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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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From Fitbits to COVID: 15 Years of Health

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2023/09/04

BFM turns 15 on the 4th of September 2023, and to commemorate, we’re bringing you a special episode of Health & Living where we look back on the top 15 medical and health news over the past 15 years.Image Credit: 123RF/abdulrazaklatif/parinyabinsukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Pressure Is On: Let’s Talk About Vascular Health

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2023/09/01

We’re familiar with non-communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes, but how much do we know about vascular diseases? As this September marks the inaugural launch of the National Vascular Awareness Month, we’ll be exploring what vascular diseases are, and how we can improve both early diagnosis and intervention so that efforts in building awareness aren’t in vein.Joining us on the show to do that are two vascular surgeons: Dr Hanif Hussein, Head of Vascular Services at the Ministry

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47:35

Merdeka Day 2023: 45 Years in Cardiology

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2023/08/30

In conjunction with Merdeka Day, we speak to Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin bin Abdul Hamid, one of the country’s pioneering cardiologists who has witnessed milestones like the setting up of Malaysia’s first cardiology department in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and the first specialist heart centre Institut Jantung Negara. In this conversation, Dr Zainal reflects on 45 years in medicine, including a long stint as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s cardiologist.Look out for more of Dr Zainal’s

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45:20

Is Dyslexia Underrecognized in Chinese Schools?

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2023/08/29

We typically think of dyslexia in relation to alphabetic languages, such as English and Bahasa Melayu. However, dyslexia also exists among speakers of symbol-based languages like Chinese and Japanese - although the learning difficulties faced by children learning these languages may be less well-understood. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan and clinical psychologist Simpson Khoo join us to discuss what dyslexia looks like among Chinese-language learners, and why the

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29:55

Keyhole Surgery for Kidney Cancer

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2023/08/28

Our kidneys are vital organs that help to filter waste from our blood while maintaining the right balance of fluids in our body. But that function could be impaired by diseases like cancer. With most cases of kidney cancer being diagnosed late, what can be done to improve diagnoses? And how have advances in keyhole surgery improved outcomes for patients? We find out from Dr J. R. Sathiyananthan, consultant urologist from Pantai Hospital KL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: Waste Not, Want Not - Japan...

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2023/08/25

In 2011, a major earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a tsunami which flooded the reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, causing a major nuclear disaster. Efforts to decontaminate the area and cool down the highly radioactive reactors have resulted in the wastewater being stored in tanks at the plant, but 12 years later, Japan is running out of space and has begun the process of releasing that water into the Pacific Ocean as of yesterday (24 August).But this move, which has

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NCD Chronicles #11: Finding Hope in Motor Neuron Disease

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2023/08/24

The world’s most famous face of motor neuron disease - also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - is Prof Stephen Hawking. The world-famous astrophysicist and cosmologist defied the odds generally associated with MND, including a shortened life span and the progressive degeneration of motor function. Prof Hawking’s persistence and optimism in life is a characteristic shared by Albert Koo, a lawyer who was diagnosed with MND in 2018, but is continuing to live a full life.On this episode of NCD

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Occupational Therapy for Hand Injuries

Health & Living ·

2023/08/23

Our hands are so central to our daily functions and activities that we can’t imagine life if we lose the use of these limbs. Is it possible to regain our hand functions if they are injured after an accident, or disabled due to conditions like arthritis? We speak to two occupational therapists, Ahmad Yazid bin Jus and Siti Fairuz Ismail, about the role of occupational therapy in rehabilitation for hand injuries.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Because Feelings Matter #22: The Many Colours of Grief

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2023/08/22

Grief affects us all. We go through bereavement for many types of losses in our lives. But we’re often told that grief - and the emotions that come with it - is private, because people around us often do not know how to respond to those who have suffered a loss. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Dila shares the wisdom she gained from losing her sister, and why it’s important to allow people to process their grief.Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings

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47:24

Kidneys Under Pressure #1: Battling The Burden of...

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2023/08/21

Almost 50,000 people in Malaysia live with end-stage renal disease, which means they are in and out of a healthcare facility almost every day, undergoing dialysis. They are also likely to be on several medications, and experiencing limitations in their daily routines. On today’s show, we dive into what it means to live with chronic kidney disease, what treatment for end-stage renal disease entails, and why support for patients with chronic kidney disease is an all-of-society effort. Dr Lily

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Doctor in the House: Why Have ACL Injuries Kept...

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2023/08/18

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has been making headlines - with record attendances and viewership, teams overturning predictions, and most importantly, more conversations about the need to place the female game on the same level as the men’s game. However, female players are also making headlines for another reason: the high rate of ACL injuries putting them out of the match. We find out why ACL tears are more common among female athletes, and how training and equipment should be designed to cater

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Healthy Ageing: Is Also About Active Ageing

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2023/08/17

At a time where people are living longer, most of us want to lead healthier lives as well. Part of that means making physical activity part and parcel of our daily lives. But what kinds of physical activity are we talking about, and what goals should we set to improve - and maintain - our musculoskeletal health? Joining us to discuss how physical activity is a key part of active ageing is sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapist, and health coach, Justin Wee.Image Credit: 123RFSee

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49:11

Ask A Doctor: Neck Pain

Health & Living ·

2023/08/16

In our monthly open clinic segment, we are highlighting the ubiquitous problem of neck pain. A multidisciplinary panel consisting of neurosurgeon Prof Dharmendra Ganesan, rehabilitation physician Assoc Prof Anwar Suhaimi, and senior physiotherapist Nor Syairah bt Abdul Halim, joins us to answer listeners’ questions about neck-related aches and pains.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mind Matters: What To Ask Your Kid Instead Of ‘How...

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2023/08/15

There’s never been a more complex time to be a parent. While parents have more resources than ever at their disposal, they are also plagued by greater demands, higher expectations, and more anxieties over their children’s well-being. But one thing has not changed: parents still struggle to understand and communicate with their children. On this episode of Mind Matters, we’ll take a look at why children may find it difficult to talk about their emotions, and how parents can support them.Image Credit:

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Preserving Fertility Among Cancer Patients

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2023/08/14

When someone receives a diagnosis of cancer, the question of having children may not be top of mind, even if they are of reproductive age. However, as cancer treatments improve and people are able to recover and live well in remission, they may eventually think of having children - that is, if the previous cancer therapies had not destroyed or impaired their body’s reproductive system. Conversations about fertility preservation in women, men, and children, may need to happen earlier, so that

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Doctor in the House: What Happens When Cosmetic...

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2023/08/11

It was recently reported that a 29-year-old woman had died following a breast enhancement surgery that had gone wrong. What was especially worrying was that the procedure was done by a beautician, rather than a plastic surgeon. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that we’ve heard of beauticians offering to do procedures that should only be done by a licensed medical professional. So why do people still do it? And what exactly can go wrong?Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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Public Health: Stroke Recovery Is Harder For Women

Health & Living ·

2023/08/10

Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death among women in Malaysia, even higher than breast cancer. On today’s Public Health, we continue the discussion from the previous episode on the gender gap in heart disease - looking at why more women die of stroke, why stroke recovery is harder for women, and how we can better target post-stroke rehabilitation.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Heart of Medicine: Can Technology Replace Touch?

Health & Living ·

2023/08/09

Technology is synonymous with medicine. The use of knives and saws made from flint in surgery and amputation is probably one of the earliest examples of human technology in healthcare. The stethoscope was invented in 1816, heralding a change from physicians having to press their ear to the patient’s chest. But as technology continues to make leaps and bounds forward, how will healthcare change with the introduction of artificial medicine and big data, and will technology ever replace the human

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Humans of Healthcare: The Intensivist

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2023/08/08

Doctors working in the intensive care unit manage the most critically ill patients in a hospital, with a team often led by an intensive care specialist. But what exactly is involved in the care of patients who are in life-threatening conditions? Why is the role of an intensivist critical in any healthcare system? On this month’s episode of Humans of Healthcare, consultant intensivist Dr Premela Naidu Sitaram joins me to shed more light on her role and to encourage our young doctors to consider this

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Relocation of Medical Officers Must Be Data Driven

Health & Living ·

2023/08/07

The recent relocation exercise at the end of July, which involved contract doctors being given permanent positions, has been generating headlines because of the significant impact that it has on various healthcare facilities across the countries. While some states like Sabah and Sarawak are reported to have gained more medical officers, other major hospitals particularly around the Klang Valley are facing a net loss of trained medical officers - a gap that the Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa

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