TRIGGER WARNING: For those with a sensitivity to particular sounds. From when I was about 5 or 6, my dad, sister and I would sit at the dining table during dinner and practice our multiplication tables. We did this for a number of years until one day I remember I couldn’t do it anymore, and that was because I started to notice the sounds my dad would make with his mouth during dinner. These noises didn’t just annoy me, they enraged me and it only became worse as time went on. Speakers:Lesley and...
Dec 03, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 84
This show originally aired on Think: Sustainability. Noise pollution is the only cardiovascular risk that can't be resolved by doctors or medications, it's purely up to the politicians. Speakers:Kirsten Parris - Associate Professor of Urban Ecology at the University of Melbourne.Thomas Muenzel - Chief in Caridology in the University Hospital in Mainz, Germany. Dino Pisaniello - Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the School of Public Health at University of Adelaide.Xiaojun Qiu...
Nov 26, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country with more than 70,000 notifications of the infection in 2016 alone. These statistics come from the Kirby Institute’s latest paper looking at the state of Australia’s sexual health. But unlike other sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea and hepatitis, the symptoms of chlamydia aren’t always recognisable and when it comes to treating the long term effects of the infection, our current treatments are falling sho...
Nov 19, 2017•23 min•Season 1Ep. 82
You've probably heard the expression 'the eye is the window to the soul', but what about 'the eye is a window to what's happening in your brain'? A growing body of research is looking to the eye as an indicator of neurological disease expressed through something called bio-markers. These markers could represent the presence of a disease in the body, and for Motjaba Golzan from the University of Technology Sydney and his research, they could potentially indicate the onset of Alzheimers. Presenter...
Nov 12, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Not very often is it that a new field emerges in the world of medical science, let alone one to this scale. Mechanobiology understands the body as a dynamic system, measured by the mechanical forces which form it - your heartbeat, your blood pressure and the signals being sent to the brain. When adopted in practice, mechanobiology could teach us even more about our cells and tissue and provide insight into treatments for diseases like cancer and diabetes. Presenter/Producer: Jake Morcom.
Nov 05, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 80
On any given night, more than 100,000 Australians are homeless with more than one third of those being between the ages of 12 and 25. Although we have an equipped understanding of why youth become homeless, the data around their physical and mental wellbeing continues to fall through the cracks. Presenter: Jake Morcom. Producer: Miles Herbert.
Oct 29, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 79
When you think of a pharmacist, your mind probably turns to the street corner chemist where as a kid you got a bag of jellybeans after getting your flu shot. Now while that is still true for some, the evolving role of the pharmacist could see them do more than hand over your prescription, but prescribe medications for you on the spot. Typically that role has been left to general practitioners, but as consumer demand increases, the healthcare industry is looking to ways the pharmacist could opera...
Oct 22, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 78
We're on break this week while 2SER is in the middle of Supporter Drive. 2SER Radio is the station that makes Think: Health and our two sister programs Think: Sustainability and Digital Futures possible, however running a radio station doesn't come cheap. You can support the Think programs, 2SER and make a tax deductible donation by heading to 2ser.com/donate.
Oct 15, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
We're on break this week while 2SER is in the middle of Supporter Drive. 2SER Radio is the station that makes Think: Health and our two sister programs Think: Sustainability and Digital Futures possible, however running a radio station doesn't come cheap. You can support the Think programs, 2SER and make a tax deductible donation by heading to 2ser.com/donate.
Oct 08, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Today on the show, you'll hear from someone who was dubbed Living Legend by the American College of Nursing, is the author of more than 180 journal articles, 7 books and has a career in nursing spanning more than 50 years. Afaf Meleis is a force in the world of nursing and nursing education, whose work over the past five decades has influenced health policy across the globe and inspired a new generation of nurses. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Oct 02, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 75
The mental health of LGBTIQ people is among the poorest in Australia, who are twice as likely to have experienced a high level of psychological distress as their heterosexual peers. Two researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have conducted a survey of how the marriage equality postal vote is either boosting community morale or making these distresses worse. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Sep 24, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Today the Community and Primary Health Care Nursing Week, held by the Australian College of Nursing begins, showcasing some of the most important and courageous work performed by healthcare professionals working outside the four walls of the hospital. On the show you'll hear some of these stories - from working as the only community nurse in a small snow struck town north of Toronto, to providing care to some of Australia's most marginalised communities. Speakers: Sandy Eagar - Nursing Manager a...
Sep 17, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In Australia, 1 person every 9 minutes will experience a stroke. Last Monday the new clinical guidelines for stroke management were launched, the first update to the guidelines in more than 7 years. However, without a government written national strategy to fight stroke quality care continues to fall between the cracks. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Sep 10, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In Australia, close to 380,000 people work as nurses. The role nurses play in the delivery of healthcare is crucial - often spending more time with the patient than any other health professional. Yet while nurses pay such close attention to the health of others, they often forget to think of themselves. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Sep 03, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Vasa Previa is a cause of stillbirth that is preventable. It's a rare condition women can experience during pregnancy where the blood vessels that connect the baby's umbilical cord to the mother's placenta are exposed, or positioned in a way that makes them vulnerable to rupture. If diagnosed antenatally the baby can safely be delivered by cesarean section. We look at a world first national study based in Australia. And we bust the myth that Aboriginal athletes are good at sport, naturally. Plus...
Aug 27, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 70
It's national hearing awareness week so let's look into something important to the one in six Australians who are hard of hearing -- captions. There's a push for captions to become universal -- that would mean all audio visual content created would have words on screen showing what is being said. It's not just the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired that stand to benefit from captions. And anaesthesia temporarily takes away your consciousness, so what can it tell us about what consciousne...
Aug 20, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Have you ever forgotten to take your pills? You're not alone. Fifty percent of Australians with chronic conditions are guilty of what's known as 'medication non-adherence'. The issue puts a huge burden on our health care system to the tune of $7billion. But two UTS PHD candidates have a solution. Are nano-diamonds the future of bio-imaging -- tracking drugs and other molecules within our bodies? They're bright, non-toxic and surprisingly cheap, And I let an artist sample my heart.
Aug 13, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Four thousand people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year in Australia. Head and neck cancer refers to malignant tumours growing in the tissue or lymph nodes of the head and neck region of the body. This can mean the oral cavity, tongue, palate, jaw, salivary glands, throat or nose. Survival rates are improving but treatment can impact a patient's quality of life. Survivors tell their stories about life after the disease. And how breaking up prolonged sitting can keep your brain hea...
Aug 06, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Mental health and how it has influenced the world of art has been showcased through some of history's most acclaimed artists and performers. Through artistic expression, you can catch a glimpse or peruse into someone's life experience. It's this intersection between art and mental health that some are saying should receive more attention by health professionals than it currently is. Presenter/Producer: Jake Morcom.
Jul 30, 2017•33 min•Season 1Ep. 66
64% of Australians regularly partake in sport, but only 23% of those with a disability are participating. For those with a disability, there are a number of barriers that prevent sport participation - including transport, availability of facilities but too a competitive environment, that can also leave those without a disability feeling intimidated and deterring them from participating altogether. Presenter: Jake Morcom. Producers: Jake Morcom, Lia Tsamoglou and Ellen Leabeater.
Jul 23, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Gordon's career as a musician spans more than 30 years, but for more than half of that he's been plagued by a neurological movement disorder. It's called musician's dystonia, and not only does it disrupt his ability to play, but it's completely changed his approach and attitude towards music. Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Jul 16, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 64
For National Diabetes Week, Think: Health brings you a special on the chronic metabolic disorder that affects more than 1.7 million Australians with one person being diagnosed every 5 minutes. Speakers: Bridget Foley - Ambassador for Diabetes NSW. Yvonne Appleby - Ambassador for Diabetes NSW. Catherine Wilson - Credentialed Diabetes Educator and Course Coordinator Graduate Certificate in the Faculty of Health at the University of Technology Sydney. Kristine McGrath - Lecturer in the School of Li...
Jul 09, 2017•38 min•Season 1Ep. 63
They're a million times smaller than a grain of rice, so how can nanotechnology help detect some of the most deadly diseases prevalent today? Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Jul 02, 2017•29 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Tracking and decoding DNA samples found on a crime scene can help put the pieces together, but what if we could take this even further? Producer/Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Jun 25, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 61
As the needs of the population begin to change, so too does the way we deliver healthcare. In a collaborative episode with Think: Digital Futures we look at how data is revolutionising healthcare delivery, the changing face of hospitals and the privacy concerns around electronic health records. Speakers: Jude Constable - Acting General Manager, Westmead Hospital Mary Lam - Senior Lecturer and Acting Director of Digital Health and Innovation, University of Technology Sydney Richard Royle - Nation...
Jun 17, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 60
As 2SER heads over to New York for the New York Radio Awards, we bring you the episode of Think: Health that was nominated in the Health category. In the last two decades, Australia's stillbirth rate has remained unchanged. Last month, the Lancet released new research showing how much Australia is lagging behind other developed countries. We ask why, and what needs to be done to decrease out stillbirth rate. Producer/Presenter: Ellen Leabeater Show Presenter: Jake Morcom.
Jun 11, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Mother of two Giedre likens her family dynamic to that of Bart and Lisa Simpson - her daughter is very well mannered and compliant, while her son often acts out and takes things out on his sister. When regular discipline wasn't working for Giedre, she looked for help elsewhere. Hosted and produced by Jake Morcom.
Jun 04, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
72.5% of our freight in Australia is transported by truck drivers, and new research has found they're not only more at risk to physical health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, but too mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. Hosted and produced by Jake Morcom.
May 28, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 57
'You matter, your care matters. Palliative care can make a difference.' For National Palliative Care Week, you'll hear from Imelda who developed a palliative care plan for her husband living with dementia, and how that made a significant difference for him at end of life. Hosted by Jake Morcom.
May 21, 2017•30 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We don't completely understand how memories form in the brain, but why they're important? We already have the answer to that. Speakers: - Bryce Vissel - Professor of Neuroscience and Director of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney. - Pawan Sharma - Chancellor's Post Doctoral Research Fellow from the University of Technology Sydney. - Bronwen Dalton - Director of the Masters of Not-for-Profit and Community Management Program at t...
May 14, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
