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38:06

Mind Matters: When Children Are Depressed, What Can...

Health & Living ·

2023/11/01

1 in 8 adolescents in Malaysia have had suicidal thoughts while 1 in 10 adolescents have attempted suicide. Those are some of the concerning statistics that have been revealed by the latest National Health & Morbidity Survey 2022, which focuses on adolescent health. On this month’s Mind Matters series, we speak to Nur Arfah Zaini, who is both a clinical psychologist as well as a licensed & registered counsellor, to discuss what the data in the survey tells about the burden of mental health

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37:21

Desperation for Cord Blood Bank Customers?

Health & Living ·

2023/10/31

Following news several months ago about cord blood banking company Cellsafe International seeking liquidation, we speak to Assoc Prof Chua Kien Hui, Cell Therapy Scientist at the Department of Physiology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, about what options are available for desperate parents who have been left in limbo over their children’s stored cord blood.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:04

NCD Chronicles #13: A Diagnosis of Advanced Breast...

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2023/10/30

How would you react if you were diagnosed with breast cancer? For Grace Tam, a visit to the doctor for neck pain saw her coming out with a diagnosis of advanced breast cancer, but she took it all in stride. In fact, she is proof that a good quality of life is possible even with a terminal illness. In conjunction with Pink October, Grace shares her story on NCD Chronicles, while consultant clinical oncologist Dr Jennifer Leong from Sunway Medical Centre dives into how far we’ve come in treating

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40:36

Living and Dying Well: When The Community Comes Together

Health & Living ·

2023/10/27

In conjunction with World Hospice & Palliative Care Day on 14 October, Health & Living has been featuring various perspectives of living and dying well, challenging the norms in healthcare and society when it comes to death. In this final perspective, we explore the role of community volunteers in supporting people with life-limiting illnesses, and how interdependence within the community can lead to better death experiences. Venerable Tien Wen, Spiritual Counsellor with Assisi Palliative

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44:19

Parents Struggle With Mental Health Problems Too

Health & Living ·

2023/10/26

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day in October, we’re looking at the mental health struggles that parents and children are facing, especially in the post-COVID normal. While there are a lot of concerns about the impact of the pandemic and increasing social media exposure on children’s mental well-being, we are also shining a spotlight on whether parents’ mental health challenges are being adequately recognised and supported. Licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur joins consultant developmental

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37:59

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health Conditions

Health & Living ·

2023/10/25

In conjunction with World Mental Health Day in October, we look at the role that occupational therapy plays in the treatment and support of people with various mental health conditions. Aifah Jamaludin, Exco of the Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association, and Zurairah bt Senin, Occupational Therapist, join us to explore the principles and interventions of occupational therapy within the context of mental health, and how it helps to improve symptoms, coping mechanisms, and everyday living.Image

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43:03

Because Feelings Matter #24: Being In The Present,...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/24

Depression and psychosis turned Amornthep Sachamuneewongse from an outgoing extrovert, into a reclusive person who no longer found joy in his life. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Amornthep - known to his family and friends as Sanju - shares how he battled a difficult journey of diagnosis and treatment, and found a new vocation in mental health advocacy, running the Sati App Foundation.Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings

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36:04

Straightening Out Scoliosis: Busting Myths and...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/23

The spine has a normal curve, which helps to distribute your weight evenly and allows your body to withstand all kinds of stresses due to daily movements and activities. However, what happens when the spine develops an abnormal curvature, in a condition known as scoliosis? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh sets the story straight on scoliosis, and addresses some common myths and misconceptions about the condition.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Caring For Breast Cancer Patients Begins With Knowing...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/20

What do women with breast cancer really want, after they have been diagnosed? Is a long survival time most important to them, or is it good quality of life and cost-effective care? Healthcare providers may assume that they know the needs of their patients, but in true patient-centred care, there should be a systematic method of assessing patients’ needs and incorporating them into their care. For the first time, Malaysia has a Needs Assessment Tool for Breast Cancer, developed by the Social and

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32:53

Healthy Ageing: How Technology Can Help Older Adults...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/19

For many older adults, ageing in place at home is the ideal as it provides a sense of familiarity and helps them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. But it can be challenging for older adults who have mobility or even cognitive challenges as they age, which is where technology can step in. On this episode of Healthy Ageing, Prof Dr Teh Pei Lee, Director of the Gerontechnology Laboratory at Monash University Malaysia joins us to share more about her work and how she sees gerontech

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27:44

Pitchside Medicine for Rugby

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2023/10/18

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is in full swing across France with quarter-final matches having happened over the weekend. We check in with Asst Prof Dr Wazien Wafa, emergency medicine specialist as well as medical trainer with World Rugby on the importance of pitchside medicine in collision sports like rugby and how these sports can be made safer for all athletes.Image Credit: Shutterstock/Victor VelterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Budget 2024: Allocations for Health

Health & Living ·

2023/10/17

On the Health & Living segment, we look at the allocations in Budget 2024 for health, and what tone the budget is setting for the health reform agenda outlined in the Health White Paper. Professor Dato' Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, Professor of Health Economics, Policy and Management, joins us for this discussion. He is also on the exco of the Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association.Brought to you by Mah Sing. Reinvent Spaces. Enhance Life.Image Credit: 123RF/famveldman, azamiadiputra,

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46:55

Mind Matters: Trauma Comes From Childhood and...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/16

When we think about the causes of violence, abuse, and dysfunctional behaviour, we have to look deeper at the trauma that might have occurred generations before. Adverse childhood experiences can lead to intergenerational trauma, if left unaddressed over the years. However, if trauma can be passed down intergenerationally, can you also foster intergenerational healing? We discuss with Dr Elena Quintana, Executive Director of Adler University’s Institute on Public Safety & Social Justice, and Ivy

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48:58

Public Health: Putting Pustular Psoriasis In The...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/12

Awareness of psoriasis as a debilitating and chronic autoimmune disease, rather than just a skin disorder, has been slow in building up. People with psoriasis live with chronic and painful skin problems, characterised by flare-ups that are triggered by stress or illness. Among the different types of psoriasis, generalised pustular psoriasis is a rarer form, but causes a tremendous amount of pain and disability, and can even be life-threatening. Consultant dermatologist Dr Azura Mohd Affandi joins

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40:44

The Heart of Medicine: Empathy in Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2023/10/11

In this episode of The Heart of Medicine, we sit down with consultant cardiologist Dr Kannan Pasamanickam, to discuss the role of empathy in healthcare, how empathy transforms the patient-provider relationship, and the challenges healthcare practitioners face in maintaining empathy amid a high-stress environment.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:39

Humans of Healthcare: The Psychiatrist

Health & Living ·

2023/10/10

How do psychiatrists equip themselves with the skills and training to help people cope with the increase in mental health problems and diagnoses? In conjunction with World Mental Health Day on 10 October, this month’s episode of Humans of Healthcare features a psychiatrist, Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam, to help us understand the training pathway to become a psychiatrist, and the various roles that these mental health specialists play.Imade Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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How Nicotine Replacement Therapy Helps Smokers Quit

Health & Living ·

2023/10/09

Nicotine replacement therapy in the form of gums was first approved for use in smoking cessation in 1984, in the United States. Fast forward almost 40 years later, we now have several types of NRT in the market, many of which are available here in Malaysia as well. But as we continue to grapple with tackling the prevalence of smoking, how accessible is NRT to smokers who want to try and quit? We speak to Prof Dr Mohamad Haniki Nik Mohamad & Dr Suraj Wilson on the gaps in accessibility to NRT in

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Doctor in the House: Is Ultra Processed Food Ultra...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/06

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist; Assoc Prof Dr Wong Jyh Eiin, Head of Nutrition Science Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)Description: It tastes good and it’s often affordable. Ultra-processed food is everywhere and most of us consume some form of it every day. But can it really be that bad for our health if we’ve been eating it for years? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by nutritionist Dr Wong Jyh Eiin from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia to

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34:28

From Mastectomies to Breast Reconstruction

Health & Living ·

2023/10/05

For some women with breast cancer, a mastectomy is a lifesaving procedure. Yet, it can also have a big impact on the woman’s self-esteem and body image, which is where breast reconstruction surgery comes in. In conjunction with Pink October, learn more about what the whole process looks like from end-to-end from the perspective of both a surgeon and a patient. We speak to consultant breast surgeon Dr Teh Mei Sze from Subang Jaya Medical Centre and breast cancer survivor Madam Wong.See

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40:29

Be Fit Malaysians: Building Strength = Building Muscle?

Health & Living ·

2023/10/04

When we think of a strong person, many of us automatically think of someone who’s visibly muscular. But is that what strength really means? Why does strength training matter and how can we start? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh joins us to share whether building muscles should be the ultimate goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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