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Autism: Who Supports The Adults?

Health & Living ·

2024/01/31

Children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. However, this logical assumption is not reflected in reality. Adults with autism often face many barriers, ranging from getting a diagnosis, to accessing adult-centred services, and dealing with discrimination. Dr Cheah Boon Eu and Ch’ng Bao Zhong - autistic professionals working in healthcare - join consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan to discuss the challenges faced by autistic adults in the domains of diagnosis,

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39:42

How Do We Uphold Health As A Human Right?

Health & Living ·

2024/01/30

“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition." - Excerpt from the World Health Organization’s ConstitutionIt only takes a look around our own country, sometimes no further than our own communities, to see that there are far too many people falling ill who shouldn’t, and far too many whose health needs are not being provided for. As crises and

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NCD Chronicles #15: Undefeated By Cervical Cancer

Health & Living ·

2024/01/29

‘Twas the night before Christmas when Selina Yeop Jr’s world turned upside-down. Her doctor had just told her that she possibly had cervical cancer, a disease that previously had only belonged in the periphery of her consciousness. In conjunction with Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January, Selina shares her journey from diagnosis to remission, and how she persevered through the therapies. We also check in with consultant gynaecological oncologist Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling to find out more about the

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43:39

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

Health & Living ·

2024/01/26

It’s an open secret that the tobacco industry strongly lobbies governments on public health policies linked to tobacco control, but just how much of an influence do they have? Launched in November last year, the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance’s 4th Asian Tobacco Industry Interference Index measures the extent to which 19 Asian countries are protecting their health policies from tobacco industry interference. Joining consultant urologist Dr George Lee to share more about the Index and what

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26:34

The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Is At “Catastrophic...

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2024/01/24

More than 25,000 Palestinians have been killed and 1.9 million - more than 85% of Gaza’s population - has been displaced since Israel began its latest assault on Gaza on 7th October. In fact, Israel’s military campaign has resulted in crisis levels of hunger and starvation, with UN agencies warning of famine and disease, even as the Gazan healthcare system struggles to cope with the injuries inflicted on Palestinians by the war. We speak to Regidor Javier Esguerra, a registered nurse and healthcare

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Because Feelings Matter #26: “I Know There Is A Place...

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2024/01/23

Confident, independent, adventurer and explorer: these are the words Izzat Zaid uses to describe herself. But it has not always been easy for her to balance these traits against society’s conventions and expectations, especially in the high-pressure environment of university studies and work. On this episode of Because Feelings Matter, Izzat shares how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult gave her the lens through which to view her unique differences, and also to figure out where she would fit in a

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38:43

Healthy Ageing: How To Eat Well As You Age

Health & Living ·

2024/01/22

“Make sure the food has less salt. Consume more fibres. It’s fine that they have a lower appetite.” These are some of the things we hear being said about older adults and their dietary habits but what should and shouldn’t they do? How do their nutritional needs change as they age? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to dietitian Prof Dr Winnie Chee for some practical advice on how we can maintain a healthy - and tasty - diet as we age.Image credits: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener

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Doctor in the House: Cannabis As An Antiviral?

Health & Living ·

2024/01/19

SARS-CoV-2, HIV and Hepatitis C - what do these viruses have in common? They can be targeted with antiviral medications, which have changed the way we’re able to manage these diseases, as well as prevent and control their spread. As we face the possibility of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, as well as the increase in antimicrobial-resistant strains, major questions arise when it comes to the viability of developing new antiviral agents. We explore whether cannabis compounds may offer

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Be Fit Malaysians: Physiotherapy Can Also Help With...

Health & Living ·

2024/01/18

Would you see a physiotherapist if you had little to no pain or if you don’t have an injury? Many of us often think of physiotherapy as something that’s needed in those contexts but there’s more to physiotherapy than that. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is back to share his perspective on this, and he’s also joined by Luke Lango, a physiotherapist and personal trainer.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Helping Mothers Manage High-Risk Pregnancies

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2024/01/17

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, but also one of anxiety. After all, the expecting mother is preparing for her life to change with the arrival of her baby, while hoping for a safe and healthy delivery. If the pregnancy is a high-risk one, there are even more fears over the well-being of mother and baby. Dr Muniswaran Ganeshan, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, joins us to explain more about managing high-risk pregnancies, and how he helps to keep

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Mind Matters: Mental Health in the Shadows of...

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2024/01/16

Global geopolitical events have weighed heavily on our minds in the last few months. The impact of wars, the climate crisis, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks, seem to be relentless and inescapable, no matter where we are. What is the mental health impact on people who have witnessed or experienced disaster, or for the rest of us, the constant exposure to distressing events on social media? We explore how mental health issues unfold in the shadows of conflict and crises, with Dr Muhammad

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42:21

Ask A Doctor: Skin Health

Health & Living ·

2024/01/15

We’re back with our monthly Ask A Doctor segment and to kickstart the year we will be focussing on skin health. Here to answer your questions from skin care to skin conditions is Dato’ Dr Noor Zalmy Azizan, a consultant dermatologist.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Ensuring Responsible Regulation...

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2024/01/12

In 2022, sales of vitamin and dietary supplements in Malaysia were valued at RM4.89 billion. But as the demand for supplements grows, so does the pressure on the industry and consumers to guard against the sale and consumption of counterfeit supplements. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Rajen Manicka, President of the Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association (MADSA), to explore the increasing trend of supplements consumption among Malaysians, and the industry’s role in ensuring

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Public Health: Invisible Barriers to Accessing...

Health & Living ·

2024/01/11

Why do some people skip medical checkups, treatments or follow-up care, even when the services are available for them to access? In Selangor, it has been reported that time constraints and transport problems are the primary reasons that residents in the state do not go for follow-up screenings or consultations despite the detection of abnormalities in health screening programmes. In the first Public Health show of 2024, we explore invisible barriers that make it difficult for people to seek

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43:54

Brain Waves: Is Sleep For the Weak?

Health & Living ·

2024/01/10

Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, everyone needs sleep. But, do we adults really need 7 hours of sleep a day? Why do some people get away with less and others need more? We find out more about why sleep matters for our cognitive health, together with neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar, and Prof Dr Michael Chee, Director of the Centre for Sleep and Cognition at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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Humans of Healthcare: The Neuropsychologist

Health & Living ·

2024/01/09

The brain is a complex organ, and any physical trauma to the brain or neurological disorders can have an impact on your cognition and behaviour. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to clinical neuropsychologist Dr A Padmassini to find out more about how the specialisation of neuropsychology is vital as we see a rise in neurological disorders and mental health issues, and what it takes to be a neuropsychologist.Image credit: Dr A PadmassiniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Is Malaysia On Track To Eliminate Cervical Cancer?

Health & Living ·

2024/01/08

On 30 December 2003, Cantopop singer Anita Mui passed away from cervical cancer, amid an outpouring of grief from her fans. Thirty years later, this disease is still the fourth most common cancer, and continues to kill one woman every two minutes. The World Health Organization has laid out a strategy to eliminate cervical cancer worldwide as a public health problem, where all countries reach an annual incidence rate of four cases per 100,000 women or less. But how is elimination possible, when HPV

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Doctor in the House: Should You Buy Medical Devices...

Health & Living ·

2024/01/05

Medical devices are a billion-dollar industry, and are becoming increasingly ubiquitous in healthcare. They’re also becoming increasingly high-stakes - such devices are costly, but they do very precise jobs and slight errors in usage can result in serious consequences. And yet, you increasingly find medical devices being sold on e-commerce platforms to the public. How do consumers judge the safety and authenticity of the devices that are available? Just because you can add a ventilator or a medical

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Alzheimer’s Disease - Caring for the Individual and...

Health & Living ·

2024/01/04

According to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia, by 2050, the number of older adults in Malaysia living with dementia will rise to 825,000. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, usually accounting for 60-70% of dementia cases. There is currently no cure for this neurodegenerative condition, and many people living with Alzheimer’s are cared for by family members, with spouses or adult children being the primary caregivers. What challenges do caregivers face, as they

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The Time for a Mental Capacity Act Is Now

Health & Living ·

2024/01/03

Every day, we make small and big decisions in our lives. But what if one day, we find ourselves in circumstances where we are no longer able to make those decisions for ourselves, especially on things like health or even assets? How can we ensure every individual’s wishes and autonomy is respected even when they can’t voice it? Here to talk to me about what it means to have the mental capacity to make such decisions and the need for a mental capacity act in Malaysia are Anit Kaur Randhawa, vice

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