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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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43:12

All About The Ankle

Health & Living ·

2020/07/07

The ankle is the body’s unsung hero. It supports all lower body movements we use in daily life, like walking, running, climbing up and down the stairs, and squatting. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh joins us to tell us why there is more to this ‘hinge joint’ than meets the eye. We also look at a study where scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the subtalar joint in the ankle, also known as the human body's 'steering wheel'.See

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30:35

Building Fire-Safe Hospitals

Health & Living ·

2020/07/06

Fire safety is important in any building, but it is especially crucial in hospitals because of the vulnerability of patients as well as the sheer number of people who live and work there. So how are public hospitals in Malaysia built to ensure that it is fire-safe? What are dangers that lurk in hospitals? We speak to urban planner Mustapha Kamal to find out how hospitals can be maintained to meet fire safety standards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:11

Doctor in the House: COVID-19 vs NCDs - Which Is More...

Health & Living ·

2020/07/03

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. COVID-19 might be at the forefront of our minds right now, but the results from the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey have reminded us that there is another health crisis that we shouldn’t forget. With little to no improvements on the incidence of non-communicable diseases among our population, what can we do to balance our priorities between COVID-19 and NCDs? What are the

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43:45

Ask A Doctor #11: ABCs of The Lungs

Health & Living ·

2020/07/02

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, consultant respiratory physician Dr Helmy Haja Mydin is here to answer your questions about the lungs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:57

Be Fit Malaysians #19: Speeding Up The Healing Process

Health & Living ·

2020/06/30

In a perfect world, exercise and sports wouldn’t cause you any aches and pains, but any strenuous physical activity does come with a risk of injury. Part of dealing with an injury is allowing it to heal, so that you can go back to exercising as normal as soon as possible. So here to help us understand what the healing process entails and whether we can speed up that process is consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Harjeet Singh for his monthly show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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35:30

Sexual Health Education for Children with Autism

Health & Living ·

2020/06/30

For parents of children with autism, one of the more difficult issues they face is how to talk to children on the spectrum about puberty and sexual development. We find out more from educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:16

Doctor in the House: How Do SMEs Prioritise Their...

Health & Living ·

2020/06/26

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Running a micro, small or medium enterprise is no easy feat, especially when you’re working with a relatively small team of people. But amidst other challenges of running a business, how can SMEs ensure the health and safety of their staff? We speak to Dr Priya Ragunath, Head of the Occupational and Environmental Health Sector from the Ministry of Health, and Zoe Rai, owner of Zoe

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45:39

Parents’ Guide to Surviving Special Needs Therapy

Health & Living ·

2020/06/25

If you are raising a child with special needs, there’s never a dull moment. Every day is a new challenge of learning with your child. Most of your days are also spent taking your child for therapy – something that requires a lot of patience and commitment from both parent and child. Here’s a guide for parents on how to make special needs therapy a success, from Consultant Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, as well as Learning and Behaviour Consultant Intan

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25:45

How Health Charities Have Been Affected by COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/06/24

In Malaysia, non-profit and charitable organisations contribute significantly to health services for the community. We speak to Dr Hj Azriman Rosman, CEO of MAA Medicare Charitable Foundation, to find out how these services have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially when the country was under the Movement Control Order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:01

Injuries and the MCO

Health & Living ·

2020/06/23

For most of us, it was tough to keep up with our exercise regimes at home during the MCO, whether it was due to lack of space, equipment, or even motivation. So as we now move into the RMCO, many of us are able to return to our exercise routines. But how can we do this safely and avoid the risk of injury as our body gets used to a higher level of physical activity?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:05

Rethinking Health Systems in a Post-COVID World

Health & Living ·

2020/06/22

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience and capacity of national health systems worldwide. We speak to Dr Shahid Jameel, CEO, Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance to get his thoughts on how countries should reform their health systems post-COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:05

Rethinking Health Systems in a Post-COVID World

Health & Living ·

2020/06/22

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience and capacity of national health systems worldwide. We speak to Dr Shahid Jameel, CEO, Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance to get his thoughts on how countries should reform their health systems post-COVID-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:16

Doctor in the House: Nutrition in Malaysia – Rhetoric...

Health & Living ·

2020/06/19

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. There is an epidemic killing hundreds of thousands of Malaysian every year – and it’s not COVID-19. It is the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic kidney disease, and many others, that are among the leading causes of death and disability in Malaysia. What does the recently-released National Health and Morbidity

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38:09

Less Invasive Treatments to Help Patients Breathe Better

Health & Living ·

2020/06/18

Interventional pulmonology is a growing field which uses minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to get around the respiratory system. We speak to consultant interventional pulmonologist Dr Rosmadi Ismail from Sunway Medical Centre to find out more about the role of interventional pulmonology in treating respiratory diseases such as lung cancer, COPD, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:10

Can Ovarian Cancer Be Found Early?

Health & Living ·

2020/06/17

Based on the National Cancer Registry, ovarian cancer is the fourth most common among Malaysian women. But ovarian cancer is often difficult to detect in its early stages, when there are more treatment options and the survival rates are higher. We’re speaking to consultant clinical oncologist Dr Mastura Md Yusof to help us unpack why early detection is challenging, how we can improve screening and the role of genetic screening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:25

Mind Matters: Impact of Domestic Violence During...

Health & Living ·

2020/06/16

In the last few months, we have heard about cases of domestic violence, abuse and harassment increasing during the COVID-19 lockdowns around the globe. Women and children who are isolated at home with their abusers are particularly vulnerable to gender-based violence. Enquiries to Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) domestic violence telephone and messaging services increased 3.4 times in May compared to pre-MCO levels. To find out more about the impact of domestic violence on mental health,

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40:58

Elder Abuse in the Time of COVID-19

Health & Living ·

2020/06/15

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve read and heard the reports of a spike in cases of domestic violence as a consequence of lockdown measures to contain the disease. Understandably most of these reports have focussed on the impact on women and children, but another group that are just as likely to be facing abuse and neglect during these times are the elderly. This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we’re speaking to consultant Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamruzzaman to find out what we can

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42:29

Doctor in the House: On The Road to Recovery with...

Health & Living ·

2020/06/12

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Malaysia is facing several important health crises – not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the increasing incidence of chronic, non-communicable diseases, along with an ageing population. Rehabilitation medicine is critical to help patients regain function following injuries, surgeries and disabling medical conditions. Together with consultant urologist Dr George Lee, we speak to

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48:56

Brain Waves #35: Bioethics of Human-Animal Chimaeras

Health & Living ·

2020/06/11

Recently, it was reported that a group of scientists have created what they call the “most human” chimaera yet - a mouse embryo that’s exactly 4% human. As always, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is here to help us unpack this news, and we’re also joined by Dr Nishakanthi Gopalan, bioethicist from Universiti Malaya, to further explore the ethical issues behind these experiments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:23

Public Health #31: New Priorities For 12th Malaysia Plan

Health & Living ·

2020/06/09

The 12th Malaysia Plan is due to be tabled in Parliament this August, but the various changes in government since the 11th Malaysia Plan has led to some uncertainties over the direction for the upcoming five-year cycle. We look at what the priorities should be for the 12th Malaysia Plan, on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic and the findings of the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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