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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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Going Back To School in a Pandemic

Health & Living ·

2020/07/23

Yesterday marked the final phase of schools in Malaysia reopening after several months of lockdown to control the COVID-19 pandemic. We check in with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi on what parents can do to ensure that children transition well back to school. We’ll also discuss what challenges children may be facing during this period, and how parents can identify signs of problems. Image Source: AFPSee

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Bleeding Disorders in Women

Health & Living ·

2020/07/22

While haemophilia largely affects men, women are just equally likely to be affected by other inherited bleeding disorders. Without proper diagnosis or management, inherited bleeding disorders can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, and in rare cases, be deadly. To help us understand this more, we speak to Dr Jameela Sathar, senior consultant haematologist and head of the haematology department at Ampang Hospital. Image Source: PexelsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Mind Matters: The Hidden Epidemic Among Children in...

Health & Living ·

2020/07/21

Malaysia’s most recent national health survey found that almost half a million children in the country were found to have mental health problems. What are the underlying issues leading to the high prevalence of mental health problems among children, and how has COVID-19 exacerbated this hidden epidemic? We speak to Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist, University Malaya Medical Centre, and Selvi Supramaniam, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF Malaysia. Image

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30:47

How to Manage Missing Your Medication

Health & Living ·

2020/07/20

Taking your medications can feel like a chore, especially if you're on long-term prescriptions for chronic diseases. But missing your medication could have serious repercussions on your health, what more during a pandemic. We’re going to discuss the importance of medication compliance, and also take a look at how the COVID-19 outbreak has impacted access to medications. Image Source: Wallpaper FlareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:07

Doctor in the House: What If We Can’t Access...

Health & Living ·

2020/07/17

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. It was recently reported that the United States bought almost all available supplies of the antiviral drug remdesivir for the next three months. Remdesivir has been said to show some improvements in COVID-19 patients, but the US’s move means that there is practically no supplies left for the rest of the world. We speak to Dr Mark Cheong, pharmacist and lecturer, as well as Sangeeta

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38:53

Is Social Media Bad For My Child’s Mental Health?

Health & Living ·

2020/07/16

With increased access to the internet and smartphones, social media has become a normal part of everyday life for children and teenagers of this generation. But as parents, you can’t help but worry that what they see and how they interact on these platforms could have a negative impact on their mental well-being. We speak to Dr Tee Bee Chin, consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist from Sunway Medical Centre to find out how parents can support their child’s use of social media and if

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47:36

Is COVID-19 Sparking Thoughts of Suicide?

Health & Living ·

2020/07/15

There is another epidemic hiding behind the COVID-19 pandemic – a widespread mental health crisis. The economic uncertainties, social isolation and anxieties wrought by the outbreak has led to a spike in mental health problems, and increased the risk of suicide. Consultant psychologist Evelyn Soong is here to explain how the pandemic could affect our mental health, while Victor Tan from Befrienders KL shares how they have been coping with the increased demand on their services. If you are in

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41:28

Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease

Health & Living ·

2020/07/14

Kidney disease has become so commonplace in Malaysia that nobody bats an eyelid at the mention of the word ‘dialysis’. However, the Ministry of Health has warned that by the year 2040, there could be more than 100,000 Malaysians on dialysis if nothing is done to stop the rising cases of kidney failure in the country. What does it mean to be on lifelong dialysis and what can we do to prevent kidney disease from reaching this advanced stage? We find out more from Dr Syama Prasad K.C.A

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Healthcare in a Pandemic #1: Essential Workers

Health & Living ·

2020/07/13

Throughout the pandemic, our healthcare frontliners have been hailed as heroes for their work in caring for COVID-19 patients. We’ve all seen the pictures of doctors and nurses exhausted after spending their entire shift treating patients in their full PPEs. But tributes aside, are our frontliners given the treatment and remuneration they deserve? And who else should be recognised as essential workers in healthcare? In the first of our short series, Healthcare in a Pandemic, we discuss how we

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Doctor in the House: How COVID-19 Will Impact Sexual...

Health & Living ·

2020/07/10

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably affected everyone, across communities and borders, but not everyone is affected equally. In light of World Population Day which falls on 11th July every year, we take a look at how the pandemic has disproportionately affected women, especially their rights to sexual and reproductive health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brain Waves #36: What If You Never Felt Pain?

Health & Living ·

2020/07/09

Almost every one of us has experienced pain, whether it’s a simple paper cut or a more serious injury from an accident. But what if you never felt pain at all? Last year, it was reported that a 71 year old woman from Scotland had never experienced pain in her life due to a rare genetic mutation. In this episode of Brain Waves, we dive into the world of pain with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar and neurophysiologist Dr Sheena Tiong, both from Universiti Malaya.See omnystudio.com/listener

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Public Health #32: Why Should You Care About the...

Health & Living ·

2020/07/08

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are rippling through the lives of many migrant workers in Malaysia – and those of their families. Migrant workers are financially and socially vulnerable, with little to no safety nets to support them. The infection has also targeted migrant communities, who are at higher risk due to their living conditions and access to healthcare. Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, joins us on this month’s episode of Public Health to

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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