STI : Recent Episodes
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We know how effective the HPV vaccine can be at preventing 90% of cervical cancer cases. Now a new study from the UK shows that women who receive the vaccine as a teen have virtually zero risk of dying from the cancer before they turn 30. How does this add to what we already know about the benefits of a HPV vaccination? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant gynaecological oncologist Prof Dr Woo Yin Ling to unpack the results and why we need to vaccinate both girls and boys against HPV.
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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.
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It was recently reported in the Dewan Negara that we’ve been seeing an uptick in the number of new HIV cases among our university students aged between 18 and 25. So on today’s show, we want to find out just how concerning are the numbers and, more importantly, what kind of stigma still exists surrounding HIV among Malaysian youths? To unpack this, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Dr Afiqah Mohd Salleh, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine in Universiti Malaya and she is also with the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS.
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To end the AIDS epidemic, community-based action must be an integral part of the process. But what does that look like here in Malaysia? In conjunction with World AIDS Day, which is commemorated on the 1st of Dec, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Raymond Tai, acting Chief Operating Officer of PT Foundation to find out more.
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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 Sexual Health Day which falls on 4th September every year, we take a look at how we’re doing in managing sexually transmitted infections. STIs remain a taboo subject in our society and the surrounding […]
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Last week, a woman allegedly contracted oral herpes from a lipstick sample at Sephora. So, while she reached a settlement with the makeup giant, should people really be freaking out over oral herpes? Today, we discuss this and […]
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. For a long time, the responsibility of sexual health has predominantly been a woman’s responsibility. In today’s show, we look at the different contraceptives available for men, including the latest skin gel that is said to reduce sperm […]
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. On Monday, 8th October, Malaysia became the first country in the WHO Western Pacific region to be validated as having eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. This makes Malaysia only the 12th country globally to receive this validation from the World Health Organization. Dr […]
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Prof Dr Jamiyah Hassan joins him for an update on the HPV vaccine. Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your device.
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him this week is Resident Geneticist, Dr Arif Anwar, as they dissect news about genetics and HIV. Your browser does not support native audio, but you can download this MP3 to listen on your device.
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Dr George Lee returns to discuss the latest medical news. Expect deep insights delivered with generous humour. Joining him today is Fifa Rahman, Policy Consultant at Malaysian AIDS Council to discuss the socioeconomics and public policy challenges behind the idea of a vaccine for AIDS. Who will benefit from this vaccine? Who will get access […]
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It was World AIDS Day on December 1st. Find out why this day is important and how much does the public really know about HIV/AIDS as we speak to Dr Raja Iskandar Shah Raja Azwa, Associate Professor in Infectious Diseases of Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, who will be joined by Consultant […]
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The Department of Health in the UK is attempting to push through a new contract for junior doctors that would force them to work longer hours without extra pay. With a 98% mandate, the junior doctors voted to strike. This is considered incredible because junior doctors make up around half of the medical workforce in […]
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Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections with about 106 million new cases reported each year. In addition, an estimated 36 million people are infected with the bacteria. It is spread through oral, vaginal and anal sex. While it is curable, a new strain of gonorrhoea is shown to have effectively mutated […]
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