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Health & Living

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

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41:42

Living with Scoliosis - From Childhood to Adulthood

Health & Living ·

2021/10/11

The spine is our body’s central support structure, but when you have scoliosis - where the spine curves abnormally - it can affect not only how you look but how you move around as well. With scoliosis often diagnosed in childhood, how will this impact the child’s growth? And what management will be needed into adulthood? We find out from Dato’ Dr K.S. Sivananthan and Dr Lim Sze Wei, consultant orthopaedic surgeons from ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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49:55

Doctor in the House: World Mental Health Day - Is...

Health & Living ·

2021/10/08

This year, World Mental Health Day on 10 October will be commemorated with the theme ‘Mental health care for all: let's make it a reality’. Despite great strides being made in awareness, what still stands in the way of ensuring everyone has access to mental health care? We find out from Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi, Patron, National Alliance of Mental Health; and Anita Abu Bakar, President, Mental Illness Awareness & Support Association. Senator Ras Adiba is also the Senate

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47:07

Be Fit Malaysians: Recovering from a Knee Injury -...

Health & Living ·

2021/10/07

It is our third and last episode of our three part mini-series on the recovery process after a knee injury and surgery, together with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh. We check in with Jimmy, a knee surgery patient, on what his progress is like about 4 months after his surgery, and we are also joined by Joerg Teichmann, a physical and sports therapist to shed more light on what happens during the physical rehabilitation process, and whether it is still vital when patients are starting

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37:21

Ask A Psychologist #18: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2021/10/06

We return with our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. This month’s show has a special focus on helping you to cope with the return to normalcy as COVID restrictions begin to ease. If you need emotional support or just want to talk to someone anonymously, you can call Befrienders KL at 03 7627 2929. Image credit: flickr.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:03

When ‘Dr Google’ Gets It Wrong

Health & Living ·

2021/10/05

We’ve all done it - experienced a persistent headache, a twinge in the knee, or some chest pains, and headed straight to Google for answers. From the millions of search results that are listed, how many of them would be an accurate explanation of our condition? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us on a virtual tour of the misinformation that is available online, especially in the realm of musculoskeletal and joint problems. Image credit: flickr.comSee

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47:52

Sudden Cardiac Arrests In Young People

Health & Living ·

2021/10/04

What happens when your heart suddenly stops? While a cardiac arrest in someone who is young, healthy and doesn’t have any underlying heart condition is rare, there is the small possibility that it could happen. To find out what explains these situations and what can be done to improve the person’s chances of survival when it happens, we’re joined by Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan, consultant interventional cardiologist from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:52

Sudden Cardiac Arrests In Young People

Health & Living ·

2021/10/04

What happens when your heart suddenly stops? While a cardiac arrest in someone who is young, healthy and doesn’t have any underlying heart condition is rare, there is the small possibility that it could happen. To find out what explains these situations and what can be done to improve the person’s chances of survival when it happens, we’re joined by Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan, consultant interventional cardiologist from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:44

Doctor in the House: On Vaccinating Teens and...

Health & Living ·

2021/10/01

With COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents aged between 12 to 17 years old underway, we take a look at what concerns parents might still have and some of the misinformation that is going around. We also discuss the planned roll-out of third doses for high-risk groups, as well as what the latest studies tell us about the real-world efficacy of the vaccines that have been used in Malaysia, especially as COVID-19 cases remain relatively high while we inch towards normalcy.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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42:01

Ethical Issues in Digital Health

Health & Living ·

2021/09/30

Digital technologies have consumed our lives, and will continue to play an increasingly important role in healthcare. However, the use of digital tech for diagnosis and treatment, consultations, and consumer health, is not without its issues and challenges. We explore the ethical issues in digital health with Assoc Prof Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, and Assoc Prof Dr Pang Yong Kek, from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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42:01

Ethical Issues in Digital Health

Health & Living ·

2021/09/30

Digital technologies have consumed our lives, and will continue to play an increasingly important role in healthcare. However, the use of digital tech for diagnosis and treatment, consultations, and consumer health, is not without its issues and challenges. We explore the ethical issues in digital health with Assoc Prof Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, and Assoc Prof Dr Pang Yong Kek, from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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36:52

World Heart Day 2021: Pacemakers Provide The Beat

Health & Living ·

2021/09/29

Thump thump, or beep beep - whether you’re feeling your heartbeat with your hand, or measuring it on an ECG, a normal heart rhythm should be represented by regular beats. When there is a problem with our heart rhythm, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly. Pacemakers are devices that have been around for more than 60 years to regulate the heart rhythm. We have a conversation with Datuk Dr Razali Omar, Consultant Electrophysiologist & Cardiologist, Cardiac Vascular Sentral

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23:23

H&L Webinar 2021 #6: Cancer Support Isn’t Just About...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/29

When it comes to talking about cancer treatment, do you feel that the psychosocial and financial needs of cancer patients are neglected? On this webinar, we have a candid discussion about the financial difficulties faced by cancer patients, and what options they have in the current landscape. We also discuss how to get psychosocial support and palliative care at the community level, especially as delayed treatment and diagnosis presents additional challenges during this pandemic. This is an edited

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20:39

Because Feelings Matter #2: When Family And Feelings...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/28

Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. This episode features Aishah, and how she coped with post-traumatic stress disorder following family conflict and misunderstanding.This series is produced in

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45:21

The Road to Recovery After a Hip Replacement

Health & Living ·

2021/09/27

If you’ve just undergone a hip surgery, it’s normal to want to get back on your feet as soon as you can; in fact, you’re probably looking forward to resume as much of your usual daily activities as possible. But a hip replacement is a major surgery, and the recovery process can take time. So what can you do to make that process better, and what shouldn’t you do to avoid hampering your progress? Find out from Dr Sureshan Sivananthan, consultant orthopaedic and sports surgeon,

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45:21

The Road to Recovery After a Hip Replacement

Health & Living ·

2021/09/27

If you’ve just undergone a hip surgery, it’s normal to want to get back on your feet as soon as you can; in fact, you’re probably looking forward to resume as much of your usual daily activities as possible. But a hip replacement is a major surgery, and the recovery process can take time. So what can you do to make that process better, and what shouldn’t you do to avoid hampering your progress? Find out from Dr Sureshan Sivananthan, consultant orthopaedic and sports surgeon,

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35:15

Doctor in the House: Recovered From COVID-19? What Next?

Health & Living ·

2021/09/24

As countries worldwide hobble along under the onslaught of the Delta variant, healthcare professionals are turning their attention to the “long-haulers” - COVID-19 survivors who continue to experience a range of symptoms for weeks or months after their initial infection. We check in with Dr Ashari Yunus, Consultant Pulmonologist, Institut Jantung Negara, on what kind of long-term damage is sustained in the lungs, and how these complications are managed. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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47:07

Let’s Teach Sign Languages To All Children

Health & Living ·

2021/09/23

To commemorate the International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September, we look at how to promote more widespread use of sign languages in all areas of life, starting with teaching sign languages to all children at school level, for both the deaf and the hearing. We also discuss what the pandemic has taught us about the risks of leaving the deaf community out from communication and public health strategies, and how we should be more inclusive towards the hearing-impaired. We speak to Dr Rajini

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47:07

Let’s Teach Sign Languages To All Children

Health & Living ·

2021/09/23

To commemorate the International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September, we look at how to promote more widespread use of sign languages in all areas of life, starting with teaching sign languages to all children at school level, for both the deaf and the hearing. We also discuss what the pandemic has taught us about the risks of leaving the deaf community out from communication and public health strategies, and how we should be more inclusive towards the hearing-impaired. We speak to Dr Rajini

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43:25

Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery - How Far Have...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/22

Having to undergo joint replacement surgery, such as at your knee or your hip, can be scary, even if the pain in your joints is debilitating or affects your everyday activities. But with advances such as minimally invasive techniques and new technologies, joint replacement surgeries have come a long way. Dato' Dr Badrul Shah Badaruddin, consultant orthopaedic and sports surgeon, and Assoc Prof Dr Ruslan Nazaruddin Simanjuntak, consultant orthopaedic and joint replacement surgeon from ALTY

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40:29

Mind Matters: When Uni Students Return to Campus, How...

Health & Living ·

2021/09/21

University students will return to campus for in-person classes from 15 October. For first-year students, they will face anxiety over settling in; while for returning students, there is the pressure of resuming studies after the long months of online learning. Will their mental and emotional wellbeing be prioritised in the race to catch up on studies? How should tertiary institutions manage students' mental health and ensure that mental health services are made available to those who need them?

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