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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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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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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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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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38:50

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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38:50

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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35:55

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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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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