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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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45:50

Heart of Medicine: COVID-19 and The Heart

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2024/04/01

On this episode of Heart of Medicine, virologist Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Lam Sai Kit and infectious diseases consultant Dr Timothy Williams join consultant cardiologist Dr Kannan Pasamanickam, to explore the impact of COVID-19 infection on cardiovascular health. They also debunk myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and the heart, and discuss why the false messaging around COVID-19 vaccination continues to persist.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:00

Why A New TB Vaccine Is An Investment Worth Making

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2024/03/29

It’s been more than 100 years since the BCG vaccine was first introduced as a significant tool in our fight against tuberculosis. While the BCG vaccine is still widely rolled out today, it is largely only effective among infants and young children, leaving adolescents and adults still vulnerable to developing TB. Worldwide, TB is one of the deadliest infectious diseases and leaves millions suffering from extended periods of ill-health and disability, especially in low- and middle-income countries

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35:59

Life Doesn't Pause #4: Is The Perimenopause Brain OK?

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2024/03/27

Feeling a bit more brain fog than usual? Getting forgetful, but chalking it up to stress and fatigue? If you're a woman in your 40s, there could be another reason - perimenopause. Hormone changes can have an effect on the brain, but are these effects permanent over the longer term? We talk about whether menopause brain is real, even in the years preceding, and whether dementia is a risk that perimenopausal women need to be concerned about.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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41:38

Screening for Colorectal Cancer

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2024/03/26

The idea of undergoing a colonoscopy can be daunting, but it is one of the tools we have for picking up colorectal cancer early, as the disease often has no symptoms in the early stages. So how often should you have a colonoscopy? How do you know if you need one? And is that the only screening option for colorectal cancer? Find out from Dato’ Dr Meheshinder Singh, consultant colorectal surgeon from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:10

NCD Chronicles #17: “I Want To Survive…For My Family”

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2024/03/25

How do you go from being an active 44-year-old, to suddenly discovering you have end-stage kidney disease? On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we get a glimpse into Ezi’s life with chronic kidney disease, and how home-based peritoneal dialysis has given him the freedom to continue living a normal life. Consultant nephrologist Dr Azrini Binti Abdul Aziz weighs in to highlight innovations in peritoneal dialysis that have improved the monitoring and support for patients remotely, but also calls for

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46:57

Doctor in the House: Are Private Hospitals Liable for...

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2024/03/22

The Federal Court recently ruled that private hospitals can also be held liable for medical negligence, meaning that not all the responsibility falls on the doctor alone. What does this mean for the private healthcare system and thus on patients’ healthcare experiences in the private sector? We find out from Charlaine Chin, medico-legal lawyer and Treasurer of the Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:59

Weight Matters – Tackling the Obesity Epidemic in...

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2024/03/21

The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 shows that 1 in 2 adults are either overweight or obese, and 1 in 2 adults have abdominal obesity, which causes various metabolic problems. Prof Dr Rohana Abdul Ghani, Consultant Endocrinologist, and President of the Malaysian Obesity Society, joins us to unpack the multifactorial ecosystem that affects people with obesity, and how to better support them in managing their weight.This is a disease awareness message brought to you by Novo Nordisk Pharma

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41:17

Because Feelings Matter #28: “I Was A High Achiever,...

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2024/03/20

Anita Abu Bakar had always been a high achiever. But throughout childhood, and her early career as an investment banker, she describes feeling an emotional void. Instead, she would frequently experience anxiety, panic and loneliness. It was only a matter of time before she reached breaking point. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Anita Abu Bakar describes the excruciating pain that came with hitting rock bottom, and how she clawed her way back up to eventually set up a mental health NGO,

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48:16

Mind Matters: Systemic Struggles of Children with ADHD

Health & Living ·

2024/03/19

In Malaysia, it is estimated that between 1.6% and 4.6% of children have ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder. But statistics do not tell us the reality of the struggles faced by these children, when it comes to managing their daily routines, making friends, coping with school, and being accepted by people around them. We speak to Nik Norezreen Nik Adnan, a parent of a primary-age child with ADHD, about the systemic barriers that present challenges to children and their caregivers. In the

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45:58

Life Doesn't Pause #3: What Women Need To Know About...

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2024/03/18

Women conform to different societal norms as they go through various phases of life, and the perimenopause years are no different. With menopause on the horizon, women in their 40s are forced to set aside their sexual desires and needs, and are not able to talk about sexual dysfunction in their relationships. In this candid conversation with consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin, we discuss how sex and relationships are affected by perimenopause, and how to create a safe space for

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45:30

Doctor in the House: A Critical Shortage of Organ...

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2024/03/15

Organ donation offers a new lease on life for recipients of organ transplants. But in Malaysia, we have a critical shortage of organ donors and thus low transplantation rates. Dr Mohamad Zaimi Abdul Wahab, a transplant nephrologist from Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Vice President of the Malaysian Society of Transplantation joins us to dive into the challenges in raising organ donation and transplant rates in Malaysia and how a programme targeted at university students aims to change this. See

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45:48

Public Health: Chronic Kidney Disease - The Monster...

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2024/03/14

Almost 50,000 people in Malaysia live with end-stage renal disease. The Ministry of Health has warned that by the year 2040, there could be more than 100,000 Malaysians on dialysis if nothing is done to stop the rising cases of kidney failure in the country. In conjunction with World Kidney Day, we revisit the burden of chronic kidney disease in Malaysia.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:37

Brain Waves: Cognitive Reserves & Memory Loss

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2024/03/13

Why do some people remain so sharp as they age, while others are less resilient to the effects of memory loss and dementia? Why are some still able to function normally even when their brain shows that there is damage or pathology that could lead to cognitive decline? It might come down to something called cognitive reserve, and that’s what we’ll be exploring on this episode of Brain Waves, with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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44:13

Humans of Healthcare: The Anaesthesiologist

Health & Living ·

2024/03/12

When you undergo surgery, the anaesthesiologist plays a very important role in ensuring your safety and comfort before, during and after surgery. This is the medical doctor who specialises in anaesthesia, pain management, and critical care medicine. Consultant anaesthesiologist Dr Gunalan Palari Arumugam joins us to share why he chose this career path, and what he has learned about patient care from his role by the operating table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:57

Life Doesn't Pause #2: Mental Health During...

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2024/03/11

The midlife can be both thrilling and terrifying for women in their 40s - this is the time for major changes, such as children going into adolescence or university, changes in relationships or careers, or the death or illness of parents. We look at how the perimenopause period affects women's mental health, and why it's important for women to have a strong support system, including her partner and family, to help her navigate this phase with empathy and compassion.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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International Women’s Day: Gruelling Journeys to...

Health & Living ·

2024/03/08

In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March, Health & Living is exploring the barriers that women in underserved communities in Sarawak and Sabah face in the context of cancer care. We speak to Stage 3 breast cancer survivor Jacqueline John, Vice President of the Kinabalu Pink Ribbon (also known as the Kinabalu Breast Cancer Support Association), who overcame tremendous personal barriers to undergo surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Jacqueline also shares more about the

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International Women’s Day: Targeting Breast &...

Health & Living ·

2024/03/07

In conjunction with International Women’s Day on 8 March, Health & Living is exploring the barriers that women in underserved communities in Sarawak and Sabah face in the context of cancer care. Breast and cervical cancer are common cancers among women that can be detected early and yet doctors on the ground in Sarawak still see many women being diagnosed in later stages, especially in underserved communities. We speak to Dr Yolanda Augustin, clinical oncologist at St George’s, University of

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43:42

Life Doesn't Pause #1: The Identity of the...

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2024/03/06

The fabulous 40s are a phase of life for women to look forward to, but what happens when their hormones have a somewhat different idea? Perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, has its own hormonal, physiological and psychological effects, which means that women go through an extended transition where they struggle with physical symptoms and emotional ups and downs, for several years. In the first episode of this mini-series throughout March, we look at how societal norms shape the way

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43:52

Understanding Diastasis Recti, And The Role of Fascia

Health & Living ·

2024/03/05

The abdominal muscles - where your six-pack is (or should be) - are two flat and parallel muscles separated by a connective tissue called linea alba. Some people - for instance, women post-delivery - find that their linea alba can become separated, in a condition called diastasis recti. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh joins us to take a peek at the linea alba, and to help us understand how fascia forms in our body, their functions, and consequences of their dysfunction.Image credit:

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40:59

Picking Up Hearing Loss Among Newborns & Children

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2024/03/04

What is it like to grow up without being able to hear sounds and speech? Picking up hearing loss among babies and children is crucial to ensure that their development is not affected. In conjunction with World Hearing Day, we speak to Dr Farah Liana Lokman, an ENT specialist, and Fatimah Sazari, an audiologist, both from Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM to understand hearing loss among children and how universal hearing screening for newborns can help.Image credit: ShutterstockSee

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