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38:10

Cholesterol Nation

Health & Living ·

2023/06/23

For years, cholesterol was the buzzword in health circles. This fatty substance in the body received plenty of media attention, with the focus on how to prevent its buildup in the arteries. There were debates over butter, santan (coconut milk), and eggs, while a type of cholesterol-lowering medication known as statins became part of the public’s vocabulary. Despite all this attention, however, high cholesterol levels and heart disease are still major health problems among Malaysians. Why do we seem

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40:02

Because Feelings Matter #20: When Struggles In...

Health & Living ·

2023/06/22

Teenagers in Malaysia are increasingly struggling with mental and emotional problems. According to the recently-published National Health & Morbidity Survey - Adolescent Health Survey 2022, one in four adolescents said that they felt depressed, while one in eight had experienced suicidal thoughts, and one in 10 had attempted suicide. Meanwhile, less than a quarter of Malaysian teenagers said that their parents understood their problems and worries. What happens when children and teenagers go

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47:18

Surgery for Stroke Prevention

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2023/06/21

In Malaysia, more than 40,000 cases of strokes are reported each year, leaving many of these individuals with significant disabilities and health complications. So what can be done to bring down the incidence of strokes? We speak to consultant vascular surgeon Dr Yow Kuan Heng on how we can prevent strokes caused by plaque build up in the arteries, and how surgery is an option for some patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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45:25

Mind Matters: While Mum Takes Care Of Everyone, Who...

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2023/06/20

We’re doing a great job of protecting mothers during pregnancy and childbirth. Maternal mortality - deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth - has reduced dramatically in Malaysia over the decades. However, what happens to their emotional well-being and mental health after childbirth? The months and years that follow are arguably even more stressful and difficult as they struggle to raise their children while juggling other domestic and professional responsibilities and expectations. Following the

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32:01

Humans of Healthcare: The Infectious Diseases Physician

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2023/06/19

COVID-19 might be the most infamous infectious disease at this point in time, but it is by no means the only one that we need to worry about. From dengue to rabies, SARS to tuberculosis, influenza to HIV, infectious diseases can significantly impact a population’s health because of how it can spread from individual to individual. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we speak to consultant ID physician Dr Yasmin Gani on what her job looks like both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and

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32:12

Our Adolescents Are Sexually Active, But Do They Have...

Health & Living ·

2023/06/16

According to the National Health & Morbidity Survey 2022 on Adolescent Health, 75% of teenagers in Malaysia reported having sex recently, but 88% are not using any contraceptives. Our adolescents are sexually active - with many having their first sexual experience before the age of 14 - but this doesn’t necessarily mean that they are equipped with education and information about their sexual health and rights. We speak to Fara Rom, founder of the For Youth Initiative Kuala Lumpur, about the

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38:52

ASEAN Dengue Day 2023: On The Frontiers of Dengue R&D

Health & Living ·

2023/06/15

Dengue is an infectious disease that many of us are all too familiar with in Southeast Asia. While we’ve yet to see an effective vaccine or even a cure, there is a lot of research and development happening behind the scenes to help us improve prevention, detection and treatment of dengue fever. In conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day, we speak to two women spearheading R&D here in Southeast Asia, Assoc Prof Dr Panisadee Avirutnan, Chief of the Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Research Unit, Mahidol

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49:29

Public Health: Filling The Gap in Dental Care

Health & Living ·

2023/06/14

Our mouth is the gateway to the rest of our body, and hence an important gatekeeper to our overall health. Yet, oral health is often treated separately from other types of health, and isn’t prioritised when we look at population health and access to healthcare services. On today’s Public Health episode, we discuss whether dental care is within reach of everyone in Malaysia, and what can be done to reduce disparities faced by marginalised and underserved communities.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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Healthy Ageing: Hear Me Out, This Is How You Spot...

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2023/06/13

How often has an older adult asked you to repeat what you said or to speak louder because they can’t hear what you said? We might think that hearing loss is part and parcel of ageing, but to what extent is it normal? Audiologist Ngiow Jen Sen joins us to discuss how we can spot signs of hearing loss among older adults and how - if left undiagnosed and untreated - it can impact the quality of life of older adults.For more information and resources, head over to mash.org.my.Image Credit:

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47:30

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children With...

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2023/06/12

What is a child’s occupation? Is it to attend school and learn? To play with friends? And for children who have disabilities or are non-typically developing, what challenges do they face when it comes to participating in such occupations? Three occupational therapists join the show to share their role in supporting children with disabilities, including children with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor in the House: The Bitter Truth About...

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2023/06/09

How many of you go to a mamak and order a kopi or teh ais kurang manis? Or maybe you’ve chosen to switch to artificial sweeteners instead. Malaysians have long been warned about the need to cut down on our sugar intake, in a bid to tackle rising obesity rates and to reduce the risk of weight-related illnesses. But just last month, the WHO released new guidelines advising against using artificial sweeteners, as they likely do not help with obesity and could have adverse long-term effects instead

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39:41

Should We Use ChatGPT in Orthopaedics?

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2023/06/08

Everybody’s using ChatGPT, or at least talking about using it - whether it’s for academic writing, creative use, daily planning, coding, legal decision making, or healthcare, among others. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh joins the show to share his thoughts on whether the field of orthopaedics would benefit from the use of ChatGPT, and how healthcare professionals should face the advent of artificial intelligence.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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

Health & Living ·

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...

Health & Living ·

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...

Health & Living ·

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”...

Health & Living ·

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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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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