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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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26:35

Understanding NET Cancers

Health & Living ·

2014/11/17

Neuroendocrine cancers are a group of little understood cancers that can affect the lung or gastrointestinal system as well as the pancreas, ovary and testes. Dr. Zanariah Hussein, consultant endocrinologist, provides some insight into NET Cancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:48

The Lack of Psychiatrists in the Country

Health & Living ·

2014/11/12

Dr. Johnben Loy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Dr Lu-Ann Chong, PsychiatristDescription: When you’re looking for psychologists and therapists in Malaysia, that isn’t so difficult to find. Psychiatrists on the other hand, are rather more elusive. Why is this, and what can be done to fix it? Dr. Johnben Loy, licensed marriage and family therapist and Dr. Lu-Ann Chong, psychiatrist, weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:12

1 Stop Dengue Centre

Health & Living ·

2014/11/11

The fight against dengue has been going on for decades, but this year has seen an escalation in infection and death. With that in mind, the War Against Dengue and the 1 Stop Dengue Center has been launched. Dr. Muhamad Hazizi bin Muhamad Hasni, public health practitioner and occupational health doctor, gives us an update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:37

Congenital Heart Disease

Health & Living ·

2014/11/10

The most common type of birth defect, congenital heart disease can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart at birth. Explaining treatment as well as how this can affect one’s health as the child grows up, is Dr. Ganesa Rasa, consultant paediatrician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:11

Doctor in the House

Health & Living ·

2014/11/07

You might see normally clean-shaven men growing facial hair in November to highlight Men's Health Month. Today's show marks the start of our Movember series. Professor Dr. Teo Soo Hwang joins Dr. George Lee to talk about the ability to grow facial hair and cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:06

Vitiligo

Health & Living ·

2014/11/06

Probably best known as ‘that disease Michael Jackson said he had’, vitiligo remains villified and misunderstood, with many of its sufferers feeling left out by society. Providing views from both sides, are Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist and S. Kumaran, patient. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:38

Advances in Orthopaedics - These Are The Things I...

Health & Living ·

2014/11/04

It can sometimes feel like medicine is constantly racing ahead, outdoing itself and moving forward. So today, Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon is giving his perspective on advances in orthopaedics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:19

Preventing Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Health & Living ·

2014/11/03

A common and highly contagious disease, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is one that troubles infants, young children and their parents alike. Dr. Chan Yoke Fun of University Malaya is involved in finding a preventive cure for it. She tells us all about her research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:36

Botulinum Toxin

Health & Living ·

2014/10/31

Botox, used in aesthetics medicine to push back the years, has been implicated by experts to also affect emotional growth in young people. Dr. George Lee joins Lim Ting Song, aesthetic physician, to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:51

Yoga Cures

Health & Living ·

2014/10/30

Incorporating the wisdom of centuries, yoga has been practiced around the world as exercise for both the mind and the body and as a tool for wellness. However, have we truly explored its potentials as therapy and cure? Telling us more today is Dr Fharzana Siraj, consultant in therapeutic yoga and Dr Krishna Raman, consultant physician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:23

Obesity and Fitness

Health & Living ·

2014/10/28

Health experts have been shouting from the hills for quite some time now - depending on who you speak to, we are either in the midst or on the verge of an obesity epidemic. Today, explaining the links between health, physical activity and obesity is Steven Blair, a specialist in the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:14

The Security of Medical Devices

Health & Living ·

2014/10/27

Much of our care in hospitals runs through the pathways of machines and devices. From monitoring our heartbeat to administering medication. Which is why it's more important than ever that those devices be safe and secure. Research has suggested, however, that is not the case. Billy Rios, a specialist in this area, tells us why and how security needs to improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:18

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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