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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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46:31

Ask A Psychologist #10: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/12/04

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues.If you need emotional support, you can call Befrienders at603-79568145or emailsam@befrienders.org.my.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:33

Are Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Unsafe?

Health & Living ·

2019/12/03

Steroid injections have become a commonly accepted form of treatment for knee or hip pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, a new study by Boston University School of Medicine researchers reveals that these steroid injections may be harmful in certain groups of patients or may cause complications that are not well understood. We find out more from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:33

Are Steroid Injections for Osteoarthritis Unsafe?

Health & Living ·

2019/12/03

Steroid injections have become a commonly accepted form of treatment for knee or hip pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, a new study by Boston University School of Medicine researchers reveals that these steroid injections may be harmful in certain groups of patients or may cause complications that are not well understood. We find out more from consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:35

MySihat No More?

Health & Living ·

2019/12/02

Many of the health issues we face today are linked to our lifestyles and daily habits – hence, the constant messages about adopting healthier lifestyles. In line with that, health promotion plays a central role in encouraging people to take control of their health in order to prevent illnesses. Yet, the Minister of Health Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ismail recently tabled a Bill in Parliament, which will see the Malaysian Health Promotion Board (MySihat) being abolished. Dr Zarihah Mohd Zain,

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45:10

Doctor in the House: Countering Counterfeit Medicine

Health & Living ·

2019/11/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. As medicines and supplements are becoming easier to buy, we are seeing the proliferation of sales of these online. But how do we know if what you’re buying is the real thing, and not a well-made counterfeit? And what can we do to counter the rise of counterfeit medicine? To help us find out more we speak to Nur Ili Nadiah Zulkiple from the Pharmacy Enforcement Branch of the Health

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39:36

Older Mums, Healthy Babies

Health & Living ·

2019/11/21

Late motherhood is increasingly common as more women choose to have children later in life. But age is often linked to a higher risk of complications during the pregnancy, especially if the mother is above thirty five. So to help us understand these risks and the prenatal care they need is Dr Farah Azura Ab Rahman, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:33

Universal Children’s Day Special: When Kids Share...

Health & Living ·

2019/11/20

This is a special edition of Health & Living for Universal Children’s Day, where we’re speaking to children from two families affected by medical problems. Children have a different perspective but people don’t often listen to them – so today, we want to find out from Leah Choy and Jaden Lim about how they feel about the things that matter to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:56

World Toilet Day: Safe Water For All

Health & Living ·

2019/11/19

In 2010, the UN General Assembly recognized access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, and called for international efforts to help countries to provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation. In conjunction with World Toilet Day, we look at the public health importance of ensuring safe water and sanitation for everyone. Dr Ahmad Munawar Helmi Salim, chief coordinator of the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Rescue and Relief Team,

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50:39

Mind Matters: Are Our Elderly Unhappy?

Health & Living ·

2019/11/18

Growing older is supposed to be synonymous with retirement and relaxation. But are older Malaysians becoming unhappier, and why? On Mind Matters, our monthly mental health segment, we discuss mental health issues among the elderly with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin from University Malaya Medical Centre, and Assoc Prof Dr Farizah Mohd Hairi from University Malaya’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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47:33

Doctor in the House: Don’t Let Diabetes Blind You

Health & Living ·

2019/11/15

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on 14 November, we look at one of the major complications of diabetes: diabetic retinopathy. This is a leading cause of blindness in Malaysia. Consultant ophthalmologist Dr Mohanarasan Ratanam joins the conversation to look at how we can reduce the burden of diabetic retinopathy in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:40

Brain Waves #30: Understanding AD Genetics

Health & Living ·

2019/11/14

A 73-year-old woman from Colombia had managed to stave of Alzheimer’s disease for decades, despite that she carried a genetic mutation that caused many in her family to develop dementia in middle age. But it was recently reported that she may carry another genetic mutation that may have protected her from early onset dementia. To find out more about what this means in the study of Alzheimer’s genetics is neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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52:34

Public Health #24: Digital Health – Is Malaysia Ready?

Health & Living ·

2019/11/13

In 1997, the Government launched the Telemedicine Blueprint for Malaysia and Hospital Selayang went paperless in 1999. Twenty years later, digital technologies and social media have broken down physical barriers among people, but are we anywhere closer to the ideal digital health landscape? Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy and Dr Wong Chee Piau, founding member of Digital Health Malaysia, take a macro look at the digitalisation of healthcare in Malaysia.See

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45:40

Kidney Diseases & Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/11/12

When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than 100,000 Malaysians are expected to suffer kidney failure over the next two decades. How do we fare in terms of managing chronic kidney disease, and are we paying enough attention to our diet? We speak to Dr Tan Li Ping, Consultant Nephrologist from Ara Damansara Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:40

Kidney Diseases & Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/11/12

When it comes to chronic kidney disease, the numbers are staggering. More than 40,000 people in Malaysia on dialysis for kidney disease, and more than 100,000 Malaysians are expected to suffer kidney failure over the next two decades. How do we fare in terms of managing chronic kidney disease, and are we paying enough attention to our diet? We speak to Dr Tan Li Ping, Consultant Nephrologist from Ara Damansara Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:58

Doctor in the House: Supporting Lung Cancer Patients

Health & Living ·

2019/11/08

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Lung cancer is one of the most fatal cancers in Malaysia – not because it cannot be treated but because 90% of cases in Malaysia are only detected at the advanced stages. What can we do to diagnose lung cancer earlier, so that patients have better outcomes and quality of life? In conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Anand

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38:35

Be Fit Malaysians #16: From Point of Injury to Return...

Health & Living ·

2019/11/07

Injuries can be tough for those who just love to play. Whether you're a professional athlete or a gymrat, all you would want to do after recovering from an injury is to hit the ground running. We’re continuing a conversation we had last month with Dr Harjeet Singh, and we’ll be taking a deep dive into the recovery process at the return of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:46

Another Approach to Autism?

Health & Living ·

2019/11/06

When it comes to coping with autism, it is not easy to decide which intervention will best suit you or your child. There is a wide range of interventions and approaches available for both children and adults with autism. One of these interventions is the Son-Rise programme. We find out more about the programme from Raun Kaufman, director of global education at the Autism Treatment Centre of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:46

Another Approach to Autism?

Health & Living ·

2019/11/06

When it comes to coping with autism, it is not easy to decide which intervention will best suit you or your child. There is a wide range of interventions and approaches available for both children and adults with autism. One of these interventions is the Son-Rise programme. We find out more about the programme from Raun Kaufman, director of global education at the Autism Treatment Centre of America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:03

Health: The Nuts and Bolts #1 – Health Systems 101

Health & Living ·

2019/11/06

Whenever you visit a clinic, see a doctor, or anytime you talk about anything to do with your health, you’re actually coming into contact with the health system. Our health system is what we depend on to ensure that we get the services and care we need to stay healthy. But there’s more to it than just hospitals and doctors. On this short series called ‘Health: The Nuts and Bolts’, we go behind the scenes to explore what makes a health system work and what we need to improve

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49:53

Bioengineering Joints

Health & Living ·

2019/11/05

What happens when an engineer gets to look into the musculoskeletal system? How would an engineer or a material scientist use their expertise to optimise the performance of our bones, joints and soft tissues? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh walks us through how different scientific disciplines come together to give us advances like joint replacements, which many of us take for granted today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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