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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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43:51

Stroke in the Older Person

Health & Living ·

2020/11/02

The risk of a stroke increases as you get older. With the advances in treatment, surviving a stroke seems to be a better bet today. But what are the potential complications that follow a stroke, and how does age complicate the recovery process? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Tan Kit Mun, Consultant Geriatrician, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:36

Doctor in the House: Protecting Your Bones As You Age

Health & Living ·

2020/10/30

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. As children, we often hear all sorts of advice on how to strengthen our bones from drinking more milk to doing more exercises. But what if you missed that window in your youth? Are you at higher risk of osteoporosis as you age? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong from University Malaya Medical Centre to discuss the burden of osteoporosis in

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32:37

Be Fit Malaysians #22: Tracking Fitness & Performance

Health & Living ·

2020/10/28

One of the things we’ve heard often since the start of the pandemic is that we shouldn’t forgo exercise. But whether you’ve managed to carve out time for some physical activity or not, what does it actually mean to be fit? How has the concept of fitness changed as new technology comes into the picture and has that changed how we assess the fitness level and performance of athletes? Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon joins us for his monthly segment. Image Source:

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33:52

Breast Surgery: Lumpectomy Or Mastectomy?

Health & Living ·

2020/10/27

Many women are terrified at the diagnosis of breast cancer, for reasons beyond the cancer itself. A lot of the fears revolve around the notion of breast cancer surgery and what that will entail. We explore whether a lumpectomy is better than a mastectomy when it comes to surgery for treating breast cancer. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:27

Microbes & Surfaces: To Touch or Not To Touch?

Health & Living ·

2020/10/26

An Australian study has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive for 28 days on mobile phone screens and on banknotes, under certain conditions. How does this translate into the risk of us contracting the virus through contact with high-touch surfaces in our homes or workplaces? We ask Dr Chang Li Yen, virologist from University of Malaya, to put this study into perspective, as well as to explain how we can prevent the transmission of other common infectious diseases through surface

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45:36

Doctor in the House: Dealing with COVID-19 In the North

Health & Living ·

2020/10/23

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Several states in Malaysia are dealing with sudden spikes in COVID-19 cases, due to outbreaks in certain clusters. Not all states have the resources and capacity that Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley enjoy. We speak to two members of Universiti Sains Malaysia’s COVID-19 Task Force: Dr Salbiah Mohd Isa, chemical pathologist, and Dr Kumitaa Theva Das, from the Infectomics Cluster,

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43:33

Dyslexia and Digital Learning

Health & Living ·

2020/10/22

During this COVID-19 pandemic, an entire generation of digital natives have had to shift to online learning and education. While this may be a seamless transition for some children, for others, there may be challenges keeping up with learning on a virtual platform. In conjunction with Dyslexia Awareness Month, we look at how parents and educators can support children with dyslexia to ensure they are not forgotten in the midst of a global crisis. Image Source: Shutterstock See

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44:09

Using Aids for Communication Challenges

Health & Living ·

2020/10/21

There are many conditions that can affect your ability to communicate verbally. However, this impairment should not be a barrier to daily communication with your loved ones, or to continue learning and working. We speak to Deborah Yong, Speech-Language Therapist, Assistive Technology Professional, and Alternative & Augmentative Communication (AAC) Specialist, to find out how AAC can help those with communication challenges to express themselves. Image Source: ShutterstockSee

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46:36

Brain Waves #39: This is How Your Brain Processes...

Health & Living ·

2020/10/20

As human beings, we communicate in many ways and languages is a medium that allows us to communicate clearly and specifically. The human brain is finely tuned to process and produce language, whether it’s spoken or written, but it is a skill that needs to be developed. To find out more about the neuroscience of language, we’re speaking to neurogeneticist, Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, and Dr Leela Koran, senior lecturer in the Department of English Language, Faculty of Languages &

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33:58

Foamy Urine: What’s It Got To Do With Your Kidneys?

Health & Living ·

2020/10/19

Nearly one in five Malaysian adults, or 18.3%, has diabetes – which, in turn, is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease. You can see where these statistics are pointing to: a potentially catastrophic burden of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure in the coming decade. The Ministry of Health has already warned that by the year 2040, there could be more than 100,000 Malaysians on dialysis. This will place an enormous strain on individuals, their families and on the health system. We

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44:10

Doctor in the House: Virtual Medicine Via Smart Glasses

Health & Living ·

2020/10/16

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. COVID-19 poses major risks to healthcare workers in neurocritical care. While efforts are made to limit the number of medical personnel attending patients in neurosurgical wards, there is also a need to find a sustainable solution. Could virtual medicine be the answer? Prof Dr Vicknes Waran Mathaneswaran, from the Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya shares

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38:34

Treating & Supporting Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Health & Living ·

2020/10/15

When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is key to successful treatment. However, many women are still diagnosed with breast cancer in the late stages. So what does treatment look like for these women? We speak to consultant clinical oncologist, Dr Jennifer Leong, from Sunway Medical Centre to discuss the latest advances in treatment for metastatic breast cancer and how it improves quality of life for these women. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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31:48

Public Health #35: COVAX – What This Means for...

Health & Living ·

2020/10/14

The recent spike in Malaysia’s COVID-19 cases is a stark reminder that the pandemic is not going away anytime soon. Amid recent developments on the vaccine front, we look at what are Malaysia’s options for procuring a COVID-19 vaccine, and what the COVAX facility means for Malaysia. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:55

Rebuilding A Face After Trauma

Health & Living ·

2020/10/13

Any sort of trauma that causes disfigurement to the face can lead to significant problems. It doesn’t only affect your appearance, but also the basic functions of the facial structures, like how you breathe, eat, speak or see. Dr Somasundaran Sathappan, consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, joins us to discuss reconstructive surgery for facial trauma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Is Forgetfulness Normal Among Older People?

Health & Living ·

2020/10/12

We are all familiar with the stereotype of the “forgetful older person”. Memory issues among the elderly are often blamed on ageing, and are not given much attention. But is forgetfulness normal, and when could it be a sign of other medical conditions? Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan, Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist from Ara Damansara & ParkCity Medical Centre, joins us to explain more about memory problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:28

Doctor in the House: The Price of Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2020/10/09

This year’s World Mental Health Day is taking place while we’re still battling COVID-19, as well as its impact on society, especially on our mental health. Right now, it’s more important than ever for us to invest in mental health to cope with a possible mental health crisis when the pandemic has caused and exacerbated many mental health issues among the population. Joining consultant urologist Dr George Lee are consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin from

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41:33

Doctor in the House: The Price of Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2020/10/09

This year’s World Mental Health Day is taking place while we’re still battling COVID-19, as well as its impact on society, especially on our mental health. Right now, it’s more important than ever for us to invest in mental health to cope with a possible mental health crisis when the pandemic has caused and exacerbated many mental health issues among the population. Joining consultant urologist Dr George Lee are consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin from

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41:33

Mental Health at the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2020/10/08

We spend almost half our lives working. It’s no wonder that our work demands and environment affect our mental well-being. How do workplaces help employees manage stress, anxiety and emotional issues? At the same time, how do we create a workplace that accepts and supports people with mental health conditions? In conjunction with the upcoming World Mental Health Day on 10th October, we speak to Shazmi Ali, Country HR Director, and Dr Edwin Ho, Occupational Health Physician & Country Health

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31:45

World Tuberculosis Day 2020 - It’s Time

Health & Living ·

2020/10/08

Until today, tuberculosis (TB) remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, despite that it is curable and preventable. We speak to consultant respiratory physician Dr Hilmi Lockman to find out how we can move towards ending the global epidemic and how we can improve vaccines and vaccinations towards that goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:56

Diabetes: Can We Reverse It?

Health & Living ·

2020/10/07

The 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey did not have much good news, in terms of the health of the Malaysian population. However, one statistic stood out above the rest, alarming in its significant increase: the overall prevalence of diabetes was 18.3%, up from 13.4% in 2015. What does this increased prevalence mean, and what can we do to reduce the burden of diabetes on the population? Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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