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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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45:14

Be Fit Malaysians: Starting The New Year On The Right...

Health & Living ·

2023/01/05

Have you made a new year’s resolution to pick up a new sport, hike up a mountain, or perhaps just to sit less and walk more? Or maybe you’re dealing with an injury, or aches and pains, and don’t know how to exercise safely? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh joins us to answer all your questions about starting your fitness journey right and how to stay motivated throughout the year.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:00

Can Genomic Surveillance Help Us Face Another Year of...

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2023/01/04

As we enter another year of the pandemic, countries are on alert for another spike in infections, and the possibility of new variants circulating. Genomic surveillance will continue to be important in monitoring the pandemic, as well as in preparing for any future outbreaks. However, not all countries - especially low- and middle-income countries - have the capacity to conduct large-scale genomic sequencing. What can the experience of the African region teach us, when it comes to implementing a

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38:28

Many Small Umbrellas: When People With NCDs Don’t...

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2023/01/03

While Malaysia can take pride in its level of healthcare services for maternal and child health, as well as for infectious diseases and most acute emergency conditions, the same cannot be said of access to health services for people with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The provision of care can be uneven depending on certain geographical and socio-economic barriers, while the health system is straining to cope with the increasing burdens of NCDs and the ageing population. Dr Murallitharan

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34:19

The Marathon That Changed Cancer Research

Health & Living ·

2022/12/16

If you were a teenager and had lost your leg to bone cancer, would you run a marathon across Canada? Terry Fox did, back in 1980, so that he could raise money for cancer research. Today, the Terry Fox Run is an annual event in Canada, raising funds for the Terry Fox Foundation and the Terry Fox Research Institute, which invests in cancer research. We speak to Darrell Fox, the younger brother of Terry Fox, who is a senior advisor and member of the Board of Directors for the Terry Fox Research

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49:25

Ask A Doctor: The Sinuses

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2022/12/15

In our open clinic segment, consultant ENT surgeon Dr Lim Wye Keat joins us to answer questions about one of the most annoying problems plaguing people today: sinus problems. He also addresses other issues related to ear, nose and throat conditions.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:46

Public Health: Malaysia’s Nursing Profession in...

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2022/12/14

The critical issue of shortage within the nursing profession - serving both public and private hospitals - has carried over across several administrations. In February this year, then-Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin said MOH would conduct a detailed analysis and study on the shortage of nurses in government hospitals and clinics. Barely a week into the new administration under Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the Association of Private Hospitals flagged the severe nursing shortage in private

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31:44

How Are We Tackling Oral Cancer? With Our Very Own...

Health & Living ·

2022/12/13

Oral cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if it’s detected and treated early. But with its signs and symptoms easily mistaken for other conditions how can we improve diagnosis of oral cancer? What if I told you that we have an app for that? To share more about the MeMoSA app and how it will be tested in the community setting, we are joined by Prof Dr Cheong Sok Ching, deputy chief scientific officer with Cancer Research Malaysia.Image Credit: Facebook/Cancer Research MalaysiaSee

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42:59

Brain Waves: Should Everyone Take Chris Hemsworth’s...

Health & Living ·

2022/12/12

Australian actor Chris Hemsworth recently announced that he plans to take time off acting after discovering that he has a genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Headlines screamed of the “shocking revelation” and an “ominous health warning” from the genetic test results, which found that Hemsworth’s DNA contains two copies of the APOE4 gene. What is the APOE4 gene, how is it linked to Alzheimer’s disease, and what does it really mean if you have this gene? And should everyone rush to get

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50:26

International Anti-Corruption Day 2022: Corruption...

Health & Living ·

2022/12/09

On International Anti-Corruption Day, we look at why healthcare - as a profession, and as a system - falls prey to corruption, when its very core value is to protect and provide care to people. Dr Khor Swee Kheng, independent health policies specialist, and Alan Kirupakaran, Committee Member of Transparency International Malaysia, joins us to explore examples of healthcare corruption and abuse in Malaysia, and what it will take to cleanse the system.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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30:58

Facing Daily Hardship, Refugees Struggle With Mental...

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2022/12/08

Shortly before the 15th General Election, Malaysia’s government under then-Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced its intention to close down the offices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which handles protection needs for asylum seekers and refugees in the country. With GE15 now behind us, it remains to be seen whether Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration will adopt a human rights approach towards the refugee situation in Malaysia.Meanwhile, we speak

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42:48

When Is A Positive A Negative…And Other Confusing...

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2022/12/06

Positive, negative, margin of error - these are among some of the terms you might hear when you need a medical test to diagnose (or rule out) a health problem. What is the science behind these terms? When might a positive actually be a negative? Can medical language be more contextual, without losing its scientific accuracy? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh joins us for a lesson on linguistics and communication.Image Credit: 123RF.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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NCD Chronicles #5: Rewriting The Psoriasis Story

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2022/12/05

Psoriasis is often mistaken as just a skin disease. With little awareness of psoriasis as a chronic autoimmune disease that can potentially have systemic effects, many people may continue to go undiagnosed and undertreated.On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we shine the spotlight on the experience of living with mild and severe psoriasis, and the challenges of navigating treatment options and financial hurdles, through the stories of Liu Wei Zi and Rocyie Wong. We also hear from Dr Azura Mohd

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42:11

Doctor in the House: Understanding Dementia as a...

Health & Living ·

2022/12/02

An ageing population means more of us are familiar with dementia, and it’s easy to understand dementia from a clinical perspective, in that it leads to impaired cognitive and physical abilities in that individual. But what would it mean to look at dementia through a disability lens? How does that also help us better understand and support care partners for people with dementia? In conjunction with International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December), we speak to Sharifah Tahir, a care

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38:25

World AIDS Day 2022: Equalising Access in Malaysia

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2022/12/01

It is World AIDS Day today, and this year’s theme is “equalise”, one word that serves to remind us of the inequalities which continue to perpetuate the AIDS epidemic. If we want to end AIDS as a public health threat in Malaysia, those gaps will have to be closed. We speak to Raymond Tai, Acting Chief Operating Officer at PT Foundation, to find out how we can improve access to tests and treatments for high-risk communities, and end the stigmatisation of people living with HIV.Image Credit: UNAIDSSee

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46:08

Walking Out After Joint Replacement

Health & Living ·

2022/11/30

Imagine going for hip or knee replacement surgery and walking out of the hospital that very same day. This could now be possible, thanks to technical and technological advances, leading to early recovery and fewer post-surgical complications. We get consultant orthopaedic surgeon Dato’ Dr Siva Kumar Ariaretnam, from Subang Jaya Medical Centre, to explain how he has refined his surgical technique, and adopted cutting-edge tech, to help patients get back on their feet within hours.See

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Flood Safety Tips 101: Here’s What You Should (And...

Health & Living ·

2022/11/29

Earlier this month, the Malaysian Meteorological Department had issued an early monsoon warning that the annual North-East Monsoon that lasts from November to March could see higher rainfall this year. As we’ve already seen floods happen in several parts of the country in the past month and amidst fears of a similar disaster as we saw in the Klang Valley last December, we speak to consultant emergency physician Datuk Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose, for some flood safety tips to keep ourselves and our

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Doctor in the House: What Do You Want From The Next...

Health & Living ·

2022/11/25

It’s almost a week since the 15th general elections, and finally, the political drama seems to be coming to an end with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. While we wait for the new cabinet to be announced, the new health minister will have a monumental task ahead: maintaining and reforming the healthcare system to be able to withstand increasing needs from the population while the country goes through tough economic times ahead. Consultant urologist Dr

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The Running Club that Celebrates Neurodiversity

Health & Living ·

2022/11/24

The Singapore Marathon is unparalleled in Southeast Asia for its global participation, world ranking and experiences for runners. This year, for the first time, the 50,000-strong crowd will include a group of neurodivergent runners from Malaysia with special intellectual needs, who are part of the SpecialMe.MY Run Club. Founder of the club Bibo Low joins consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan to share more about how the initiative provides neurodivergent young adults with an

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44:22

Mental Health and Music Therapy

Health & Living ·

2022/11/23

We listen to music when we’re feeling down, lonely, or stressed, but also when we’re happy, joyful, and positive. Music isn’t just notes and rhythms, but an emotional experience that validates and challenges our moods. But can music go beyond the act of simple listening, to being used in therapy for mental health issues? Datin Dr Ang Kim Teng, Hon Secretary General of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, and Dr Indra Selvarajah, Medical Music Therapist from Universiti Putra Malaysia, join us to

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Because Feelings Matter #15: Social Activist Faces...

Health & Living ·

2022/11/22

In April 2021, a 17-year-old Malaysian student posted a TikTok video expressing her horror over a rape joke made by her teacher. Within a month, everyone knew Ain Husniza’s name, and her subsequent activism in starting the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace social movement. But for her outspoken advocacy, she has been socially ostracised, cyber-bullied, and body-shamed. On this episode of Because Feelings Matter, she opens up about the turbulent experiences since she began her advocacy, and how she manages her

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