should we be loosening what we can and can't advertise when it comes to medications? Hosted and produced by Jake Morcom.
Apr 29, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 53
What are new pyschoactive substances and just how dangerous are they? Hosted by Jake Morcom.
Apr 22, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Ever heard of nanosilver? They're microscopic silver particles found in consumer products from hair gels to hairdryers. Historically they've been favoured for their antimicrobial properties, but the potential for humans to form resistances to these silvers mean we could soon lose them as an antimicrobial. Hosted by Jake Morcom.
Apr 17, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 51
We now have more obese people on the planet than people who are malnourished. On top of that, an estimated 50% of all pregnant women in Australia are overweight or obese when they become pregnant. That means increased health risks for mother and baby and more strain on the healthcare system. Hosted by Jake Morcom. Produced by Ellen Leabeater.
Apr 08, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 50
More than 44,000 people died from cancer in 2014 making it the second most common cause of death in Australia that year, accounting for 3 in 10 deaths. Research and treatments for cancer are improving, however a common issue that has the medical community rattled is when people develop multi-drug resistances to cancer. These resistances prevent people from recovering as the cancer cells become immune to the effects of treatment. Hosted by Jake Morcom.
Apr 02, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Every year, 1 in 3 seniors have a fall. For older people, a loss in balance can do serious harm like cause brain injuries, damage to legs, arms or hips or can result in a fear of falling which effects someone's sense of independence and confidence. Step Kinnection is an interactive video game aiming to get those who've experienced a fall back on their feet, and help develop faster response times and ability to make quick decisions to prevent more falls in the future. Hosted by Jake Morcom.
Mar 26, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Think: Health this week takes a closer look at the world of pseudomedicine and diagnosis, what ignited the anti-vaccination movement and new research linking a healthy gut to a healthy mind.
Mar 19, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This week on Think: Health we take a closer look at the role of the general practitioner. We look at the patient-GP relationship and what that says about modern primary health care, administering the right contraceptives and how doctors and nurses may be losing empathy towards their patients. Hosted by Jake Morcom. Produced by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.
Mar 12, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
The e-cigarette or 'vaping' trend has become increasingly popular in recent years, but is the alternative to smoking all it's cracked up to be? This week on Think: Health we look at the health ramifications of smoking e-cigarettes, take a closer look at antimicrobial resistance and assess successful alcohol abstinence campaigns like Dry July are in steering people off drinking in the long term. Hosted by Jake Morcom. Produced by Jake Morcom and Lia Tsamoglou.
Mar 05, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress - these are the symptoms beginning to emerge among patients who have been in intensive care, but what is being done to help? Also, how video games could be used to develop fine motor skills. Speakers: Eric Flynn - Heart attack and ICU survivor Associate Professor Sue Berney - Researcher and Manager, Physiotherapy Department, Austin Health Melbourne Doug Elliot - Professor of Nursing at the University of Technology Sydney Nancy Andrews - ICU survivor Dr ...
Dec 10, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In a special collaboration, Think: Health and Think: Digital Futures take a look at the future of non-invasive medical technology. Speakers: Harriet - Type 1 Diabetic Fiona - Harriet's mum Professor Hung Nguyen - Director Health Technologies Dr. Peter Puya Abolfath- Inventor, Exoflex Dr. Marc Carmichael- Lecturer, School of Electrical Mechanical and Mechatronic Systems at UTS Nick Barnes - Project Lead, VibroMat, CSIRO Data61 Presenters/Producers: Ellen Leabeater & Josh Nicholas Producers: S...
Dec 03, 2016•39 min•Season 1Ep. 43
How far would you travel to a hospital? This week on the show, you'll hear from three health leaders from the Pacific about the health challenges facing the region. We also look at the skill of interpreting and communicating fetal heart rates, and begin a conversation about endometriosis. Presenter/Producer: Ellen Leabeater Producer: Jake Morcom Speakers: Michele Rumsey- Director of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development at UTS Gordon - N...
Nov 27, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On today's program, we look at how many Australian women have access to midwifery continuity of care and why it's important. We also discuss a new report on Indigenous suicide and how to engage nurses in research papers. Speakers: Katie Cameron - Mother of Macy and Ruby Caroline Homer - Professor of Midwifery, University of Technology Sydney Jane Sandall - Professor of Social Science and Women's Health at King's College London Anthony Dillon - Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Cat...
Nov 19, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 41
How do you work out when you should and shouldn't go to hospital during a chronic breathlessness crisis? And, breastfeeding habits among Arabic women. Finally, what's the link between mental health and risky sexual behaviour among adolescents? Sue - Breathlessness suffer Tim Luckett - Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health University of Technology Sydney Amanda Rehayem - Clinical midwife and honours student at the University of Technology Sydney Brian O'Donoghue - Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinica...
Nov 13, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We take a look behind the screens... and find out how online social spaces are benefitting intensive care unit clinicians. Next, we ask the question - who is responsible for talking to women about pre-conception care? Finally, how iPads are helping people with intellectual disabilities cope with mental health problems. Speakers: Kaye Rolls - Doctoral student, University of Technology Sydney Dr Amie Steel - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative ...
Nov 05, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today, you'll hear how midwives move from hospital to homebirth and why going back to the who, what, when, where and why when it comes to chiropractors is giving researchers a new insight into alternative medicine. Finally, how social media makes women feel about their pregnant body. Speakers: Rebecca Coddington - PhD candidate, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney Professor Jon Adams - Director of the Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM) Dr...
Oct 29, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 38
October 14-28 is 2SER's Supporter Drive, where we ask you to show your support for 2SER. If you would like to donate or become a supporter, visit support.2ser.com. We are taking a break from producing a full show for these two weeks, so this week's show is a favourite. We are taking a look at the work of midwives across the globe. You'll hear from a mum whose midwife made her birth experience memorable for all the right reasons. And you will hear the stories of midwives who have worked in Afghan...
Oct 22, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
October 14-28 is 2SER's Supporter Drive, where we ask our listeners to help the station. If you would like to donate or become a supporter, visit support.2ser.com. We are taking a break from producing a full show for these two weeks, so this week's show has a twist. October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and this week we are sharing one new story and one favourite around this issue. We take a look at Australia's first perinatal mortality report, released earlier this week. And wi...
Oct 15, 2016•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, and we take a look at the mental health of the world's most populated country - China. We also discuss the ethics of biobanks, and how obstetricians and midwives view vaginal birth after caesarean section. Speakers: Lawrence Lam - Professor of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney Dr Paul Mason - Research Fellow at the University of Sydney Maralyn Foureur - Professor of Midwifery, University of Techn...
Oct 08, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Do you use ice baths or compression tights after running? Have you given much thought as to whether they actually work? We take a look at some common methods of recovery for athletes, and find out which are the most beneficial. And, the final push to remove trachoma in Indigenous communities. Speakers: Anna Kolomycki - Massage therapist, Paramount Sports Recovery Rob Duffield - Associate Professor, Sport and Exercise Science, UTS Faculty of Health Jackie Adems-Barton - Manager of the Indigenous ...
Oct 02, 2016•28 min•Season 1Ep. 34
We discuss how nurses can influence policy with CEO of the International Council of Nurses, Dr Frances Hughes. And, should individuals suffering from anorexia be committed to hospital involuntary? We also find out what National Stay in Bed Day is all about. Speakers: Dr Frances Hughes - CEO, International Council of Nurses & UTS alumni award winner (Faculty of Health) Dr Sacha Kendall - Researcher, UTS Faculty of Health Sean Murray - CEO, Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation Presenter...
Sep 24, 2016•31 min•Season 1Ep. 33
This week, we take a look at why rheumatic heart disease is still a problem in Northern and Central Australia - despite it being almost eradicated in the rest of the country. We also discuss the health differences between refugee and asylum seeker women, and look at the need for registration among health practitioners who use ultrasound. Speakers: Professor Liz Sullivan - Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research UTS Sara Shishehgar - PhD student, UTS Faculty of Health Annie Gibbons - CEO Aus...
Sep 17, 2016•28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
How do female health priorities change across age groups? This week is Women's Health Week, and we are joined by three researchers to look at how female health needs change from adolescence to old age. Melissa Kang - Associate Professor (Public Health) Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney Rachel Crawford - Physiotherapy Lecturer, Graduate School of Health, UTS Michelle DiGiacomo - Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, UTS Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leab...
Sep 03, 2016•26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Following on from last week, we look at whether freestanding midwifery units could be used in Australia to promote birth on country among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We also look at how Cambodia is tracking on improving maternal and infant birth outcomes. Finally, we discuss how communications breakdowns in the health system can be avoided. Speakers: Donna Hartz - Spokesperson, CATSINaM Sue Kildea - Professor of Midwifery, University of Queensland Lesley Barclay - Emeritus Profe...
Aug 27, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 30
How far would you travel to give birth? Half an hour? An hour? How about six hours? This is a reality for many Australian women in rural and remote communities in Australia, who have been forgotten when it comes to planning maternity care. Poor access to services is one reason why women and babies in remote Australia have worse health outcomes than their urban counterparts. So what can we do to fix it? Many midwives are calling for the creation of freestanding midwifery units (FMUs)(also known a...
Aug 20, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
If you ever need a reason to eat more cheese, improving mental health could be one as new research is looking into the affect probiotics have on depression. We also look at what it takes to close in on those key milliseconds in the pool, and how cultural competency in healthcare may create more equality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Speakers: -Dr. Lynette Roberts: Clinical Psychologist and Researcher in Mental Health, UTS -Dr Elaine Tor: Biomechanist, Victorian Institute of ...
Aug 13, 2016•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
By the time children in Australia have reached six moths, 55 per cent have received non-human milk or formula, according to a national survey. But with experts around the world encouraging breast milk only in this time, why is that rate so high? We talk to Jessica Appleton, PHD candidate in the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Health, about how parents make decisions when it comes to formula. Plus Tuberculosis is the world's number one infectious killer, and its not as far away as you ...
Aug 05, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this special olympic edition of Think: Health, we talk testosterone in female athletes. Are women with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome unfairly advantaged? We also investigate the rising demand for abortions in Zika affected countries. And we catch up with Isobel Bishop, an olympian on her way to Rio. Presenter/Producer: Ninah Kopel Speakers: Daryl Adair, Associate Professor of Sports Management at the University of Technology Sydney Leticia Zenevich, Spokeswoman for Women on Web Dr Beverly P...
Jul 30, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Intensive care units are stressful places to work, but it's not just dealing with the sickest people in the hospital causing compassion fatigue for nurses. And when it comes to chronic heart failure, does anxiety cause the problem, or just make it worse? Plus we go to a children's hospital to hear music therapy in action. Presenter/Producer: Ninah Kopel Producer: Sam King Speakers: Samantha Jakimowicz - PHD student at the University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Health Jeffrey Vongmany- PHD st...
Jul 17, 2016•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
