Blood during a bowel movement could be due to many reasons, ranging from haemorrhoids and polyps to colorectal cancer. Dr Law Chee Wei, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon from Parkcity Medical Centre explains the different causes of rectal bleeding and how to manage them.

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An abnormal heart rhythm means your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern. The most common abnormal rhythm is atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the patient's risk of stroke. Dr Surinder Kaur Khelae of Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) describes the methods for safeguarding patients from complications caused by AF.

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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. In conjunction with World Diabetes Day on November 14th, he is joined by endocrinologist Dr Masni Mohamad who explains how diabetes affects the whole family.

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In Part 4 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan delves into the management of coronary artery disease, how new treatment modalities emerge and how patients can make informed decisions. Sometimes the choice between angioplasty and by-pass surgery is obvious, but other times, such as in complex cases, patients need to weigh their options carefully.

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In Part 3 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explains what life is like after coronary artery disease.

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In Part 2 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan explores the treatment options for coronary artery disease: angioplasty or by-pass surgery?

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Suicide affects entire families and communities. How do families cope when they lose their loved ones to suicide? We talk to consultant psychiatrist Dr Rabin Gonzaga about how to support caregivers who often suffer in silence.

*If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL at 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail [email protected]. It’s free and confidential.

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In Part 1 of 4 of our Heart Health Series with Sunway Medical Centre, Dato’ Dr Yap Yee Guan introduces us to coronary artery disease and why it is the most common type of heart disease.

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We bring the latest in health news. The American Psychological Asociation published a report showing that if you have happy memories of your childhood, you’re more likely to be healthier and have less depression. We take a closer look at what adverse childhood experiences do to your health – mentally and physically.

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We bring the latest in health news. Why isn’t there a specific allocation for mental health in the tabling of Budget 2019? Chairman of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye shares with us his views. We also take a look at why suicide is the leading cause of death among young people in Japan.

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0:00 - Intro

0:56 - Mental health budget (Source: NST)

20:45 - Child suicides in Japan (Source: BBC)

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*If you are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if you simply need to talk to someone, call The Befrienders KL at 03-7956 8144/8145 or e-mail [email protected]. It’s free and confidential.

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