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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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32:04

Insight into Medical Tourism

Health & Living ·

2016/05/03

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is spearheading the Health Ministry’s vision of making Malaysia a hub for medical tourism. With increasing growth in this sector comes the need for better understanding about the specifics of healthcare travel, which is why the MHTC is organising their first medical tourism conference, Insight 2016. Here to tell us more about the event was Sherene Azli, CEO of MHTC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:43

Doctor in the House: Autism Awareness Month, Part Two

Health & Living ·

2016/04/29

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This time he is joined by KRU’s Edry Abdul Halim to share his perspective as a parent of a child with autism and Tunku Mona Riza, the filmmaker behind Redha. To catch the first part of the show, you can check out Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, who shares her views from a medical perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:50

Autism Awareness Month, Part One

Health & Living ·

2016/04/28

The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd, 2016 but some countries also observe autism awareness for the whole month. Find out what it's like to live with a developmental disability and where you can find support, intervention and treatment with Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Rajini Sarvananthan.To learn more about autism, check out ANDI Initiative. Part Two of the show presents a parent’s perspective on caring for a child with autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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25:18

Training for Warriors

Health & Living ·

2016/04/27

Training for Warriors is a US-based physical strength and mental development programme developed from the strength and conditioning programmes used by top combat athletes. We speak to the man behind Malaysia’s first TFW dojo, and what inspired his mission to introduce the programme to the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:10

The Tongue

Health & Living ·

2016/04/26

Your tongue helps with tasting, swallowing, chewing and talking. Many of us have probably been told that the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body. Nonetheless, the tongue is prone to several diseases that could interfere with its functions. Consultant ENT Specialist Dr Lim Wye Keat has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:43

Hockey and Safety

Health & Living ·

2016/04/25

The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament just ended on April 16th with Australia beating India to lift the title. Malaysia narrowly lost the third placing match to New Zealand in a 5-4 shootout. There are several forms and variations to the game, but they share one thing in common – manoeuvering a ball or puck into the opponent's goal with a hockey stick. To find out more about the game from a medical lens, we have Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh.See omnystudio.com/listener

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45:35

Doctor in the House: Asthma, Over-diagnosed and...

Health & Living ·

2016/04/22

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week are Dr Sundari Ampikaipakan and Dato’ Dr Abdul Razak Muttalif, respiratory medicine specialists, to discuss whether doctors are diagnosing asthma too readily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:27

Brain Tumour

Health & Living ·

2016/04/21

Tumours of all kinds can be dreadful, but brain tumour in particular sounds terrifying. The thought of the direct effects of the tumour on the delicate structures of the brain and how that could cause permanent cognitive and communication difficulties is enough to make anyone shudder. Hear all about it from Sunway Medical Centre experts, Neurosurgeon Dr Syed Abdullah Al-Haddad and Clinical Oncologist Dr Christina Lai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:03

The Latest in Dental Health

Health & Living ·

2016/04/20

Dr Khoo Suan Phaik discusses the latest research and news in dentistry since her last visit to BFM almost a year ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:35

The Rise of the Pseudo Pro Athletes

Health & Living ·

2016/04/19

They train like pros but actually have full time jobs. They are not amateurs either because they invest time, energy and money into their favourite sports. How has the competitive sports industry cater to this sub-group of athletes, and is it a sustainable lifestyle for the athletes? Personal Trainer Karen Siah and Ironman triathlete Rupert Chen share their views on the rise of the pseudo pro athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:32

Johns Hopkins-Lancet Commission on Global Drug Policy

Health & Living ·

2016/04/18

Recently local actor Tony Eusoff was charged for drug possession in Singapore and faces 10 years of jail time, a fine of over RM 50,000, or both. Also in recent days, the Johns Hopkins-Lancet Commission published a report calling for the decriminalisation of minor drug offences. In their report, they have stated concern that the war on drugs is putting public health, scientific evidence, and human rights on the sidelines. Co-Chair Prof Adeeba Kamarulzaman explains the position taken by the

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42:12

Doctor in the House: Sperm Donor With More Than 800...

Health & Living ·

2016/04/15

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Fertility Specialist Dato Dr Prashant Nadkarni joins him for a discussion about the ethical and medical issues with Simon Watson, the British man who fathered more than 800 children. The unlicensed sperm donor finds his clients on Facebook, charging £50 per donation. Dr Prashant Nadkarni had previously discussed fertility topics including how to have that perfect baby and

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34:06

Haemophilia, A Rare Disease

Health & Living ·

2016/04/14

Haemophilia has featured prominently in European royalty in the 19th and 20th centuries, sometimes known as 'the royal disease'. World Haemophilia Day falls on April 17 and to help us understand the rare illness are haematologists Dr Mike Laffan and Dr Hishamshah Ibrahim. This programme is brought to you in collaboration with Pfizer Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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41:35

Sleep Issues: Impact on Couple and Family Relationships

Health & Living ·

2016/04/13

Sleep problems range from and are not limited to insomnia, snoring, and loss of libido. They can affect the quality of life of an individual, the bed partner and the family unit as a whole. US Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr Johnben Loy discusses these impacts with Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, Amy Ho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:35

Psychiatric Series: Social Anxiety Disorder

Health & Living ·

2016/04/12

Public speaking. Networking events. Social gatherings. We’ve all been there and for many of us, the first few times might have been nerve wracking. Anyone can have a racing heart, sweaty palms, or fluttering stomach. Most of us are able to get through those moments but for some, the anxiety is crippling. Find out more about social anxiety disorder from Consultant Psychiatrists, Dr Philip George.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:03

Seeking Claims For Childbirth Death

Health & Living ·

2016/04/08

More than six years after his wife died while giving birth to their son, a Singaporean man obtained new medical records that suggested her death could have been due to negligent medical treatment. He launched a legal suit to seek dependency claims for his wife's obstetrician. Sharon Palani had previously discussed a similar case with Dr George Lee in 2015 about a boy who was left permanently disabled during birth. If you are interested in more medico legal cases, such as whether you're permitted to

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33:37

It’s An Emergency!

Health & Living ·

2016/04/07

Not everyone can handle the sight of a bloodied person or a badly severed limb. But having a first aid kit available can at least give an able bystander the necessary tools to provide basic response before expert medical help arrives. The guidelines for first aid procedures have been changed and updated numerous times to provide the best outcome. Here to guide us in understanding our roles in a medical emergency is Emergency Physician Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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35:06

RM1.3bil in Medical Tourism?

Health & Living ·

2016/04/06

The Health Ministry is targeting RM1.3 bil in medical tourism spending this year and wants the private sector to achieve it. And to facilitate the development of the Malaysian healthcare industry in penetrating the global market is the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council. Chief Executive Officer Sherene Azli lays out the plan in meeting this goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:29

Food Poisoning

Health & Living ·

2016/04/04

Cashier who ate 'kuih' has died; weed killer found in the Batu Gajah food poisoning case. Education Ministry suspends food supplier in glass shard noodles causing the hospitalisation of seven school children. These are just two cases of food poisoning reported in March. Sharvin Subramaniam of Standards Users explains how everyone – even children – can spot spoiled food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:30

Doctor in the House: A Cure For Terminal Blood Cancers?

Health & Living ·

2016/04/01

A therapy that retrains the body's immune system to fight cancer has created much excitement after more than 90% of terminally ill patients went into remission. But closer analysis of the trial reveals something more. Prof Dato Dr Fuad Ismail joins Dr George Lee to give us a perspective into the future of cancer treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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