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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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44:35

Looking Forward to World Psoriasis Day

Health & Living ·

2013/10/22

A chronic, lifelong condition, psoriasis can be a challenge to treat and manage. As we look forward to World Psoriasis Day on October 29th, we hear about psoriasis from different angles with Dato' Dr. M. Rajen, Pharmacist and Doctorate in Holistic Medicine, Eugenie Chan, committee member of the Psoriasis Association of Malaysia, who is also a psoriasis patient, as well as Dr. Raoul Sibert, Dermatologist and psoriasis patient, who joined us over the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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29:46

Cycling Training

Health & Living ·

2013/10/21

The saying 'It's like riding a bike' is a common one - usually denoting an activity that one hasn't done in awhile, but that should come naturally. However, cycling well or learning to cycle properly isn't that simple. Telling us more about cycling training is Jessen Lee, cycling coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:18

Advancements in Treatments for Advanced Stage...

Health & Living ·

2013/10/17

The fourth most common cause of cancer related death worldwide, the treatment of colorectal cancer hinges on early detection, but what about when it's advanced? Explaining the latest advancements in treatments for late stage colorectal cancer is Dato' Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim A. Wahid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:25

The Role of the Anaesthesiologist in Modern Medicine

Health & Living ·

2013/10/16

Many people still think of anaesthesiologists as the face behind the mask right before they drop off in surgery. However, they actually do so much more than that. Explaining the role of the anaesthesiologist in modern medicine is Dr. Sushila Sivasubramaniam, senior consultant anaesthesiologist and pediatric anaesthesiologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:09

Calisthenics

Health & Living ·

2013/10/14

Most of us will have memories of early mornings spent at school doing jumping jacks and push ups to get us healthy. However, in modern day parlance, working out usually has us thinking of gyms and classes and all other new forms of exercise we're being introduced to. Today, we're taking it back to basics with Karen Siah, fitness trainer in a discussion about calisthenics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:15

Genetics and Designer Babies

Health & Living ·

2013/10/11

Based on recent stories on companies 23andMe and GenePeeks, a question is posed: How far would you go to ensure a healthy child? Three more big questions come to mind: Would you want a designer baby? Do you think it is ethical? Would you screen your unborn child? Joining us for a discussion on the topic of genetics and designer babies is Dr. George Lee and Dr. Arif Anwar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:37

World Mental Health Day - Depression

Health & Living ·

2013/10/10

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day, we are looking at one of the most common mental health conditions that afflict us worldwide and here in Malaysia - depression. Explaining the condition and new approaches available are Associate Professor Dr. Philip George, consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist, Sherman Ng, psychotherapist and Lynn Wong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:39

Hip and Spine Injuries

Health & Living ·

2013/10/09

Injuries to the hip and spine aren't just upsetting for patients, but also potentially debilitating as they can limit mobility. Taking us through the treatment for hip and spine injuries is Dr. Edmund Ong, consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:17

Best Places to Retire

Health & Living ·

2013/10/04

According to the Global AgeWatch Index, Sweden is the best place in the world to be old and Afghanistan the worst. Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist joins us for a discussion about the best places to retire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:12

Muscle Health

Health & Living ·

2013/10/03

Healthy muscles matter - and not just for the Mr. Universe competition. They can also play a huge role in general health and disease prevention. Dr. Harjeet tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:58

Artificial Intelligence in Histopathology Assessment...

Health & Living ·

2013/10/02

What role does artificial intelligence play in histopathology and how might it shape its future as well as that of medicine as a whole? Dr. Sri Ganesh Kalimuthu gives us an introduction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:40

Decision Making in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2013/10/01

Who gets to make decisions in healthcare? Where does the ultimate power lie? Dr. Rajesh Singh weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:10

The Importance of Sports Sciences

Health & Living ·

2013/09/30

What would it take for Malaysia to win our first gold medal, and what role might sports science play in all of it? Explaining what a sports scientist does and all the different aspects involved in it such as biochemistry, psychology and so on, Dr. Close also explains how it's changed the landscape of competitive sports over the last twenty years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:12

Doctor in the House: HPV Vaccine for Boys

Health & Living ·

2013/09/27

The HPV Vaccine has traditionally been administered to girls with the aim of preventing cervical cancer. Now a study in the UK suggests that giving it to boys might also help to keep cancer rates down. However, this suggestion has not been without controversy. Examining all these different points is Dr. George Lee, accompanied by Dato' Dr. Zulkifli Ismail, consultant paediatrician.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:50

First Aid

Health & Living ·

2013/09/24

Much more than just CPR, first aid encompasses all sorts of life-saving measures. Covering all manner of different situations - choking, fainting, emergencies- Dr. Navindra explains some basic first aid principles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:07

Understanding Lung Cancer

Health & Living ·

2013/09/23

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death for men and women worldwide, so it's more important than ever that we understand it - its symptoms, its causes and the necessity of catching it early. Demystifying this illness for us are two consultant respiratory physicians, Dr. Robert Rintoul from the United Kingdom and Dr. Sundari Ampikaipakan from Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:06

Opting Out of Organ Transplantation

Health & Living ·

2013/09/20

September 26th is the day a new act on organ donation in this country will be passed - switching Malaysia from an opt-in to an opt-out system. What are the ramifications of this and how can people get involved? Dr. Lela Yasmin Mansor, Datuk Dr. Harjit Singh and Dr. Hirman Ismail, all from the Ministry of Health dissect the facts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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22:12

Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

Health & Living ·

2013/09/19

The most common food allergy among infants is still one that can be tricky to diagnose and treat. Dr. Yong Junina Fadzil, consultant paediatrician, explains the science and impact of cow’s milk protein allergies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:18

The Health Benefits of Plant-Based Diets

Health & Living ·

2013/09/18

There are many reasons to switch to a vegetarian diet, one of the most pressing being that of health. However, what does this really entail and how can one ensure they’re getting balanced nutrition? Dr. P. Vythilingam, president of the Malaysian Vegetarian Society, gives us his perspective, and tells us what we can look forward to with the upcoming World Vegfest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:51

Limb Loss to Diabetes and Proper Wound Care

Health & Living ·

2013/09/17

Many diabetic patients can sometimes underestimate the dangers of cuts and wounds - contributing to the horrifying statistic of a foot being cut off every 20 seconds - largely due to improper wound care and management of individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Harikrishna Nair, President of the Malaysian Society of Wound Care Professionals, joins us to discuss how to tackle this limb loss with proper wound treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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