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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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45:51

Health & Living Jr 2018 Part 1 of 4: Why is my child...

Health & Living ·

2018/12/24

The education system in Malaysia can be quite demanding on the kids, even from as early as preschool, but does it cater to those with learning difficulties? Is technology in the classroom helpful or distracting? Could specialised schools be the answer or could it cause more damage? Our panel explores neurodiversity and shares how children can learn effectively, regardless of their abilities. This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Jr event by

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43:57

How Government Hospitals Are Held Liable for Medical...

Health & Living ·

2018/12/21

Several cases of medical negligence made the news this year, among them a case involving Hospital Kuala Lumpur. We look at patients’ rights with medico legal lawyer Dhinesh Bhaskaran, with a focus on how government hospitals are held liable for medical negligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:23

Extreme Health Part 4 of 4: Bad sleep, bad diet, bad...

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2018/12/20

Sleep deprivation can mean a lot more than a bad night’s sleep. A poor diet can lead to weight gain, which can cause sleep apnoea. We examine how sleep apnoea can affect your heart and overall health. This panel featuredDr Usha Rani George, Consultant General and Chest Physician; Dr Shailendra Sivalingam,Consultant ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon; Dr Mohd Kamal Mohd Arshad, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist; and Celeste Lau Wai Hong, Manager of Dietetics & Nutrition Services Centre,

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45:37

Extreme Health Part 3 of 4: Cholesterol chaos

Health & Living ·

2018/12/19

A high-cholesterol diet can wreak havoc on more than just your heart – it can also affect your legs, neck and kidneys, among others. We discuss how to prevent and manage bad cholesterol levels. This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Extreme Health event on July 28th, presented by Sunway Medical Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:44

Extreme Health Part 2 of 4: Lung cancer in non-smokers

Health & Living ·

2018/12/18

Cigarette smoking remains a major risk factor for lung cancer, but increasingly, non-smokers are being diagnosed as well. We explore why. This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Extreme Health event on July 28th, presented by Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:44

Extreme Health Part 1 of 4: When the fit die young

Health & Living ·

2018/12/17

Is there such a thing as too much exercise? What causes seemingly healthy and fit people to collapse in the middle of exercising? We talk about how much exercise is enough, and when we are pushing ourselves beyond our limits. This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Extreme Health event on July 28th, presented by Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:54

Doctor in the House: Biosimilar Drugs – Making Cancer...

Health & Living ·

2018/12/14

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Earlier this week, the Health Ministry announced that it has approved the biosimilar version of trastuzumab, a targeted therapy for women with HER2-positive breast cancer. The biosimilar version will significantly reduce the cost of treatment, which currently costs RM130,000 a year. Datin Paduka Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, CEO of Cancer Research Malaysia, joins us to discuss how biosimilar

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39:51

Brain Waves #20: Brain Atlas

Health & Living ·

2018/12/13

Resident neuroscientist and geneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar wraps up the year with the latest in brain science by introducing us to yet another newly discovered body part – the endorestiform nucleus. She also describes the latest study that explains how babies create a map of their bodies by kicking in the womb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:31

Public Health #13: HIV – What Have We Learned From...

Health & Living ·

2018/12/12

HIV used to be concentrated among people who inject drugs. Today, sexual transmission of HIV is on the rise and we are looking for new ways to curb the pandemic. What can we learn from the success of harm reduction in Malaysia, so that we can transfer these lessons to prevent HIV among new at-risk groups? Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, joins us on our monthly Public Health series to speak to Hariyati Jonet, Senior Executive, Sustainability HIV Financing In

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29:46

Colorectal Cancer and Sirtuins

Health & Living ·

2018/12/11

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer among Malaysians, and is diagnosed at a relatively late stage compared to other developed Asian countries. Therefore, there is tremendous potential for the development of new biomarker discoveries and alternative therapies in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Dr Oon Chern Ein, a researcher in medical oncology from the Institute for Research in Molecular Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, joins us to discuss the research by her team

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21:43

Health News Digest: Pharmacists Want More Transparency

Health & Living ·

2018/12/10

We bring the latest in health news. Contract pharmacists have received letters to confirm their permanent posts, but have not been told where they will be posted. Meanwhile, many others have been disappointed as they were not offered permanent posts. We speak to the Malaysian Pharmaceutical Society for some clarifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Health News Digest: Corruption in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2018/12/10

We bring the latest in health news. In conjunction with International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9th, we look at the complex issue of corruption in the healthcare system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Health & Living ·

2018/12/07

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with International Day of Disabled Persons on 3 December, we highlight one rare disease that doesn't get enough attention: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Edmund Lim, founder of a patient advocacy group We Care Journey and a parent of a child with SMA, joins us to share more about the needs and challenges faced by people living with SMA and other rare diseases.See

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25:01

Flood Tips – Medicine Preparation

Health & Living ·

2018/12/06

The year-end monsoon is a regular occurrence in Malaysia, bringing with it not just flood but a host of problems such as water-borne diseases and property destruction. The Ministry of Health shares some flood preparation tips for those living in low lying and flood prone areas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:42

Are You a Procrastinator or a Perfectionist?

Health & Living ·

2018/12/05

The year-end is a good time to reflect on some traits that may have held you back or presented challenges to you over the course of the year. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan is here to discuss some of the key traits that you may have struggled with and how you can learn to cope with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:11

Road Accidents: The Holiday Killers

Health & Living ·

2018/12/04

As you prepare for the year-end holidays, you’ll probably be hitting the road for some outstation travel. Unfortunately, the holiday period is also when road accidents hit their peak. We speak to consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh about common traffic accident injuries and how to improve trauma care of these injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:58

And The Healthiest Workplace Is…

Health & Living ·

2018/12/03

AIA Vitality released the results of its Healthiest Workplace Survey 2018, which looked at the well-being of employees in Malaysia and the efficacy of companies’ health interventions in the workplace. Dr Christian van Stolk of RAND Europe, the research agency that conducted the survey, shares more about the key findings this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Compliance in HIV Treatment

Health & Living ·

2018/11/30

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. On the eve of World AIDS Day he is joined by those in the frontline of HIV treatment - infectious disease specialist Dr Benedict Sim and pharmacist Aliza Alias.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:45

Monkey Malaria Menace

Health & Living ·

2018/11/29

Earlier this month, Science published a feature article titled "Malaysia is ground zero for the next malaria menace." This is the second time in recent months that cases of monkey malaria made the news. In response, the Ministry of Health released a statement acknowledging that the number of monkey malaria in humans increased from 376 cases in 2008 to 3,614 cases in 2017. To help us understand the threat of monkey malaria, we have the author behind the news, Law Yao Hua, and molecular parasitologist

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48:39

Be Fit Malaysians #8: Ringside Medicine

Health & Living ·

2018/11/28

Combat sports such as boxing, karate and taekwondo are the only types of sports that require athletes to strike their opponents to win the match. With more people dabbling in mixed martial arts, find out what is the physician's role in fighting sports when athletes often end matches with injuries from these direct strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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