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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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27:24

70 and Still Running

Health & Living ·

2016/01/27

Elite senior marathoners may be giving their younger counterparts a run for their money. A new study published in American Journal of Physiology examines if their impressive fitness has anything to do with their muscles not ageing. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Harjeet Singh, shares how older persons can continue to remain active without injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:40

Conversion Disorder – Mind versus Body?

Health & Living ·

2016/01/26

Last year, a British Paralympian hopeful who had been in a wheelchair for four years was told that she could no longer compete because her disability is psychological rather than physical. She is suffering from a condition called conversion disorder. This rare disorder causes people to suffer from neurological symptoms such as paralysis without an identifiable physical cause. Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Prem Kumar Chandrasekaran, tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:24

The Cost of Medicine under the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Health & Living ·

2016/01/22

A controversial negotiation has come this far. Since we last checked in with Policy Manager at the Malaysian AIDS Council, Fifa Rahman, on the TPP, a lot has taken place: TPP documents were released to the public, the Dewan Rakyat sitting to discuss the TPP is scheduled for January 26 and 27, and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry launched a booklet to explain TPP in simple terms. But without a pass from the US Congress, the whole agreement could fail. Fifa Rahman and Firdaos Rosli,

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19:56

Transforming Primary Care Services

Health & Living ·

2016/01/21

Healthcare is one of the most basic services that must be afforded to everyone. In fact, the right to health is specified as one our basic human rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Yet, despite the good intentions of healthcare service providers, the system is designed poorly, according to one physician. What does he mean by that? Meet the doctor who is trying to put the humanity back into healthcare: Dr Rushika Fernandopulle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:53

Obese Cops and Obesity Management

Health & Living ·

2016/01/20

On January 8th, the police force launched the Trim N Fit programme for cops with a BMI above 25. Bukit Aman's Director of Management (Communications), Datuk Zulkifli Abdullah said that at least 10% of the police force are obese. Essentially, they are more likely to die from health problems than in the line of duty. Jouyin Teoh, an Occupational Therapist with a focus on Obesity Management and Corporate Health, describes how obesity affects work performance and how workplace policies can ensure

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37:21

Cancer – New Research, Better Outcome

Health & Living ·

2016/01/18

Precision medicine is touted to be the future of healthcare, including in cancer treatments. Producing a personalised treatment for every cancer patient may sound impractical, not to mention wildly expensive; but this approach is expected to boost success rate precisely for every single patient. The question is, how do we know all the right targets to produce all the right drugs for every patient? Clinical Oncologist, Dr Mastura Md Yusof, shares the tedious effort to find the cure for cancer. This

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36:33

Snoring

Health & Living ·

2016/01/15

Is snoring a sign of a good night's sleep or is there something more to it? Consultant ENT Specialist, Dr Lim Wye Keat shares his views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:30

The Next Generation of Vision Correction Technology

Health & Living ·

2016/01/14

By the time we leave school, up to 90% of Asians need to wear glasses. But are contact lens and spectacles a constant hassle to you? For years, corrective laser eye surgery was the only method of permanent vision correction, but not anymore. Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Khaw Hoon Hoon, gives us a glimpse into the future of vision correction technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:34

Inauthentic Behaviour

Health & Living ·

2016/01/13

Have you ever forced a smile or outwardly agreed with a point while inwardly disagreeing? If yes, then you’ve had to engage in inauthentic behaviour which may have benefited your interpersonal relationships, but at a moral cost. Psychologists have found that acting in an inauthentic way makes people feel impure or immoral, thus leading them to compensate through cleansing activities like washing or showering. Jonathan Lee, COO of GMAC Realtors, joins Dr. Johnben Loy, Licensed Marriage and

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43:57

Borderline Personality Disorder

Health & Living ·

2016/01/12

As part of our Psychiatry Series, we will be discussing the very serious mental illness that is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). People suffering with this disorder behave impulsively, feel isolated, and usually have unstable relationships. Their overwhelming emotions can lead to self-harm and even suicide. Dr Philip George and Dr Stephen Jambunathan, Consultant Psychiatrists tell us more about identifying the signs and treating this severe mental disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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28:56

Living With Pain, Not In Pain

Health & Living ·

2016/01/11

A girl who chronically skipped school and a man who rejected travel or heavy work. Both complained of unbearable pain. Pain that nobody could see and only those who suffer can understand. Pain that almost robbed the girl and man of their education, career and life. Dependent and dejected, they fell into depression. Then they learned to accept the pain, and rose as champions to face the world. We follow Janani Ravi, Omar bin Ismail and their caretakers on a lifelong journey of living with pain, not

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47:42

Doctor in the House: Cervical Cancer

Health & Living ·

2016/01/08

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and we start off this year’s Doctor in the House series with discussion on this devastating disease. Learn more about HPV and its link to Cervical Cancer, and why these diseases deserve more public attention to prevent its spreading. Our guests today are Prof. Dr. Jamiyah Binti Hassan, Professor of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Malaya and Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:14

Eradicating Malaria Everywhere

Health & Living ·

2016/01/07

At the forefront of a promising first in malaria vaccine research is Malaysian-born and US-based Dr Betty Sim Kim Lee. We talk to her today about the difficulties of manufacturing an effective malaria vaccine, and how her work with the PfSPZ vaccine could mean the end of this disease in malaria endemic countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:02

Virotherapy - Curing Cancer with Viruses

Health & Living ·

2016/01/06

In July, we discussed news of a modified virus with the potential for curing cancer, and the mechanics of using virus vectors in this sort of treatment. Now for the first time, the oncolytic virus, T-VEC, has been approved by the USFDA (US Food and Drug Administration), and made available to patients for the treatment of skin cancer. Today on Health & Living, we will discuss the social and health impacts of virotherapy in future. Joining us are Yg Bhg Prof Datin Paduka Dr Khatijah Yusoff,

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35:40

Scavenging for Body Parts

Health & Living ·

2016/01/05

Traumatic injuries can happen at any time, and in some instances body parts need to be reconstructed with tissue from other sources. Spare-part surgery is a procedure that “scavenges” useable tissue from damaged body parts that would otherwise be discarded. Here to tell us more about how this procedure can restore function and appearance to mutilated limbs is Dr Rajesh Singh, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:02

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health & Living ·

2016/01/04

Simply put, rheumatoid arthritis is a lifelong autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, but the reality is much more complicated than that. Between 0.5 and 1 per cent of the adult population is affected by this debilitating disease. We speak to Dr Amir Zain, Consultant Rheumatologist all about the onset and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. This show is brought to you in collaboration with Pfizer Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:38

Year-End Round-Up Part 5: Cost of Medicine

Health & Living ·

2015/12/31

On the last part of our year-end round-up series, we feature all stories about the rising cost of healthcare, GST and TPPA amid the economic turmoil this year. With Dr George Lee (Consultant Urologist), Dr Krishna Kumar (Past-President of Malaysian Medical Association), Prof Richard Gold (McGill University), Sharon Palani (Medico Legal Practitioner), Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Haji Mohd Ismail Merican (Former Director-General of Health), Dr Ashok Philip (President of the Malaysian Medical

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24:01

Year-End Round-Up Part 4: Vaping

Health & Living ·

2015/12/30

It may not be too excessive to say that 2015 is the year of vaping. With so many questions clouding the hottest issue in the country this year, we spoke to cardiologists, policy makers, sociologists and activists who all feel strongly about it on both sides of the debate. With views from Prof Dr Gerry Stimson (Public Health Sociologist), John Boley (Director of Factasia.org), Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos (Researcher and Cardiologist), Dr Helmy Haji Mydin, (Malaysian Thoracic Society) and Dato' Dr

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22:06

Year-End Round-Up Part 3: Vaccination

Health & Living ·

2015/12/29

In Part 2 of our year-end round-up, we learned that multi-drug resistant periodically populated the news. This episode we uncover your only shot at surviving some of such deadly infections - vaccines. Discover the rise of the anti-vaccination movement and vaccine-preventable diseases, and the push for childhood vaccination from Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling, (Obstetrician and Gynaecologist), Dr Peter Paradiso (Vaccine Consultant), Dr Zulkifli Ismail (Consultant Paediatrician), Dr Yong Junina Fadzil

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23:23

Year-End Round-Up Part 2: Antibiotics

Health & Living ·

2015/12/28

With input from Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar (Associate Professor of Medicine), Dr Latiffah Hassan (Associate Professor of Veterinary Public Health), Dr Ashok Philip (President of the Malaysian Medical Association) and Dr Kartini Abdul Jabar (Microbiologist), we summarise all stories in 2015 about antibiotics resistance, superbugs and prescription policies for our year-end round-up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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