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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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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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30:37

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

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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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42:03

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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41:57

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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45:18

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

Health & Living ·

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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45:56

Public Health: Stroke Recovery Is Harder For Women

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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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48:30

The Heart of Medicine: Can Technology Replace Touch?

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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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31:11

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

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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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45:54

Doctor in the House: Life Expectancy vs Age - Which...

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2023/08/04

Age is not just a number when it comes to health choices. Your age is one of the main factors that determines the types of health screenings that you need and when to go for them. But at a time when we’re living longer (but not necessarily healthier), should age still determine our health choices, or is it about life expectancy? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Shahrul Bahyah Kamaruzzaman and consultant gynaecological oncologist Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling to

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What Do Intragastric Balloons Offer In Obesity...

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2023/08/03

For people who are obese, managing their weight can be extremely challenging, especially when they’ve tried to incorporate lifestyle changes but are still not seeing any difference. In some cases, these individuals might be offered weight-loss procedures to help them along, such as the intragastric balloon. How does it work and is this a long-term solution or a quick-fix in tackling obesity? We find out from Assoc Prof Dr Nik Ritza Kosai Nik Mahmood, consultant upper GI & obesity surgeon,

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39:08

A Jab To Solve Obesity?

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2023/08/02

Semaglutide has been making headlines recently as the answer to obesity management, as the diabetes drug has also been shown to have led to significant weight loss among those who are on it. But is this the silver bullet we’re looking for? And how does it work? Prof Emeritus Dr Chan Siew Pheng, Consultant Endocrinologist, weighs in on the question of who would benefit from semaglutide treatment, and who shouldn’t rush to get on it.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Muscle Growth: Use It, Or Lose It

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2023/08/01

How often do you see professional athletes competing when they’re past the age of 40? A look at some headlining athletes who pushed past the typical retirement age of late 20s to early 30s shows that few go beyond the age of 40, and even rarer, the 50-year-old athlete. What does this have to do with our muscle mass, and what does it matter to all older adults, regardless of whether they’re athletes? We discuss with consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh.Image Credit: 123RFSee

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Living And Dying Well: Death is Everyone’s...

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2023/07/31

Every day, we talk about staying healthy and preventing disease. But death itself is rarely part of that conversation, due to cultural taboos about dying and the end of life. 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 this first part, consultant palliative physician Dr Loh Ee Chin shares her thoughts about whether death, dying and loss

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Doctor in the House: Aspartame A “Possible...

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2023/07/28

Aspartame, the world’s most popular artificial sweetener, has just been declared by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a “possible carcinogen”. Does this mean that aspartame causes cancer? Ts. Norraini Eksan, Senior Director, Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health, and Prof Dr Teo Soo Hwang, Chief Scientific Officer, Cancer Research Malaysia, join us to discuss how food additives like aspartame are regulated for safety, and what we need to know about products

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43:26

Does Your Child’s School Use Commercial Programmes?

Health & Living ·

2023/07/27

According to an article in The Conversation, Australian primary schools are becoming increasingly reliant on commercial programs for teaching students. While this may help relieve teachers’ burden of planning lessons and provide structured evidence of academic progress, are there pitfalls in outsourcing education to third-party providers who sell the content as pre-packaged modules? We find out if this is a trend in Malaysian schools, and how schools should manage the balance between meeting

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Occupational Therapy in Stroke & Dementia

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2023/07/26

Conditions like stroke and dementia affect the mental processes of cognition and perception. However, occupational therapy can help these individuals to regain some of these functions. We find out how occupational therapists work with these clients, and what kind of recovery is on the cards, from senior occupational therapist Rejina Maniam.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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