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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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24:49

Ankle and Foot Surgery

Health & Living ·

2014/05/07

We expect our feet to carry us through all the days of our lives, but with all the dashing about we do on a daily basis, the damage can stack up. Dr. Yeap Ewe Juan, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, discusses ankle and foot health as well as surgical options for when it's required.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:50

Musculoskeletal Health at the Workplace

Health & Living ·

2014/05/06

From the time we start work to our retirement, we will spend pretty much half of our lives at work. With that, can come some damage to our bodies. Discussing the shared responsibility of musculoskeletal health at the workplace is Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:12

#Selfies and Body Image

Health & Living ·

2014/05/05

It seems like you can hardly peek into social media these days without seeing dozens of selfies. As many practice this form of online self-appreciation, psychologists are questioning whether it may do the reverse and negatively impact one’s body image. Dr. Chua Sook Ning, clinical psychologist, holds up a mirror to the practice and finds out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:31

Stem Cells and Your Skin

Health & Living ·

2014/05/02

Animals have always been used for product testing in the cosmetics industry, but might skin grown from stem cells stop animal testing? Join Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist and Dr. George Lee as we also discuss the application of stem cells for hair transplant and other medical uses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:55

Ebola, Humanitarian Efforts and Digital Mapping

Health & Living ·

2014/04/30

As the ebola virus outbreak occurs for the first time ever in West Africa, Medecins Sans Frontieres have mobilised quickly to assist. However, the challenge of getting up to date maps that contained important information such as points of infection have hampered efforts - which is where the work of CartONG comes in. An NGO devoted to furthering the use of geographic information systems to provide analysis for emergency relief, CartONG has been invaluable in providing maps of Guinea. Remi Carrier of

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26:51

Oculoplastic Surgery

Health & Living ·

2014/04/29

The eyes are the window to the soul, which means that we want them to look their best. Oculoplastic surgery is a discipline that provides solutions both cosmetic and functional to eye issues such as droopy eyelids and even eyelid tumours. Dr. Alice Goh gives us insight into her highly specialised profession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:41

A Day in the Life - Sr Tham Kwee Peng

Health & Living ·

2014/04/28

Following in the A Day in the Life series with Sunway Medical Centre, we go on a journey with the 'baby whisperer'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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51:48

Organ Donors

Health & Living ·

2014/04/25

As Scottish organ donations have doubled since 2007, Dr. George Lee and Dr. Lela Yasmin discuss how important organ donation is and what it might take to get those numbers up here in Malaysia as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:30

Dentistry 911

Health & Living ·

2014/04/24

What is considered a dental emergency? Explaining when it might be time to call in the cavalry is Professor Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:37

Neglected Injuries

Health & Living ·

2014/04/23

Whether through willful ignorance or wishful thinking, sometimes injuries get ignored. However that can cause serious long-term damage that would take more time and effort to fix than the original injury. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, tells us more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:36

World Primary Immunodeficiencies Week

Health & Living ·

2014/04/22

Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function normally. Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is Dr. Amir Hamzah Latiff, President of the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology and Bruce Lim, Protem Chairman of the Malaysian Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies, MyPOPI, join us to explain how we can deal with these disorders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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29:52

Anger and Heart Health

Health & Living ·

2014/04/21

As it becomes increasingly clear that stress can have a seriously adverse affect on our health, research also suggests that rage often triggers heart attacks. Dr. David Quek, consultant cardiologist, presents the case for taking deep breaths, counting to ten and staying calm instead of flying off the handle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:03

HIV Home Test

Health & Living ·

2014/04/18

Meera and Dr. George are joined by Dr. Ilias Adam Yee to discuss the HIV home test following the legalisation of its sale by the UK government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:14

How to Live to 130

Health & Living ·

2014/04/16

We’ve been searching for the mythical fountain of youth since time immemorial. Might the answer lie in our genes? Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, lays out a plan for us to live to 130.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:20

Hospital Design

Health & Living ·

2014/04/15

Whether we like it or not, many of us will be in hospitals either as visitors or the ones being visited. How should hospitals be designed to accommodate the needs of doctors, patients and visitors, and how does design contribute towards recovery? Nashrul Mohd Mokhtar, architect, and Hj Yahaya bin Hassan, medical planner, explain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:29

The Importance of Reacting Quickly to Strokes

Health & Living ·

2014/04/14

F.A.S.T is the mnemonic device used to quickly identify a stroke when it’s happening, standingfor: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time. More than that, it’s also the key word for how speedily one needs to react to strokes in order to preserve life as well as brain function. Dr. Loh Pei Kee tells us more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:48

Diabetic Eye Project

Health & Living ·

2014/04/11

The Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology is holding a public health campaign to prevent blindness from diabetic retinopathy and Dr. Tara George joins us in the studio to tell us all about it as well as field questions from listeners on eye issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:59

Know Your Medication

Health & Living ·

2014/04/10

We take our medicine when we’re sick but how much do we really know and understand about the ingredients they’re made out of and what else they may do to us besides making us feel better? Umikalsom binti Ibrahim of the Pharmaceutical Enforcement Division from the Ministry of Health illuminates the matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:59

Know Thy Cancers--Cytopathology

Health & Living ·

2014/04/09

Continuing his Know Thy Cancer series, Dr. Sri is focusing on the technology and know-how needed to diagnose diseases on a cellular level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:33

Age is Just a Number

Health & Living ·

2014/04/08

Contrary to what many think, the youthful appearance of skin is not just about wrinkles. Many other factors - pigmentation and so on - play a role. Explaining the factors that determine the ageing of skin as well as the latest technologies to combat it is Dr. Kee Yong Seng, medical aesthetic practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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