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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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8:53

Neuro Rehab #2: Rehab Medicine

Health & Living ·

2018/07/17

In Part 2 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre explain rehab medicine for stroke and neuro patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:56

Damaged Nerves – A Forgotten Diabetic Complication

Health & Living ·

2018/07/17

A painful nerve damage can be caused by chronically high blood sugar and diabetes. Diabetic neuropathy actually accounts for hospitalisation more frequently than other complications of diabetes, but it is often forgotten due to the nature of the disease. Consultant Endocrinologist Dr Zanariah Hussein explains the signs of diabetic neuropathy and why diabetics should take foot care more seriouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:30

Neuro Rehab #1: Stroke and Neurological Disorders

Health & Living ·

2018/07/16

In Part 1 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre introduce stroke and other neurological disorders that they encounter in their day-to-day practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:34

Public Health #7: Mental Health

Health & Living ·

2018/07/11

Mental health is inseparable from overall health and quality of life. However, the statistics on mental health problems are alarming: the World Health Organisation reported that one in four people would be affected by mental health problems in their lifetime. In Malaysia, one in three adults were affected by mental health problems in 2015. In this month’s Public Health series, we discuss what policies have to be in place to ensure adequate support and for those affected by mental health

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34:53

Sniffly and Sneezy

Health & Living ·

2018/07/10

When you have a stuffy or runny nose, it affects your entire well-being. Sinus problems and nasal allergies are among the most common conditions that drive patients to seek out Dr Sushil Brito-Mutunayagam, consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon from Subang Jaya Medical Centre. Dr Sushil joins us to shed more light on these common ailments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:52

Health & Living Live 2018 Part 2 of 5: Quality...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/09

Four out of 10 Malaysians will require end-of-life care, and it’s estimated that 40 per cent of that figure will be made up of patients suffering from cancer. A recent study found that Malaysians prefer to be cared for at home if they have a life-limiting illness, but many don’t have their wishes fulfilled because of the stigma attached to hospice-care. Our panel of speakers discussed quality end-of-life care at the recent Health and Living Live 2018 event.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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7:06

Trapped in the Caves

Health & Living ·

2018/07/05

On Monday, 2nd July, international rescue divers found the Thai football team that had been trapped in the Tham Luang cave network since 23rd June. The team, made up of 12 boys aged between 11 and 16, and their coach were trapped in the caves by monsoon rains that flooded them in. Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, Consultant Emergency Physician, helps us understand what the team has gone through and what perils they continue to face until they are rescued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:50

Psychiatry Series: The Caregiver’s Journey

Health & Living ·

2018/07/05

If you are providing care or support for someone with a mental health condition, you are probably struggling with a lot of challenges yourself. It can be incredibly stressful, lonely and challenging. We speak to Cheong Sue Jen, Executive Secretary from the Malaysian Mental Health Association about the caregiver’s journey when it comes to mental health conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:13

Gender and Sex: Are They The Same?

Health & Living ·

2018/07/04

Gender, sex, sexuality and intimacy – these words seem to mean the same thing, but actually define very different aspects of our gender and sexuality. With the recent news that the World Health Organization has removed “gender incongruence” from the chapter on Mental and Behavioural Disorders in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), and reclassified it as a sexual health condition, we speak to rehabilitation physician Dr Intan Sabrina Mohamad

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9:45

Najib: Trial by Social Media

Health & Living ·

2018/07/04

Former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak was arrested by the MACC yesterday. As we follow the ongoing news, we’re also looking at how social media has become the barometer for people’s reactions to the case. We speak to consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan to understand the psychology behind this trial by social media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:05

Posture: The Root of all Problems

Health & Living ·

2018/07/03

We all have jobs that take a toll on our posture – whether it’s sitting hunched over a computer or on our feet all day. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh explains why poor posture is the cause of many musculoskeletal pains and aches that we experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:26

Health & Living Live 2018 Part 1 of 5: The Cost of...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/02

The Malaysian healthcare system has a public sector that is heavily subsidised, alongside a user-charged private sector. New drugs and new methods in care have led to higher healthcare costs over the past decade, so what would a sustainable healthcare system for Malaysia look like in the long run? Has our current successful formula set us us for future failure? Join our panel speakers for Health and Living Live 2018 (April 2018) as they discuss the cost of healthcare.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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8:09

Appointment of Deputy Health Minister

Health & Living ·

2018/06/29

Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed that Dr Lee Boon Chye (PKR-Gopeng) has agreed to take up the post of Deputy Health Minister. We speak to Dr Lee about what he hopes to achieve with his appointment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:11

Are Our Food Handlers Spreading Diseases?

Health & Living ·

2018/06/29

Earlier this month, the Human Resource Ministry announced its plans to ban foreign cooks in food establishments by January 2019. In one reaction, a national English newspaper highlighted a study by UM researchers on microbes found on foreign food handlers. Joining us to explain more about this study and the problem of food contamination is microbiologist Prof Dr Thong Kwai Lin from the University of Malaya, who was part of the research team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:07

Rotten, Rude Children

Health & Living ·

2018/06/28

Is modern life, including our incessant use of technology, raising a generation of rude children? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan talks manners and empathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:29

Support. Don’t Punish.

Health & Living ·

2018/06/27

The war on drugs has failed us. We need drug policies that prioritise health and human rights, instead of criminalising drug users. In conjunction with International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking yesterday, Prof Dato' Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya; Hariyati Jonet from Malaysian AIDS Council; and Samantha Chong, human rights lawyer join us to talk about the ‘Support. Don’t Punish’ global campaign.See

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46:28

Autoimmune Diseases

Health & Living ·

2018/06/26

Your immune system is supposed to protect your body from disease-causing organisms. However, when something goes wrong, your immune system can turn on you and cause damage to your own body. Dr Raveendran Ramachadran, Consultant Rheumatologist from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, tells us more about autoimmune diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:18

Health News Digest: Gaming Addiction a Disease?

Health & Living ·

2018/06/25

We bring the latest in health news. For the first time, WHO has included gaming addiction as a disease in its latest International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). It’s game on as experts on either side of the divide debate this inclusion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:29

Health News Digest: Children in Cages

Health & Living ·

2018/06/25

We bring the latest in health news. At least 2,000 children have been separated from their parents under US President Donald Trump’s “zero-tolerance” immigration policy. What is the psychosocial, emotional and physical impact on children?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:44

Health News Digest: Post-Partum Problems

Health & Living ·

2018/06/25

We bring the latest in health news. Sinar Harian reported that mother in Maran, Pahang, slashed the throat of her two-year-old son, allegedly while hallucinating. We discuss post-partum depression and post-partum psychosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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