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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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Pneumonia Vaccination

Health & Living ·

2015/11/23

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in three newborn infant deaths is due to pneumonia. Vaccination can prevent most of these pneumonia-related complications and deaths. The use of vaccination in general has been controversial - so how important is it to immune your children against pneumonia and how do we resolve the concerns we have with vaccines as a whole?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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50:48

Doctor in the House: Fertility

Health & Living ·

2015/11/20

Fertility issues are still wrongly assumed to be “a woman's problem” even though causes of infertility can be traced to lie with both sexes about 50% of the time. In the third part of the Movember series with Consultant Urologist, Dr George Lee, we examine male fertility. Joining him in the discussion is Fertility Specialist, Dr Prashant Nadkarni.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:57

Diabetes and Kidneys

Health & Living ·

2015/11/19

Uncontrolled diabetes would hasten the onset of renal failure. With more than 5,000 new kidney failure cases diagnosed in Malaysia every year, there is a still a clear need for greater awareness on diabetes and kidney disease risks. Endocrinologist, Dr Wong Ming and Nephrologist, Dr Thiruventhiran Thilaganathan help us understand how diabetes affect the kidneys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:45

Compassion Fatigue

Health & Living ·

2015/11/18

Long-term illnesses can take a heavy emotional and physical toll not only on the primary victims but also on the family caregivers. Who takes care of the superheroes while the superheroes are taking care of their loved ones? Our guests, Dr Johnben Loy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Karl LaRowe, a Trainer, Consultant and Coach of Compassion Strengths share their personal experiences in their profession, which is heavily burdened by compassion fatigue, and how family caregivers can

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31:09

PTSD

Health & Living ·

2015/11/17

Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is often associated with military veterans from the Western hemisphere. But PTSD can strike anyone especially after a tragedy of a sufficient magnitude such as being caught in a tsunami, an earthquake or losing family members from a tragic plane crash. We get the low down about PTSD from Consultant Psychiatrists, Dr Philip George and Dr Stephen Jambunathan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:19

Antibiotic Resistance Awareness Week

Health & Living ·

2015/11/16

The World Health Organisation’s Antimicrobial Resistance Global Report on Surveillance 2014 revealed antimicrobial resistance was a major threat to public health worldwide. Could common infections and minor injures that had been treatable once again be fatal? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar, who specialise in infectious diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:00

Doctor in the House: Suicide in Middle Aged Men

Health & Living ·

2015/11/13

New figures show that men in the forties and fifties are twice as likely to kill themselves as the rest of the population. Dr Philip George, Psychiatrist, and Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, dissect why men often find those middle years so difficult. New figures show that men in the forties and fifties are twice as likely to kill themselves as the rest of the population. Dr Philip George, Psychiatrist, and Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, dissect why men often find those middle years so

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32:00

Vision Development and Nearsightedness in Children

Health & Living ·

2015/11/12

A baby’s vision is quite blurry at birth. As sight gradually develops over the first years, the baby will begin to absorb a large amount of visual information about the world. Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, explains how visual development is linked to the overall development of a child and how to deal with myopia, which is affecting many young children today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:06

Cost of Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/11/11

The rising financial burden from cancer will bankrupt more families as cancer incidences rise in the region if no action is taken. This is the startling discovery made by the Asean Costs in Oncology (ACTION) study carried out in eight countries in South-East Asia including Malaysia. We find out more about what this means to cancer patients from Cancer Epidemiologist, Prof Dr Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, who is also the country's principal investigator for the study.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:33

World Diabetes Day

Health & Living ·

2015/11/09

Held on November 14 each year, World Diabetes Day is a global awareness campaign in response to the alarming rise of this chronic condition. This year, the focus is on healthy eating, which is a key factor in managing type 1 diabetes and helping to manage and prevent type 2 diabetes. The President of Diabetes Malaysia, Prof Dato Dr Ikram Shah Ismail has the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:04

Doctor in the House: Movember - Testicular and...

Health & Living ·

2015/11/06

The hairiest month has arrived. To kick off Movember, Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist, tackles the topic of testicular and prostate cancer. Find out how everyone can change the face of men's health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:25

Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/11/05

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer-related death in the world. Clinical Oncologist, Dr Christina Lai, and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr Anand Sachithanandan smoke out the main culprit behind the most preventable cancer and give advice on how to avoid developing it. Brought to you by Sunway Medical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:16

Nutrigenomics and the Importance of Nutritional...

Health & Living ·

2015/11/04

Nutrition and genetics both play an important role in human health as well as the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar, Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist discusss the importance of incorporating genetics into the field of nutrition and address some of the questions and methods associated with the development of personalised nutrition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:10

Typhoid

Health & Living ·

2015/11/03

The Kuala Lumpur Health Department received seven cases of typhoid fever in the first week of August. By October 18, the number of cases was up to 32. According to the Ministry of Health's 2013 Health Statistics Report, the incidence rate is less than one person per 100,000 population. But is this figure about to change? We’ll find out from Dr Chong Chee Keong, Director of Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:09

Upper Limb Pain

Health & Living ·

2015/11/02

Pain in the upper limb is a common complaint in the healthcare setting. It may be related to work, exercise, degenerative causes, or an accident. It may present as an acute or chronic condition and the origins of such pain are wide and varied. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Rajesh Singh, is at hand to touch on the management of this pervasive problem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:12

Licensing Occupational Therapists

Health & Living ·

2015/10/30

While Malaysia faces a shortage of occupational therapists, the profession is definitely slowly developing in the country and will soon require licences to operate. What, then, are the present standards of therapy delivery? Soh Say Beng, President of the Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association and Prof Nathan Vytialingam, immediate past President of the Asia-Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group provide more insight into this lesser known healthcare profession.See omnystudio.com/listener

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38:53

Advanced Breast Cancer

Health & Living ·

2015/10/29

More than 1 in 4 breast cancer cases in Malaysia are only diagnosed in the advanced stage. This does not include those that progress into advanced stages during treatment or survivorship. On this breast cancer awareness month, Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President and Medical Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia shares why advanced breast cancer is an issue that is gaining prominence globally and locally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Iristal

Health & Living ·

2015/10/28

The eyes are often neglected from discussions on overall health and wellness even though declining eyesight can severely affect our quality of life. Many do not realise this until it is too late. Iristal is a combination of herbal ingredients that improves eye health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:13

Stroke in Younger Adults

Health & Living ·

2015/10/27

Even though the overall rate of stroke is decreasing, it is increasing for younger adults - those between 20 and 54 years of age. According to the American Heart Association, one-third of people who survive stroke before age 50 are left with long-lasting disability. We speak to Dr Ramesh Narenthiranathan, Consultant Neurosurgeon to find out about the causes of stroke in younger adults and how to prevent it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:35

Schizophrenia and the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2015/10/26

Without treatment, people with schizophrenia are unfit for employment. However, with medical intervention, patients are able to lead a normal life and capable of assuming responsibilities. Many people living with schizophrenia want to work, but what's standing in their way? Dr Toh Chin Lee, Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Psychiatry Services, Ministry of Health explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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