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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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45:51

Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Pros and Cons

Health & Living ·

2020/10/06

More and more young people are being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF). With the increased risk of stroke and sudden death associated with AF, what kind of treatment can improve quality of life for young adults? In the second part of our World Heart Day special, Datuk Dr Razali Omar, Consultant Electrophysiologist & Cardiologist from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL, joins us to discuss the pros and cons of ablation as a treatment option. Listen to Part 1 of the World Heart Day 2020 special.

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33:30

Mapping The Human Body

Health & Living ·

2020/10/05

How did we arrive at our modern understanding of the human body – the structures and organs in our body, how they are connected to each other, and the functions they serve? Our knowledge of anatomy and physiology can be traced back to different cultures and civilisations in ancient history. We take a brief look at the history of anatomical documentation, and explore what anatomy literature from different parts of the world tell us about their culture and practices. Image Source: Wikimedia

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47:24

Doctor in the House: Burnout Among Anaesthetists...

Health & Living ·

2020/10/02

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. When it comes to treating and managing COVID-19, anaesthetists are at the frontline, due to the nature of their work in managing patients in acute and critical care. What is their risk of being infected with COVID-19? And is their mental and emotional state being given due consideration? We find out from Professor Ina Ismiarti Sharifuddin, Head of Department of Anaesthesia, Faculty of

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41:34

Ask A Doctor #13: The Eye

Health & Living ·

2020/10/01

We are back with our monthly open clinic segment. This month, joining us is consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon Dr Kenneth Fong, to address any concerns regarding your eyes and vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Precision Medicine in Southeast Asia

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2020/09/30

Every patient is different in terms of their genes, lifestyle, and diet. Each would react differently to the same therapy or carry different risks for the same disease. Making use of these individual variations allows for faster and more effective healthcare. That is the premise of precision medicine, or personalised medicine. Some countries in Southeast Asia have joined the global precision medicine movement by integrating genomics into public healthcare systems, though progress varies. And many

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36:46

How To Prevent Stroke if You Have An Irregular Heartbeat

Health & Living ·

2020/09/29

What does an irregular heartbeat have to do with stroke, where blood flow to the brain is blocked? As it turns out, atrial fibrillation can increase the risk of getting a stroke, and this risk increases as you get older. On the first part of our World Heart Day special, Consultant Electrophysiologist & Cardiologist, Datuk Dr Razali Omar, from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL, shares how to prevent stroke if you have atrial fibrillation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:30

Healthcare in a Pandemic #4: Does ASEAN Need Its Own...

Health & Living ·

2020/09/28

One of the things that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us is how we can all come together to help each other when the going gets tough. But that’s at the community level. At the global level, we have seen some countries lending others a helping hand by providing resources such as the expertise of doctors or even supplies of PPEs. But is this enough to ensure global health security to tackle the current pandemic and others to come? Joining us to unpack this is public policy specialist Dr Khor

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45:04

Doctor in the House: How Much Do You Know About Your...

Health & Living ·

2020/09/25

Whether it’s to tackle the rising incidence of non-communicable diseases or curbing the spread of COVID-19, it’s important that we equip ourselves with the knowledge to make decisions about our health. But how many of us are able to do that? On today’s show, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Komathi Perialathan, a health education officer from the Institute for Health Behavioural Research, at the Ministry of Health to dive deeper into the issue of health literacy

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30:06

How To Teach Your Kids About Money

Health & Living ·

2020/09/24

If you’re a parent, you will be familiar with the struggle of getting your children to understand the value of money, or teaching them about managing finances. This COVID-19 pandemic, being a health as well as a financial crisis, has resurfaced the challenges of talking to kids about money and even unemployment. Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan shares how she works with parents of typically and non-typically developing children, to have these conversations. Image

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41:45

Be Fit Malaysians #21: Training Kids to Be Athletes

Health & Living ·

2020/09/22

Most elite athletes begin training at a young age, and over the years, there have been no shortage of athletes that have made a mark in their careers even before they reach adulthood. Think of athletes like Nur Dhabitah Sabri, Aaliyah Yoong, Lee Chong Wei and many more from Malaysia as well as overseas. But what are the pressures that come with training as an elite athlete from a young age? And how does all the training affect their growth? We speak to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh

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43:31

Breast Care – Mammo Revelation

Health & Living ·

2020/09/22

‘Mammogram’ is a word that conjures up many responses and emotions among women. For some, a mammogram is a routine screening procedure, while for others, there may be a lot of fear and anxiety over it. Dr Evelyn Ho, Consultant Clinical Radiologist from ParkCity Medical Centre, walks us through the use of mammograms in screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. Image Source: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:38

Traditional and Complementary Medicine: Does It...

Health & Living ·

2020/09/21

When it comes to sexual health issues, who hasn’t heard of Tongkat Ali or other herbal remedies being touted to solve bedroom problems? But what do we really know about the efficacy and safety of such traditional therapies? Today, we’re speaking to Dr Lim Ren Jye, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Consultant, and Chan Si Yan, Pharmacist, to look at whether traditional and complementary medicine has a role to play when it comes to two health issues in the bedroom: sexual disorders

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39:58

Doctor in the House: Safe Health Workers = Safe Patients

Health & Living ·

2020/09/18

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This year's World Patient Safety Day focuses on 'Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety'. The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the huge challenges and risks health workers are facing globally including health care associated infections, violence, stigma, psychological and emotional disturbances, illness and even death. Furthermore, working in stressful environments makes health

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48:57

When Your Child Has Cancer

Health & Living ·

2020/09/17

As parents, it can be devastating and overwhelming to hear that your child has cancer. However, early diagnosis and effective treatment can improve outcomes of childhood cancer. Here to help us find out more about the treatment, support and care that children and their families need, is consultant paediatric haematologist-oncologist, Dr Eni Juraida Abdul Rahman from Sunway Medical. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:47

Brain Waves #38: Would You Wait For That Reward?

Health & Living ·

2020/09/15

In a world where gratification is almost instant, patience is truly becoming a virtue. But could we trick our brain to learn to be more patient? On the Brain Waves series, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is here to help us go behind the neuroscience of patience and find out if we can trick our brain to be more patient. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Malaysia Day 2020: Serving Malaysia, My Home

Health & Living ·

2020/09/14

You've probably heard of the brain drain from the healthcare sector, where we lose talented medical graduates to other countries. But there are also medical graduates who practised abroad and have chosen to return home to serve Malaysia. They bring with them a wealth of insights and experiences from other healthcare systems that could benefit our own, especially when we're dealing with a pandemic. Joining us today to share her experience is Dr Aida Hani Mohd Kalok, a consultant obstetrician and

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Doctor in the House: World Atopic Dermatitis Day

Health & Living ·

2020/09/11

If you have any type of eczema, you’ll know how frustrating and distressing it is to live with itchy, dry skin. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common forms of eczema, and it can have a significant physical and psychological impact on patients. We speak to consultant dermatologist Dr Peter Ch’ng and Iris, living with atopic dermatitis, to find out whether atopic dermatitis is adequately treated and why patients have steroid phobia. Image Source: ShutterstockSee

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47:01

Young Athletes and Weekend Warriors – What Are Their...

Health & Living ·

2020/09/10

We all know that exercise is good for our heart. But what explains cardiovascular incidents among those who are fit and athletic? Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Jeswant Dillon, Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, joins us to explore cardiovascular risks among young and older athletes. Image Source: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:58

Public Health #34: Does Malaysia Encourage Clinical...

Health & Living ·

2020/09/09

The current pandemic has made us all aware of the importance of conducting clinical research on vaccines and drugs in order to find safe and effective therapies to prevent and treat diseases. Malaysia is involved in some key global trials, including the Solidarity trial by the World Health Organization for COVID-19 treatments. Another notable global study led by Malaysia was the genetic study by Cancer Research Malaysia  and the University of Cambridge on breast cancer risk among Asian women. But on

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47:52

Life-Changing Advancements in Cancer Care

Health & Living ·

2020/09/08

Cancer care has come a long way. Combined with greater awareness about the importance of early detection, we now have better screening technology, advanced imaging techniques and innovative new therapies for cancer. Dr Vaishnavi Jeyasingam, Consultant Clinical Oncologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, joins us to look at how these have improved outcomes for people living with cancer, and what’s on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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