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Health & Living

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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Antimicrobial Resistance Is A Health Threat To Everyone

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2022/11/21

The COVID-19 pandemic drove home an important lesson: that the smallest organisms can be the deadliest. Not only are they highly fatal, they are also incredibly adept at evading the antibiotics and antimicrobials that we have in our relatively pitiful arsenal of drugs. In conjunction with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November), Prof Stephen Baker, molecular microbiologist and Director of Research at the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, dials in to share his research on

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44:52

What Malaysia’s Next Government Can Learn From...

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2022/11/18

As expectations over healthcare reform increase in the lead-up to GE15, we take a step back from the Malaysian context to look at healthcare systems in various countries across Asia. How do these systems achieve universal health coverage, especially when faced with common challenges like NCDs, the ageing population, and disparities in access to healthcare? On the eve of GE15, Sejal Mistry, Regional Director for Southeast Asia from ACCESS Health International, joins us to explore the strengths and

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Doctor in the House: How Early is Early For Prostate...

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2022/11/18

When it comes to cancer, doctors always emphasise the importance of being early - early in diagnosis, and early in treatment. But how early is early, and what difference does it make to someone diagnosed with prostate cancer? Consultant clinical oncologist Dr Jennifer Leong joins Dr George Lee to look at the value of early genetic testing, early treatment, and early intensification of hormone treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:30

Is COVID-19 Really Over?

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2022/11/17

Some of us might think that COVID-19 is behind us, but with cases recently spiking and more people being admitted into hospitals for severe COVID, how exactly are we doing with COVID-19? We speak to infectious diseases physician Prof Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, who is also a member of the National Recovery Council, to find out what needs to be done to keep COVID-19 in check.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:06

Healthy Ageing: Helping Older Adults Get Through Surgery

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2022/11/16

In our increasingly ageing population, more of us will live longer, and are more likely to require some form of surgical procedure, whether minor or major. While surgical techniques and medical care have advanced tremendously to ensure that surgery is safer for older patients, it doesn’t mean that these procedures are without risk. On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we speak to Dr Dhanupriya Sivapathasuntharam, Consultant Geriatrician from Royal London Hospital, about her area of specialty: the

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46:57

Mind Matters: But Does Mental Health Matter in GE15...

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2022/11/15

There’s no denying that we need to do more about mental health, but are our policies and politicians doing and talking enough about it? With GE15 looming, we take a look at whether mental health is mentioned at all in political parties’ manifestos, and what the next government must do to improve the landscape of mental health in Malaysia, with Hasbeemasputra and Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer Nordin.The transcript for this episode can be found here. Image Credit: ShutterstockSee

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42:01

Could Private Healthcare In Sarawak Support The...

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2022/11/14

The challenges of the overburdened, under-resourced public health sector in Sarawak are well-known. But in Malaysia’s two-tier healthcare system, private health facilities also manage a considerable bulk of patients. What challenges do middle-income patients face in terms of access to primary and specialist care, medical procedures, and the increasing costs of healthcare? Dr Kenny Yeap, COO and Medical Director of Borneo Medical Centre in Miri, joins us to share the perspective of private healthcare

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44:58

GE15: We Need To Do More To Empower Persons With...

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2022/11/11

The rights and welfare of persons living with disabilities - often referred to as the OKU community - have long been sidelined in Malaysian politics and policies. As GE15 beckons and calls for reforms intensify ahead of the next government being formed, what are political parties and candidates offering to empower and support the OKU community without being tokenistic? What reforms are sorely needed to current policies? We find out from Datin Anit Kaur Randhawa, member of OKU Rights Matter and

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41:10

Genetic Counselling: What, Why, and For Whom?

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2022/11/10

In conjunction with Genetic Counselor Awareness Day on 10 November - which is observed on the second Thursday in November each year - Yoon Sook Yee, certified genetic counseller and President of the Genetic Counselling Society Malaysia, joins us to share why genetic counselling is becoming increasingly important in modern healthcare, and the path towards training more genetic counsellors.Image Credit: Facebook/Genetic Counselling Society Malaysia-GCSMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:57

Do I Have Health Anxiety?

Health & Living ·

2022/11/09

You’ve probably found yourself worrying a bit more than normal over physical symptoms you’re experiencing, or perhaps even going down a rabbit hole looking up your symptoms online or asking your doctor about it. In severe cases, this is known as health anxiety or hypochondria. But when is it normal to worry about your health and when it is causing you more problems? We speak to consultant clinical psychologist Lavender Tan to help us better understand this condition and how it affects the lives of

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32:26

Watch Out for Dengue This Monsoon Season

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2022/11/08

For decades, dengue has been endemic in Malaysia and remains an ever-present threat all year long. But is it a threat that we still take seriously? We check in with Assoc Prof Dr Sharifah Faridah Syed Omar, infectious diseases physician with University Malaya Medical Centre on how we can ramp up public health measures to prevent surges in dengue cases, especially during the monsoon season.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Public Health: Health Reforms - Developing Health...

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2022/11/07

As GE15 beckons, there is the possibility of a new Health Minister in the next government. How will new political leadership impact the implementation of health reforms - whether it’s health reforms that have been announced by caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, or Pakatan Harapan’s proposed National Health Reform Plan? Regardless of the respective coalitions’ promises, how do we future-proof reforms to withstand political tides? Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of Galen Centre for Health &

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48:24

Doctor in the House: Disabilities and Medical Claims...

Health & Living ·

2022/11/04

The process of recovery and rehabilitation following an injury can be a long journey - one that is sometimes made lengthier and more complicated by delays in the approval of medical claims. Following the first part, where we discussed the whys and hows of claiming for compensation from PERKESO and insurance providers, Dr Vickneswaran Mathaneswaran, Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Malaya; Prof Nathan Vytialingam, Consultant Occupational Therapist and; JS Naicker, Managing Partner of Naicker

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GE15 During A Pandemic: How Do We Hold Elections Safely?

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2022/11/03

COVID-19 may be endemic, but that does not mean it’s harmless nor that the pandemic is over. As we gear up towards nomination day on 5th November and polling day on 19th November, we speak to infectious diseases physician Datuk Dr Christopher Lee to find out how political parties and candidates can campaign safely, and how we can enable voting to be done safely to avoid igniting yet another COVID-19 wave.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:27

Ask A Psychologist: Caregiver Stress

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2022/11/02

With the prevalence of chronic health conditions increasing, there is more to the burden than just what the individuals are going through. Behind the scenes, there are also the caregivers helping the patients to manage their condition, and providing emotional and mental support. But who cares for the caregivers? Consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan joins us to discuss caregiver stress, and how to prevent or manage caregiver burnout.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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40:05

Diabetes and Diet Myths

Health & Living ·

2022/11/01

When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, diet becomes a big question mark. What is the right diabetes diet? Is it true that rice and desserts go out the window forever? Poh Kai Ling, clinical dietitian from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, addresses some of the biggest misconceptions about diet for people with diabetes, and how eating right could help them prevent a range of problems, from blindness and amputation, to kidney and heart disease.Image Credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener

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NCD Chronicles #4: Stroke Survivors Don’t Want To Be...

Health & Living ·

2022/10/31

Stroke is one of the leading causes of deaths in Malaysia, as well as disability among stroke survivors. Because of that, a stroke has consequences that can last months and years, not only for the individual but their caregivers as well. On this episode of NCD Chronicles, we hear from Noor Aza Abd Aziz, more fondly known as Mama Aza, about her journey to recover since her stroke in April 2017, as well as from Tracy Chan, Head of Rehab at the National Stroke Association of Malaysia, on how we can

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Doctor in the House: Medical Disabilities and...

Health & Living ·

2022/10/28

If you are involved in an accident, and suffer injuries that result in a disability, your ability to work and carry out daily activities could be affected. But this doesn’t mean you’re left without options. With proper rehabilitation, you can recover, return to education or employment, and move on in life. Financial support is crucial for the process of recovery and rehabilitation, but are people aware of how to make third-party insurance claims for compensation of their injuries? Prof Nathan

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‘You Will Grow Out Of It’ and Other Myths About ADHD

Health & Living ·

2022/10/27

If you’ve been increasingly hearing about children being diagnosed with ADHD, it’s not because kids are eating too much sugar or spending too much time on gadgets. It’s because we’re getting better at recognising and understanding this neurodevelopmental condition, and how it affects different facets of children’s behaviours, learning and social skills. Yet, many myths and misconceptions about ADHD persist, creating barriers for individuals with ADHD and their families when it comes to accessing

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Embracing Menopause #3: Why Vaginal Health is...

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2022/10/26

Women in menopause tend to dismiss symptoms related to the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) such as bladder incontinence, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse and bleeding during sex. In the final of a 3-part series on menopause, we speak to Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Premitha Damodaran, about the effects of menopause on vaginal, urinary and sexual functions, and why it’s important to recognise and support women who are going through these issues. Dr Premitha is also

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