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35:54

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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39:21

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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43:12

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

Health & Living ·

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

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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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43:01

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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46:37

Public Health: Invisible Barriers to Accessing...

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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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31:39

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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46:09

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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46:02

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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50:47

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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45:35

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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45:02

Gut-Joint Axis: The Connection Between The Gut...

Health & Living ·

2024/01/02

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the body, causing inflammation and painful swelling of the joints. Research suggests that an imbalance in the gut microbiota may play the role of environmental triggers of arthritis. Together with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh, and professor in microbiology and molecular biology Prof Lee Learn Han, we traverse the gut-joint axis to better understand rheumatoid arthritis and its

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32:25

Health & Living Live 2023 Panel 3: Save Like You'll...

Health & Living ·

2023/12/20

#instalife doesn’t last forever. How you live today changes how you age tomorrow. At BFM’s Health & Living Live 2023, we looked at ways to disrupt ageing - from maintaining brain power, to staying fit, and being financially prepared. On the third panel session, licensed financial planner Stephen Yong covered the Business, Finance, and Money questions, when it comes to planning your wealth for your health.This is an edited replay of BFM's Health & Living Live 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener

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47:23

Health & Living Live 2023 Panel 2: Grey (Cells) Are...

Health & Living ·

2023/12/19

#instalife doesn’t last forever. How you live today changes how you age tomorrow. At BFM’s Health & Living Live 2023, we looked at ways to disrupt ageing - from maintaining brain power, to staying fit, and being financially prepared. In the second panel session, consultant geriatrician Dr Seenikatty Abdul Haki and neurogeneticist Assoc Prof Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar discussed what happens to the brain when there is too much stress and too little sleep, and how to keep those neurons healthy.This is

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45:06

Health & Living Live 2023 Panel 1: #lifegoals - Move...

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2023/12/18

#instalife doesn’t last forever. How you live today changes how you age tomorrow. At BFM’s Health & Living Live 2023, we looked at ways to disrupt ageing - from maintaining brain power, to staying fit, and being financially prepared. In the first panel session, we covered plenty of ground when it comes to being fit, strong, flexible…and looking great. The speakers on the panel were Dr Arvin Raj, sports medicine physician & strength and conditioning specialist; Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant

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48:07

Doctor in the House: Affordable Healthcare Solutions...

Health & Living ·

2023/12/15

While we’ve made leaps and bounds in cancer research, not all diagnostic tools and therapeutics are accessible to all, especially to those in low- and middle-income countries. The International Affordable Diagnostics and Therapeutics Alliance (IA-DATA) aims to close that gap and improve healthcare access in ASEAN countries, including Malaysia. Here to tell us more about it are Prof Dr Sanjeev Krishna and Dr Yolanda Augustin, both co-founders of the Centre for Affordable Diagnostics &

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31:54

Public Health: Managing Malaysia’s Low Fertility Rate

Health & Living ·

2023/12/14

Malaysia's fertility is dropping drastically. In 2022, the fertility rate was 1.6 children per woman, the lowest that the country has recorded in 50 years. What is the impact of low fertility on the population? And if we want to address decreasing fertility, how do we increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need, without compromising on family planning and contraception? We discuss with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, and Dr

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Public Health: Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly...

Health & Living ·

2023/12/14

Following the recent Cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO, Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy, joins us to look at the appointment - or rather, reappointment - of Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad as Minister of Health, and what are the urgent priorities for the new Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Heart of Medicine: When Did Cardiovascular Disease...

Health & Living ·

2023/12/13

On the latest episode of Heart of Medicine, occupational health physician Dr Abed Onn joins consultant cardiologist Dr Kannan Pasamanickam to dive into the importance of occupational health and safety, and how cardiovascular disease intersects with the workplace today. With the rise of cardiovascular disease among working-age adults, we explore work-related CVD risk factors, and how organisations can create a more conducive environment for healthy lifestyle practices.Look out for more of Dr Kannan

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