Health & Living

The Economic Impact of Autism

21 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Intervention and therapy services for children with autism can reach up to RM 10,000 monthly. The Programme Director for The Early Autism Project and ...

With Sign Language, We Are Equal

20 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The International Week of the Deaf (IWD) is held on the 4th week of September. IWD is the only week in a year that sees highly concerted global advoca...

Transforming Disability Management

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Disability after an injury is not a tragedy. Dr Hafez Hussain speaks about how workers with injuries or illnesses can return to work, especially with ...

Neurospinal Injuries

15 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When we talk about neurosurgeons, we often think 'brain doctors'. But neurosurgeons are in fact trained in diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervo...

Celibacy Syndrome

14 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Japan’s birth rate hit a record low in 2014 at just 1,001,000 infants. When combined with 1.3 million deaths in the same year, that’s a de...

Psychiatric Series: Suicide Prevention - Where’s The Progress?

13 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th is themed connection, communication and care. What is the progress made by observing awareness days suc...

Doctor in the House: Rudeness Kills

09 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Surgeon Dr Reynu Rajan joins him to exp...

Swimming - Science of Speed

08 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Humans evolved from sea creatures but we’ve certainly shed a lot of the features meant for effective swimming over the millennia. Consultant Ort...

Zika Update

07 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On September 1st, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S Subramaniam confirmed the first Zika virus case in Malaysia. We find out what that means for our nat...

Paediatric Orthopaedics

06 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles....

Disaster Medicine

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the recent earthquakes that struck Italy and Myanmar, Dr Alzamani Mohammad Idrose explains disaster medicine from delivering humanitarian ...

Leptospirosis, Rat Urine Disease

02 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Senior Principal Assistant Director of Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Division of the Health Ministry drops by BFM to give us an update on leptospir...

Arthritis -- It’s In Your Hands

01 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A month ahead from World Arthritis Day, President of Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, Assoc Prof Dr Sargunan Sockalingam joins us for a take on this yea...

Becoming Ironman

30 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman is considered to be one of the most difficult single-day races in the world. It is a gruelling triathlon that starts with a 3.8km swim, follow...

Crisis Counselling

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Crisis counselling is a service afforded to individuals affected by distressing critical incidents. With multiple stories of violent crimes in the new...

Doctor in the House: VIP Syndrome

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Over the weekend, Singapore PM Lee Hsie...

Body Hackers and DIY Brain Zapping

25 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Researchers have finally found a way to make people smarter, but it's not pleasant. How is electrical stimulation used to boost certain cognitive func...

Kidney Patient Guide

24 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

When kidney failure is diagnosed, you could have a range of emotional responses -- disbelief, fear, anger, all of the above. It is completely normal t...

Breathing and Emotional States

23 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing comes to us naturally. We don’t need to think about the way we breathe, and yet our breathing patterns may give us insight into how we...

Reproductive Health of Young Girls

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Too many young people face barriers to reproductive health information and care. Dr Lavitha Sivapatham specialises in reproductive health of young gir...

Doctor in the House: Period Tracking App

19 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Helena Lim joins him this week to di...

Cancer & Nuclear Medicine

18 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A unique way to kill cancer cells with minimal damage to surrounding tissue --that’s what nuclear medicine can offer to cancer patients. Dr Heng...

Sex After Sixty? Why Not?

17 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How does ageing affects sexual health? What are normal changes? Consultant Rehabilitation Physician Dr Intan Sabrina discusses the often overlooked ye...

Office Cake Culture and Oral Health

16 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Back in June, Professor Nigel Hunt from the Royal College of Surgeons of England said in a speech that a culture of eating sugary foods at work was fu...

Hepatitis C -- The Silent Killer

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There's a reason Hepatitis C has been dubbed the 'silent disease'. Hepatitis C can be 30 times more infectious than HIV, most of the 130 million peopl...

Doctor in the House: Sex and Athletic Performance

12 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. The International Olympic Committe...

Bowen Therapy… For Kids?

11 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Bowen therapy is used to address a range of common conditions including migraines and back pain. But how do little patients benefit from the technique...

Hiroshima Day Part 2

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On the morning of the 6th of August 1945, the first atom bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima and three days after Nagasaki was hit by another bo...

Psychiatry Series: Mental Illness and Violence

09 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Philip George tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. Today he separate the myth...

Hiroshima Day Part 1

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Since 1945 when Hiroshima and Nagasaki suffered the atomic bomb on August 6th and August 9th respectively, former President of the Malaysian Physician...

Doctor in the House: Exercise An Hour A Day To Keep Early Death Away?

05 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Strength & Conditioning Coach Nick ...

Gene Doping

04 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than injecting performance enhancing drugs, gene doping tweaks cells so that they produce the substances naturally. This makes it undetectable ...

Golf Innovations For Your Handicap

03 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Golf is returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a century. However, it has seen the withdrawal of several key golfers including Worl...

3-Dimensional Healthcare

02 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

As we all already know, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. A Senior Consultant Cardiologist from Delhi, India decided to t...

Boutique Gym vs Commercial Fitness Franchise

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Sweating about a new gym membership? Personal Trainer Karen Siah returns to talk about the evolution of the business of gyms from chain fitness centre...

Doctor in the House: Can Vitamin D Mend Broken Hearts?

29 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today, Cardiologist Dr Beni Rusani from...

Adoption, Foster Care and Childhood Development

28 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Developmental Paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan discussed the developmental issues important for young children in foster care and children who are...

Healthy Food Misconceptions

27 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Times ran a survey recently, asking hundreds of nutrition experts and average Americans which foods they considered healthy. When compari...

Obesity, Smoking and Your Eyes

26 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We know that what we eat and what we do affects our general well-being, but most of us don’t think specifically about how our lifestyle affects ...

Vape Update

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

According to new data, an overwhelming number of vapers have managed to quit smoking or reduce  cigarette consumption, seeing a change for the be...

Doctor in the House: Fertility Treatment, Pregnancy Multivits and Water Birthing

22 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, Fertility Specialist Dato&rs...

Paediatric Rheumatology

21 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Paediatric rheumatology encompasses diseases that are due to a disordered immune system that attacks the body of children and adolescents aged 16 and ...

Allied Against Dengue

20 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Allied Against Dengue (Bersama Melawan Denggi) is a non-profit multilateral organisation where doctors, pharmacists, NGOs, private sector healthcare p...

A Decade of Clinical Hypnosis in Malaysia

19 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Depictions seen on television may suggest something entirely different, but hypnosis in the clinical setting continues to show promise in reducing pai...

Teens on Social Media

18 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The image of teenagers has become synonymous with social media use - some would even say overuse. Dr Chua Sook Ning, Clinical Psychologist discusses &...

DIY Dental Work and Dentistry Ethics

15 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve had news in recent months of a resourceful student who 3D printed his own braces at a fraction of the cost. Following that was the more di...

Coughs and Sore Throats

14 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Is it the common flu or strep throat? Should you take cough drops or let it go away on its own? Do you need to remove your tonsils or can you keep it?...

History of Family Therapy and AMFTM

13 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are taking a step back to explore the history of family therapy and introduce The Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Malaysia (AMFT...

Psychiatry Series: Amphetamine

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also the parent compoun...

Psychiatry Series: Amphetamine

12 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

 Amphetamine is a synthetic stimulant used for the treatment of attention deficit disorder, narcolepsy and obesity. It is also the parent compoun...

#BFMHealth Part 6: Ageing Eggs and Sperm Count Crisis

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 6 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Outrage Over Diphtheria & Measles Outbreak

08 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Dr Junaidi Ismail joins him to discuss ...

Science Communication

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On June 9th, Dr Abhimanyu Veerakumarasivam sailed past more than 2,000 scientists from 27 countries by presenting a talk on “Cancer Genetics&rdq...

#BFMHealth Part 5: The Perils of Ageing

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 5 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Bromance

01 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Clinical Psych...

Sex Education

30 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

How do you talk to your children about sex and sexuality? It may be an awkward and sensitive issue for most parents, especially if they never had that...

Football - A Matter of Life and Death?

29 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

It’s football season and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Harjeet Singh returns for his monthly show that examines specific sports through a m...

Fasting and Its Benefits

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Fasting, feasting and faith. Indeed, every Ramadhan, our Muslim friends observe a month-long fast, a time for spiritual reflection, self-improvement a...

#BFMHealth Part 4: Our Love Affair with Food

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 4 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Coffee and Bladder Cancer

24 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Daniel Liew from the Barista Guild joi...

Diphteria Update with the MOH

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Two diphteria related deaths were reported in Kedah and Malacca since June 18th, with at least four suspected cases in Malacca and eight more in Kedah...

In Poor Health? There’s Kem Medik

23 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A medical camp aims to reach out to more than 500 members of the needy and urban poor around Desa Mentari and Bandar Sunway. Kem Medik is an annual me...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a painful, chronic inflammatory skin disease estimated to impact one percent of the adult population worldwide. Not m...

#BFMHealth Part 3: Management of Cancer

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 3 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir Roy Calne Part 2

17 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George Lee for t...

Diabetes and Its Complications on Foot

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Chua Yeok Pin, Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon and Zaifa Khatum Binti Abdul Mohamed Ibnu, Diabetes Nurse Educator of Sunway Medical Centre aim...

Worms Promoting Gut Bacteria

15 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Most people tend to avoid worms and parasites, but researchers of helminths know that these little worms may have more positive roles than we’d ...

Psychiatry Series: The Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. This month we uncove...

Psychiatry Series: The Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Stephen Jambunathan tells us a little bit more about our minds and the management of mental disorders. This month we uncove...

#BFMHealth Part 2: Heart Disease, Diabetes & Hypertension Epidemic – Debunking Myths

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 2 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: The Illustrious Career of Sir Roy Calne Part 1

10 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Sir Roy Calne joins Dr George for the f...

Fining Parents for Posting Children’s Photos Online

08 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you share your children’s photos on Facebook or Instagram? Since March, French parents who post embarrassing photos of their children online ...

Orthopaedic Series

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Rajesh Singh returns for his monthly show to share his expertise in matters affecting the bones, joints and muscles....

#BFMHealth Part 1: A Chat with the Minister of Health

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This is an edited recording of the panel discussion that was held at the BFM Health & Living Live 2016 on April 2nd. In Part 1 of 6, presenter/pro...

Doctor in the House: Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

03 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This week, he is joined by Assoc Prof D...

International Yoga Day

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Dhilip Kumar believes there is much we can do to promote health and wellness through yoga therapy. In conjunction with International Yoga Day, we f...

Dengue? There’s An App For That

01 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dhesi Raja has developed an Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology (AIME), a disease-prediction mobile platform that employs technology a...

Public Health Challenges in Sarawak

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The news of a doctor who saved a child whose hand was stuck in an escalator went viral recently. We catch up with Dr Dalvinder Singh, whom we last had...

The Quality of Drinking Water

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Water is a human right. We need water to drink, cook and clean ourselves. Yet millions of people worldwide still do not have access to clean drinking ...

Doctor in the House: Prostate Awareness 'Dangerously Low' in British Men

27 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Today he is joined by Dr Trinity Bivala...

Children and Discipline

26 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An eight-year-old boy was stripped naked and chained at the stairway for about five hours by his father for being naughty. What do you do when your ch...

Badminton – Fitness, Risks and Care

25 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The 2016 Thomas and Uber Cup took place in Kunshan, China this year. The popular game, which demands excellent fitness and technical finesse is a popu...

Beating The Metabolic Slowdown

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Our metabolism slows down as we age. How do we ensure that weight gain is kept at bay in our later years? We also get comments from Personal Trainer, ...

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

With 10 new cases each day in Malaysia, there is a great need to ensure we have access to information and services on HIV and AIDS. In conjunction wit...

Doctor in the House: World AIDS Vaccine Day

20 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him today is Fifa Rahman, Polic...

Vertigo

19 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you or the objects around you are moving even nothing is moving? That could be an episode of vertigo. Hear all about it from Dr Shailen...

Affordable Cancer Treatment

18 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that the cost of cancer is high. Half of all cancer patients end up in in financial catastrophe  within one year of diagnosis. Is the...

Non-Smoker’s Lung Cancer

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Lung cancer does not only affect smokers and secondhand smokers; a lesser known type of lung cancer affect non-smokers. We learn more about anaplastic...

Bowen Therapy

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Originating from Australia, the Bowen therapy has reached Malaysian shores. Find out how this technique addresses a range of common ailments from migr...

Disappearing Ear Infections

13 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ear infections were considered “bread and butter pediatrics” a few decades ago, but several studies seem to show a steady decline over the...

Career of an Outstanding Dietitian

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Easaw John recently received the news that she was selected as a 2016 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

Fear of Being Single

11 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do to not end up alone? A team in Toronto conducted a study along the lines of  that, and found that the fear of being single pred...

Psychiatry Series: Mass Hysteria

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, a school was temporarily shut down amid a case of mass hysteria. Possessed by spirits? The wandering uterus? Since ancient times, many cul...

Psychiatry Series: Mass Hysteria

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Last month, a school was temporarily shut down amid a case of mass hysteria. Possessed by spirits? The wandering uterus? Since ancient times, many cul...

Lysosomal Diseases

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

There are about 50 different types of lysosomal storage diseases (LSD). LSDs are life-threatening and the average lifespan of patients does not exceed...

X-Men Among Us

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Thirteen genetic superheroes walk among us but they don’t know it. These individuals were discovered from an analysis of the genomes of more tha...

Economic Burden of Rheumatoid Arthritis

05 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The worst disease isn't always the one that kills. Imagine a disease that has your antibodies attacking your joints, swelling them, and eventually twi...

World Asthma Day 2016

04 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In conjunction with World Asthma Day, which is observed on May 3rd this year, we find out the process of establishing Asthma Malaysia, a non-profit wi...

Insight into Medical Tourism

03 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council is spearheading the Health Ministry’s vision of making Malaysia a hub for medical tourism. With increasin...

Doctor in the House: Autism Awareness Month, Part Two

29 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. This time he is joined by KRU’s E...