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Because Feelings Matter #21: “Not Letting The Waves...

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2023/07/25

You would not expect a senior manager of a second-generation family business to be successful amid the depressive lows and manic highs of bipolar disorder. But Ning-Jia Ong has overcome several mental health crises since his initial diagnosis, and learnt to recognise, as well as manage, his condition. This episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’ follows Ning-Jia’s journey through his difficult university years, to surviving the stressful world of corporate consultancy.Every mental health struggle has a

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29:02

Brain Waves: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Creation...

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2023/07/24

An embryo is formed as a result of the fertilisation of an egg by a sperm, and that’s what goes on to develop into a foetus. But what if an embryo could be created using only stem cells instead, sidestepping the need for eggs or sperm? That’s what a team from the University of Cambridge and the California Institute of Technology said they’ve successfully done. Here to help us understand what exactly these scientists have created and the ethical issues with these kinds of research, is neurogeneticist

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42:34

Be Fit Malaysians: And Be Flexible Malaysians!

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2023/07/21

Yoga can be intimidating for newbies, especially if you think that you’re inflexible and out-of-shape, and the various poses involved seem almost impossible to do. On this episode of Be Fit Malaysians - or more accurately Be Flexible Malaysians - consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh is joined by yoga instructor Charmaine Ang on the benefits of yoga on our musculoskeletal and mental health, and what’s a good entry point for beginners.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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37:32

All You Need To Know About Radiotherapy

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2023/07/20

Radiotherapy is one of the main tools in our arsenal of cancer treatment, and advancements in technology have led to improvements in how radiotherapy has been used in the past decades.Find out how these advancements have led to improved patient outcomes from consultant clinical oncologist Dr Malwinder Singh from Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, as he walks us through how radiotherapy has changed over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:02

Mind Matters: Can Mental Health Apps And AI Chatbots...

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2023/07/18

There’s an app for everything these days, and that includes mental health. From making mood tracking easier to using artificial intelligence to offer support, how helpful are these options? Is it for everyone? On this month’s episode of Mind Matters, Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin joins us to share what he thinks and to ponder the ethics of relying on technology for our mental health.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:18

Ask A Doctor: Root Canal and Dental Pulp Problems

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2023/07/17

In our monthly open clinic segment, we speak to endodontist Dr Mark Low about problems related to the interior of the tooth, and answer listeners’ questions about dental pulp infections and root canal procedures.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:35

Unpacking the Health White Paper #3: The Future of MOH

Health & Living ·

2023/07/14

This is another episode of our mini series Unpacking the Health White Paper, in which we break down some of the reforms that have been suggested in the recently passed health white paper, which lays the foundation for health reforms in the next 15 years and more.One of the key proposals is to restructure the Ministry of Health and split up the various roles that it currently plays as payer, provider, regulator and policymaker. What would this look like and will it destabilise the current healthcare

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30:22

Médecins Sans Frontières: Everyone, Everywhere...

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2023/07/13

Founded in 1971 by a group of journalists and doctors, more than 50 years later Médecins Sans Frontières or Doctors Without Borders is now a familiar name to many. Over the decades, MSF has worked in various crisis and conflict situations across the globe - which is what most of us know them for - but their work also extends beyond that to provide healthcare to marginalised communities. Here to share more about what MSF does globally and right here in Malaysia, is Dr Christos Christou, International

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43:08

Public Health: The Gender Biases in Heart Disease

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2023/07/12

Worldwide, what disease is the number one cause of death among women? Your first thought might be breast cancer, but in fact, coronary heart disease is the single biggest killer of women. In Malaysia, women are three times as likely to die from coronary heart disease as from breast cancer. Yet, many inequalities and biases stop women from recognising the symptoms of a heart attack and getting early treatment. Dr Effarezan Abdul Rahman, Immediate Past-President of the Women's Heart Health

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30:12

Healthy Ageing: Why Older Adults Should Get The...

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2023/07/11

Did you know that the pneumococcal vaccine is not only recommended for infants, but for older adults as well? Consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin is back on the show with me for this episode of Healthy Ageing to discuss why older adults are at higher risk of pneumococcal disease, and whether in this case, vaccination saves lives.Image Credit: 123RFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:26

Humans of Healthcare: The Ob-Gyn

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2023/07/10

One of Malaysia’s proudest healthcare achievements since independence is related to the care of mothers in pregnancy and childbirth. We have dramatically reduced deaths and complications due to pregnancy and childbirth over the years, while the care of women’s reproductive health has also improved. Following recent news that the Ministry of Health only has 645 O&G specialists working in the public health sector, we invite an obstetrician and gynaecologist to share about the role of specialists

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45:42

Unpacking the Health White Paper #2: How Will We Fund...

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2023/07/07

The Health White Paper lays the foundation for much needed reforms to the public healthcare system over the next 15 years, with one of those proposed reforms centred on ensuring sustainable and equitable health financing. What will this look like in terms of the healthcare services and treatments we can access? Will we be paying more for healthcare? And what lessons could we draw from other countries that have implemented such healthcare financing schemes?Sejal Mistry, Director at Cromwell and

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38:59

Malaysian Children Score D- For Physical Activity

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2023/07/06

The report card for Malaysian children’s physical activity levels is out, and the results are near failure. According to the Malaysia 2022 Physical Activity Report Card for Children and Adolescents, children aged 5 to 17 scored a D- in terms of their physical activity and health. This is one score that parents, teachers, the community and the government have to take responsibility for, as children’s physical activity depends on their home, school and community environment. Associate Professor Dr

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39:37

Ask A Psychologist: Dating & Romantic Relationships

Health & Living ·

2023/07/05

In this age of dating apps and swiping left, are romantic relationships what they used to be? Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us to discuss love and attraction in modern-day dating, and how to navigate the emotional ups and downs of being in a relationship.Image Credit: Daniel Pawer / ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:37

Does Chinese Medicine Have A Place In Modern Healthcare?

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2023/07/04

To each of us, the idea of traditional Chinese medicine may vary depending on our cultural knowledge. But does it belong in our modern world of technology-driven healthcare? Denise Hung, a tutor at the Chinese Medicine Department in International Medical University (IMU), joins us to discuss the place and role of Chinese medicine in modern medicine, and how Chinese medicine abides by the principles of evidence and safety. We also discuss misconceptions about Chinese medicine, and how consumers can

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35:58

Dr Pimple Popper On Being A Dermatologist, Skin...

Health & Living ·

2023/07/03

Pimple popping videos are polarising: you either find satisfaction in watching them or you’re easily grossed out by them. And it’s clear that a lot of people do enjoy watching these videos, as we’ve seen with the popularity of the reality TV series, Dr Pimple Popper. With 9 seasons aired since 2018, Dr Sandra Lee, better known as Dr Pimple Popper, has made extraction videos popular in the mainstream media, and through her platform she’s also helped to raise awareness about skincare and health. Dr

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Health White Paper #1: Laying The Foundation for...

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2023/06/30

The last Parliament sitting unexpectedly saw the much-discussed Health White Paper being passed by a voice vote. Said to lay the foundation for reforms to the public healthcare system in the next 15 years, what can the rakyat expect now that it has gone through Parliament? Who will be held accountable for the reforms promised and how will it be executed? We find out from Tan Sri Dr S. Subramaniam, former Minister of Health and co-chair of the Health White Paper Advisory Council.Image Credit:

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49:34

Had A Health Scare? It Could Affect Your Mental...

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2023/06/28

Have you had a health scare recently? Maybe you contracted a bad bout of COVID-19, and you’re still experiencing distressing symptoms of long COVID. Or perhaps you received the diagnosis of a disease or had to undergo a major procedure in hospital. These experiences can affect your mental health, and lead to something called health anxiety - we discuss how to recognise the signs, and what are some ways to cope, with Dr Wan Izwin Wan Hassan, Consultant Psychiatrist (specialising in Geriatric

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35:25

Benefits of Doodling, And Getting Started

Health & Living ·

2023/06/27

If you’re someone who usually fills the margins of your notebooks with doodles, you probably made those loops and lines while your attention wandered during a lecture, meeting or Zoom call. But is doodling a sign that you’re not paying attention, as our teachers used to tell us, or can it actually improve our focus and memory? Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and children’s book illustrator Norazhar Ishak (also known as NAI), draw the connection between doodling and

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NCD Chronicles #10: Lupus, The Disease With A...

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2023/06/26

Many of us would’ve first heard of lupus when Selena Gomez shared in 2015 that she has been diagnosed with the disease. An autoimmune disorder with no cure, people living with lupus - or medically known as systemic lupus erythematosus - have to find ways to manage their symptoms which can range from milder rashes to the point of organ damage. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we speak to Dr Fauziah Raji, a retired lecturer who was diagnosed with SLE almost 20 years ago, about how it’s affected her

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