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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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44:50

Brain Waves #23: Damaged Nerves

Health & Living ·

2019/03/14

Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar returns with the latest on peripheral neuropathies, which affect the motor and sensory nerves. Joining her in this month’s episode of Brain Waves are two of her longtime collaborators to look at recent developments in this field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:41

Glaucoma

Health & Living ·

2019/03/12

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. With an ageing society and the increasing prevalence of risk factors like diabetes in Malaysia, we should be concerned about whether glaucoma will burden more people. Dr Lee Ming Yueh, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon from ParkCity Medical Centre, explains about early detection and treatment of the condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:37

The Aorta and The Elephant Trunk

Health & Living ·

2019/03/11

The aorta is our largest artery, allowing our heart to distribute oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. But what happens if your aorta is enlarged? Does it mean your body receives more oxygenated blood? Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Paneer Selvam Krishna Moorthy from Institut Jantung Negara explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:55

Doctor in the House: Hearing Loss

Health & Living ·

2019/03/08

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. When was the last time you checked your hearing? Do you know if you are at risk of hearing loss? World Hearing Day was on 3rd March, with the theme ‘Check Your Hearing’. We discuss early identification and interventions for hearing loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:43

Psychiatry Series: Suicide and the Media

Health & Living ·

2019/03/07

How suicide is reported or portrayed in the media has a huge impact on people who are watching or reading it. Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin, Consultant Psychiatrist from University Malaya Medical Centre, discusses the responsibility of the media to portray suicide in a sensitive manner. -- If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL at 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail sam@befrienders.org.my. It’s free and

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47:00

Ask A Psychologist #5: Mental Health Clinic

Health & Living ·

2019/03/06

We return with our monthly mental health clinic with consultant clinical psychologist Paul J. On this segment, we address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:57

When Healthcare Causes Trauma

Health & Living ·

2019/03/05

Healthcare is supposed to be healing, but in reality, a medical experience, such as the diagnosis of an illness or a hospital stay, can be very traumatising. Consultant psychiatrist and geriatric psychiatrist Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam explains how medically-induced PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is becoming a greater concern, especially as we are living longer with more chronic medical conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:29

The Planetary Health Diet

Health & Living ·

2019/03/04

30 world-leading scientists from across the globe created the ‘planetary health diet’ which is said to define a healthy and sustainable diet for the environment. But is this new dietary outline suitable for everyone? We discuss this and more in today’s show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:34

Doctor in the House: The ‘Premiest’ of Them All

Health & Living ·

2019/03/01

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him is neonatologist Dr Azanna Ahmad Kamar to discuss the record-breaking delivery of a preterm baby in Japan who weighed merely 268 g at birth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:28

World Rare Disease Day 2019 – Shedding Light on Albinism

Health & Living ·

2019/02/27

To observe World Rare Disease Day, we are highlighting one of the more visible rare diseases, albinism. Despite not being as life-threatening as other rare diseases, albinism comes with its own set of complications, especially with the vision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:13

The Role of Surgery in Treating Cancers

Health & Living ·

2019/02/26

Surgery is a well-known form of treatment for cancers, especially to remove tumours. As cancer treatments improve and become less invasive, is surgery still necessary? Joining us is Dr Haritharan a/l S. Thamutaram, Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, to tell us more about surgical oncology and its role in cancer treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:54

The Gut

Health & Living ·

2019/02/25

How well do we know our gut? In today’s show, we explore the basic functions of our intestines and some of the common diseases such as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease that accompany poor gut health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:09

Doctor in the House: Lyme Disease

Health & Living ·

2019/02/22

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. There are reports of people in Malaysia coming down with Lyme disease, especially after travelling. Many cases are being misdiagnosed as the disease is not commonly encountered in Malaysia. Consultant infectious disease physician Assoc Prof Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar, joins Dr George to help us understand what is Lyme disease. --- Correction: Lyme disease causes a skin rash known as

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42:11

Pain Management in Cancer

Health & Living ·

2019/02/21

Cancer in itself is a painful diagnosis, but beyond that, the disease progression and subsequent treatments can add to the pain. Consultant neurosurgeon, Dr Ian Low, and palliative care doctor, Dr Julia Ho of Sunway Medical Centre, discuss the management of poorly controlled pain in cancer patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:49

A Closer Look at Pancreatic Health

Health & Living ·

2019/02/18

Your pancreatic health plays an important role in your quality of life. So how much do we really understand about our pancreas? In today’s show we discuss the common diseases associated with this glandular organ, such as diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer and why the latter is one of the deadliest and most aggressive forms of the disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:00

Doctor in the House: Is LASIK Really Safe?

Health & Living ·

2019/02/15

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Every now and then, news about the safety of LASIK – the laser eye surgery – will resurface. A former official from the Food and Drug Administration in the US, who led the FDA team to approve LASIK has said that the decision was a mistake. We speak to Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retinal Surgeon Dr Kenneth Fong to find out whether we need to be more cautious about LASIK

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42:47

Brain Waves #22: Spotlight on Rare Disease

Health & Living ·

2019/02/14

International Rare Disease Day falls on the last day of February each year. So, joining resident neuroscientist and geneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar on her show this month is Muha Aziz, who shares his story about living with a rare disease.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:19

Public Health #15: Breast Cancer – Women Left Behind

Health & Living ·

2019/02/13

Almost 90% of breast cancer deaths are avoidable – according to one study in Malaysia. Why are women dying unnecessarily from breast cancer? Could we save more women if we could improve access to cancer care? We explore this on our Public Health series with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, Datin Paduka Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, CEO, Cancer Research Malaysia and Ranjit Kaur, President, Breast Cancer Welfare Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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22:28

Rapid Stroke Treatment Saves Lives

Health & Living ·

2019/02/12

Stroke kills approximately 6,000 people in Malaysia every year. Getting fast treatment immediately after a stroke can save your life. Dr Loh Pei Kee, Consultant Neurologist, Ara Damansara Medical Centre, tells us more about recognising a stroke and getting medical attention in time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:08

Painkillers

Health & Living ·

2019/02/11

Painkillers can be easily purchased by almost anyone. We use it for a variety of reasons, from fevers to relieving aches. Today, we take a deeper look at what this drug does and how long term usage could affect our physical and psychological well being.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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