Stress, lack of sleep, troubled relationships are some possible causes of transient increase in blood pressure. However, about 30% of our adult population has actual high blood pressure. In this episode, we talk on what is hypertension or high blood pressure, its prevention and treatment. Listen in to learn more about this disease! Guest: Dr David Yong Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Music : Roa - Trees https://roa-music.com Logo artwork by Yifan ..read more

Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, and is brought upon by coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease. Listen in on this podcast to hear practical steps one can take to prevent this heart disease, and the urgency of treatment when having symptoms!   Guest: Dr David Yong Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Music : Roa - Trees https://roa-music.com Logo artwork by Yifan ..read more

The sweetest nation in Asia, Malaysia has 1 in 5 adults who has diabetes. A silent and slow killer, diabetes can lead to many other diseases and health issues. In this episode, we talk about how to detect diabetes, and how best to manage it. Guest: Raja Nurazni binti Raja Azwan Physician and endocrinologist from a Malaysian government hospital Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic   Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more

The third commonest cancer in Malaysia men, is most often found in men aged 55 years and above. Early detection can be done by screening, leading to early treatment. In this episode, we discuss all things related prostate cancer with a urologist. Prostate cancer support group: https://onlymencan.com/support-group/ https://www.facebook.com/NPCSG/ *Did you know, the month of November is also known as Movember, in support of prostate cancer? Guest: Dr. Lim Li Yi,  urologist in Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM, Kuala Lumpur Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Dow ..read more

Also known as benign prostate hyperplasia, this is a normal phenomenon that affects men as they grow older. In this episode, we talk about what symptoms to expect and how to deal with this natural process in men. Guest: Dr. Lim Li Yi,  urologist in Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM, Kuala Lumpur Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic   Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more

While mostly painful and possibly disruptive to kidney function, kidney stones can be asymptomatic. We talk about who gets kidney stones, treatment and even prevention in this episode! Guest: Dr. Lim Li Yi,  urologist in Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM, Kuala Lumpur Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic   Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more

What happens when the kidney ceases to perform its functions? Renal replacement therapy is a form of treatment to overcome kidney failure and prolong the patient’s life. We also speak on kidney transplant and the importance of donors!   Be a donor: Send an email to ntrc@moh.gov.my with subject 'I WANT TO PLEDGE' or 'SAYA NAK IKRAR’. Or visit: http://www.mst.org.my/donorform.htm Guest: Dr. Kenneth Lai Koah Kien, consultant nephrologist in Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Klang and Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, Subang Jaya Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download ..read more

The kidney works as a filter, a regulator for salts and produces certain hormones for the body. Find out in this episode, what leads to the deterioration of the kidney and what we can do to prevent that. Guest: Dr. Kenneth Lai Koah Kien, consultant nephrologist in Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Klang and Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, Subang Jaya Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more

 When the body's defence become a source of cancer. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph nodes and can affect almost all ages. In this episode, we talk to a medical doctor specialising in blood diseases and discuss on how to detect this cancer, along with the treatment modalities. Guest: Dr. Nur Adila Anuar, Consultant Clinical Hematologist, KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital, Ampang, Selangor Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more

The future is here! Are lasers only found in sci-fi movies or just some fancy term used by doctors? Find out in this episode on how lasers are used in aesthetic medicine for those spots that won't go away and a little chat on sunscreen as well. Guest: Dr. Sarahanna,  LCP certified aesthetic doctor at Dr D Clinic in Ativo Plaza, Bandar Sri Damansara Music : Roa - Focus Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic Logo artwork by Yifan  ..read more