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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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37:57

Tantrums: From Toddler to Teen

Health & Living ·

2018/03/22

If your child is a toddler, the word ‘tantrum’ probably sends shivers down your spine. But what do you do if your child is already a teenager and still throwing tantrums? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan revisits some classic approaches to dealing with tantrums, especially those that persist into adolescence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:41

Be Fit Malaysians #2: Pilates and Pregnancy

Health & Living ·

2018/03/21

A pregnant woman is often given great care and protection. She is often told she can’t do this, that or the other. But what can she actually do when it comes to her health and fitness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:35

#IAmHadiza

Health & Living ·

2018/03/20

When a patient dies under a doctor’s care, the doctor has to be held accountable. But what if that doctor was overworked, her department was understaffed and the computer system had broken down? This is what happened to Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba in 2011, when a six-year-old boy, Jack Adcock, died under her care in Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK. She was convicted in 2015 of manslaughter for negligence, and in January this year, the UK General Medical Council struck her off the medical register

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4:15

Health Effects of Lead Exposure

Health & Living ·

2018/03/16

Being exposed to lead in the environment has serious health effects. A study published in the journal Lancet found that lead could be responsible for as much as 18% of all deaths in the US. The study, which used data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, looked at the blood lead levels of more than 14,000 adults, and their causes of death. People with the highest lead levels had a 37% greater risk of a premature death and a 70% greater risk of death from cardiovascular

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41:14

Doctor in the House: World Delirium Awareness Day

Health & Living ·

2018/03/16

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. If you suddenly observe changes like paranoia and anger, hallucinations, memory loss, or incoherent speech in an older relative or friend, it could be extremely alarming. In conjunction with World Delirium Awareness Day on 14 March, consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin from Universiti Malaya joins Dr George to explain how delirium affects the older person, and should not be confused

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46:03

Colorectal Health #4: Breaking The Silence on...

Health & Living ·

2018/03/15

Although colorectal cancer is amongst the top three most common cancers in the country, most Malaysians are diagnosed late because of poor awareness and low participation for screening. The panel of experts from Sunway Medical CentreDatin Dr Wendy Lim Wan Dee, Dr Chong Hoong Yin and Dr Nik Muhd Aslan Abdullah, helps us break the silence on colorectal cancer. This show is part 4 of a series on colorectal health. Listen to the other shows here:Part 1: Colorectal Health #1: AnatomyPart 2: Colorectal

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9:25

Colorectal Health #3: Gut Health

Health & Living ·

2018/03/14

In Part 3 of 4, dietitianLau Wai Hong of Sunway Medical Centre explains how proper diet can contribute to a healthy digestive system. This show is part 3 of a series on colorectal health. Listen to the other shows here:Part 1: Colorectal Health #1: AnatomyPart 2: Colorectal Health #2: ExaminationPart 4: Colorectal Health #4: Breaking The Silence on Colorectal CancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:10

Public Health #3: Surviving Cancer

Health & Living ·

2018/03/14

If you or your loved one has cancer, the biggest hurdle is getting past the shock of the diagnosis. However, one part of the conversation that is often neglected is how patients cope with the financial challenges of cancer treatment, and whether they are denied welfare and employment benefits. In our Public Health series, Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, is joined by consultant breast surgeon Prof Dato’ Dr Yip Cheng Har and cervical cancer survivor Karen

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8:21

Colorectal Health #2: Examination

Health & Living ·

2018/03/13

In Part 2 of 4, gastroenterologist and hepatologist Datin Dr Wendy Lim Wan Dee of Sunway Medical Centre walks us through a typical colorectal examination. This show is part 2 of a series on colorectal health. Listen to the other shows here:Part 1: Colorectal Health #1: AnatomyPart 3: Colorectal Health #3: Gut HealthPart 4: Colorectal Health #4: Breaking The Silence on Colorectal CancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:09

Psychiatry Series: Antidepressants 1: Naysayers 0

Health & Living ·

2018/03/13

You may have seen some Internet memes about depression, such as the one claiming that nature is the true antidepressant, not a pill. These are very damaging stereotypes that paint a misleading picture of depression as a condition that doesn’t require medical treatment. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga discusses a recent meta-analysis in The Lancet, which provided solid scientific evidence that antidepressants are more effective than placebo in treating depression.See

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6:27

Colorectal Health #1: Anatomy

Health & Living ·

2018/03/12

In Part 1 of 4, colorectal surgeon and general surgeon, Dr Chong Hoong Yin of Sunway Medical Centre introduces the anatomy and functions of the lower gastrointestinal tract. This show is part 1 of a series on colorectal health. Listen to the other shows here:Part 2: Colorectal Health #2: ExaminationPart 3: Colorectal Health #3: Gut HealthPart 4: Colorectal Health #4: Breaking The Silence on Colorectal CancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:17

Watch That Irregular Heartbeat

Health & Living ·

2018/03/12

Does your heart sometimes skip a beat or race rapidly for no reason? These could be signs of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist Datuk Dr Razali Omar, from Cardiac Vascular Sentral Kuala Lumpur (CVSKL), discusses the treatment options that can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with AF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:43

One-Off PSA Test Does Not Save Lives

Health & Living ·

2018/03/09

Taking a one-off PSA test will not save your life from prostate cancer, a large UK trial has found. The CAP Trial, funded by Cancer Research UK, followed more than 400,000 men over 10 years. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee explains the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:59

Doctor in the House: Medical Emergencies

Health & Living ·

2018/03/09

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Whether you are a fan or not, you would have heard of the recent death of Indian female actor Sridevi Kapoor. Initial media reports cited cardiac arrest as the cause of death, before the police later revealed that she had drowned in her bathtub. Consultant emergency physician Dr Terence Leslie De Silva joins consultant urologist Dr George Lee to discuss accidental drowning, as well as

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42:29

Brain Waves #13: Brain Awareness Week

Health & Living ·

2018/03/08

Brain Awareness Week is typically observed on the third week of March. As part of this global campaign, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar discusses caregiving for Alzheimer’s from a youth’s perspective. Joining her in the conversation are Chalystha Lee and Datin Jacquline Wong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:31

International Women’s Day: Women Can

Health & Living ·

2018/03/07

Where do we get the idea that women cannot do certain things? Women juggle more roles compared to men, as they have to work, manage their household, as well as be caregivers and, often, mothers. In conjunction with International Women’s Day tomorrow, consultant clinical psychologist Paul J looks at using psychology to empower women. Racheal Kwacz from Ibu Family Resource Group joins him to share her story as a working mother raising a child in a dual culture environment.See

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38:24

The iPad Syndrome: Are Children’s Hands Getting Weaker?

Health & Living ·

2018/03/06

A recent article in South China Morning Post reported on the phenomenon of poor hand motor and dexterity skills among children who overuse touchscreen phones and tablets. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh takes us through the development of hand function in childhood, and whether children are losing the ability to hold a pencil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:24

Angioplasty: From Simple to Complex

Health & Living ·

2018/03/05

In 1977, the first coronary angioplasty was carried out, marking a breakthrough in interventional cardiology. More than 40 years on, what progress have we made and how has angioplasty evolved to help more high-risk patients? Consultant cardiologists Dato' Dr Tamil Selvan Muthusamy and Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali from Cardiac Vascular Sentral KL, share their vast experience in this area of interventional cardiology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:32

Sipping Fruit Tea Erodes Teeth

Health & Living ·

2018/03/02

If you enjoy drinking fruit teas and lemon-infused water, here’s some bad news. A study just published in the British Dental Journal found that certain habits linked to dietary acid consumption increase the likelihood of developing severe erosive tooth wear. Dr Saoirse O’Toole, lead author of the study and Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics from King’s College London in the UK, helps us chew on this study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:32

Doctor in the House: 20th Anniversary of the Blue Pill

Health & Living ·

2018/03/02

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today is Chap Goh Meh, which is also known as Valentine’s Day in the Chinese calendar. It is believed that this is the day for young women to find true love by throwing mandarin oranges into the river. Dr George Lee celebrates this romantic occasion by looking at the 20th-year anniversary of the blue pill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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