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Public Health: Ensuring a Future for Contract Medical...

Health & Living ·

2021/07/07

On the 26th of July, a group of contract medical officers are planning a nationwide strike in response to lack of job security and opportunities for career progression that junior contract doctors have been facing for the past 5 years. In this episode of our Public Health series, we discuss the ethics of a strike during a pandemic, what has led to this moment, and the solutions that can be taken to protect and help the frontliners in our continued battle against COVID-19. Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of

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45:03

Overcoming WFH Aches and Pains

Health & Living ·

2021/07/06

Working long hours at home with poor posture has led to pain being a dominant complaint during this pandemic. With consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh, we explore the structural and biological basis of posture-related aches and pains, for a deeper understanding of what we can do at home, as well as with a physiotherapist. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Overcoming WFH Aches and Pains

Health & Living ·

2021/07/06

Working long hours at home with poor posture has led to pain being a dominant complaint during this pandemic. With consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh, we explore the structural and biological basis of posture-related aches and pains, for a deeper understanding of what we can do at home, as well as with a physiotherapist. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:14

Ethical Considerations in Vaccinating Teenagers

Health & Living ·

2021/07/05

SPM-year students might be getting their COVID-19 vaccination very soon, so we explore the safety, efficacy, as well as ethical considerations in vaccinating minors. And do teenagers and parents have enough information about COVID-19 and the vaccines? We find out from a teen herself. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:03

Doctor in the House: Should Malaysia Mix COVID-19...

Health & Living ·

2021/07/02

Coordinating Minister for the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Khairy Jamaluddin recently announced that there is not enough data for Malaysia to consider mixing two different COVID-19 vaccines. What do current studies on mixing vaccines show, and what kind of data would help Malaysian authorities to make an evidence-based decision? We find out more from Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, molecular virologist, who also weighs in on how we should address concerns among those who are vaccine hesitant.

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44:36

Osteoarthritis - Not Just An Ageing Condition

Health & Living ·

2021/07/01

Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that we often associate with the elderly, because it’s seen as caused by wear and tear of the cartilage in the joints. But is this a condition that younger people should be more worried about as well? With more of us living sedentary lifestyles, how would that affect our risk of arthritis? We speak to Dato’ Dr Badrul Shah Badaruddin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon from ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital to find out more. Image source: ShutterstockSee

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H&L Webinar 2021 #3: Work (From Home)-Related Aches...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/30

Work – it’s where we spend eight hours or more hunched over our computers and desks. And with more people working from home during the pandemic, we’re even sitting on the floor, on our beds, and anywhere around the house to work. In this webinar, we look at the aches, pains, and injuries that can develop, and what you can do to change things at your workplace (or at home). This is an edited recording of the 3rd BFM Health & Living 2021 webinar* – this webinar series is

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26:53

H&L Webinar 2021 #3: Work (From Home)-Related Aches...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/30

Work – it’s where we spend eight hours or more hunched over our computers and desks. And with more people working from home during the pandemic, we’re even sitting on the floor, on our beds, and anywhere around the house to work. In this webinar, we look at the aches, pains, and injuries that can develop, and what you can do to change things at your workplace (or at home). This is an edited recording of the 3rd BFM Health & Living 2021 webinar* – this webinar series is

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26:53

H&L Webinar 2021 #3: Work (From Home)-Related Aches...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/30

Work – it’s where we spend eight hours or more hunched over our computers and desks. And with more people working from home during the pandemic, we’re even sitting on the floor, on our beds, and anywhere around the house to work. In this webinar, we look at the aches, pains, and injuries that can develop, and what you can do to change things at your workplace (or at home). This is an edited recording of the 3rd BFM Health & Living 2021 webinar* – this webinar series is

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44:00

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

Health & Living ·

2021/06/30

Having to deal with a sports injury can be difficult, more so if you’re an active person and it’s affecting your mobility. In this first of a three-part series, we catch up with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh and someone who recently had a knee injury, to find out what it’s like to decide on the right treatment for injuries, and what the recovery process is like 2 weeks after surgery. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Mind Matters: Mental Health Support for B40 Communities

Health & Living ·

2021/06/29

The economic impact of the pandemic has pushed more people into lower-income groups, amid an increase in Malaysia’s poverty rate. Several cycles and variations of the MCO have left the B40 communities particularly hard hit, due to job losses, low social protection and lack of safety nets. While there have been urgent calls for financial assistance for the B40, their mental and emotional needs have received less attention. We find out how the Jom Sembang programme by SOLS Health-Thrive Well

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Understanding Ethics in Medical Research

Health & Living ·

2021/06/28

In this past year, we have heard a lot about clinical trials and how important they are in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. Conducting research of drugs and vaccines on people is a key aspect of ensuring they are safe and effective, and has to be guided by ethical principles to ensure that people are not harmed or exploited in the course of the research. We find out more from Assoc Prof Dr Julia Patrick Engkasan, coordinator of the Master of Health Research Ethics Programme, University of

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44:38

Doctor in the House: COVID-19 is Airborne, So What...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/25

The World Health Organization has finally recognised that COVID-19 can be spread through the air, instead of just through contact with droplets. What does airborne transmission of the disease mean for our efforts to control the pandemic? Prof Dr Victor Hoe, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health & Public Health Medicine Specialist, University of Malaya joins Dr George to discuss how we should improve ventilation in workplaces, schools and other public spaces where there is a high

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How Lockdowns Have Affected Speech and Language Skills

Health & Living ·

2021/06/24

If you have a preschool-aged child, this past year has probably disrupted normal learning and development. Research from the UK shows that lockdowns due to the pandemic have had an impact on young children's language skills. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and speech-language therapist Dr Etain Vong join us to discuss what red flags parents should look out for, and what they can do as the pandemic stretches on. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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47:21

A New Milestone in Hepatitis C Treatment

Health & Living ·

2021/06/23

Earlier this month, Malaysia’s Drug Control Authority granted conditional registration of a new drug to treat hepatitis C. This move was hailed by many as another step towards eliminating hepatitis C, making treatment both more affordable and accessible in low- and middle-income countries like Malaysia. Why was this hailed as a new milestone and how long will it take before we achieve a hepatitis-free world? We find out from Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan, National Head of Gastroenterology

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Should Kids Get The COVID-19 Vaccination?

Health & Living ·

2021/06/22

The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) in Malaysia has approved Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 12 years and above. While the Ministry of Health has said that high-risk groups should still continue to be prioritised for vaccination under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program, it won’t be long before the conversation about jabbing children takes place. Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull joins us to discuss what parents need to know

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47:05

What Do We Know About Long COVID?

Health & Living ·

2021/06/21

More reports are surfacing about long COVID – a range of symptoms that last weeks or months after the initial COVID-19 infection. For these “long-haulers”, the symptoms – ranging from breathing difficulties to cognitive and psychological problems – can be debilitating and bewildering, underlining the importance of not diminishing COVID-19 as “the flu”. We try to understand more about why these symptoms occur, and hear from a COVID-19 survivor about his

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Doctor in the House: Why We Need Continuous Genomic...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/18

Medical experts have been talking about COVID-19 variants and the importance of genomic surveillance, but what exactly does that involve? With variants of concern spreading across the country - and the world - we are joined by consultant urologist Dr George Lee and Dr Dale Fisher, Professor of Infectious Diseases at the National University of Singapore to find out what effective genomic surveillance looks like, what Singapore is doing to keep track of variants within their borders and what Malaysia

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42:06

Ask A Doctor: About Your Poo

Health & Living ·

2021/06/17

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. Consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist Prof Dr Ida Normiha Hilmi answers all your questions about bowel movements and other gut health problems. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Healthy Ageing: Assistive Technology for the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2021/06/16

Many of us are familiar with the story of trying to convince older family members to familiarise themselves with devices like smartphones or smart watches. Some of them learn how to use these devices fairly quickly, while others may be more averse to depending on technology. But assistive technology can be extremely helpful to monitor the health and wellbeing of senior citizens, especially if they have serious health issues, or spend a lot of time alone. We speak to consultant geriatrician Dr

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