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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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Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Two

Health & Living ·

2013/05/02

In Episode Two of Take a Shot, we take a long look at the National Immunisation Program, bust the myth that it's 'compulsory', and take a look at the larger myth started by Andrew Wakefield and perpetuated by the media and frightened parents, that vaccination is linked to autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Need for Public and Private Healthcare Collaboration

Health & Living ·

2013/04/29

Public and private healthcare seem to be on opposite sides of the divide - providing different things and motivated by different aims. However, with the rising cost of care and number of patients, there needs to be more collaboration between the two in order to better serve health needs. Telling us more about that is Dato' Dr. Amin Jalaluddin, who moved from University Malaya Medical Centre, to becoming the CEO of University Malaya Specialist Centre. He explains the divide, as well as possible

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27:12

Bleeding and Platelet Count

Health & Living ·

2013/04/23

We've all - at one point or another - bled. But what loss of blood would be insurmountable, and how does the body cope with bleeding? Dr. Goh Kim Yen tells us all about it, while also discussing platelets and the role they play in our blood and our systems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:26

Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases by Embracing a...

Health & Living ·

2013/04/22

Communicable diseases are the ones that often frighten people, with their tendency to spread rapidly hrough populations. However, non-communicable diseases tend to sneak up on you, only hinted at through family history and encouraged through lifestyle. Roseline Yap, council member of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia discusses how non-communicable diseases might be avoided by embracing a healthy lifestyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:31

Nutrition and Obesity

Health & Living ·

2013/04/18

Earllier this year, it was confirmed that Malaysia was now the fattest nation in Southeast Asia and sixth in Asia. These are startling indications that we may need to seriously rethink the future health of our nation and start putting measures in place to halt the bulge. Tan Sue Yee, nutritionist and council member of the Nutrition Society of Malaysia tells us more about how obesity is an ongoing struggle and the role that nutrition and exercise will need to play.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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32:52

World Voice Day 2013

Health & Living ·

2013/04/16

What's something we use every day, but don't notice until it's gone? If you thought the answer was our 'voice', you were right. To bring attention to this, World Voice Day is celebrated every April 16th, and joining Chwi Lynn Lee in this celebration today is Professor Kartini Ahmad, voice pathology specialist and founding head of the UKM Speech Pathology Program, and Professor Dr. Siti Charaini Proehoeman, head of the voice department at ASWARA and our regional soprano.See omnystudio.com/listener

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30:08

Technology Advancement in Sports

Health & Living ·

2013/04/15

Leaps and bounds have been made in sports, especially in terms of the equipment that's now available. But have all these been done for the benefit and betterment of the sportsperson? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Harjeet Singh discusses why there was a need for the use of advanced materials in sporting goods and it's impact for the sportsperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:38

Know Thy Cancers - Immunohistochemistry in Tumour...

Health & Living ·

2013/04/11

Immunohistochemistry is a routine and essential tool in diagnostic and research laboratories, assisting in diagnosing a cancer as benign or malignant and determining the stage and grade of a tumour. Dr. Sri Ganesh, histopathologist, continues his Know Thy Cancer series by telling us more about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:39

Mountain Biking

Health & Living ·

2013/04/08

Many of us have - at one point in our lives- ridden a mountain bike. Learning to cycle is one of the hallmarks of childhood, but while we use the gears on our mountain bikes, to ride up or down the slopes of our neighbourhoods or playgrounds, the bikes are built for much more than that. Darcy Steinhardt, founder of Zero2Hero and coach, tells us more about mountain biking for health and the kind of skills we need to be in possession of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:57

The Relationship Between a General Practitioner and a...

Health & Living ·

2013/04/05

When we first get the sniffles or a headache that won't go away, the first people we see are always the general practitioners. The people who run our neighbourhood clinics and who we trust. But what kind of work and communication should really go into this patient-doctor relationship? Dr. M Sarveswara, general practitioner, explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:05

Exercising for the Elderly

Health & Living ·

2013/04/04

They always say that fitness is an investment, and it's one that will particularly pay off in old age, as it keeps people healthy and social and independent. Karen Siah, fitness instructor, gives her perspective and tips on exercising for the elderly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:28

Six Hours in Hell

Health & Living ·

2013/04/03

A Rebel Extreme program, Six Hours in Hell is as much about finding your own limits, as it is about pushing them. Telling us more about the program as well as the relationship between fitness and mindset is Jason Moriarty, fitness coach and Rajesh Gill, participant in the program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:52

The Basics of Anaesthesiology

Health & Living ·

2013/04/01

Anaesthesia is a crucial part of modern surgery, removing pain from the procedure, However, the job of an anaesthetist goes far beyond the surgery alone and it isn't only about putting the patient under. Dr. Foo Sze Yuen shares the ins and outs of her profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:33

Oral Biopsy: When in Doubt, Have it Out

Health & Living ·

2013/03/28

In some instances, diagnostic tests can be as serious and invasive as the actual treatment, and a prime example of this is in the oral biopsy. Requiring a sample of tissue in order to identify what the cause of an illness might be, it's also a procedure that requires careful planning and skill. Professor Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician, tells us more bout the procedure and explains why 'When in doubt, have it out.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:02

Support for Dialysis Patients

Health & Living ·

2013/03/27

Kidneys are organs in our bodies that we need for multiple reasons : filtering waste, producing hormones and generally helping us to run efficiently. Kidney failure is something that often needs to be treated with permanent measures, either with dialysis or a kidney transplant. Dialysis can be a draning experience, physically, emotionally and financially, so how can support be provided to both them and their family? Dr. Sivashanker Kanagasabapathy, general manager of dialysis services and medical

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21:59

Clubfoot

Health & Living ·

2013/03/25

Clubfoot is a fairly common condition that people are born with, with numbers suggesting that it affects 1 out of a 1000 children. Treatment options for clubfoot have ranged from surgery to massaging and stretching to leg-braces. However even modern treatment is long-term and requires special gear that may be beyond reach for some families. Explaining the condition as well as why some help is needed is Dr. Jeremy Prakash, consultant orthopaedic surgeon and Andrew Lee, past president of the Rotary

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22:36

Colorectal Cancer and Diet

Health & Living ·

2013/03/21

More than the other cancers, colorectal cancer has a direct link to diet, and nutrition can play a big role in both the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. With so many factors - Omega-3 oils, antioxidants, selenium- being touted as good for you, how do we really know what we need to be taking, along with how much of it we should be consuming? Periandal Asha, a dietitian from the National Cancer Society, explains more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:29

Scientific Exchange

Health & Living ·

2013/03/13

Dr. Rita Colwell is a Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland at College Park and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, but she also travels the world to promote science and technology cooperation between the United States and other countries, and to build international partnerships through scientific exchange. She joins us to explain the concept and benefits of science and technology cooperation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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29:01

Empowered : Colorectal Cancer and Low-Income Communities

Health & Living ·

2013/03/12

In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at silent casualties in the war against cancer, with cancer patients living in low-income communities not having the same advantages that we often take for granted. Dr. Christina Ng, founder and president of Empowered, explains how the work they do focuses on bringing education and access to treatment to low-income communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:18

Virtual Pathology

Health & Living ·

2013/03/11

The times they are a-changing, and science is changing quicker with the times than almost anything else. Work that once needed to be done delicately in labs and that could be lost or damaged, can now be shared and stored virtually, making everything that much quicker and easier. Such are the possibilities of virtual pathology. However, like any other modality, there are pros and cons, and weighing them out is Dr. Sri Ganesh Kalimuthu, consultant histopathologist.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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