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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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Health & Living Live 2018 Part 5 of 5: Intimacy in...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/30

In our rapidly changing world, robotic lovers from the realms of science fiction are becoming a reality. Is this the future of intimacy? Technology is transforming how and with what – we express love and intimacy, but who decides what is acceptable and permissible in this strange, new world? We discuss the ethical questions about how technology is shaping human sexuality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:08

Scaling Up Hepatitis C Treatment

Health & Living ·

2018/07/27

The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) has just announced a partnership in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to generate evidence that will support policy change and scaling up of hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment in the country and beyond. BFM producer Loo Juosie was at the AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam to find out more about this collaborative effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:18

Doctor in the House: Finding the Missing Millions...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/27

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Worldwide, 300 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. If they continue to go undiagnosed, they will not be able to receive treatment and care. In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day tomorrow, Prof Dr Rosmawati Binti Mohamed, Consultant Hepatologist from University Malaya Medical Centre, joins Dr George Lee to discuss how we can find the “missing millions”.See

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48:05

Why Is My Child Struggling In School (part 1):...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/26

As children in government schools face the mid-year exam period, their parents are facing sleepless nights and stress over exam preparation. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan is joined by educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi to discuss whether children with different learning abilities are able to cope in our education system.Click here for part twoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:59

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What’s Causing the...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/25

In recent weeks, hand, foot and mouth disease cases have risen sharply nationwide, exceeding warning levels in almost all states. Over 35,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease have been reported since the beginning of this year, leading to the closure of 469 premises, including nurseries, preschools, kindergartens and two schools. We get an update from Datuk Dr Chong Chee Keong, Deputy Director-General (Health), Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:34

Brain Waves #16: The Dishonest Brain

Health & Living ·

2018/07/25

Why do people lie? And what makes a good liar? A recent study says that there may be a biological reason to that. The paper, published in Nature Neuroscience, suggests that the brain adapts to dishonesty, thus, leading to bigger lies. To help us understand this better is neurogeneticist, Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:16

How Deadly are Head and Neck Cancers?

Health & Living ·

2018/07/24

Nosebleeds, chronic pain in the neck or throat, unusual bleeding in the mouth – these are some of the many symptoms of head and neck cancers. How do you detect head and neck cancers, and what are the treatment options to ensure better survival? Joining us to shed light on this group of cancers are Dr Yap Beng Khiong, consultant clinical oncologist and Dr Eng Chee Yean, consultant ENT-Head & neck, thyroid and parathyroid surgeon, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener

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33:59

Health & Living Live 2018 Part 4 of 5: Growing Old is...

Health & Living ·

2018/07/23

Living longer does not always equate to better quality of life. Malaysia will be an ageing nation by 2035, and psychological and physical barriers may affect access to care for the elderly. What’s needed, is a community-based geriatric healthcare programme, incorporating active collaboration of health, social welfare, and legal sectors. At the recent Health and Living Live 2018 event, we explored how to achieve that, to make life truly worth living for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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45:03

Doctor in the House: Beyond the Penis and Prostate

Health & Living ·

2018/07/20

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The only time we talk about men’s health is when something goes wrong with the plumbing – by that, we mean a man’s sexual and urinary functions. However, Prof Dr Ng Chirk Jenn, from the Department of Primary Care Medicine, University of Malaya, wants to expand the focus of men’s health to a more holistic approach, including all aspects of physical, mental and social

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40:06

Neuro Rehab #4: Today’s Technology for Neuro Rehab

Health & Living ·

2018/07/19

In Part 4 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre discuss how technology has improved rehabilitation for stroke and neuro patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:10

Neuro Rehab #3: Rehab Evolution

Health & Living ·

2018/07/18

In Part 3 of 4, Dr Foong Chee Choong and Yapp Nyim Tze of Sunway Medical Centre share how rehab for stroke and neuro patients has evolved over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:53

Doctors to the Rescue

Health & Living ·

2018/07/18

The whole world has been watching the rescue of the 12 Thai boys and their coach, who had been trapped in the Tham Luang cave network in northern Thailand. At the heart of the rescue operation: the medics who ensured that the survivors were in stable condition every step of the way until they reached the hospital. We speak to consultant emergency physician Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, who has been on several international rescue missions, on the complexities of retrieval medicine, as well as

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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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