Show Info: Think: Health examines new thinking and new evidence from researchers and academics. Each week the show takes an in depth look at health issues and challenges, and the innovative research trying to solve these problems. Think Health is produced at 2SER 107.3 in Sydney.
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.
