With access to care and effective treatment, HIV is no longer the death sentence it was decades ago. But how is Malaysia doing in getting HIV treatment to those who need it most? What are the gaps that remain and is stigma towards high-risk populations coming back to haunt us? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant ID physician Assoc Prof Dr Raja Iskandar president of the Malaysian AIDS Council to discuss. 

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you happy with life, or just feeling happy in the moment? How do we move from one state to the other? We talk about the pursuit of happiness with Rozy Khalid, Licensed Counsellor.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There is no specific treatment for dengue.” That’s often how dengue is described, as the viral infection can only be managed through supportive care like fluids, rest or platelet transfusions, if necessary. However, an effective antiviral treatment for dengue might mean the difference between life and death for many people who are infected every year. We speak to Vanessa Daniel, Regional Director of South East Asia, from the Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, about DNDi’s work to develop a drug that will prevent the progression of dengue, and its other collaborative efforts with partners in the Dengue Alliance.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compassion is one of the most important elements in healthcare but in a world where healthcare workers are overworked, how does compassion come through in the care that patients receive? We speak to Dr Debbie Ling, a compassion and common humanity researcher as well as a lecturer in the Department of Social Work at Monash University to dive into what compassion truly means and whether compassion can be taught or trained into healthcare workers.

Image credit: Shutterstock.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens after a patient has been exposed to unsafe care, and has suffered an injury or complication? In the final episode of the series on patient safety, we explore what are patients’ rights after a medical error, and what patients and their caregivers can do.

Click here to listen to the other episodes of this mini-series.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rheumatoid arthritis is often diagnosed late, forcing patients to live with daily pain and disruptions to their lives as the disease progresses. We speak to consultant rheumatologist Associate Professor Dr Fariz Yahya, who is the President of the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia, to find out how to improve diagnosis and care for patients with RA.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent months, incidents involving schoolchildren and violence have raised concerns about whether kids are equipped with the skills to navigate conflict, stress, friendships and consent. Can we leave it up to children to eventually learn this on their own, or should there be a concerted effort to teach social and emotional skills from a young age? We discuss with Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician, and Carolyn Marie Choo, President of the Early Childhood Care and Education Council Malaysia.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody looking at Goh Liu Ying at the height of her mixed badminton doubles career would have guessed at her mental health struggles. On this episode of ‘Because Feelings Matter’, Liu Ying talks about the psychological toll of dealing with her injury, and why mental health support is crucial for athletes. 

Every mental health struggle has a story behind it. ‘Because Feelings Matter’ is a series that brings you the stories of people and their mental health issues. These stories aim to normalise conversations about mental health, and to show that it’s okay to struggle emotionally and psychologically, but more importantly, to reach out for help. This series is produced in collaboration with Thrive Well.

Clip credits: Astro Arena, Olympics YouTube Channel

Image credit: Goh Liu Ying

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From holding a racquet to lifting weights, having a good range of motion in your hands and wrists is vital to be able to do exercise and to keep playing the sports you love. But are hand and wrist injuries often overlooked? We’ll be diving into the common hand and wrist injuries with Dr Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, and whether treatment for these injuries differ considering the complex anatomy involved.

Image credit: Shutterstock

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dengue is endemic in Malaysia, and with over 100,000 cases annually, it’s not a disease that’s unfamiliar to most of us. But despite decades of countless warnings to take dengue seriously, do we actually? 

On this episode of Beyond The Diagnosis, we hear from two women, Bahwanee Muthusamy and Hawiah Azit, on how their own experiences after being hospitalised with dengue has changed their perspective on dengue and why prevention is crucial. We also hear from emergency medicine specialist Dr Lim Eu Jack. 

Beyond The Diagnosis is a series about people, going beyond the diagnosis to explore their personal experiences, their challenges, as well as the impact of their health condition on their loved ones. These stories reveal the importance of understanding the unique struggles and needs of the individuals behind the medical diagnosis.

Image credit: Bahwanee Muthusamy and Hawiah Azit

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.