Spinal surgery is a scary prospect to many - which is why having minimally invasive options are a very attractive proposition. Explaining the latest research in this area is Dr. Dharmendra Ganesan.

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A previously unknown giant virus has been revived from 30000-year-old permafrost, suggesting another possible threat from climate change as well as to public health. Before sounding the alarms though, we speak to Professor Jonathan Ball to find out more.

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This week, we attempt to answer the question of whether back, neck and shoulder pains are just “part of our evolutionary heritage”. Experts from Sunway Medical Centre Dr Ravi Krishnapillai (Consultant Neurosurgeon), Dr Saw Lim Beng (Consultant Spine Surgeon) and Dr Suhail Suresh (Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon) explain.

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3D printing has made a huge impact on the world surrounding us, but might bioprinting be taking it to the next level? Envisioning a future in which we may be able to print a functioning human heart out of live tissue, Assistant Professor Thian Eng San explains the possibilities and limitation of this new technology.

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A new study has recently added to the growing body of research that suggests that loneliness can be seriously detrimental to the physical and mental health of the elderly. Looking at it through a Malaysian lens is Professor Nathan Vytialingam, president of the Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Regional Group. 

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While most of us believe that having had chickenpox once immunises us for life, the truth is that studies have shown that about 95% of adults over 50 years old who has had chickenpox are at risk of contracting shingles. Telling us more about this painful disease is Associate Professor at University Malaya Medical Centre, MP Tan. 

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Technology and medicine are the most comfortable of bedfellows, and modern technology allows for unprecedented access and understanding of anatomy and surgical procedures. Today, Dr. Rajesh Singh tries to answer the question - Navigation in Surgery: Where will it get you?

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With at least five deaths being blamed on the viral spread of binge drinking game, Neknominate, and with it being such a prevalent problem in East Malaysia, we discuss the dangers of binge drinking with Dr. Wendy Shoesmith of University Malaysia Sabah.

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A new study has suggested that older fathers potentially produce children with a wide variety of disabilities or problems. To get to the bottom of this, Dr. George Lee is accompanied by Dr. Rabin Gonzaga, psychiatrist.

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Worldwide, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness today. Covering a wide spectrum, they can be very crippling and affect daily life. Vizla Kumaresan, clinical psychologist, gives us her take on the matter.

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