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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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Mind Matters: Do We Care Enough About Refugees’...

Health & Living ·

2022/08/23

Earlier this month, there was the shocking incident of the murder-suicide involving a refugee man and his two children, which led to calls for better recognition of the pressures that the refugee community face here in Malaysia. But in a society which continues to marginalise and provide little to no protection for refugees here, how are these circumstances impacting the mental health of refugees? On this episode of Mind Matters, we speak to consultant psychiatrist Assoc Prof Dr Amer Siddiq bin Amer

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49:01

What You Need To Know About Chest Pains

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2022/08/22

We all know that chest pains are a possible sign of a heart attack. But what about those niggling pains or uncomfortable symptoms that come and go sometimes? Consultant cardiologist Dr Rafidah Abu Bakar joins us to discuss how concerned should we be about these repeated signs of chest pains, and why it’s important to get medical attention instead of brushing them off. Follow Angina Awareness Initiative Malaysia on Facebook to learn more about stable angina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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Doctor in the House: Being A Surgeon in a Conflict Zone

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2022/08/19

More than seven years after the civil war began, Yemen is one of the largest humanitarian crises we’re seeing globally. With reports indicating that less than half of their health facilities are functioning and that many of those remaining lack basic operational equipment, how are healthcare workers providing much needed healthcare services? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by trauma and general surgeon Dr Ashok Kannan to find out what it’s like to be a doctor in a conflict zone. Dr

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31:35

Barbers and Beauty Salons Could Be Cancer Awareness...

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2022/08/18

Instead of getting health education information from a clinic, how about getting it from your regular barber shop? Or at your beauty salon during your next facial? The National Cancer Society of Malaysia has embarked on a programme called ‘Beauty And Health’, which aims to use local beauty salons and barber shops to increase cancer awareness among the community. We speak to NCSM’s Managing Director Dr Murallitharan Munisamy to find out how this will work, and why it’s time to move health awareness

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29:34

Here’s What You Need To Know About Pituitary Tumours

Health & Living ·

2022/08/17

The pituitary gland is called the “master gland” because it controls several other hormone glands in your body. Because of that, a pituitary tumour can cause serious health problems. So how do you know when a tumour is benign, and when it is cause for concern? We’ll find out from Dr Johan Quah, consultant neurosurgeon from Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:39

Because Feelings Matter #12: Being Bullied Made Me...

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2022/08/16

Being bullied is a common experience for many children and adolescents, but with its serious impact on mental health, it should not be dismissed as just a rite of passage. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, 13-year-old Gabrielle Maria Fernandez and her mother Geraldine Wong discuss Gabrielle’s experience of being bullied in primary school, and the support needed from parents, teachers and friends.‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental

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47:27

Public Health: Unmet Need for Rehab in Public Healthcare

Health & Living ·

2022/08/15

If you’ve had a sports injury or some sort of joint pain, you’ve probably had to undergo physiotherapy. If you’re a stroke survivor, rehabilitation like occupational or speech therapy helps you recover functions for daily living. These are just some of the rehabilitation services that support millions of people to become as independent as possible following an injury or illness. (Globally, about 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that benefits from rehabilitation.)

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Doctor in the House: Why Is Malaysia Backsliding In...

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2022/08/12

Many countries are breathing a sigh of relief for having come through an infectious disease pandemic. However, this is no time to pause - the world has been backsliding when it comes to the HIV pandemic, with progress slowing down amid COVID-19 and other global crises. Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Immediate Past President of the International AIDS Society, and infectious diseases physician at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre, sheds light on the findings of the UNAIDS’ Global AIDS Update 2022 report,

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34:21

Flu, Coughs And Colds On The Rise?

Health & Living ·

2022/08/11

If you’re a parent, you’re probably exhausted from dealing with yet another case of the sniffles or cough at home. Clinics have been swamped with cases of childhood respiratory infections like influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), but is this increase normal during this period? Consultant paediatrician Dr Sanjay Woodhull steps away from his consultation room to catch us up on why cases are spiking, and what parents need to know.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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40:42

Healthy Ageing: Are Our Elderly on Too Many Medications?

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2022/08/10

For many older adults, having pill organisers filled with a variety of medications and supplements would be a common sight. But while medicines are meant to help, being on too many of them at one time can lead to harm, which would be the opposite outcome that we want. We discuss the importance of balancing between addressing various medical conditions among older adults, while ensuring that they’re not overdosing on their medications, with Assoc Prof Dr Tan Kit Mun, consultant geriatrician from

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41:33

How Dangerous Are Heatwaves and High Wet-Bulb...

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2022/08/09

Several countries have experienced record-breaking high temperatures this year: Delhi, India recorded a new high of more than 49°C in May; the UK went beyond 40°C; and Portugal hit 47°C in July. Although Malaysia has been spared such scorching temperatures, we will not be spared the effects of climate change on our weather. And with scientists warning that wet-bulb temperatures pose even greater danger, we may have to look beyond the mercury to understand the health threat ahead. Emergency medicine

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49:25

Ask A Doctor: Health Checkups

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2022/08/08

In our monthly open clinic segment, Assoc Prof Dr Nik Sherina Hanafi, Primary Care Physician, joins us to answer questions about going for health checkups and screening tests - why, what and how often?Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:16

Doctor in the House: Should Health Professional...

Health & Living ·

2022/08/05

The recent debate surrounding the Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill, or more specifically the aspects relating to the generational ban on smoking for those born after 1st January 2007, has generated heated discussions from those within and without the medical profession. But for healthcare professionals and health associations, the question arises: are they equipped to look beyond the public health aspects of policies with such wide implications? To what extent should health professional associations

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49:24

How To Support Someone With An Eating Disorder

Health & Living ·

2022/08/04

Eating disorders should never be taken lightly, as it can have serious consequences on the individual’s physical and mental health. But in a world where people - young and old - are often told or shown that they should look a certain way, are we seeing an increase in eating disorders? And if your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, what can you do to support them? We speak to Dr Chua Sook Ning, founder and clinical psychologist at RELATE Malaysia, and Kym Piekunka, a lived experience

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35:18

Between The State & Adult Children - Who Cares for...

Health & Living ·

2022/08/03

It’s no secret that Malaysia’s population is already an ageing one. For years, a Senior Citizens Bill to protect the rights and welfare of older adults has been discussed and debated, but nothing concrete has yet to be tabled or presented in Parliament. With recent reports of more than 2,000 senior citizens abandoned at hospitals from 2018 till June this year, we take a step back to discuss who shoulders the responsibility of caring for older adults, with Chai Sen Tyng, Senior Research Officer with

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Ask A Psychologist #23: Parenting

Health & Living ·

2022/08/02

Consultant clinical psychologists Paul Jambunathan and Evelyn Soong join our monthly mental health clinic to address your concerns regarding mental, emotional and psychosocial issues. On this show, we discuss parenting, and the myriad mental and emotional challenges related to raising children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How Rehabilitation Helps Long COVID Patients

Health & Living ·

2022/08/01

By now, we’ve learned that having COVID-19 isn’t just about the toll it takes on your body when you first contract the virus, but the lingering symptoms even when you’ve recovered from the infection. Also known as long COVID, these symptoms can significantly affect your quality of life, so on this show, we take a look at the role of rehabilitation medicine in helping “long haulers” to get back on their feet, with Dr Akmal Hafizah Zamli, rehabilitation physician and head of the Department of

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33:46

Monkeypox Is A Global Emergency, But What About the...

Health & Living ·

2022/07/29

After weeks of deliberation since the end of June, the World Health Organisation declared that monkeypox is a public health emergency of international concern - or PHEIC - over the weekend, as cases continued to be detected in countries where the disease is not endemic. However, monkeypox is not an unknown infectious disease, and has been endemic to west and central Africa for years. So what does this latest announcement by the WHO mean for us? And what parallels are we seeing with the

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38:07

Not Eating, Not Sleeping - What’s Happening To My Child?

Health & Living ·

2022/07/28

If you think your child is the only one who has become more fussy and problematic with eating, sleeping and daily routines, think again. More children have been experiencing feeding problems, sleep disruptions, and increased anxiety - and it’s not just due to the pandemic alone. Consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan enlightens us on why these issues are worsening, and what parents can do.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:40

Is Road Rage A Psychological Problem?

Health & Living ·

2022/07/27

Recently, videos of a woman losing her temper at another driver on the Tuas Second Link went viral on social media. The videos showed her pulling off the license plate of the other driver’s vehicle and throwing it at the windscreen. This case of road rage is not an isolated incident, especially in Malaysia, where driving can be stressful. But how does stress on the road escalate into road rage, and is there a serious psychological factor to be addressed here? We find out from clinical psychologist

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