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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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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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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

Health & Living ·

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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