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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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43:42

Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Health & Living ·

2019/10/07

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:42

Keeping an Eye on Children’s Vision

Health & Living ·

2019/10/07

Vision problems are on the rise among young children, and it can have life-long consequences for them. But detecting whether your child has a vision problem can be difficult, especially if you don’t know what to look out for. We’re speaking to Dr Choong Yee Fong, consultant ophthalmic surgeon from the International Specialist Eye Centre to learn how we can improve eye care among children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:30

Doctor in the House: Patient Safety is Paramount

Health & Living ·

2019/10/04

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Have you, as a patient, ever felt that your safety was at risk while receiving care? Or if you are a healthcare provider, have you ever wished you could devote more time to each patient but were overstretched in terms of time and energy? If so, you’re not alone. Globally, 134 million adverse events, due to unsafe care in the health system, contribute to 2.6 million deaths each year

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48:35

Get To Know Your Breasts

Health & Living ·

2019/10/03

When it comes to breast cancer, we’ve spoken at length about advancements in treatment. But the fact is that many cases of breast cancer in Malaysia are still diagnosed at the late stages. We need to take a few steps back and ask ourselves whether we are doing enough in terms of screening and self-examination in order to pick up breast cancer earlier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:32

Ask A Psychologist #9: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/10/02

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 at 03-79568145/8144 or email sam@befrienders.org.my.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:02

Do Kids Really Need These Orthopaedic Tests?

Health & Living ·

2019/10/01

Are you worried that your child seems to have an abnormal walking gait, flat feet or some condition related to the hip, foot or musculoskeletal system? You might want to think twice before subjecting your child to an MRI scan or other procedures and devices. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh and consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr Mohammad Nawar Ariffin join us to discuss some common orthopaedic procedures and tests that are unnecessary for children.See omnystudio.com/listener

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51:13

Treating Complex Heart Disease

Health & Living ·

2019/09/30

Not all coronary artery disease is the same. Some heart cases are complicated by factors such as numerous or high-risk blockages, and other co-existing medical conditions. How then do you treat these patients? We hear from consultant cardiologist Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali, who will also share insights into how Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL has improved its management of complex coronary artery cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:58

World Heart Day 2019: Screen Your Heart

Health & Living ·

2019/09/27

Heart disease is still the number one killer of Malaysians. Clearly, we’re not doing enough to reduce the burden of the disease on our population. With medical advances that are getting better at treating heart disease, have we neglected primary prevention? In conjunction with World Heart Day this Sunday, 29th September, consultant cardiologist Dr Suren Thuraisingham from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL joins us to discuss screening for heart disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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43:14

Can We Take Supplements and Traditional Medicine?

Health & Living ·

2019/09/26

Many of us have taken supplements or traditional medicine without knowing about the potential health risks or consulting a medical professional. But why are people still drawn to traditional medicine? And what can doctors do to manage the possible health effects of them? Find out more from consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Professor Dr Ida Normiha Hilmi, and consultant neurosurgeon, Assoc Professor Dr Vairavan Narayanan, from University Malaya Specialist Centre.See

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48:34

Be Fit Malaysians #15: From Point of Injury to Return...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/25

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. In his monthly segment on sports medicine, Dr Harjeet Singh explains the recovery process from the point of injury to the return of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:53

Ask A Doctor #7: Food and Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/09/24

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, Dr Winnie Chee, President of the Malaysian Dietitians’ Association, joins us to talk about food, diet and nutrition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:23

Hothousing or Overparenting?

Health & Living ·

2019/09/23

Are you signing up your child for coding classes because you want her to be a tech tycoon? Or for singing and dancing classes to turn him into the next Youtube star? This practice of putting children on an intensive and accelerated learning path is called “hothousing”. But are parents really helping their kids by equipping them with these skills? Or are they overparenting children? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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49:37

Doctor in the House: Community-Based Caregiving for...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s can be challenging, especially when the caregiver does not have the support that they need. This is where community- and home-based caregiving can step in. Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin and NoorWahidah Hussin, a care professional with a private home-based care provider, joins us to discuss the role of community-based caregiving

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35:39

How To Look After Womens' Heart

Health & Living ·

2019/09/20

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Malaysia, and statistics are higher for men compared to women. But the incidence of heart disease in women increases after menopause, and the symptoms can manifest differently between men and women. We’ll be speaking to Dr Haizal Haron Kamar, consultant cardiologist from Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara to find out what this means for the prevention and treatment of heart disease in women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:50

Psychiatry Series: Let’s Talk Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2019/09/19

The Ministry of Health is due to launch the National Strategic Action Plan for Mental Health (2019 - 2025) this month. We check in with consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin about policy directions for mental health, the upcoming ‘Let’s Talk Malaysia’ campaign in October and where a national dialogue about mental health should take us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:00

Advances in Managing Migraine

Health & Living ·

2019/09/18

If you suffer from migraines, you will know that it is nothing like a normal headache. Not only is the pain intense, a migraine also affects your senses, causes nausea and can severely affect your daily routine. Consultant neurologist Dr Julia Shahnaz Merican discusses some recent advances in managing this disabling condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:46

Brain Waves #29: DNA 201

Health & Living ·

2019/09/17

Last episode, we learned about what makes us humans. This episode, we uncover how humans are different from each other. Is genetic testing the way to find out how we are unique as individuals?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: The Haze and Your Health

Health & Living ·

2019/09/13

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by consultant respiratory physician Dr Ernest Poh to discuss how the haze affects our health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:46

Malaysia Day 2019: State of Healthcare in Sabah

Health & Living ·

2019/09/12

Sabah suffers huge inequities in terms of healthcare resources, compared to Peninsula Malaysia. The remote and rural population in Sabah is often underserved in terms of access to healthcare facilities and trained medical professionals. We look at the state's specific needs, the gaps in healthcare delivery, and the Pakatan Harapan government's pledge to grant more decision-making rights to Sabah. (This continues a conversation we had on the show earlier this year, focusing on Sarawak - download

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49:06

Public Health #22: Health Allocations – How Much Is...

Health & Living ·

2019/09/11

With Budget 2020 around the corner, we look at what goes into federal health allocations. How are these allocations determined, what are the priorities and how much is considered enough for the country’s health needs? We hear from three perspectives: Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy; Dr Kelvin Yii, MP Bandar Kuching & Member of Parliamentary Budget Select Committee; and Dr Lim Chee Han, independent health policy researcher.See omnystudio.com/listener

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