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Health & Living

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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22:48

COVID-19: Why Seeking Prompt Treatment Matters

Health & Living ·

2023/12/12

As COVID-19 cases climb once again, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant. What precautions should we take, and especially for those who are at high-risk, when should you seek medical treatment if your symptoms worsen? We speak to Dato’ Dr Chow Ting Soo, infectious disease physician, on how to protect ourselves and our loved ones.This interview is brought to you by Pfizer Malaysia.Image Credit: Shutterstock/hain.tarmannSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:17

Planning for Contraception

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2023/12/11

According to the National Health & Morbidity Survey 2022 on Maternal and Child Health, only less than half of women of reproductive age or their partner use any contraceptive methods in Malaysia. What is the impact of low contraceptive use on the health and well-being of women and their families, and what are the unmet needs for family planning? Dr Lavitha Sivapatham, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, provides an overview of modern contraceptive

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42:54

Vapes Will Now Be Regulated, But The GEG Is In Ashes

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2023/12/08

Last week (on 30th Nov), the long awaited Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 was passed by the Dewan Rakyat, to address the lacuna in the law following the exemption of liquid nicotine from the Poisons Act back in April, among others. But this bill has been criticised by healthcare professionals and policymakers on both sides of the divide for omitting the generational endgame smoking ban. Will this be enough to tackle the growing problem of vaping and smoking among young adults

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33:52

Ask a Psychologist: The Year in Rearview

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2023/12/07

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, as we wind down, take our holidays, and spend time with family and friends. It’s also the time when people typically pause and reflect upon the year that has passed. Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us for his annual conversation on self-reflection, exploring different areas of our lives that would benefit from introspection.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:24

Surviving Childhood Leukaemia

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2023/12/06

Cancers among children are rare, but leukaemia is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among children. While it is a devastating diagnosis for the family, with early diagnosis and effective treatment, children diagnosed with childhood leukaemia have a good outlook. Here to tell us more about that are Dr Chan Lee Lee, a consultant paediatric haemato-oncologist at Subang Jaya Medical Centre, and Ethan Ryan, a cancer survivor himself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:01

COVID-19 Cases Are Spiking, How Worried Should We Be?

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2023/12/06

The Ministry of Health recently reported a 57.3% spike in cases of COVID-19, from the week of Nov 19 to 25 compared to the week before. Paired with increasing anecdotal evidence that more people are falling ill, many Malaysians are worried if this signals a comeback for the coronavirus. To help us understand what’s happening and what can be done about it, we speak to Dr Victor Hoe, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health & Public Health Medicine Specialist, Universiti Malaya.Image

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31:10

Maternal Tdap Vaccination To Protect Newborns

Health & Living ·

2023/12/05

In 2024, the Ministry of Health will provide Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis) vaccination to all pregnant mothers at all government primary health clinics. The vaccination is aimed at protecting newborn babies against the three highly infectious and serious diseases. Prof Dr Nazimah Idris, President of the Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia, joins the show to explain why it’s important for pregnant women to protect their infants with this vaccination, and to

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45:30

How AI Can Help Doctors Have More Time

Health & Living ·

2023/12/04

Everyone’s talking about how AI can change how we live our lives and make things just a bit easier for us, including in medicine. One of those potential areas is in radiology, where research is being carried out about how AI could help in different areas such as diagnoses as well as to generate datasets. But does this necessarily mean AI will take over the role of our doctors? Here to offer some insights into what AI can offer in radiology and medicine as a whole, is Dr Evelyn Ho, consultant

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44:30

Doctor in the House: Let Communities Lead HIV Prevention

Health & Living ·

2023/12/01

To end the AIDS epidemic, community-based action must be an integral part of the process. But what does that look like here in Malaysia? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on the 1st of Dec, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Raymond Tai, acting Chief Operating Officer of PT Foundation to find out more.Image Credit: UNAIDsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:01

How To Talk To Neurodivergent Children About Their...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/30

Parenting neurodivergent children is both a challenging and rewarding journey. One of the pivotal moments in this journey is discussing the diagnosis with the children themselves. As parents, how and when do you approach the conversation? And how do you help children understand their diagnosis and the interventions, while celebrating their strengths and uniqueness? We discuss with consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and Dr Choy Sook Kuen, a parent of a neurodivergent child

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42:00

Ask A Doctor: About Poo

Health & Living ·

2023/11/29

On this episode of Ask A Doctor, consultant gastroenterologist Dato’ Dr Mahendra Raj joins us to answer all your hard questions about poo and your gastrointestinal health.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:28

Because Feelings Matter #25: World Children’s Day...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/28

World Children’s Day is celebrated on the 20th of November every year, to remind us all that children’s voices matter. On this special episode of Because Feelings Matter, the kids are getting behind the microphones to tell us what matters to them, and how their perspectives should challenge adults to see the world through their eyes. In the first part of this episode, 13-year-old Branden Lim talks about spinal muscular atrophy, painting and his cat. Visit Frienden Arts and Branden’s personal website

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Because Feelings Matter #25: World Children’s Day...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/28

World Children’s Day is celebrated on the 20th of November every year, to remind us all that children’s voices matter. On this special episode of Because Feelings Matter, the kids are getting behind the microphones to tell us what matters to them, and how their perspectives should challenge adults to see the world through their eyes. In the second part of this episode, teenagers Kate, Joshua, and Jibreil banter about school, debate what mental health means, and express their vulnerabilities.See

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38:18

NCD Chronicles #14: “Tomorrow is Another Day To Do...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/27

Dr Yong De Jun’s life seemed to be mapped out - a bright young man with a promising career in surgery, and a desire to help others. Then came an unexpected diagnosis of heart failure, and a cloud over his future. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, Dr Yong reflects on the bumpy road leading to his diagnosis, and how he has learned to manage his heart failure without giving up his dream. Consultant cardiologist Prof Dr Chee Kok Han shares some advice on managing outcomes for patients throughout this

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Doctor in the House: We Don’t Want A Post-Antibiotic...

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2023/11/24

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated every year from 18-24 November. The theme for WAAW 2023 is "Preventing antimicrobial resistance together", continuing the theme from the previous year. Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician Associate Professor Dr Sasheela Ponnampalavanar joins us on the show to explore what a post-antibiotic (as well as antiviral and antifungal) world might look like, and what solutions we urgently need to prevent losing these life-saving

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The Health Agenda Under Malaysia Madani #4: Health...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/23

We are approaching the one-year anniversary since Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the tenth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24th November last year, and we’re taking a look at the different issues in health and healthcare that the Prime Minister and the government can prioritise in the next year. Healthcare financing has surfaced time and again under several administrations, but will Dato’ Seri Anwar’s government be the one to finally introduce much-needed reforms to ensure the provision of

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The Health Agenda Under Malaysia Madani #3: A...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/23

We are approaching the one-year anniversary since Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the tenth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24th November last year, and we’re taking a look at the different issues in health and healthcare that the Prime Minister and the government can prioritise in the next year. The fact that Malaysia is a rapidly ageing middle-income country has not escaped the attention of this administration, or its predecessors. But what more needs to be prioritised by the government, to

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38:57

Early Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancer Gives Hope

Health & Living ·

2023/11/22

We don’t usually think of pancreatic cancer with optimism, but there is hope for better outcomes if the cancer is diagnosed early. Consultant clinical oncologist Dr Jennifer Leong shares more about the urgent need to treat pancreatic cancer if it is picked up early, while clinical psychologist from the National Cancer Society of Malaysia Lee Kah Yee sheds light on how emotional and psychological support can help patients and caregivers navigate this difficult journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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17:44

The Health Agenda Under Malaysia Madani #1: From...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/21

As we approach the one year anniversary since Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the tenth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24th November last year, we’re taking a look at the different issues in health and healthcare that the Prime Minister and the government can prioritise in the next year. On the first of this mini-series, we’re joined by Assoc Prof Dr Adina Abdullah from the Dept of Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Malaya, to discuss how we can move from “sick care” to health

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The Health Agenda Under Malaysia Madani #2: A...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/21

We are approaching the one year anniversary since Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the tenth Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24th November last year, and we’re taking a look at the different issues in health and healthcare that the Prime Minister and the government can prioritise in the next year. We speak to Dr Sivabala Selvaratnam, Chairman, MMA SCHOMOS (Section Concerning House Officers, Medical Officers, and Specialists) to look at what must be prioritised when it comes to human resources

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