Animals have always been used for product testing in the cosmetics industry, but might skin grown from stem cells stop animal testing? Join Dr. Ruban Nathan, consultant dermatologist and Dr. George Lee as we also discuss the application of stem cells for hair transplant and other medical uses.

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As the ebola virus outbreak occurs for the first time ever in West Africa, Medecins Sans Frontieres have mobilised quickly to assist. However, the challenge of getting up to date maps that contained important information such as points of infection have hampered efforts - which is where the work of CartONG comes in. An NGO devoted to furthering the use of geographic information systems to provide analysis for emergency relief, CartONG has been invaluable in providing maps of Guinea. Remi Carrier of MSF and Sylvie de Laborderie of CartONG discusses this collaboration.

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The eyes are the window to the soul, which means that we want them to look their best. Oculoplastic surgery is a discipline that provides solutions both cosmetic and functional to eye issues such as droopy eyelids and even eyelid tumours. Dr. Alice Goh gives us insight into her highly specialised profession.

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Following in the A Day in the Life series with Sunway Medical Centre, we go on a journey with the 'baby whisperer'.

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As Scottish organ donations have doubled since 2007, Dr. George Lee and Dr. Lela Yasmin discuss how important organ donation is and what it might take to get those numbers up here in Malaysia as well.

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What is considered a dental emergency? Explaining when it might be time to call in the cavalry is Professor Dr. Khoo Suan Phaik, oral physician.

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Whether through willful ignorance or wishful thinking, sometimes injuries get ignored. However that can cause serious long-term damage that would take more time and effort to fix than the original injury. Dr. Harjeet Singh, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, tells us more about this.

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Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is missing or does not function normally. Primary immunodeficiencies are disorders in which part of the body's immune system is Dr. Amir Hamzah Latiff, President of the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology and Bruce Lim, Protem Chairman of the Malaysian Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies, MyPOPI, join us to explain how we can deal with these disorders.

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As it becomes increasingly clear that stress can have a seriously adverse affect on our health, research also suggests that rage often triggers heart attacks. Dr. David Quek, consultant
cardiologist, presents the case for taking deep breaths, counting to ten and staying calm instead of flying off the handle.

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Meera and Dr. George are joined by Dr. Ilias Adam Yee to discuss the HIV home test following the legalisation of its sale by the UK government.

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