Best Ckm Podcasts (2024)

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Understanding Diabetes and CKM Syndrome 45:09

2h ago45:09

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Over 15% of the Malaysian adult population have diabetes and almost half of that number are undiagnosed. That should be a wake-up call for all of us because if not managed well, diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, strokes, and kidney failure. Here to help us understand that link and how people living with diabetes can better mana…

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Health & Living 2024 Panel 1: When Your Heart Skips A Beat 38:38

9h ago38:38

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Did you know that atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm condition, is more likely to develop as people get older, have uncontrolled hypertension and underlying heart disease? This puts many of us at risk, and therefore, with higher chances of developing a stroke. In this session, Datuk Dr Razali Omar, consultant electrophysiologist and car…

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Because Feelings Matter #33: Breaking The Silence On Sexual Violence Against Males 50:13

2h ago50:13

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In 2023, 3,361 sexual harassment and assault cases were recorded by the police. Of this number, 4 percent of the victims were male. Joshua - a survivor of sexual abuse - wrote in an opinion piece in Free Malaysia Today, “I often think of this 4% – these 135 men and boys – whose cases are on record, and marvel at their bravery.” Joshua’s own bravery…

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The Silent Signs of Heart Failure 38:28

2h ago38:28

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Your heart works day and night to keep blood pumping throughout your body, but what happens when your heart begins to fail? Would you even notice? We speak to Dr Raja Ezman Faridz Raja Sharif, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Heart Failure Services, Hospital Al-Sultan Abdullah UiTM about the challenges in detecting and treating heart failure, as…

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Ask A Doctor: Kids’ Dental Health 37:39

6d ago37:39

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Ask a Doctor is back and this month it’s all about kids’ dental health and hygiene with Dr Tengku Maryam Fatimah, a consultant paediatric dentist. She’ll also guide parents on how to make a daunting experience a bit less scary for young kids. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Empathy For People With Epilepsy 47:37

4h ago47:37

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Epilepsy is a complex condition, affecting people profoundly, not only in terms of the medical aspects but also the social challenges that often accompany it. Prof Dr Lim Kheng Seang, Consultant Neurologist from Universiti Malaya Medical Centre and Honorary Advisor of the Malaysian Society Of Epilepsy, sheds light on the persistent stigma surroundi…

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Mind Matters: Creating A Safe Space For Connections 35:22

2h ago35:22

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World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 Sept kicks off the triennial theme for 2024-2026, "Changing the Narrative on Suicide" with the call to action, "Start the Conversation". This theme aims to raise awareness about the importance of reducing stigma and encouraging open conversations to prevent suicides. On this episode of Mind Matters, we explore how…

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Doctor in the House: Facing Mpox in 2024 37:18

11d ago37:18

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. This doesn’t make it a pandemic like COVID-19 was, but it does mean that countries have to introduce measures to ensure that mpox doesn’t turn into a pandemic. Infectious diseases consultant Dr Timothy William explains what we need to know abou…

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Iconic Institutions #4: The Institute for Medical Research 43:36

14d ago43:36

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This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Health & Living celebrates iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. In this episode, we’re spotlighting an institution older than Malaysia itself - the Institute for Medical Research. While the IMR may not be a familiar name to many, it has played an important…

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Are Southeast Asians Better At Dealing With Heatwaves? 35:49

7d ago35:49

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For us Southeast Asians, dealing with the heat and humidity is part and parcel of our everyday lives. But with climate change causing more intense and frequent heat waves beyond what we’re used to, how are our bodies coping? Here to help us understand how heat stress affects the human body and what can be done to mitigate that impact is Assoc Prof …

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Humans of Healthcare: The Interventional Radiologist 39:06

3d ago39:06

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Have you had a procedure where you didn’t require open surgery, but had a catheter, needle or tube inserted into your body with the help of imaging technology? That’s one of the many areas of interventional radiology, a highly specialised area of medicine that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat diseases. Dr Alex Tang, a Consul…

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Iconic Institutions #3: UNIMAS’s Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences 34:04

17d ago34:04

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In conjunction with Merdeka and Malaysia Days, here on the show we’re running a mini-series to celebrate iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. In this episode, we’re crossing over to East Malaysia to Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, which first opene…

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Doctor in the House: Let’s Talk About Sexual Health 41:05

7d ago41:05

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It was World Sexual Health Day earlier this week (4th Sept) and in conjunction with that, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant obstetrician & gynaecologist Dr Hoo Mei Lin to discuss what good sexual health means, the stigma that still persists, and how positive relationships are an important part of good sexual health. Image c…

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Counsellor’s Corner: Regrets and What-Ifs 42:37

8d ago42:37

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On Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Lakshumy Kumar joins us to answer your questions on regrets and what-ifs, from missed career opportunities, to a relationship left unresolved, or an unexpected loss. Learn more about the art of moving forward, learning from the past, and finding peace. This conversation may bring up difficult topics like …

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Does Back Pain Come From The Mind? 47:05

22d ago47:05

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Could back pain be caused by repressed emotions? That was the theory put forth by the late Dr John Sarno - an American rehab physician who split opinions down the middle when it came to treating chronic back pain. On one side, those who support Sarno’s theory that back pain stems from the way the brain deals with emotions. On the other side, scient…

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Iconic Institutions: Malaysia’s Oldest Hospital 47:24

17d ago47:24

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This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Health & Living celebrates iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. In the heart of KL, the sprawling lands of Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) hold countless memories for generations of Klang Valley residents - either you or someone in your family might have been …

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Women, Power and Cancer 45:42

23d ago45:42

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How does cancer affect women’s lives? Not just as patients, as you might assume, but also as health professionals, researchers, policymakers and as unpaid caregivers. In all these areas, women often face multiple, overlapping forms of discrimination, which then restrict their ability to prevent cancer, access care, entrench them as unpaid caregiver…

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Pregnancy Ultrasound Packages: Scan or Scam? 30:13

26d ago30:13

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Not too long ago, pregnant celebrities were boasting about their at-home ultrasound machines. Then, vanity ultrasound places became a thing, offering scans of your baby as keepsakes. Now, there are sonography centres offering packages for detailed and advanced antenatal ultrasound scans. Are these as harmless as they sound, or are there risks assoc…

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Iconic Institutions: Pioneering Medical Education in Malaysia 44:01

27d ago44:01

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This Merdeka and Malaysia Day, Health & Living celebrates iconic institutions of healthcare, from institutions of education, to research and health services. We start with a look at medical education in Malaysia, where you immediately think of University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine, the grand old dame that started out as the Straits Settlement …

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Because Feelings Matter #32: How An Activist Overcame Burnout 31:39

29d ago31:39

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In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world into lockdown. The streets became empty. Shops, businesses, offices and schools were shut. Some families were kept apart. For vulnerable, marginalised communities like the homeless and the destitute, everyday life became perilous. Alya Syahida Allias, an activist for high risk communities, straddled t…

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A Healthy And Delicious Diet For People With Swallowing Disorders 36:56

30d ago36:56

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For people who have swallowing issues, eating can be a challenge but that doesn’t mean what they eat can’t be nutritious and delicious. Question is, how can family members do that safely? And does taste matter as long as they’re getting their necessary nutrients? Here to answer those questions and more, are speech-language therapist Tay Chia Yi and…

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NCD Chronicles #21: Seven Years Alone With Ankylosing Spondylitis 48:56

1M ago48:56

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For several months, JC suffered chest pains mimicking a heart attack. The tightening spread from his chest, up towards his neck. Then without warning, the heel pain appeared. He also had severe, unexplained fatigue. For a year, he battled these unpredictable symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (now known as axial spondyloarthritis or AS), with littl…

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Doctor in the House: Are HIV Rates Going Up Among Malaysian Youths? 32:58

1M ago32:58

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It was recently reported in the Dewan Negara that we’ve been seeing an uptick in the number of new HIV cases among our university students aged between 18 and 25. So on today’s show, we want to find out just how concerning are the numbers and, more importantly, what kind of stigma still exists surrounding HIV among Malaysian youths? To unpack this,…

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What To Know About Your Children’s Lives Online 38:50

1M ago38:50

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Being bullied and trolled online. Violent or sexually explicit content. Reels and posts promoting unrealistic ideals. Our children could be inadvertently exposed to all this and more, in their everyday use of social media, gaming, video, messaging and content platforms. How concerned should we be about the content that our children and teens see on…

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: From Carrier Screening To Life After Diagnosis 46:15

1M ago46:15

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For a family of a child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), life could be divided into moments of Before and After. Before refers to the period when the parents were expecting their child and before he/she came to be diagnosed with this genetic condition. After, of course, heralds how life changed following the diagnosis. In both periods, families …

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Mind Matters: What Can We Learn From Olympians About Mental Health? 30:40

1M ago30:40

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The Olympics might be over but we’re still not done talking about it, especially as athletes continue to open up about how the games and public scrutiny - or in some cases, criticism - has greatly affected their mental health. On this month’s episode of Mind Matters, clinical psychologist Lavender Tan joins us to weigh in on the mental health toll …

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Ask A Doctor: More About Allergies 49:11

1M ago49:11

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In our open clinic segment, consultant paediatric immunologist Assoc Prof Dr Adli Ali, joins us to answer all your questions about allergies, especially allergic conditions affecting children. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Doctor in the House: Children’s Genital and Urinary Conditions 41:49

1M ago41:49

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As a parent, you would worry if your child complains of pain or other problems related to urination. You’d also be anxious if there appears to be abnormal development of their genital organs. Consultant urologist Dr George Lee shares his expertise as we dive into common children’s genital and urinary conditions. Image credit: Shutterstock…

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Public Health: Exploring Unconventional Health Financing Options 49:40

1M ago49:40

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If you or your loved one needs substantial medical treatment, such as bypass surgery, cancer therapy or IVF treatment, you could be looking at medical bills that could range from tens of thousands of ringgit, or several hundred thousand, if you’re paying out-of-pocket. These conversations are becoming increasingly common in middle-income households…

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Brain Waves: I Keep Forgetting My Keys… Do I Need A Cognitive Test? 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Do you know how well your brain works? How would you know if your brain function is declining? On this episode of Brain Waves, we’ll be exploring those questions and the role of neurocognitive tests, and thus what can be done to keep our brains sharp. Joining us are neurogeneticist Dr Azlina Ahmad Annuar and Dr Reuben N. Robbins, Associate Professo…

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Humans of Healthcare: The Occupational Therapist 40:55

1M ago40:55

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How do you live your best life if you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or adapting to a disability? This is where an occupational therapist can provide support by helping you to regain, develop, or maintain the skills needed for daily activities. On this episode of Humans of Healthcare, we dive into all the different area…

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How To Exercise Safely During Pregnancy 32:59

1M ago32:59

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It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to hear that there are many things they can’t do during their pregnancy, including some types of exercises. But not all workouts are built the same, and exercising can be good to the mother both during pregnancy and after. Here to help us understand how to exercise safely during pregnancy is sports and exercise …

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Doctor in the House: Desperate For Kidneys (And Other Organs) 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Recently, several news outlets highlighted the illegal organ trade in Malaysia, particularly involving the sale of kidneys. The New Straits Times reported that a man had advertised and sold one of his kidneys via Facebook, as he needed RM100,000 to pay off his father's debt to loan sharks, while Free Malaysia Today reported about a Facebook group c…

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Healthy Ageing: Do Older Adults Feel Pain Differently? 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Most of us know what it’s like to feel pain, whether due to a sudden injury or an illness. But how does our experience of pain change as our body ages? On this episode of Healthy Ageing, we dive into pain among older adults and the challenges of pain management among this age group, with consultant geriatrician Dr Terence Ong and consultant anaesth…

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Counsellor’s Corner: Inside Our Anxiety 43:24

2M ago43:24

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The animated movie Inside Out 2 introduced us to Anxiety, a frantic, quivering bundle of energy, with a perpetually nervous grimace on her face. We all have an Anxiety living inside our minds, keeping us on our toes, but sometimes pushing us too close to the edge. On Counsellor’s Corner, licensed counsellor Heeran Kaur joins us to answer your quest…

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Personalising Diabetes Treatment 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Diabetes affects one in six people in Malaysia, and is one of the top causes of death, as slightly over half (56%) of patients do not have good blood glucose control. We face multiple challenges in reducing the impact of diabetes, including poor compliance to treatment and progression of the disease towards complications. Can precision medicine gui…

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How Paediatric Palliative Care Helps Kids And Their Parents 41:34

2M ago41:34

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Hearing that your child has a life-threatening or life-limiting disease is something no parent wants to hear. But in these cases, paediatric palliative care can play a vital role in ensuring that the child’s quality of life - and ability to simply be a child - is preserved as much as possible, while supporting the child’s parents as well. Joining u…

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How To Talk To Kids About Safety (Without Scaring Them) 42:06

2M ago42:06

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The recent reports of kids going missing or being kidnapped is every parent’s worst nightmare. We’re joined by consultant developmental paediatrician, Dr Norazlin Kamal Nor, and founder of Project Haans, Desiree Kaur, to delve into what parents can do to keep their kids safe as well as how to talk to children - both neurotypical and neurodivergent …

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Dealing With A Lung Cancer Diagnosis 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Lung cancer is the third most common cancer overall in Malaysia - impacting men and women almost comparably. Alarmingly, the latest National Cancer Registry Report (2017-2021) revealed that more than 94% of men and women with lung cancer were diagnosed at the late stages (Stage 3 & 4). Many patients and their family members will be at a loss when t…

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Clearer Pathway For Specialist Training in Malaysia? 30:24

2M ago30:24

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The situation of specialists in Malaysia’s healthcare system has been in the spotlight over the last few months. Now that Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara have passed the amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50), what is the way forward for specialist training in Malaysia, especially in light of the long-standing shortage of specialists? We sit dow…

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World Hepatitis Day 2024: It’s Time For Action 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Did you know that globally, someone dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis-related illness? In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day, which was observed on 28th July, we’ll be looking at how Malaysia is doing in making hepatitis elimination a reality - from prevention to diagnosis and treatment, together with consultant gastroenterologist and hepato…

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NCD Chronicles #20: “I Would Bleed Even While Sitting Down” (Living With Haemophilia) 41:04

2M ago41:04

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Unexplained, sudden bruises. Wounds that take a long time to stop bleeding. For people living with haemophilia, bleeds - both externally and internally - are common because this condition affects the blood’s ability to clot. We hear from Hariee Prabakaran, on what living with this rare inherited blood disorder is like as a child and adult, as well …

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More Babies Born With Low Birth Weight 36:05

2M ago36:05

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When a baby is born, his or her weight isn’t just a matter of trivial curiosity, or a fun fact shared by the proud parents. A baby’s weight and size at birth lays the foundation for the child’s future growth and development. Therefore, trends in recent years showing a deterioration in birth weight of Malaysian babies have raised concerns among heal…

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The Right Medicine For The Right Person 33:07

2M ago33:07

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When you take any medication - whether it’s a painkiller or your hypertension pills - your body responds in a unique way due to your genes. This can explain why some medications may not seem as effective, requiring your doctor to change it or adjust the dosage. Or why you have certain side effects while others don’t. The field of pharmacogenomics u…

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Secrets Cost Lives: How Transparency Can Improve Access to Medicines 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Medicines, diagnostic tests, and vaccines are lifesaving but only if people can access them. From the point of research and development all the way to the final product, there are multiple barriers which prevent those who need these lifesaving products most from accessing them. Joining us on the show today is Roz Scourse, policy advisor with the MS…

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Because Feelings Matter #31: Diary of a Work-From-Home Dad 41:00

2M ago41:00

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In ‘Diary of a Work-From-Home Dad’, illustrator and comic artist Mohammad Yazid Kamal Baharin pulls no punches when it comes to telling the story of raising two very special girls: a strong-willed firstborn, and a secondborn with Smith-Magenis syndrome, a rare genetic disease. This episode of Because Feelings Matter explores Zid’s happy, sad, frust…

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Ask A Doctor: Women’s Urinary Problems 44:03

2M ago44:03

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We’re back with our monthly Ask A Doctor series, and today we’ll be taking in questions about women’s urinary conditions, from UTIs to incontinence as well as the impact of menopause and childbirth. Here to answer them is consultant urologist Dr Siti Nur Masyithah Ma’arof. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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The Powerful Role of Exercise in Cancer 46:41

2M ago46:41

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Exercise is a powerful word when it comes to cancer. Physical activity has been linked to lowered risk of several types of cancer, and is even able to help cancer survivors cope with their treatment regimes and recover with better quality of life. Dr Nur Fadhlina Abdul Satar, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Nahar Azmi Mohamed, Sp…

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Healthy Ageing: Keeping Seniors Safe In The Driver’s Seat 25:46

2M ago25:46

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In Malaysia, where many of us depend on cars to get around, it can be hard to imagine giving up driving one day when age catches up with us, especially when we see Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad still driving in his 90s. In fact, Malaysia doesn’t set an age limit for drivers to give up their licences, nor does it plan to, as Transport Minister Anthony Lok…

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The Brain In Depression 44:55

2M ago44:55

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Depression - you would definitely have heard of this mental health condition, and have a basic idea that it affects someone’s moods and behaviours. But how does depression lead to these mood changes, and what’s happening in the brain? And can imaging techniques like MRIs and electroencephalograms (EEG) offer insights into changes in the brain, to o…

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