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

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

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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

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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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39:14

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...

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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

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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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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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Why You’ve Been Feeling ‘Blah’ Throughout the Pandemic

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2021/06/15

Have you been going through the motions of work, friendships and family life in recent months, while feeling “blah”? According to a sociologist named Corey Keyes, you may be “languishing” – and there are a lot of people feeling this way during the pandemic. We dial in to psychotherapist Dr Suzanne Anderson to try to understand why people are languishing, and what we can do about it. Image source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As Malaysia Ages, How Do We Protect Older Adults?

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2021/06/14

Malaysia is an ageing nation, which means that by 2030, 15 per cent of our population will be above the age of 65. Will they be healthy and fit, or burdened by disease? Do we know what kind of health risks they have, and how to protect them? What can we learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, where older adults have been most vulnerable? We find out from Prof Zamberi Sekawi, Chairman of the Malaysian Influenza Working Group & Professor in Medical Microbiology, Universiti Putra Malaysia; and Dr Noran

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46:51

Doctor in the House: A Better Understanding of Psoriasis

Health & Living ·

2021/06/11

Psoriasis is often seen as just a “cosmetic” problem, although there is a lot more going on beneath the surface of the skin. What’s causing the constant discomfort, and the potential inflammation in other parts of the body? Consultant dermatologist Dr Bong Jan Ling and Marsitah Mansor, who lives with psoriasis, help us to demystify and destigmatise this autoimmune skin condition. This show is part of Health in a Pod, a health education campaign brought to you by Johnson &

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Brain Waves: The Human Genome Project - 20 Years Later

Health & Living ·

2021/06/10

2021 marks twenty years since the first sequencing of the human genome was published back in February 2001. In the past two decades, the Human Genome Project has played a huge role in advancing medical research but even when the project ended, the human reference genome wasn’t really finished. So what lies ahead for research in this field and why does it matter? That is our topic for today’s Brain Waves segment, and as always neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back to help us

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Public Health: MCO 3.0 – What Next?

Health & Living ·

2021/06/09

Malaysia has entered a full lockdown under MCO 3.0, amid record numbers of COVID-19 cases, deaths and ICU admissions. What is the exit strategy to ensure that this lockdown isn’t just a temporary breather, but a chance to properly bring our cases on a downward trend? We explore what this lockdown should expect to achieve, how to reopen other sectors safely, and why it’s important not to let our guards down, even as vaccinations ramp up. Image source: ShutterstockSee

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How To Spot Mental Health Issues In Senior Citizens

Health & Living ·

2021/06/08

If you’re over 60, or if you’re caring for an elderly family member, you’re no stranger to health issues like diabetes or heart disease. But the mental health of our senior citizens may not be something we pay enough attention to. What are the mental health issues that are prevalent among our elderly, and how do we recognise them? We find out more from Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan, consultant psychiatrist specialising in geriatric psychiatry, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Image

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Doctor in the House: Anti Tobacco Efforts Up in Smoke...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/04

Has the smoking ban in eateries been sufficiently enforced during the pandemic? Should we take the pandemic as an opportunity to ban smoking in all public places? Are we seeing more or fewer smokers during the pandemic? These are some of the questions that have been raised over the past year, and part of what we discuss on the show, in conjunction with World No Tobacco Day (31 May). Joining us on the show to discuss how we can continue pushing for anti-tobacco efforts are Dr Muhamad Hairul Nizam,

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Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe For Pregnant and...

Health & Living ·

2021/06/03

Last week, the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) confirmed which COVID-19 vaccines are suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding women in Malaysia. We check in with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Premitha Damodaran to understand these recommendations. * At the time of airing, JKJAV’s guidelines only recommended the Pfizer vaccine, from week 12-33 of pregnancy. The guidelines have since been updated (25 June) to include AstraZeneca and

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