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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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How To Spend The 2020 Year-End Break With Your Kids

Health & Living ·

2020/11/26

The end of the year – typically a time for holidays and relaxation – is just around the corner. But after such a tumultuous year that has been filled with disruptions to children’s schooling and exams, how do parents make the best of the year-end break? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan takes stock of how 2020 has affected children, and how families can still make the year-end holidays fun. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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41:06

Targeting Genetic Vulnerabilities in Oral Cancer

Health & Living ·

2020/11/25

We don’t often talk about oral cancers, but it is one of the more common cancers, especially in Asia. A recent study by Cancer Research Malaysia involving samples from Malaysian oral cancer patients has found that there are a handful of genes that we could potentially target to kill oral cancer cells. We speak to Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer from Cancer Research Malaysia & co-lead of the study, Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching, Senior Group Leader of the Head & Neck Cancer

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32:22

Could the COVID-19 Pandemic Fuel Antimicrobial...

Health & Living ·

2020/11/24

Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation listed “preparing for epidemics” and “preventing antibiotic resistance” among their most urgent global health challenges for 2020. Fast forward to November, countries across the world are focussed on battling COVID-19, but how has this impacted antimicrobial resistance? In conjunction with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020 (18th to 24th November), we speak to Dr Benedict Sim, consultant infectious diseases physician from

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47:27

Why Research Matters In Prostate Cancer

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2020/11/23

In 2018, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded jointly to Dr James Allison and Dr Tasuku Honjo, for their work in immunotherapy, which led to a breakthrough in developing new cancer treatments. Both researchers were recognised for work they had begun in the 1990s, which shows the arduous, yet rewarding, process of research and scientific discovery. In this show, we take a macro look at how research has moved the needle in urological cancer care. We get Professor Dr Ng Chirk Jenn,

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44:28

Doctor in the House: The Kids Are (Not) Alright

Health & Living ·

2020/11/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This year will be a watershed for the current generation growing up. With all the disruptions to schooling, families' financial challenges, and anxieties over what's happening around them, how are children really coping? In conjunction with World Children’s Day today, we look at the importance of improving children’s access to mental health services, and find out how child

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28:29

Preventing UTIs In Children

Health & Living ·

2020/11/19

For adults, the signs and symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be easy to spot, but children, especially younger ones, may not know how to tell their parents if something isn’t right. So how do you know if your child might have a UTI? We speak to Dr Yiaw Kian Mun, consultant paediatric nephrologist from Sunway Medical Centre, on why it’s important to diagnose and treat UTIs early and when it might be a sign of a more serious illness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:51

Ask A Doctor #14: Men’s Health

Health & Living ·

2020/11/18

We are back with our monthly open clinic segment. This month, joining us is consultant urologist Dr Sivaprakasam Sivalingam, to address men’s health issues, from sexual dysfunction, to prostate and other urological problems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:45

Mind Matters: Why He Won't Talk About His Health...

Health & Living ·

2020/11/17

In conjunction with Movember, which puts the spotlight on men’s health, we explore the male psyche when it comes to addressing men's health problems. Together with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist and Wong Kuan Sing, President, Prostate Cancer Society Malaysia, we look at the psychological and emotional aspects driving, or inhibiting, men's health-seeking behaviours. We explore how men cope when faced with a difficult diagnosis like prostate cancer, and what

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Mind Matters: Why He Won't Talk About His Health...

Health & Living ·

2020/11/17

In conjunction with Movember, which puts the spotlight on men’s health, we explore the male psyche when it comes to addressing men's health problems. Together with Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist and Wong Kuan Sing, President, Prostate Cancer Society Malaysia, we look at the psychological and emotional aspects driving, or inhibiting, men's health-seeking behaviours. We explore how men cope when faced with a difficult diagnosis like prostate cancer, and what

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44:37

Brain Waves #40: Prader-Willi Syndrome

Health & Living ·

2020/11/16

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back for her monthly series, and joining her for this show is Azhar Talib, the president of the Malaysian Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. Prader-Willi is a rare genetic condition due to a chromosomal abnormality, and is often diagnosed in infancy. It causes a range of symptoms in the individual, including physical, mental and behavioural issues. We speak to Azhar Talib, whose daughter has Prader-Willi syndrome to find out how the individual and their families cope with

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45:25

Doctor in the House: Let’s Talk About The Prostate

Health & Living ·

2020/11/13

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Prostate health is a difficult subject to bring up in Malaysia, due to the sensitivities and taboos surrounding the issue. In this candid discussion between Dr George Lee and Dato' Sri Nazir Razak (former banker and prostate cancer survivor), we address the myths and misconceptions about prostate health, and offer personal insights into why prostate cancer is one of the most preventable and

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46:20

A Breath of Fresh Air For Lung Cancer Patients

Health & Living ·

2020/11/12

We’ve seen decades of increased awareness of lung cancer, yet it has remained one of the most common and deadliest cancers, and many cases are only diagnosed in the late stages. But how have treatment advances changed the outlook for patients and what are the hurdles that remain? We speak to consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand Sachithanandan and consultant oncologist Dr Tho Lye Mun to find out what lung cancer patients have to go through and the outcome they can expect today. See

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50:48

Public Health #36: Can We Hold Elections During A...

Health & Living ·

2020/11/11

This pandemic year has also been a year of elections. Notable countries that have gone to the ballot boxes in the last few months include South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand and the United States. In Malaysia, we’ve seen a state election take place in Sabah, while the Batu Sapi by-election and Sarawak state election loom on the horizon. There’s even talk of a 15th general election. But after the consequences of the Sabah state election on the spread of COVID-19, should we be putting the

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Public Health #36: Can We Hold Elections During A...

Health & Living ·

2020/11/11

This pandemic year has also been a year of elections. Notable countries that have gone to the ballot boxes in the last few months include South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand and the United States. In Malaysia, we’ve seen a state election take place in Sabah, while the Batu Sapi by-election and Sarawak state election loom on the horizon. There’s even talk of a 15th general election. But after the consequences of the Sabah state election on the spread of COVID-19, should we be putting the

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35:27

Meningitis in Children

Health & Living ·

2020/11/10

Every parent has heard that horror story of a child who suddenly developed unexplained fever, vomiting or headaches, and was later found to have meningitis. How do we know when some seemingly benign symptoms may point to meningitis? And how do we prevent it? We find out more from Dr Sangita Terumalay, Consultant Paediatrician and Neurologist, Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Budget 2021: Did Healthcare Get What It Needs?

Health & Living ·

2020/11/09

Following the tabling of Budget 2021 on 6th November, Prof Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, and Prof Dato' Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Professor of Health Economics and Public Health Medicine & President, Malaysia Health Economics Association, join us to break down the health allocations, looking at where it hit the right spots, and where it missed the mark. --- Brought to you by Mah Sing. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Budget 2021: Did Healthcare Get What It Needs?

Health & Living ·

2020/11/09

Following the tabling of Budget 2021 on 6th November, Prof Datuk Dr M. Subramaniam, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, and Prof Dato' Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Professor of Health Economics and Public Health Medicine & President, Malaysia Health Economics Association, join us to break down the health allocations, looking at where it hit the right spots, and where it missed the mark. --- Brought to you by Mah Sing. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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A Budget for the Real Epidemic - NCDs

Health & Living ·

2020/11/04

With Budget 2021 set to be tabled this week, all eyes are on the health budget as COVID-19 is expected to be in the limelight. But what about other public health concerns that have long been plaguing Malaysians? We check in with Prof Dr Rosmawati Mohamad, Master of the Academy of Medicine Malaysia to discuss what it will take to effectively address NCDs in Malaysia and what is on AMM’s wishlist for Budget 2021. --- Brought to you by Mah Sing. Image Source: ShutterstockSee

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27:32

I’m Breastfeeding, Should I Be Worried About That Lump?

Health & Living ·

2020/11/04

Breast lumps are usually a cause for concern but they can be common among breastfeeding women. How do you know if they are normal or something more serious? If a breastfeeding mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, how does treatment impact their mental and emotional well-being? We speak to consultant breast & endocrine surgeon Dr Harjit Kaur to find out more. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:43

How Healthy Are You? Depends On Where You Live

Health & Living ·

2020/11/03

Several years ago, an analysis of the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink database found that the risk of a child breaking a bone can depend on their ethnicity and where they live in the UK. We’ve come to increasingly recognise that socio-economic determinants, like poverty, education, access to social services, and racism, influence our health and well-being. We find out from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh what this looks like in the context of musculoskeletal health.

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