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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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21:11

Bar Coded Medication Administration System

Health & Living ·

2012/10/08

The Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) is a barcode system designed to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings and improve the quality and safety of medication administration.Being the first hospital in Malaysia to implement the system, Mohd Fazli Shuib, Head of the Pharmacy Department, Prince Court Medical Centre, discusses how it minimises human error.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:18

Arthritis Foundation Malaysia

Health & Living ·

2012/10/04

With the numbers of patients living with arthritis and other bone diseases continuing to rise, the fact that support is needed for them and their families is also becoming clearer. Founded in 1995, the Arthritis Foundation, Malaysia, aims to help people living with the illness, and on a larger scale, conduct research related to managing, treating and preventing conditions. Dr. Amir Zain, president, joins us to tell us more about the work they do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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25:16

Isomaltulose

Health & Living ·

2012/10/03

Most adults will do almost anything to improve their memory and attention span, from supplements to memorising cards. Meanwhile, mothers are also worried about their new additions to the family and the world, trying to maximise their potential and cognitive development. New research has suggested that isomaltulose, a naturally derived sugar replacement, could improve these functions and even assist with performance endurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:36

Heart Health and Genetics

Health & Living ·

2012/09/28

We inherit half our DNA from out mother and half from our father, so it’s no surprise that conditions can be passed down through families. This World Heart Day 2012, Dr. Arif Anwar, our resident geneticist, discusses the relationship between genetics and our environment and actions when it comes to heart health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:34

World Heart Day 2012: Women and Heart Health

Health & Living ·

2012/09/27

Hollywood and popular ideas have taught us that heart attacks are full of drama, people clutching their chests, faces twisted in pain, collapsing to the ground. But in truth, heart attack symptoms can present quietly up to a month before a major cardiac event, and this is truer still in cases of women and heart disease. In conjunction with World Heart Day 2012, Dr. Jeyamalar Rajadurai, consultant interventional cardiologist, discusses women and heart health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:12

Transient Ischemic Attack

Health & Living ·

2012/09/26

Transient Ischemic Attacks are characterised by symptoms of a small stroke which rapidly fade away, sometimes as quickly as a few minutes after. Often regarded as a warning sign that a stroke is impending, patients are left with having to manage the symptoms, usually with anticoagulants, and so on. Dr. Yong Fee Mann takes us through it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:19

World Elderly Day 2012

Health & Living ·

2012/09/25

It's no secret that worldwide, the average lifespan continues to go up. People are living longer, and correspondingly, trying to stay healthier and happier for longer. Dr. Wong Teck Wee, Vice President of the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society and consultant interventional cardiologist, shares his perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:41

Oral Cancer

Health & Living ·

2012/09/24

According to research by Cancer Research UK, rates of cancer of the lip, tongue, mouth and throat have risen by a quarter among men and women in their forties. While it's not the cancer that kills the most people, oral cancer continues to be caught in later stages and remains difficult to treat without disfigurement or otherwise lasting effects on speech, eating and living. Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik discusses the seriousness of oral cancer and how it's diagnosed and treated.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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34:52

Tumour Virology

Health & Living ·

2012/09/20

It all started with a chicken with a tumour... kicking off decades of research into how viruses can cause tumours and cancer. Viral infections may be the cause of up to 40% of all cancers, including some forms of brain tumours, leukaemia, skin cancer and even prostate cancer, say scientists. Understanding how viruses work may open the way to vaccinations against many cancers, and even to therapies that could cure them. Dr. Sri Ganesh, consultant histopathologist, explains the history of tumour

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34:49

The Relationship Between Musculoskeletal and...

Health & Living ·

2012/09/19

Posture is important, many of us know that, and understand that maintaining the health of our spine and joints is correspondingly important. But there is also another very important link, and that is to cardiovascular health and therefore our long-term wellbeing. Samuel John Hunter, chiropractor, explains this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:38

The Real Issues Behind Anorexia

Health & Living ·

2012/09/18

Anorexia, often thought of as an illness for the indulgent, is actually such a pernicious illness that it devours everything in its path, including relationships, friendships, and emotional and physical health. Like many other addictions and mental disorders, anorexia is so all-consuming that it can be hard to look beyond it. Dr. Carina Chan, health psychologist, shows us the real issues behind anorexia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:34

Relay for Life 2012

Health & Living ·

2012/09/12

One of the National Cancer Society's major fundraising events of the year, Relay for Life, is all about raising awareness and celebrating people who have survived their battle against cancer. Telling us more about the activities planned and the importance of having support for everyone whose lives have been affected by cancer, are Ben Ibrahim, Relay for Life ambassador and Adeline Joseph and Betty Ann Gomes, survivors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:47

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Health & Living ·

2012/09/10

The cure rate for acute lymphoblastic leukemia among children at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) increased to 90% last year, compared to 65% in 2002, following the use of a new treatment protocol. Professor Hany Ariffin, lead researcher on this initiative, explains what these protocols are, as well as the findings that led to their implementation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:48

Doctor in the House: Combating the Smoking Addiction

Health & Living ·

2012/09/07

Doctor in the House Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, joins us once again to speak about another contreversial topic: the adverse effects of smoking and how to combat the addiction. We talk about how bad smoking actually is, the effectiveness of plain cigarette packiging as well other methods to curb smoking within our society.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:06

Innovations at the National Heart Institue (IJN)

Health & Living ·

2012/09/06

The National Heart Institute of Malaysia (IJN) has recently won the annual Prime Minister's Innovation Award for its breakthrough achievements. The award is the highest recognition for high-impact innovative achievenments by public sector agencies and comes with a RM1mil reward and trophy. What innovations were these exactly and when did they happen? Dr. Alwi Mohamed Yunus, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon and one of the directors at IJN, fills us in on what has been happening and what may yet

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40:11

New Laws on Transplantation

Health & Living ·

2012/09/05

Transplants allow for miraculous things to come out of tragedy, for one impossible situation to make another one possible. Yet, for every lifesaving case that rescues someone through sheer patience, luck and skill, there are those who abuse the system and blackmail others to reek in the profits. Laws are necessary to govern this growing and controversial area, and Dr. Lela Yasmin Mansor, Chief National Donor Coordinator and Dr. Hirman Ismail from the Ministry of Health are here to tell us why.See

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40:22

Hand Injuries

Health & Living ·

2012/09/04

We work with our hands everyday, whether we are hammering nails or typing away on a keyboard. Hence, when the hand gets injured, it can severely impact our lives and motion. Dr. Rajesh Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, is here to give us the lowdown on hand injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:30

Exercise Trends and Fads

Health & Living ·

2012/09/03

With names like Zumba and Tabata - deciding which suitable new exercise class to enroll in can be extremely difficult. What are fitness trends that could be right for you and your body, and which of them are simply a waste of time? Karen Siah, personal trainer, lays it out for us to understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:30

Exercise Fads and Trends

Health & Living ·

2012/09/03

With names like Zumba and Tabata - deciding which suitable new exercise class to enroll in can be extremely difficult. What are fitness trends that could be right for you and your body, and which of them are simply a waste of time? Karen Siah, personal trainer, lays it out for us to understand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:06

Doctor in the House: Merdeka

Health & Living ·

2012/08/30

Doctor in the House In conjunction with our Merdeka celebration, Dr. George Lee, consultant Urologist, shares with us his thoughts on the development of our country's medical industry, what can be done to improve it, as well as why he came back to practice medicine in Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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