Health & Living

Doctor in the House: Oesophageal Cancer

21 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On the back of a recent BBC report that stated that the ratio of oesophageal cancer of men to women was a startling 3:1 and that the numbers kept grow...

World Refugee Day: Health Equity Initiatives

20 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In conjunction with World Refugee Day, Vizla Kumaresan of Health Equity Initiatives joins us to explain the work that the organisation is doing in try...

Understanding Osteopathy

19 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Osteopathy is an alternative healthcare which emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body, as well as the body's ...

Latest Treatments for Hair Loss

18 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Losing one's hair can be a difficult process to go through, especially because the process of replacing it can be long and problematic - and after all...

Occupational Therapy

17 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Occupational therapy is a holistic practice that aims to help people live their lives and do the things that they want and need to do - especially for...

Cancer Epigenetics

13 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype, caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA seque...

Difficult Deliveries

12 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We hear about the morning sickness, even the hyperemis gravidarum, the change in the body and so on. But even after the full 9 months, the final few h...

H. Pylori and its Effects on the Body

11 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Going off his previous appearance on the show to talk about H.Pylori, Dr. Vagif extends the conversation to discuss other aspects of how thi...

Malaysian Herbal Heritage

10 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Malaysia is a country fortunately placed- we have a long history of using herbs and a rich ecosystem that can provide said herbs, yet to many they are...

The Different Effects of Fitness Trends

05 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The latest fitness trends flood the market endlessly, each promising you its own unique benefits - all saying they're better than the rest. Who can yo...

Technologies in Medicine

04 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Technology in medicine is what keeps it going and continues to refine techniques to make things safer and better for patients and practitioners alike....

Corporate Athletes

31 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A growing trend of yuppies who do marathons, triathlons, bike races and everything in between means that there is now a new type of athlete&ndash...

Prosthodontics

27 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We've heard of dentists and orthodontist, but who is the prosthodontist and what does he or she do? Dr. Michael Mandikos talks about the various and m...

Natural Approaches to Alzheimers

23 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Neurological dysfunction can be a frightening thing, entailing as it does, the feeling of losing control over one’s mind and body. Diseases su...

Meningitis

22 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Meningitis has been around for centuries and yet it continues to be a threat to children and babies. Dato' Dr. Musa Mohd Nordin pay us a visit to disc...

The Importance of Pharmacy in Modern Medicine

21 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond just dispensing medication, pharmacists play an important role in the medical chain. We find out more about this profession and how t...

The Benefits of Acupuncture and Shiatsu for Busy Professionals

20 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us live busy, yet simultaneously desk-bound, stressful lives. What toll is it taking on our bodies and how can we halt its effects? Giving one...

Development of the Healthcare Industry

17 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

With a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and a Master's in Hospital and Health Administration, Mohan Manthiry has been working in various positions at ...

Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Four

16 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of Take a Shot, it's a round-up of what we've covered in the series: the history, science and efficacy of development, alongside...

CO2 Laser Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery

13 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Laser technology has made a huge impact on the medical field since it first started being used years ago...but it can be especially beneficial for ear...

Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Three

09 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of Take a Shot, we answer a seemingly simple question: Who should get vaccinated? The answer, it turns out, is: everyone. But eve...

Take a Shot: Immunisation Episode Two

02 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode Two of Take a Shot, we take a long look at the National Immunisation Program, bust the myth that it's 'compulsory', and take a look at the ...

The Need for Public and Private Healthcare Collaboration

29 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Public and private healthcare seem to be on opposite sides of the divide - providing different things and motivated by different aims. However, with t...

Bleeding and Platelet Count

23 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We've all - at one point or another - bled. But what loss of blood would be insurmountable, and how does the body cope with bleeding? Dr. Goh Kim Yen ...

Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases by Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle

22 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Communicable diseases are the ones that often frighten people, with their tendency to spread rapidly hrough populations. However, non-communicable dis...

Nutrition and Obesity

18 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Earllier this year, it was confirmed that Malaysia was now the fattest nation in Southeast Asia and sixth in Asia. These are startling indications tha...

World Voice Day 2013

16 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What's something we use every day, but don't notice until it's gone? If you thought the answer was our 'voice', you were right. To bring attention to ...

Technology Advancement in Sports

15 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Leaps and bounds have been made in sports, especially in terms of the equipment that's now available. But have all these been done for the benefit and...

Know Thy Cancers - Immunohistochemistry in Tumour Diagnosis

11 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Immunohistochemistry is a routine and essential tool in diagnostic and research laboratories, assisting in diagnosing a cancer as benign or malignant ...

Mountain Biking

08 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us have - at one point in our lives- ridden a mountain bike. Learning to cycle is one of the hallmarks of childhood, but while we use the gear...

The Relationship Between a General Practitioner and a Patient

05 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

When we first get the sniffles or a headache that won't go away, the first people we see are always the general practitioners. The people who run our ...

Exercising for the Elderly

04 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

They always say that fitness is an investment, and it's one that will particularly pay off in old age, as it keeps people healthy and social and indep...

Six Hours in Hell

03 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

A Rebel Extreme program, Six Hours in Hell is as much about finding your own limits, as it is about pushing them.  Telling us more about the prog...

The Basics of Anaesthesiology

01 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Anaesthesia is a crucial part of modern surgery, removing pain from the procedure, However, the job of an anaesthetist goes far beyond the surgery al...

Oral Biopsy: When in Doubt, Have it Out

28 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In some instances, diagnostic tests can be as serious and invasive as the actual treatment, and a prime example of this is in the oral biopsy. Requiri...

Support for Dialysis Patients

27 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Kidneys are organs in our bodies that we need for multiple reasons : filtering waste, producing hormones and generally helping us to run efficiently. ...

Clubfoot

25 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Clubfoot is a fairly common condition that people are born with, with numbers suggesting that it affects 1 out of a 1000 children. Treatment options f...

Colorectal Cancer and Diet

21 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

More than the other cancers, colorectal cancer has a direct link to diet, and nutrition can play a big role in both the prevention and treatment of co...

Scientific Exchange

13 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rita Colwell is a Distinguished University Professor both at the University of Maryland at College Park and at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg ...

Empowered : Colorectal Cancer and Low-Income Communities

12 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we take a look at silent casualties in the war against cancer, with cancer patients living in l...

Virtual Pathology

11 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The times they are a-changing, and science is changing quicker with the times than almost anything else. Work that once needed to be done delicately i...

Food for Your Eyes

28 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Food and nutrition is an integral part of making our bodies run at optimal levels, and it is no different for our eyes. But with so many reports and s...

Cardiac Rehabilitation

27 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The road to recovery after major cardiac events and disease can be long and arduous, requiring help from a multi-disciplinary team of medical experts ...

Pilates Instructor Certification

21 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard about Pilates and all the things it's touted to do for our fitness and our bodies. But with no standardised qualification available, h...

Valentine's Day Special: Love

14 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Love is a word that means many things, used to describe many things and can cause you to do a great many things - some of which might not make sense. ...

Infertility amongst Women in Malaysia

13 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Infertility, in its simplest terms, means being unable to conceive after a year of trying. However, not many people are aware of that definition and o...

Know Thy Cancers : Gastric Cancer

07 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Another entry in the Know Thy Cancer series, Dr. Sri Ganesh gives us the breakdown on gastric cancer, examining facets such as the cellular structure ...

Exercising Outdoors

04 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants to work out in a neon-lit bow with blaring MTV when you could get fit in the fresh air? Noel Chelliah, fitness instructor, explains why publ...

New Year Resolution 5: Vasectomies

01 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Should men pledge to take more responsibility this year over contraception and sexual health? And whose responsibility is it anyway?  Continuing ...

Peripheral Neuropathy

31 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Peripheral neuropahty is a term used to describe damage to nerves that are outside the brain and spinal cord. Our body's ability to sense things and r...

World Cancer Day 2013 - Myths Two and Three

30 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our discussion on the myths of cancer this World Cancer Day, Dr. Ahmad Kamal from the Malaysian Oncological Society joins Meera Sivasothy t...

Learn Something New in 2013

23 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's still the first month of the year so our fitness resolutions are still fresh. Lose weight, eat healthier, maybe run that marathon.  But some...

Endometriosis and its Impact on Female Fertility

22 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great mimics in medicine, the most severe manifestation of endometriosis may come with no symptons, while its mildest may cause great pain....

Doctor in the House: New Year Resolutions 3

18 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. George Lee, consultant Urologist in the studio with Meera Sivasothy, and today they are discussing New Years Resolution 3. Do you pledge to engage...

Saliva - What's Underneath All That Wet Stuff?

17 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Saliva is something we seem to notice or think only when our mouths are dry or when we’ve accidently gotten spittle on someone else’s arm....

Kick Starting Fitness Without Injury

16 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Doctor Harjeet Singh Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon talks to us about kick starting your fitness without injury this year. I know most of us have...

Fitness Technology and Electrical Muscle Stimulation Technology

15 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you're not a gym-goer, imagine what a gym looks like may involve buff men sitting or lying on benches lifting weights. Basic and simple. However, t...

New Retina Drugs 2013

14 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's a New Year, and the hope of the new year always involves fresh possibilities. Dr. Kenneth Fong, consultant ophthalmologist and retinal surgeon, j...

Malaria Pilot Project

09 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In July of this year, Medicines Sans Frontiers implemented a large-scale malaria prevention program, with the aim of reducing the rate of infection an...

Theranostics

07 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

As there is an increasing push for individualised and targeted treatment, theranostics may be part of that push forward, as it represents the crux of ...

Genetics Summary 2012

02 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What were the big sea changes that occurred in the field of genetics this year? From discoveries regarding cancer to why some of us can't stand cilant...

Genetics and Gynaecology

31 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As the year draws to a close, Dr. Premitha Damodaran offers her perspective on the latest developments in gynaecology and how genetics might shape the...

Best Breast Cancer Screening Practices

19 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Women are always taught the basics about their health but they're never taught the full scope of it, hence their knowledge about diseas...

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy

16 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Dr. Neal Rouzier, Expert speaks on hormone replacement and drugs (pills) taken to release monthly cycle pain, he el...

Dr. George in the House

13 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In June, Muslim and other organizations staged a joint protest in the German Capital Berlin over a regional court's ruling that the circumcision of yo...

Robotic Heart Surgery and Other Advancements

12 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Robotic Surgery donates not only precision but the most up-to-date technology. How do you decide what's the right heart surgery option for you, Consul...

Running: Learning to Love it and Upping Your Game

11 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Running; the one exercise in the world that has almost equal amount of incredibly enthusiastic supporters and annoyed detractors. Fitness Instructor N...

Emergency Response

10 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

A long Time Trainer, M.S Maniam joings BFM and discusses the importance of CPR and First aid Training. Tune in to find out more. See omnystudio.c...

Artificial Corneas

06 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Loss of sight is a debilitating and difficult condition to deal with, and one for which sometimes there are no solutions available. Now new options fo...

Finding Sustainable Answers to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

05 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

NCDs being the biggest cause of death worldwide; causing more than 36 million deaths in 2008 has been described by the WHO Director-General as "a slow...

The Changing Face of Clinical Examinations

04 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As technology races ahead, one of the essential issues starting to emerge in the practice of medicine is the balance between human expertise and techn...

Parent CPR

03 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Training Manager at The Heart Foundation of Malaysia, Mr. V.S. Maniam explains parent CPR and the importance of knowing how to conduct one especially ...

Last Day of Movember

30 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Today marks the last day of Movember with Dr. George Lee with the "Prostate cancer" topic. In the spirit of celebrating life we're play...

Preparing for the Holiday Season

29 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The festive season is just around the corver associated with food, friends and family. It can be tempting to just decide to indulge and let go, but re...

Sports Related Injuries in Young Girls

28 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Sport figures are more revered than they have ever been. Some Kids and their parents will do whatever it takes to get there. But will it be at ...

Obesity, Genetics and Associated Weight Loss

27 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding how our genes influence obesity is critical in trying to understand the current obesity epidemic, but it also shouldn't just be a conven...

Doctor George Lee in the house

23 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last few days of Movember with Dr. George Lee on Prostate cancer. Next week Dr. George Lee will be celebrating Man Kind right here on T...

Know Thy Cancers : Mesothelioma

21 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Asbestos is a fire retardant material that was formerly used widely as insulation in buildings and motor vehicles, but has since been regarded publicl...

World Diabetes Day 2012

14 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

WHO estimates that more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes, and that number (and the deaths related to it) may be set to double by 2030. ...

Graves' Disease

12 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

An autoimmune disease that is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease can affect up to 2% of the female population. Professor Dr. A...

Nutrition for Male & Female Fertility

08 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition plays a huge role in fertility, and we find out what exactly should be on the menu for couples looking to have children, from Consultant Obs...

World NET Cancer Day 2012

07 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't suspect it, you can't detect it. So goes the description of NET cancers, a group of little known and little-detected tumours. Telling us ...

Diabetic Retinopathy

05 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The WHO estimates that more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. The number is more likely to more than double by 2030 without interventio...

mySayang

01 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

People in marginalised or neglected communities (many of whom live on the streets) are generally most in need of medical care and ironically are often...

SIC 250 Ninja Cup Program

29 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of the Sepang International Circuit, Datuk Ahmad Razlan Razali announced the launch of the SIC Ninja 250 Cup in May of this year. Managed in coord...

Lens Implant Surgery

24 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Cataracts occur when the part of the eye known as the crystalline lens clouds oer. It works with the cornea to focus light on the retina, at the back ...

Advancing Personalised Cancer Medicine in Lung Cancer

18 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women, lung cancer is responsible for 1.38 million deaths annually, as of 2008. Histology, ...

Green Chemistry

17 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Green bags, green living, green labels... all it seems to take to make something sound better than it is these days, is affixing the word 'green' to i...

Occupational Health : Keeping Workers Safe

16 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us who work desk jobs, the phrase 'hazards at work' don't amount to too much. However, for people who work in construction or in hospital...

World Obesity Awareness Week 2012

15 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Obesity has been dubbed as the disease of the new millenium, with figures from WHO revealing that some 1.6 billion adults are overweight and 400 milli...

Noninvasive Slimming Therapies

10 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The public perception of cosmetic therapies are that they are quite invasive, often painful and potentially dangerous. However, with modern technology...

Bar Coded Medication Administration System

08 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) is a barcode system designed to prevent medication errors in healthcare settings and improve the quality...

Arthritis Foundation Malaysia

04 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

With the numbers of patients living with arthritis and other bone diseases continuing to rise, the fact that support is needed for them and their fami...

Isomaltulose

03 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Most adults will do almost anything to improve their memory and attention span, from supplements to memorising cards. Meanwhile, mothers are also worr...

Heart Health and Genetics

28 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

We inherit half our DNA from out mother and half from our father, so it’s no surprise that conditions can be passed down through families. This ...

World Heart Day 2012: Women and Heart Health

27 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood and popular ideas have taught us that heart attacks are full of drama, people clutching their chests, faces twisted in pain, collapsing to t...

Transient Ischemic Attack

26 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Transient Ischemic Attacks are characterised by symptoms of a small stroke which rapidly fade away, sometimes as quickly as a few minutes after. Often...

World Elderly Day 2012

25 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that worldwide, the average lifespan continues to go up. People are living longer, and correspondingly, trying to stay healthier and ha...

Oral Cancer

24 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

According to research by Cancer Research UK, rates of cancer of the lip, tongue, mouth and throat have risen by a quarter among men and women in their...

Tumour Virology

20 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

It all started with a chicken with a tumour... kicking off decades of research into how viruses can cause tumours and cancer. Viral infections may be ...