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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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34:37

Health News Digest: To Eat or Not?

Health & Living ·

2018/02/05

We bring the latest in health news. This week, Lee Jun Yi and Tina Carmillia hear from Nutritionist Dr Tee E Siong, Consultant Allergist and Immunologist Dr Kent Woo, and Dietitian Mary Easaw about stevia, counterfeit milk, and camel's milk linked to MERS-CoV, as well as protein shake consumption. -- 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Stevia (Source: FMT) 9:24 - Fake baby formula (Source: NST) 16:10 - Baby death from vegetable milk (Source: BBC) 24:28 - MERS from camel milk (Source: The Star) 26:55 - Protein

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6:07

More Time to Save Stroke Patients

Health & Living ·

2018/02/02

Recently, a study by Stanford University researchers, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, looked at the effect of a thrombectomy – a procedure to remove blood clots – on stroke patients within 6 to 16 hours after the onset of stroke symptoms. Dr Maarten Lansberg, Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford Stroke Center, explains the results of the DEFUSE 3 (Endovascular Therapy Following Imaging Evaluation for Ischemic Stroke) trial.See

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42:44

Our Self-Medicating Habit

Health & Living ·

2018/02/01

Paracetamol, antihistamines, cough syrup, sleeping pills – do you often self-medicate with these drugs? Perhaps you even tell yourself that it’s okay to take more than the recommended dosage or just to ward off impending symptoms. Two experts will help us to understand when a bit of self-care becomes harmful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:21

Patient Safety

Health & Living ·

2018/01/30

According to Patients for Patient Safety Malaysia, the country has an efficient healthcare system that reaches 95% of the population within a 5km radius, and the next step for us to take is to have better understanding of patient needs with an older and much wiser population. Manvir Victor discusses how healthcare deals with this reality and how patients help to bridge the gap to ensure they're better served.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:06

Killers in Obstetrics

Health & Living ·

2018/01/29

It’s the 21st century and women shouldn’t be dying in childbirth. Unfortunately, maternal deaths are still a reality, and the risk is increasing with the alarming trend of home births. Consultant obstetric anaesthesiologist Prof Chan Yoo Kuen from University of Malaya explains the role of the anaesthesiologist in managing obstetric emergencies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:16

The Age of Adolescence, Redefined

Health & Living ·

2018/01/26

Adolescence now lasts from the ages of 10 to 24 instead of ending at 19, according to a new paper published by The Lancet. We speak to the lead author, Prof Susan Sawyer about the biological and social arguments for why the definition should be extended, and how it will affect policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:36

Doctor in the House: Informed Consent

Health & Living ·

2018/01/26

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Dr Richard Veerapen joins him to discuss informed consent, and the growing recognition of patient’s rights in decision making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:29

Me and My Imaginary Friend

Health & Living ·

2018/01/25

Does your child often talk about someone who doesn’t exist? Don’t be alarmed, it’s probably just an imaginary friend. Take a peek into your child’s world with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan. She will discuss how imaginary friends fit into your child’s social and emotional development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:02

Girl’s Health

Health & Living ·

2018/01/24

A girl's first period marks the start of her fertility. But to many girls who have no idea what periods are or that they should expect one, periods can be a horrifying experience. Young girls should learn about menstruation and how to manage it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:43

Traditional & Complementary Medicine – Does it Belong...

Health & Living ·

2018/01/23

As Malaysians, most of us have used some form of traditional medicine, whether it is for maintaining health or treating illnesses. But as traditional medicine providers and services proliferate, how do we know whether we’re putting our health in the hands of trustworthy practitioners? Dr Dyanan Puvanandran, Secretary of the Traditional & Complementary Medicine (TCM) Council from the Ministry of Health, explains how the Ministry integrates and regulates TCM.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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40:53

Intervention after Heart Attack

Health & Living ·

2018/01/22

Dr Al Fazir Omar, Consultant Cardiologist of IJN explains when and how primary percutaneous coronary intervention is used for heart attack cases and how patients have benefited from the HKL-IJN network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:08

Developments in Cervical Cancer Awareness

Health & Living ·

2018/01/19

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Since January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling joins him for an update on developments in this field while Karen shares her experience with battling cervical cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:32

Stroke in the Young

Health & Living ·

2018/01/18

Stroke is the third largest cause of death in Malaysia, after heart disease and cancer. Every year, about 40,000 Malaysians suffer from stroke, and the average age at first stroke is getting younger and younger. Find out what causes stroke at a young age from Sunway Medical Centre’s Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:06

Patient’s Stories: Breast Cancer Pt 2

Health & Living ·

2018/01/17

Celine Chan and Lalitha Nair share with us their breast cancer journey. In the second part of this two-part miniseries, they share their experience with treatment, alternative therapy, the side effects, and the cost of cancer care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:22

Let Kids Feel the Pain of Failure

Health & Living ·

2018/01/17

For any parent with school-going children, the one thing on their mind is: exams. New evidence suggests that letting children focus on the pain of failure encourages them to do better next time. US-licensed marriage and family therapist Dr Johnben Loy is here to help you understand whether you should reassure your child after failure or let them feel bad about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:41

Menstruation Survival Guide

Health & Living ·

2018/01/16

Period pain, a taboo topic that needs to be talked about. 80 percent of women have experienced menstrual cramps at some stage of their journey between puberty and menopause. Among them, 20 percent have pains severe enough to interfere with daily tasks and activities. Today, we have Dr Helena Lim, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with us to bust myths about period pains and tell us how to survive through it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:21

Heart Failure

Health & Living ·

2018/01/15

Heart failure is the end stage of most diseases of the heart. Clinical Director of Heart Failure and Heart Transplant at IJN, Consultant Cardiologist Dato' Dr Azmee Mohd Ghazi explains the medical and lifestyle approaches to the management of heart failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:11

Is Penis Whitening Necessary?

Health & Living ·

2018/01/12

Skin whitening is not a new trend in Asia but Thailand has taken it one step further with a controversial penis whitening procedure. Consultant Urologist Dr George Lee examines this technique and explains whether it's even necessary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:20

Doctor in the House: Baby Born from Embryo Frozen for...

Health & Living ·

2018/01/12

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee and fertility specialist Dato’ Dr Prashant Nadkarni talk about the latest in IVF technology, and what it means for Malaysia, which is experiencing its lowest fertility rate since 1963.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:15

Brain Waves #11: Glial Cells

Health & Living ·

2018/01/11

Glial cells were once dismissed as mere structural support for neurons, but we now know that these group of cells do a lot more than that, thanks to the work of neurobiologist Ben Barres. On this eleventh episode of Brain Waves, neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is joined by neuroscientist Assoc Prof Dr Sharmili Vidyadaran to discuss Dr Sharmili's work on glial cells as a tribute to Barres, who died of cancer aged 63, on December 27th, 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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