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Mind Matters: Away From Institutionalisation &...

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2024/06/19

When we think of people struggling with their mental health being placed in psychiatric institutions, it’s usually not a pretty picture. In fact, psychiatric institutions have had their fair share of stigma and horror stories about how their residents are treated. But in recent decades, we have seen a shift in mindset towards the importance of community care instead, to better support people struggling with their mental health. What does community care mean? Are there circumstances where

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Healthy Ageing: Managing Behavioural Changes in...

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2024/06/18

It’s normal for parent-child relationships to change and evolve as you and your parents grow older, but what happens when your ageing parents develop more difficult behaviours and you find yourself being the parent in that relationship? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, consultant psychiatrist Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan dives into behavioural changes among older adults, how their kids and family members can manage these changes, and when it’s a sign of a more serious, underlying condition.Image

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Doctor in the House: Protecting Older Adults From...

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2024/06/14

The idea of subjecting an elderly person - the grandfathers and grandmothers in our lives - to abuse or neglect is an abhorrent one. And yet, elder abuse does occur with horrifying frequency around the world - hence, the annual commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June to shine a spotlight on this grievous violation of the rights of older people. Family medicine specialist Associate Prof Dr Fadzilah Hanum Mohd Mydin, from the Prevent Elder Abuse and negleCt initiativE (PEACE) Team,

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Public Health: How (Un)Healthy Are Malaysians,...

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2024/06/13

Chances are, you know someone who has a non-communicable disease, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol or obesity. In fact, you probably know someone who has all four of these conditions. The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023: Non-Communicable Diseases and Healthcare Demand, reveals that more than half a million Malaysian adults (2.5% of population), suffer from all four diseases, and are at risk of stroke or heart disease. On this Public Health episode, Professor Dr Sharifa Ezat

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44:06

Be Fit Malaysians: When Do I need Surgery for a...

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2024/06/12

If you injured yourself while playing a sport or exercising, what kind of treatment would you need to help you get back on your feet and working out again? When is surgery needed and will that affect how you recover? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh joins us on the show today, together with consultant sports physician Dr Kamaljeet Singh to dive into both their roles in this journey. Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Humans of Healthcare: The Pharmacist

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2024/06/11

If asked to picture what a pharmacist does, most of us probably imagine someone dispensing medications. But that’s only a small part of what a pharmacist does. In this episode of Humans of Healthcare, pharmacist Dr Mark Cheong breaks down misconceptions about the role of pharmacists, the career opportunities after a degree in pharmacy, and how they work hand in hand with both physicians and patients.Image credit: Dr Mark CheongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ask A Doctor: Your Child’s Behaviour

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2024/06/10

On this monthly episode of Ask A Doctor, consultant child psychiatrist Dr Anita Codati addresses all your concerns about your child’s behaviour, ranging from daily home routines to social interactions and school-related issues.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:18

Bird Flu Could Cause The Next Pandemic - But Not Just...

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2024/06/07

A highly pathogenic strain of avian flu (H5N1) is spreading across the world, infecting not just wild and farmed birds, but increasingly, mammals like cattle and seals as well. With cases of avian flu also detected among humans in countries like the United States all the way to Cambodia, and one confirmed human death from the H5N2 strain, does this mean we should be on high alert for avian flu outbreaks? Will avian flu be the next pandemic? We find out from Prof Dr Raina MacIntyre, Epidemiologist

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Counsellor’s Corner: How Are The Guys Doing?

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2024/06/06

Men’s mental health struggles often go unnoticed, due to societal and cultural norms about masculinity and male behaviours. On Counsellor’s Corner, we draw back the curtains on men’s mental health issues, and get licensed counsellor Justin Yap to answer all your questions.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brain Waves: The PsychENCODE Project

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2024/06/05

The PsychEncode Consortium was started back in 2015 in the United States because scientists wanted to pool together their resources and expertise to study the genetics of neuropsychiatric diseases like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, and more, especially in the earlier stages of these conditions. Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar joins us to discuss why these projects matter and if the results are relevant for everyone across the globe.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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Women’s Health In A World Full of Crises

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2024/06/04

Whether you’re a man or a woman has a significant impact on your health and well-being, due to both biological and gender-related differences. In fact, many areas of women’s health tend to be under-researched and lack support, which has knock-on implications not just on individuals but communities and populations as well. In a world where we are seeing inequality and inequity deepen as we grapple with geopolitical, economic, environmental and social crises, how is women’s health faring?We find out

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Doctor in the House: Is The Tobacco Industry...

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2024/05/31

Tobacco companies have had decades of experience marketing their products to appeal to a wider consumer base, including the youths, and these strategies have seemed to only grow more aggressive as companies pivot to selling vapes and e-cigarettes. In conjunction with World No Tobacco Day (commemorated yearly on 31st May) and this year’s theme, we discuss how we can protect our youths from tobacco industry interference and ultimately where the responsibility to do so lies.Image Credit:

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Keeping An Eye On Pneumococcal Disease

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2024/05/30

Pneumococcal disease remains a pressing public health issue in Malaysia, especially among very young children and older adults. What progress have we seen in reducing the burden of pneumococcal disease with the introduction of the vaccine in the National Immunisation Programme in 2020, and what are the emerging threats that could arise to increase the burden? Consultant paediatrician Prof Datuk Dr Zulkifli Ismail joins us to share more.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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Because Feelings Matter #29: “I Knew And I Felt My...

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2024/05/29

Motherhood has been a series of curveballs for Desiree Kaur, and raising an autistic child is just one of many challenges she juggles daily. On this episode of Because Feelings Matter, Desiree opens up about the emotions that come with the journey of raising a neurodivergent child, and how she’s learned to acknowledge the “not OK” days, even as she tries to plan everything else to a ‘T’. Desiree is the Founder of Project Haans, a website that provides resources and support for parents, caregivers,

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46:42

Preventive Heart Scans: Do We Need Them?

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2024/05/28

When you search for “heart scans” on Google, you’re spoilt for choice with numerous private health centres advertising the availability of their heart screening packages. But options aside, what do you need to know about preventive heart scans before you sign up for one? Dr Yee Kok Meng, Consultant Cardiologist from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, joins us to ensure that you’re armed with all the information you need so that you make the right choice for yourself and your family members.See

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NCD Chronicles #19: “I Slapped Dementia In The Face”

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2024/05/27

When we hear the word “dementia”, what many of us picture is often the last stages of the condition where the individual has lost much of their cognitive ability and memory. But that’s only a small picture of what dementia really is. What are the lived realities of people living with milder forms of dementia and how can we support their ability to still be independent? On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we feature Vanetha Ramiah’s journey of living with vascular dementia and the stigma she’s had to

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Diagnosed With Ovarian Cancer? No Woman Should Go...

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2024/05/24

Breast cancer can be screened through a mammogram while cervical cancer has HPV tests, but what about ovarian cancer? While ovarian cancer is rare, it is often diagnosed in the late stages because of the challenges with picking it up early. We speak to specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology Dr Yogeeta Gunasagran to find out whether screening and treatment for ovarian cancer has improved, and we also hear from Joselyn Pang about her journey with ovarian cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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47:14

Discriminated For Having Dyslexia

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2024/05/23

Dyslexia is a learning difficulty affecting reading and writing skills. If you have dyslexia, you may not read these sentences in the same way that a typical person would. Some letters might be missing, appear in reverse, or even seem to move around on the screen. But having dyslexia doesn’t mean you can’t read, learn, work or even thrive, with the right support and acceptance within your environment. Amani Amrullah, an advocate for neurodiversity, joins consultant developmental paediatrician Dr

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Mind Matters: How The First 1,000 Days Impact Mum’s...

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2024/05/21

It is said that it “takes a village to raise a child”, but mothers living in urban, low-income communities, may lack such a “village” or support system, as well as access to services and resources for physical, mental and social support. Mothers are especially vulnerable in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, which spans from pregnancy to the time a child turns two. How do socioeconomic and health inequities affect mothers’ mental health? Benjamin Looi, Clinical Psychologist & Manager of

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HIV Is No Longer A Death Sentence, But What Does This...

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2024/05/20

In the 1980s, a diagnosis of HIV was almost like a death sentence, but today with effective and accessible treatment, it no longer is. What this means is that we are seeing an increase in the population of older adults who are living with HIV. In fact, UNAIDS estimates that the number of people aged 50 years or older with HIV infection globally has increased from 5.4 million in 2015 to 8.1 million in 2020. But what are the challenges and stigma that older adults living with HIV still face today? Are

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