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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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34:47

Alzheimers & Dementia

Health & Living ·

2015/04/28

Dementia--forgetfulness, losing track of time, unable to remember and recognize family and friends--these are signs of old age that many assume to be a dreaded but normal part of aging. But is it? We still do not have a cure for dementia, but what can we do to prevent or delay its onset? To learn more about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a leading cause of dementia, we speak to Dr Philip Poi Jun Hua, consultant geriatrician. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:34

Health News Digest: April 27, 2015

Health & Living ·

2015/04/27

For a sampling of the most exciting and interesting news that concerns our health, listen in as we bring you the most direct voices from experts and people on the ground. Today we learn how malaria parasites are resisting our most powerful drugs and that excessive diet supplements may lead to higher cancer risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:54

Rights of the Doctors and Patients in Medicine

Health & Living ·

2015/04/24

A doctor’s ethics dictate that they do good and do no harm. Yet reality is much more complicated when it comes to treating underage patients who disagree with the choices of their guardians--how then should doctors advise and decide? Also, what are the patients’ rights when cost-cutting measures affect medical services? Join in the discussion as we draw on clinical experience and legal cases to discuss rights in medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:53

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Health & Living ·

2015/04/23

How well are you breathing when you are sleeping? People with obstructive sleep apnea have their airways blocked, causing them to take shallow breaths or even stop breathing. Sound sleep is impossible. Here to tell us more about diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea with a polysomnogram and how to treat it are Dr Lee Leong Meng, ENT consultant and Wan Mui Quan, medical lab technologist, from Sunway Medical Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:31

Treating Cancer with Immunotherapy

Health & Living ·

2015/04/22

When it comes to fighting cancer, we can count on our immune systems. Immunotherapy is a treatment for cancer that helps the immune system recognize and target cancer cells. Here to tell us more immunotherapy is Dr Beh Chor Khim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:37

Learning from the Ebola Epidemic

Health & Living ·

2015/04/21

Thirteen months ago, a series of mysterious deaths struck Guinea, killing doctors and patients. A week later on 22nd March 2014, the killer infection was confirmed to be Ebola virus disease. Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian aid organization, sounded an epidemic alarm which was dismissed by the global community. By December 2014, the Ebola epidemic had killed 7000 people across eight countries. The World Health Organization admitted that global response was too slow. As the

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35:59

Neglected Tropical Diseases

Health & Living ·

2015/04/20

The idea of no man or woman being left behind can be an important component of a civil society but with all the considerations of cost and logistics, this sentiment doesn’t always reflect in healthcare. Professor Peter Hotez from the National School of Tropical Medicine in Houston, Texas, discusses Neglected Tropical Diseases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:23

Debating the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

Health & Living ·

2015/04/17

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus. If the virus is not cleared, infection can lead to orophayngeal cancer, as well as cancers in the cervix, anal and penile regions. Vaccinating against HPV will also greatly reduce genital warts. Although we have functional HPV vaccines, some people still reject vaccination. The Australian government has decided to retract certain childcare benefits for parents who do not vaccinate their children. Is that policy justified? Join us as we discuss

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48:25

Raising Autistic Children

Health & Living ·

2015/04/16

Children with autism struggle to communicate and relate to others. Symptoms are variable and depend on where the child sits on the autism spectrum. How can parents spot these signs? What can parents do to address the specific challenges of raising autistic children, so that they grow up to fulfill their potentials in society? Discussing autism today is Dr Rajini Sarvanathan, developmental paediatrician, and Puan Intan Miranti who is mother to a teenage boy with autism. See omnystudio.com/listener

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45:00

Mental Health in the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2015/04/15

Colleagues at work seldom discuss mental health issues. Mental illness is a stigma, a sign of weakness, a possible trigger to get fired. Yet five of the top ten causes of disability are mental problems. As we speak, about 20% of working adults are struggling with mental health problems. How can employers and employees cooperate to improve mental health at work? How should we handle the confidentiality of mental health problems, especially when the work concerns public safety? Here to tell us more

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32:00

Steroids - Friend or Foe in Treatment of Oral Diseases?

Health & Living ·

2015/04/13

If you have had ulcers in your mouth, you know what a torment they can be. Your doctor may prescribe you steroids to relieve the pain and swelling. Steroids can also help you deal with more than ulcers when it comes to oral health, but how should we use steroids to avoid its many side-effects? We learn how steroids may be friend or foe in treating oral diseases with oral pathologist, Prof. Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:13

Hormonal Replacement Therapy

Health & Living ·

2015/04/10

For many women, menopause can be a difficult change to accept. As the hormones oestrogen and progesterone drop, women experience a host of unpleasant sensation, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, sleep problems, mood swings and decreased libido. Women can mitigate menopausal changes via hormonal replacement therapy which returns oestrogen and progesterone levels to pre-menopausal levels. But when should women start HRT and is it suitable for every woman? Join Dr Premitha Damodaran, Consultant

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46:58

From farm to table - how safe is it?

Health & Living ·

2015/04/08

Every time you pick a bag of sausages off the shelf, do you question where the sausages had been and how they were made? The journey from the farms to our tables can be long. How might our foods be contaminated, and how much do we trust food safety certifications? We hear from shoppers at the markets, and speak to Prof Brian Wansink and Prof Jinap Selamat to learn more about food safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:26

Aging and degeneration - What’s the difference?

Health & Living ·

2015/04/07

As we age, our bones lose minerals, turning more brittle; our joints stiffen as cartilage is lost. How can we mitigate these changes, and how is aging different from degeneration? We ask these questions and more with Dr Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:04

Community Against Dengue

Health & Living ·

2015/04/06

Dengue cases in Malaysia hit a record high in 2014. Even as the Ministry of Health issues health warnings and calls on the public to monitor and reduce mosquito breeding sites at home, dengue rates continue to rise in 2015. On the show today we learn about a strain of dengue virus that is inflicting Malaysians, and how communities can take a proactive stance against dengue. To learn more about Dengue Free Malaysia Movement, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:43

Angelina Jolie Part Deux

Health & Living ·

2015/04/03

If three women in your family were diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer before the age of 60 , and eventually died from the illness - would you want to know your risk ? And knowing it , what would you do ? Angelina Jolie made headlines in 2013 , and recently again , for discussing genetic testing and the preventive surgeries she took to mitigate her risk of ovarian and breast cancer. Here to tell us more about cancer and genetic research are Professor Dr. Teo Soo and Dr. George Lee .See

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30:09

Palliative Care

Health & Living ·

2015/04/02

Try talking about death in any social setting. People look away, silence sets in. We treat death like a taboo which isolates terminally-ill patients and their families. Palliative care aims to discard such stigmata by providing patients and their families with discussion and planning that help them enjoy better quality of life. We learn more about palliative care from Dr. Richard Lim Boon Leong, Consultant Palliative Medicine Physician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:03

Doktorbudak.com--Helping Parents Online

Health & Living ·

2015/04/01

Doktorbudak.com is an online platform for children health. With more than twenty five paediatricians on board, Doktorbudak.com has been answering parents’ questions on children health for more than a year. The website’s co-founder Dr. Foo Chee Hoe, and panel doctor, Dr Kalaiarasu Peariasamy, join us to share their vision for Doktorbudak.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:15

Doctors and Statistics

Health & Living ·

2015/03/31

Statistics are sometimes reduced to a punchline when it comes to the numbers that flood through our information-saturated world. But they have always been incredibly important in the realm of medicine, determining efficacy and defining strategies. However, what happens if our doctors, caught up in the daily practice of medicine, lack all this information at their fingertips? Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer, Director of the Harding Centre for Risk Literacy in Berlin and author of a book titled Risk Savvy,

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31:53

Advances in Glaucoma Treatment

Health & Living ·

2015/03/30

Glaucoma is a condition that occurs when fluid in our eyes cannot flow out, building pressure that damages the nerves in our eyes. Patients usually administer eye drops to manage glaucoma, but new drugs will soon be available. Patients may even opt for eye injections. We speak to Dr Amir Samsuddin, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Surgeon to learn more about advances in treatments for glaucoma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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