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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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Budget 2024: A Wishlist For Women’s Sexual and...

Health & Living ·

2023/10/03

When it comes to women's sexual and reproductive health issues, there are pressing needs that have not received enough resources or attention. Funding sexual and reproductive health services is an investment that saves the lives of women and children, while also strengthening families and communities. We'll be shining a spotlight on what healthcare and gender rights experts want to see in Budget 2024 to improve women's health, especially in the areas of sexual and reproductive health.Brought to you

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Ask A Psychologist: Laughter And Humour

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2023/10/02

Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us to shed light on the question of what makes us laugh, and what are the effects of laughter and humour on our mental and physical wellbeing. Find out your humour style in this self-questionnaire.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Malaysia’s Blueprint for The...

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2023/09/29

Malaysia’s Midterm Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan has a specific focus on improving the wellbeing of the aged population as one of the key strategies in empowering specific target groups. In conjunction with International Day of Older Persons on 1 October, Professor Nathan Vytialingam, Advisor to the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society, and consultant geriatrician Professor Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman, explore what Malaysia needs to get right, in terms of legislation, planning, policies, and

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Occupational Therapy’s Role in Returning To Work

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2023/09/27

An injury or health condition that causes temporary or permanent disability can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to work. However, this doesn’t mean the end of your career and livelihood. Occupational therapy plays an important role in rehabilitation following an injury or medical condition, in order for you to return to work. We explore how the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) provides assistance to individuals through its Return To Work programme. Joining us for this

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39:18

Because Feelings Matter #23: Caring From Inside Out

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2023/09/26

Throughout her childhood, university studies and early working years, Teng Yan seemed to live the perfect life. From high-performing student to model employee, she thought she had everything under control. But one day, her skin began to break out in painful, debilitating rashes and wounds. For years, none of the physical therapies helped, until she decided to address the years of cumulative mental stress, negativity and self-judgement that she had been suppressing. On this episode of ‘Because

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43:14

NCD Chronicles #12: “I Prefer Not To Die Suddenly”...

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2023/09/25

Trim, fit and active, Farid Emran does not look like your average heart patient. And yet, at the age of 49, he discovered that he had five blockages in his arteries, and was given the choice of open-heart surgery or angioplasty. In conjunction with World Heart Day in September, this episode of NCD Chronicles features Farid’s story of how he came to terms with this shocking diagnosis, his family history of heart problems, and conquering his fear of medical interventions. Meanwhile, consultant

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12MP Mid-Term Review: What Healthcare Access For the...

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2023/09/22

Over the past week, the government has tabled, debated, and passed the 12th Malaysia Plan Mid-Term Review in a special parliament sitting. With two more years to go before the 12MP is up in 2025, we take a look at how we’re doing now, with a special focus on healthcare accessibility for low-income groups, and whether current programmes such as the Madani Medical Scheme and the PeKa B40 are enough to close those gaps in accessibility.Image Credit: Shutterstock/pixelbleedSee omnystudio.com/listener

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Healthy Ageing: Screening for Frailty in the Community

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2023/09/21

As our population continues to become an ageing population, frailty among older adults is emerging as a serious public health problem. Frailty leads to a higher risk of adverse health events like falls, disability, and even mortality. But are we picking up on frailty in the community and what are we doing about it? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we’re joined by Dr Ahmad Munawwar Helmi Salim, founder of BeVital Physiotherapy Centre and Dr Noor Harzana Harun, a family medicine specialist, to help

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42:40

Brain Waves: The Gut-Brain Axis

Health & Living ·

2023/09/20

Did you know that there is a two-way connection between your gut and your brain? A troubled gut can send signals to the brain, just as a troubled brain can send signals to your gut. But just how much do we know about what influences this two-way communication? And how much can our actions in our daily lives influence this relationship? Neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar is back on the Brain Waves series, and she’s joined by microbiologist Prof Dr Kalavathy Ramasamy from the Faculty of Pharmacy

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40:06

Ask A Doctor: The Haze And Respiratory Health

Health & Living ·

2023/09/19

On this month’s episode of Ask A Doctor, we speak to consultant respiratory physician Dr Azza Omar on all things related to your respiratory health and how we can stay healthy amidst the ongoing haze season.Image Credit: 123RF/abdulrazaklatifSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Public Health: How Will Malaysia’s Vape Trends Lead...

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2023/09/18

The Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce released their study recently on the country's vape industry trends, showing that the number of adult vape or e-cigarette users in Malaysia increased by 27 per cent from 2019 to 2022 (from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.4 million in 2022). Consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq joins Azrul Mohd Khalib from the Galen Centre for Health & Social Policy to explore vaping trends from a public health angle, and to discuss concerns that the increasing

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42:59

Doctor in the House: 101 on Braces and Aligners

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2023/09/15

There are 16 billion views for the hashtag #braces on TikTok, signalling the Internet’s massive interest in getting that perfect smile. However, braces and aligners aren’t merely cosmetic tools, as they help to correct orthodontic problems that can have an impact on oral and overall health. Specialist orthodontist Dr Darsha Meyyappan joins consultant urologist Dr George Lee for a 101 on braces and aligners, and why it’s important not to go with DIY or unprofessionally fitted braces.Image Credit:

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35:56

Humans of Healthcare: The Palliative Care Physician

Health & Living ·

2023/09/14

Leading up to World Hospice & Palliative Care Day on 14 October, we are featuring various perspectives of living and dying well, challenging the norms in healthcare and society when it comes to death. In line with that, this month’s episode of Humans of Healthcare features a palliative care physician, Dr Liew Kean Yew from Hospital Ampang. We’ll be discussing the role of a palliative care physician in alleviating suffering of patients, regardless of stage of disease, and what kind of training

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Mind Matters: Accepting A Cancer Diagnosis Is The...

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2023/09/13

Finding out you have a serious or life-threatening illness can turn your life upside-down. Coming to terms with the diagnosis and learning what it takes to manage your condition can take a toll on your mental health as well. On this month’s episode of Mind Matters - as we lead up into Pink October, we speak to Naliza Fahro-Rozi, breast cancer survivor and vice president of the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia and Raja Farhana Raja Hadayadanin, clinical psychologist, on why we need to also

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Malaysia Day 2023: Serving On The Flying Doctor Service

Health & Living ·

2023/09/12

Dr Loh Yunn Hua is a physician who is currently based in Miri and has spent much of her career serving the people across Sarawak. She spent the early years of her career working with the Flying Doctor Service with the Baram Health District in the 80s and later on continuing on to work with local grassroots communities and organisations on healthcare access in the state.In conjunction with Malaysia Day, Dr Loh joins us on the show today to give us a glimpse into what it was like serving on the Flying

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44:37

Malaysia in 100 Years: What Will Healthcare Look Like?

Health & Living ·

2023/09/11

Artificial intelligence can have vast benefits in healthcare, including enabling remote analysis and diagnosis, processing complex information for rapid decision-making, and facilitating wider sharing of information. Will technology be the equaliser that enables the expertise of healthcare professionals to be applied in a more effective, empathetic and equitable manner? In other words, will AI and technology ensure a more sustainable future for all, where no one's healthcare needs are neglected?In

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Doctor in the House: How You Can Support Suicide...

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2023/09/08

Attempted suicide has been decriminalised in Malaysia but the work does not end there. In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Alia Ali, founder of Awareness Against Suicide (AWAS) and Justin Victor, chairmain of Befrienders KL, to delve into what we can do as individuals and as a community to support and help those who are struggling with their mental health and suicidal ideation.This segment talks about self-harm and suicide,

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44:19

Workplace Aches And Pains

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2023/09/07

We spend at least a third of our day at the workplace, and this means that the way we sit, stand and move at work is a major contributor to our overall musculoskeletal health. Physiotherapist Li-Yeng Choo joins us to share a different approach to preventing and managing workplace aches and pains: a holistic view that encompasses workplace posture, routines, and roles, as well as personal lifestyle habits.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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48:20

Working For Patient Safety

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2023/09/06

When there is an error in medical judgement or a flaw in the healthcare system, someone gets harmed. And this is no trivial matter, because what happens to a patient has an impact on their family, community and on the healthcare system. Dr Marcus Schabacker, President and CEO of ECRI, joins us to discuss persistent and emerging risks to patient safety in the health system, and how ECRI - an independent, non-profit global organisation - works with healthcare stakeholders to improve patient care.Image

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: Uncovering Sports...

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2023/09/05

When Australian Rules footballer Heather Anderson died by suicide last year (in 2022), her family donated her brain to the Australian Sports Brain Bank, hoping to better understand her death. Because of that, a team of Australian researchers recently said that they’ve made the world’s first diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a professional female athlete. As research into CTE linked to contact sports continues to grow, this has led to calls for better concussion protocols to

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