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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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A Day in the Life - Dr. Christina Ng

Health & Living ·

2014/10/24

The Big C. Cancer remains a frightening word to many and worst still, an assumed death sentence. On this episode of A Day in the Life, meet a doctor partly responsible for keeping this disease at bay - Dr. Christina Ng, a medical oncologist. Follow her as she consults with her patients, tailors treatments and fights cancer. Listen in to A Day in the Life of a Medical Oncologist. Brought to you, by Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:53

Adult Chickenpox

Health & Living ·

2014/10/24

Most of us will be familiar from childhood with the rash, the starch baths and maybe even the lasting scars it’s left on our bodies. However, some people make it through to adulthood never having contracted chickenpox. If you’re one of them, count yourself both lucky and unlucky. Explaining why is Dr. Chuah Siew Kee, physician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:38

Faecal Microbiota Transplant

Health & Living ·

2014/10/23

Faecal matter, to the layperson, is something to avoid, clean and get rid of. But it could represent a medical breakthrough, as a new procedure transfers one person's microbiome to another - essentially changing one's gut flora. Learn more about a faecal microbiota transplant and what we can learn about our health from our faeces with Dr. Nicholas Chew from the National University Hospital Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:57

Occupational Therapy and the Keepable Cancer Community

Health & Living ·

2014/10/21

Occupational therapy assists people in doing the things they need to do to continue living normal lives, often in the face of major life changes and illness. Addressing the state of occupational therapists in Australia (and what lessons they may offer Malaysia) as well as the work that the KeepAble cancer community is doing in assisting cancer survivors with life skills and adaptations, are Professor Lynette MacKenzie and Dr Loh Siew Yim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:42

Forensic Psychiatry, Violence and Mental Illness

Health & Living ·

2014/10/20

We have seen it before: people accused of committing crimes seek defense from persecution on ground of being mentally unsound. But how could the court tell if someone is mentally ill or not? That’s where a forensic psychiatrist comes in. Dr. Sivakumar Appan, a forensic psychiatrist from the National Health Service, UK, tells us about the medical and legal aspects of mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:53

World Sight Day 2014

Health & Living ·

2014/10/16

With World Sight Day falling in the month of October, we take the chance to focus on the health of one of our most important organs and senses - our eyes that allow us to enjoy the beauty of the world around us, read, and navigate the world. Tackling different aspects of eye health are Dr Chin Pik Kee, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Tara George, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Dr Sree Kumar, Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon, from Sunway Medical Centre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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35:21

Prenatal Genetic Tests

Health & Living ·

2014/10/15

We all want to know: will our babies be smart? Beautiful? Musical? Most of all - will they be healthy? Prenatal genetic tests allow for at least one of those questions to be answered, albeit partially. Offering a look into the latest developments in prenatal genetic tests is Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:41

Living With Schizophrenia

Health & Living ·

2014/10/14

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day which fell on October 10th, Dr. Phillip George and Dr. Stephen Jambunathan discuss the theme of the year, which is 'Living with Schizophrenia'. An often misunderstood and poorly treated disease, schizophrenia can be frightening to both its sufferers and the people around them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:40

Gifted Child to Gifted Adult

Health & Living ·

2014/10/13

The term gifted doesn't just refer to intelligence or IQ - it goes beyond that. Similarly the needs of gifted children are multifaceted, and no one would be better placed to offer this perspective than a gifted child who's now grown up into a gifted adult. That adult is Dr. Ille Gebeshuber from the Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics at the National University of Malaysia (UKM)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:30

Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation

Health & Living ·

2014/10/10

The International Drug Prevention and Rehabilitation Conference (PREVENT 2014) is an annual event providing a platform for stakeholders on various levels to discuss the state of drug issues and the latest ideas on drug prevention and rehabilitation. Sharing some of these ideas is Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Rushdan Mohd Jailani, Director of the Asian Centre for Research On Drug Abuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:22

Picky Eaters

Health & Living ·

2014/10/09

Growing children need their nutrition, but what happens when a child staunchly refuses to give any ground and eat something just because it's 'good for them'? Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan explains how we can help our picky eaters enjoy the culinary wonderland that is Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:06

Legal Aspects of Abortion

Health & Living ·

2014/10/03

Of the 40 million abortions that occur worldwide every year, half happen in countries where it is illegal, and unsafely done. Discussing the legal aspects of abortion--the laws, the conditions that permit abortions, and the controversies--are two doctors and a lawyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:21

Community Counselling

Health & Living ·

2014/10/02

When faced with speedbumps in life, some inevitable side effects are anxiety, discomfort, maybe even depression. And while some of us are willing and able to seek out therapy, what about those who lack access? That’s where community counselling comes in and telling us more about this are William Leong and Ms. Boey, licensed counsellors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:28

The Real Ironman

Health & Living ·

2014/09/30

It’s not all Arc Reactors and cool suits of armor, in real life our Ironmen are more likely to be seen participating in one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. Discussing his preparation as well as what being a triathlon coach entails is Kevin Siah, Ironman Competitor and Online Triathlon Coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:50

Understanding your Thyroid and Thyroid Problems in Women

Health & Living ·

2014/09/29

The thyroid is a small but important part of our health system and when it goes wrong - many other things soon follow. Explaining how it’s all connected and how thyroid problems can affect women specifically, is Dr. Alexander Tan, consultant endocrinologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:08

Lasering Haemorrhoids

Health & Living ·

2014/09/26

Haemorrhoids--swollen blood vessels that protrude from the anal regions--cause piles and give many people much discomfort. Dr. George Lee and Dr. Paul Selvindoss talk about the causes of piles and its treatments, including surgery using lasers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:48

An Oral Pathologist, A Forensic Odontologist and a...

Health & Living ·

2014/09/25

When calamities strike, one’s dental records suddenly assume an importance they didn’t have before. Explaining how they deal with tissues sent for investigation to better understand disease or events that have transpired, are Professor Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik and Professor Phrabhakaran.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:05

Creating Heart-Healthy Environments

Health & Living ·

2014/09/24

With World Heart Day coming up on September 29, Dr. Jeyamalar Rajadurai explains how we can create heart-healthy environments in every part of our lives, from work to play. She will also touch on how stakeholders, policy makers and the private sector can form strategic collaborations to achieve this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:51

Moving Paralysed Limbs with One's Mind

Health & Living ·

2014/09/22

The power of the mind - it’s not just the arena of life coaches and therapists anymore. Instead, with the help of technology, a man successfully moved his hand using the strength of his mind. Dr. Ali Rezai, consultant neurosurgeon, explains this innovation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:56

Breast Cancer Awareness

Health & Living ·

2014/09/15

After years of pink ribbons being worn and awareness being spread, the rates of breast cancer in Malaysia remain alarming. Explaining why this is, and sorting through treatment options as well as the controversy surrounding screenings, is Dr. M Devanand, Chairman of the Pink Ribbon Wellness Foundation and Consultant Breast Surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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