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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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36:25

Counsellor's Corner: Unpacking Your Emotional Baggage

Health & Living ·

2024/11/11

We all carry it – unresolved hurts, past traumas, and emotional wounds that shape how we see the world and ourselves. But what happens when this emotional baggage begins to weigh us down? On Counsellor's Corner, Lakshumy Kumar is here to help you recognise the signs of unaddressed emotional baggage, its impact on your mental health, and how to unpack it.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:55

Doctor in the House: Treating Triple-Negative Breast...

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2024/11/08

In Malaysia, breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women, and the risk tends to rise with age. However, breast cancer is not one single homogenous disease - there are different subtypes, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) being the most aggressive subtype. We dive into the diagnosis of TNBC with Dr Tan Chih Kiang, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, and Dr Ng Char Hong, Consultant Breast & Breast Reconstructive Surgeon.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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30:07

Humans of Healthcare: The Cardiologist

Health & Living ·

2024/11/07

What is it like being the person who looks after people’s hearts? On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, consultant cardiologist Dr Raja Ezman Faridz Raja Shariff tells us more about the work of a cardiologist, how this specialty serves the needs of the community today, and whether his own heart skips a beat when dealing with difficult cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:47

Innovations In Assisted Reproductive Technology

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2024/11/06

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has made significant strides in recent decades, expanding the possibilities for individuals and couples experiencing infertility or other reproductive challenges. While ART continues to offer hope to those facing infertility, there is a constant balance to be maintained between scientific progress and ethical considerations, including ensuring accessibility of treatments for all. Prof Dr Arthur Chang, Professor of OB/GYN from the University of Texas Health

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37:15

Rheumatological Disorders

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2024/11/05

Rheumatological disorders are a broad category of diseases caused by inflammation in the joints and connective tissues.Together with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh, we explore what gives rise to these conditions, and why it’s important to understand the inflammatory process in managing these diseases.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:03

Your Guide To Hearing Aids

Health & Living ·

2024/11/04

Currently more than 1.5 billion people worldwide live with hearing loss. For some of these people, hearing aids may improve their hearing, so that they can still listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities. But hearing aids aren’t devices that you can just purchase online or over-the-counter, and expect miraculous results. Audiologist Ngiow Jen Sen joins us to explain the various hearing aids available, and why personalised adjustment is important. Find a registered

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45:51

Doctor in the House: Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

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2024/11/01

What does genetic testing have to do with breast cancer? What can a genetic test tell you, and does every woman need it in order to know her risk of developing breast cancer? We unpack these questions with Yoon Sook Yee, Head of Genetic Counselling, and Dr Low Ley Hian, Head of Business Development, from Cancer Research Malaysia’s newly-established genetic testing services, GENETIX.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:28

Menopause Hormone Therapy: Myths and Facts

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2024/10/30

The word ‘menopause’ conjures up images of greying, elderly women, while menopause hormone therapy (MHT) continues to be the bogeyman that frightens women with notions of cancer and stroke. Recognising this, the theme of World Menopause Day this year (observed on 18 October) was ‘Menopause Hormone Therapy’. In this conversation with Dr Ho Choon Moy, President of the Malaysian Menopause Society, we dive into the controversies, myths and facts of MHT.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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39:11

Ageism in Healthcare

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2024/10/29

Although we pride ourselves on being a society that is filial and respectful to the elderly, we also embrace a lot of age-related biases against older adults. When these ageist attitudes are practised in the healthcare system, it can affect the quality of care provided to older adults. We'll discuss the subtle and overt ways in which ageism manifests, from healthcare professionals’ attitudes to systemic barriers that limit access to treatments and services. Joining this discussion are Professor Dr

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40:42

NCD Chronicles #23: Eczema, The Itch That Disrupts...

Health & Living ·

2024/10/28

Asyraf has struggled with eczema since he was in preschool, growing up with the constant skin redness, persistent itching, and unpredictable flare-ups. Now 18, Asyraf is feeling hopeful for the first time, as he is receiving advanced therapy to control his eczema. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, he shares about the challenges he faced as a child and teenager with eczema, while consultant dermatologist Dato’ Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan delves into how the itch associated with eczema isn’t just merely an

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34:55

Are Southeast Asian Countries Prepared for the Next...

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2024/10/25

The COVID-19 pandemic might feel like a distant dream, but the possibility of humankind facing another pandemic is very real. But are countries prepared for that possibility? How are countries in the region surveilling for the pathogen that could cause the next pandemic? We speak to Prof Dr Paul Michael Pronyk, Director of the Duke-NUS Centre for Outbreak Preparedness, to help us understand why genomic surveillance matters for outbreak preparedness, and how prepared are countries in South and

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43:13

Gifted Children: Raising Child Prodigies and Geniuses

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2024/10/24

In October, twelve-year-old Izz Imil made news headlines when he became the youngest student to enrol at Universiti Malaya, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. People love stories of child prodigies, whether they’re excelling in academic studies, sports, or arts and entertainment. But children who are gifted face challenges when it comes to fitting in with the rest of society, or meeting the expectations of conventional education systems. Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental

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42:25

Because Feelings Matter #34: Dealing With Duality Of...

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2024/10/23

About 15 years ago, Herman Jorgensen seemed to be winning at life, so why was he also having panic attacks, feeling a sense of emptiness, turning to alcohol, and becoming more passive at work? In this episode of Because Feelings Matter, Herman, who is now managing director at a multinational company in Malaysia, reflects on his past mental health struggles and how he is using his own experience to institute more empathetic workplace mental health practices within his organisation. This episode is

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45:31

Ask A Doctor: Exercise & Fitness

Health & Living ·

2024/10/22

On this month’s Ask A Doctor, it’s all about getting your body moving! Whether you’re still figuring out what exercise works best for you, or hitting the gym every day, consultant sports medicine physician Dr Arvin Raj is here to answer all your questions about exercise and fitness, and how to get back into it.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:24

Budget 2025: Breaking Down Health Allocations

Health & Living ·

2024/10/21

What did Budget 2025 deliver for Malaysia’s healthcare needs? For an analysis of the healthcare allocations in next year’s budget, we have Dr Muralli Munisamy, Managing Director of the National Cancer Society of Malaysia, and Dr Amjad Rabi, a social and human security economist. We'll also be taking a look at the longer-term reforms needed for health financing, beyond the annual national budgeting cycle.This BFM Budget 2025 Special is brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image

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Brain Waves: When Misconduct Happens in Scientific...

Health & Living ·

2024/10/17

Dr Eliezer Masliah is a well-known neuroscientist in his field, having carried out and led research of neurological conditions over the past few decades with around 800 research papers to his name. He was most recently head of the Division of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Aging in the United States, until he was removed from that position last month on allegations of research misconduct. With his work having been influential in the works of other scientists, particularly in developing

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43:55

Budget 2025: What Do We Need For The Future of Our...

Health & Living ·

2024/10/16

From burnout to brain drain, the wellbeing and future of our healthcare workers has been a long-standing issue that continues to plague our public healthcare system. What will it take to prioritise the future of our healthcare workers ahead of Budget 2025 and is it just about financial allocations? Here to dive into that and share what’s on their budget wishlist, are Dr Timothy Cheng, Chairman of the Malaysian Medical Association’s Section Concerning House Officers, Medical Officers and Specialists,

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46:56

Mind Matters: Mental Health Goes Beyond Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2024/10/15

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day in October, we explore a broader perspective to mental health, challenging the notion that mental healthcare is limited to services provided within the health system. Special guest Dr Ahmed Hankir, psychiatrist with the NHS and recipient of the WHO Director-General's Global Health Leaders Award 2022, joins Ellisha Othman, Managing Director of Thrive Well, to explore how a trauma-informed approach in social services can improve inclusion, diversity and

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45:25

Budget 2025: A Budget for Digital Health Records?

Health & Living ·

2024/10/14

Health Minister Dato’ Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has said that within the next four to five years, the Ministry of Health plans to introduce a “One Person, One Record” system that is accessible across both government and private health facilities. What should this system look like and what lessons can we learn from previous attempts of digitalising parts of our public healthcare system? Joining us to discuss these questions and what kind of investment is needed for digitalisation ahead of Budget 2025,

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48:56

Autoimmune Disease Community Asks For RM20mil In...

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2024/10/11

Autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis pose a lifelong burden for people diagnosed with these conditions. Access to advanced treatment like biologics can be limited due to the cost of these medications. Dr Benjamin Cheah, President of the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, and Dominic Wong from the Psoriasis Association of Malaysia, join the show to tell us why their associations are asking for RM20mil in Budget 2025.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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