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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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Brain Waves: The Gut-Brain Axis

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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...

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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

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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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36:53

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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25:05

Malaysia Day 2023: Serving On The Flying Doctor Service

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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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50:55

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

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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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48:35

From Fitbits to COVID: 15 Years of Health

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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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Is Dyslexia Underrecognized in Chinese Schools?

Health & Living ·

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

Health & Living ·

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...

Health & Living ·

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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53:32

NCD Chronicles #11: Finding Hope in Motor Neuron Disease

Health & Living ·

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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