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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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47:53

Brain Waves #27: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Health & Living ·

2019/07/11

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Joining neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar for her monthly series are two individuals, each with very personal experiences with SMA. Yap Sook Yee has a 9-year-old son with SMA, while Shahratul Azmah Shamsudin (Kak Sha) has an adult daughter with SMA and another daughter who passed away from the same disease. They attended the CureSMA conference in the US recently and share their findings on how to

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42:34

Back Pain and Spinal Problems

Health & Living ·

2019/07/09

Almost everyone has suffered back pain at some point in their lives. According to The Lancet journal, disability due to back pain has risen by more than 50% since 1990. Dr Chooi Yue Seng, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon from Ara Damansara Medical Centre joins us to shed light on the causes of back pain and common spinal problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:40

Why is Dengue Still a Problem?

Health & Living ·

2019/07/08

Dengue continues to be a serious problem in Malaysia. In the first half of this year (Jan-May 2019), we had more than 46,000 dengue cases, with 74 deaths reported. Why aren’t we getting anywhere with dengue prevention and Aedes control efforts? Is the world’s first dengue vaccine safe, especially after what happened in the Philippines? We find out more from Dr Shreema Rasiah, Public Health Physician & Gombak District Health Officer, as well as Dr Tharani Loganathan, Public Health

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47:31

Psychiatry Series: Community Advocates

Health & Living ·

2019/07/04

We often discuss mental health through a purely medical lens, focusing on treatment and therapies. But when you take the healthcare system out of the picture, you are left with a person who is struggling to live as normal a life as possible within their community. YB Michelle Ng, Subang Jaya ADUN and founder of Subang Jaya Care Warriors joins consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin to discuss how community groups could complement existing mental health services in helping

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45:49

Ask A Psychologist #7: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/07/03

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. We’re focusing on work-related mental health issues, with the World Health Organization having recently recognised burnout as a syndrome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:18

Is Modern Life Changing Our Skeleton?

Health & Living ·

2019/07/02

Could young people be developing horns in the back of their skulls due to their posture from too much smartphone use? This sensational headline has been making the rounds on social media, but is it as alarming as it sounds? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh joins us to discuss whether modern technology, its conveniences and our changing lifestyles could potentially transform the human skeleton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:57

Stunting in Malaysian Children

Health & Living ·

2019/07/01

Adequate nutrition during childhood is particularly important to ensure proper growth. But how many Malaysian children are not getting the nutrients they need? And what are the consequences of stunting among Malaysian children? We speak to Zalma bt Abdul Razak to find out how whether we are facing a problem of stunting and if so, what can we do to tackle it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:39

Doctor in the House: Financial Planning After A Stroke

Health & Living ·

2019/06/28

Recovering from a stroke can be a long journey, and addressing the temporary or permanent disabilities that are caused by strokes can result in financial issues. So what are the financial and social security options available for stroke survivors? We’ll be speaking to Dr Intan Sabrina, consultant rehabilitation physician to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:58

GPs: The Backbone of Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2019/06/27

GP private clinics are among the most vital SMEs in our healthcare system, but how do they survive in this current competitive climate? In conjunction with World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day, we look at the challenges faced by GPs who have to juggle being full-time family physicians while operating a small business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:23

Be Fit Malaysians #12: Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair

Health & Living ·

2019/06/26

Damage and degeneration of the cartilage can cause excruciating pain and diminish your quality of life, especially when it occurs in the knee. But stem cell therapy research and trials have shown that stem cells are able to help with cartilage regeneration. To help us find out more about the research that is being done here in Malaysia are Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and Dato’ Dr Badrul Akmal Hisham Md Yusoff, senior lecturer and head of arthroscopy and sports trauma unit

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42:59

Understanding the National Health & Morbidity Survey

Health & Living ·

2019/06/25

The National Health & Morbidity Survey 2019 (NHMS 2019) is being conducted between April and September. This is a national survey that provides data on the state of the country’s health. We often quote the statistics from the NHMS when we discuss the prevalence of diseases, but do we really know what these statistics mean? And what should you expect if officers from the Ministry of Health come knocking on your door to collect information for this survey? We find out more from the principal

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35:39

How To Look After A Women’s Heart

Health & Living ·

2019/06/24

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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46:07

Doctor in the House: Improving Primary Healthcare in...

Health & Living ·

2019/06/21

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Last week, the Ministry of Health held a town hall meeting with general practitioners from across Malaysia. On today’s show, we’ll explore further the issues that were raised in this meeting and other challenges that GPs face today. We’ll also take a closer look at the state of primary healthcare in Malaysia and its role in addressing major health issues in the country.See

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45:51

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Health & Living ·

2019/06/20

Many of us think of the brain when we talk about aneurysms, but it can occur along any of our arteries, including the aorta. Being the main blood vessel that runs from the heart through the chest and abdomen, an aneurysm in the aorta could be life-threatening. We’ll be speaking to Dr Naresh Govindarajanthran, vascular surgeon from Sunway Medical Centre to learn more about abdominal aortic aneurysms and how it can be treated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:43

Psychiatry Series: Substance-Related Addictions

Health & Living ·

2019/06/19

Last week, it was reported that three mosques in Penang are set to run what will be the world’s first opioid addiction treatment clinics to use naltrexone, a new drug for harm reduction. Heroin addiction is a significant public health problem in Malaysia, along with alcohol addiction. In today’s Psychiatry series, we’ll be looking at various substance-related addictions and the challenges on the long road to rehab and recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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46:34

Ask A Doctor #4: Your Digestive System

Health & Living ·

2019/06/18

We are back for our monthly open clinic segment, where we get our doctors to address your health concerns. On today’s show, consultant gastroenterologist Dato’ Dr Mahendra Raj joins us to discuss your digestive health concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:06

Clearing the Air on Vaping

Health & Living ·

2019/06/17

Many Malaysians have picked up the habit of vaping, whether due to its trendiness or as a method to kick their smoking habits. But how much do we really know about the effects of vaping on our health? And what impact would this have on other smoking cessation programmes? We’ll be speaking to Assoc Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamad from the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy at International Islamic University Malaysia, and Chow Yen Nee, pharmacist from Klinik Kesihatan Batu to break down the myths and

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45:18

Doctor in the House: Father’s Day – From Boys to Men

Health & Living ·

2019/06/14

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. We’re celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday. People make jokes about not being able to understand the female mind, but to be honest, little is known about the male psyche as well. What are the complex psychosocial issues that affect men throughout the different life stages? We have two fathers in the studio, consultant urologist Dr George Lee and consultant clinical psychologist

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36:07

Brain Waves #26: Young Blood, New Brain

Health & Living ·

2019/06/13

Researchers in Stanford have shown that introducing young blood from young mice into old mice increases the cognitive abilities and synaptic connectivity of the latter. What's in the young blood? And will this help with neurodegenerative diseases in humans?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:26

Public Health #19: Mental Health Insurance – Whose...

Health & Living ·

2019/06/12

Recently, the issue of mental health insurance – or the lack of it in Malaysia – made the headlines again. On our Public Health series, we hope to keep the conversation going, so we’re speaking to Dr Hazli Zakaria, President of the Malaysian Psychiatric Association. We’ll be exploring whose purview does this come under and what is the role of all the different stakeholders involved in mental healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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