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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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46:00

Ask a Psychologist: How To Be With Yourself

Health & Living ·

2023/06/07

When was the last time you were completely alone with your thoughts, with no one to talk to and nothing to do? You may think you did that just this morning when driving to work, or over the weekend when you went for a jog. But chances are, you probably had some sort of stimuli, like the radio in the car, a podcast playing on your earbuds, or social media on your phone. In a study by researchers at the University of Virginia, more than half of the participants studied preferred to administer electric

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48:28

The Heart of Medicine: Controversial and...

Health & Living ·

2023/06/06

In medicine, healthcare professionals are always battling misinformation, especially when it comes to purported therapies and cures that circulate on social media. What are the risks of buying into such controversial information, especially when it contradicts medical advice from one’s own doctor? In this episode of Heart of Medicine, consultant cardiologist Dr Kannan Pasamanickam and consultant endocrinologist Dr Hew Fen Lee clear the air on some common controversial and misunderstood therapies,

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47:27

Attempted Suicide Is Decriminalised. Now We Need...

Health & Living ·

2023/06/02

Last week, the Dewan Rakyat unanimously agreed to abolish Section 309 of the Penal Code, which effectively means that attempted suicide is now decriminalised in Malaysia, pending the amendments being passed in the Dewan Negara and being officially gazetted. While this is a major step forward in addressing mental health issues, more remains to be done to strengthen our mental health support system and to ensure that individuals who have suicidal thoughts receive the support they need. We find out

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38:36

Why Millennials and Gen Z-ers Should Be Aware Of...

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2023/06/01

In 2020, approximately 49,000 people in Malaysia were estimated to be newly diagnosed with cancer. This number is expected to rise to 66,000 new cases annually by 2030. More alarmingly, new patients in their late 20s to early 30s are also being diagnosed with cancer. We invite consultant clinical oncologist Dr Jenson Sow to tell us more about the trend of colorectal cancer among young adults, and why we need to be more vigilant about cancer screening in the younger population.Image Credit:

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47:03

How Far Have We Come In Treating Coronary Artery...

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2023/05/31

Coronary heart disease is unfortunately a disease that many Malaysians are all too familiar with. Most of us likely know of a family member, a friend or a colleague who is on medication for it, perhaps even had a bypass or stent put in. But just how far have we come in treating coronary heart disease? How has treatment improved quality of life for patients? We find out from senior consultant cardiologist Dr Yee Kok Meng from Pantai Hospital KL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:43

Generational Endgame Bill: Will It Be All Smoke And...

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2023/05/30

On 26 May, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed that the Cabinet had approved the tabling of the Control of Smoking Product for Public Health Bill 2023 in the current Parliamentary session. On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, we speak to Dr Helmy Haja Mydin, Consultant Respiratory Physician & Special Adviser to the Minister of Health, to find out how this proposed bill will tackle the Generational Endgame proposal, as well as the potential spike in vaping among children and

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49:16

NCD Chronicles #9: “The Pain Is Like A Parasite”...

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2023/05/29

“I’m tired, and in pain all the time.”Words that cannot possibly sum up the debilitating and disabling effects of fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body, as well as fatigue. Even the etymology of the word in Latin (fibro meaning “fibrous tissues”, myo meaning “muscles” and algia meaning “pain”) is not able to encompass the widespread physical and psychological effects of this condition. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we try to understand fibromyalgia

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34:44

Healthy Ageing: Getting Too Hot To Handle?

Health & Living ·

2023/05/26

Hot, hot, and hot. While we’re all struggling with the heat and humidity during this prolonged heatwave, how are people who are more vulnerable, like older adults, coping, especially if they also have existing health issues? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, consultant geriatrician Prof Dr Tan Maw Pin shares how older adults - and their family members - can watch out for the heat affecting them. Image Credit: aukhon / Shutterstock.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:09

Working For Children With Special Needs in Sarawak

Health & Living ·

2023/05/25

For the past 23 years, the Association for Children with Special Needs Sibu (ACSNS) has been quietly working at the community level in Sarawak to provide services to children with special needs and their families through training, resource development, advocacy and parent-support programmes. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan joins us to catch up with Dr Toh Teck Hock, consultant paediatrician and Secretary of ACSNS, to find out more about the situation in Sarawak, as well

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31:43

Brain Waves: The Twist in Rosalind Franklin’s Role in...

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2023/05/24

It’s been 70 years since the discovery of the double helix structure of the DNA back in 1953, by James Watson and Francis Crick. These two and Maurice Wilkins went on to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1962 for their discovery. Now, a key part of this story was the accusations that another colleague, Rosalind Franklin, was robbed of her data - and thus acknowledgement - which formed a crucial part of the discovery. But was this really the case? And looking back at our knowledge of DNA, how did the

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Because Feelings Matter #19: Leadership Starts With...

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2023/05/23

During the pandemic, the MCO was the hardest on women, especially working mothers. The lockdown saw the lines of their lives collapsing, as they took on the lion’s share of domestic work, including their children’s care and schooling, while juggling work responsibilities at home. Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, who was the CEO of Selangor Women's Empowerment Institute at the time, recognised the turmoil that her female employees were going through, and knew that their mental wellbeing began with her. The

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40:14

Occupational Therapy To Regain Independence

Health & Living ·

2023/05/22

Occupational therapists have an important role in working with clients to help them achieve independent function, when they have a physical, neurocognitive or mental impairment. Today, we’ll zoom into one aspect of occupational therapy: helping clients to transition to independent living at home. What does this transition process look like, do they need expensive modifications and equipment at home, and what can caregivers do? Zaheer Firdaus Zakaria, Tutor and Clinical Instructor in Occupational

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38:19

Doctor in the House: Is COVID-19 Well And Truly Over?

Health & Living ·

2023/05/19

In early May, the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC. Following the announcement, the Ministry of Health will conduct a review of Malaysia’s COVID-19 status in mid-June. What does the ending of COVID-19 as a PHEIC mean for Malaysia - what kind of pandemic preparedness protocols will continue to be important, considering COVID-19 will not be the last infectious disease outbreak seen by the world? And

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41:19

Health White Paper: It Is Time To Revive Malaysia’s...

Health & Living ·

2023/05/18

Malaysia’s health system is in dire need of meaningful and systemic reforms. Despite years of attempts, however, efforts and calls to transform the delivery of healthcare services, management of human resources, and the financing model, have all hit roadblocks due to political and bureaucratic obstacles. Now that our health sector has come through a watershed period, will we finally see national reforms being implemented? We speak to Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Co-Chair, Health White Paper

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39:35

What Is A Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus?

Health & Living ·

2023/05/17

The birth of a child is often one of the most exciting moments for new parents. To find out at that moment that your child has a rare condition can be traumatising, which was the case for Dr Vaishnavi Nadesonmulu when her son was born with a giant congenital melanocytic nevus on his forehead and scalp. She joins us to share more about this rare skin condition, and what it was like for her as a parent and paediatrician on this journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mind Matters: Depression and the Chemical Imbalance...

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2023/05/16

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world, and today, it’s something that we’ve grown more comfortable talking about as a society. But just how much do we understand what depression is? Is it caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain, as has been commonly suggested or is the theory now dead as was reported in a recent research review? Consultant psychiatrist Dr Ravivarma Rao Panirselvam joins us on this episode of Mind Matters, to help us better understand this

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25:16

A Blow To The Chest…And The Heart

Health & Living ·

2023/05/15

In January, an NFL football player for the (American football team) Buffalo Bills, Damar Hamlin, collapsed suddenly on the field after suffering sudden cardiac arrest. As Hamlin’s collapse occurred immediately after another player had collided into him, there was speculation about whether a massive blow to the chest could result in cardiac arrest. We find out from consultant cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi, and discuss what were the rapid actions that most likely saved Hamlin’s life, despite

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42:44

Doctor in the House: A New Treatment for...

Health & Living ·

2023/05/12

In April, the Ministry of Health announced that it has given the “orphan medicine” status to Koselugo, a prescription drug used in treating children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and the only medical treatment that is available for this rare disorder. With May being Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, we discuss what the availability of this treatment means for children with neurofibromatosis and the gaps that still remain, together with Prof Dr Thong Meow Keong, consultant paediatrician &

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39:35

Humans of Healthcare: The Physiotherapist

Health & Living ·

2023/05/11

Movement is everything in our daily lives. Movement is not just limited to mobility, in terms of getting around, but is a fundamental principle underlying human function and well-being. In this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to an allied health professional whose core business is movement: a physiotherapist. Rebekah Lynn Mohan joins us to share how physiotherapists work in promoting, preventing, treating and rehabilitating individuals with pain, injuries and movement disorders, and what

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47:27

Public Health: When People Move, It Saves Lives…And...

Health & Living ·

2023/05/10

7.30am, stuck in traffic. 1pm, no parking available. 6.30pm, bumper-to-bumper traffic. 8pm, still not home yet. That’s the daily commute for most Klang Valley residents who drive to and from work. What if we turned those hours of being stuck on the road into time spent walking, cycling and using public transportation instead? There’s no doubt that it would save time and increase productivity, not to mention improve our physical and mental health. We explore how investing in active mobility actually

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