37 episodes

A podcast made for Malaysians, we discuss healthcare, diseases, and almost everything medical-related! An easy chat by two doctors from Kuala Lumpur with aims to enlighten the general public in a fun, engaging, and resourceful manner. Let's tune in to join Dr. Zhiqin Wong and Dr. Ian Chik for the current and important topics. For inquiries and suggestions, email us at prescriptionpod@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Wong Zhiqin, Chik Ian, Prescription Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Prescription Podcast be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.Under no circumstances shall Wong Zhiqin, Chik Ian, Prescription Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Prescription Podcast be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.Privacy notice: This website and podcast are all HIPPA compliant. While you may give your email address to subscribe to the website posts or to post information on the website/blog, we will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission.Advertising policy: At the present time, the Prescription Podcast website, and podcast does not accept any advertising money. If this changes, this will be spelled out directly via a post to the blog/website and the podcast.Copyright and distribution info: The contents of the Prescription Podcast are all copyrighted, to Prescription Podcast. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if “Prescription Podcast” is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.

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    • Health & Fitness

A podcast made for Malaysians, we discuss healthcare, diseases, and almost everything medical-related! An easy chat by two doctors from Kuala Lumpur with aims to enlighten the general public in a fun, engaging, and resourceful manner. Let's tune in to join Dr. Zhiqin Wong and Dr. Ian Chik for the current and important topics. For inquiries and suggestions, email us at prescriptionpod@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Wong Zhiqin, Chik Ian, Prescription Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Prescription Podcast be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.Under no circumstances shall Wong Zhiqin, Chik Ian, Prescription Podcast, any guests or contributors to the podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Prescription Podcast be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.This podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast.Privacy notice: This website and podcast are all HIPPA compliant. While you may give your email address to subscribe to the website posts or to post information on the website/blog, we will never share your email address or contact information with any third parties without your explicit permission.Advertising policy: At the present time, the Prescription Podcast website, and podcast does not accept any advertising money. If this changes, this will be spelled out directly via a post to the blog/website and the podcast.Copyright and distribution info: The contents of the Prescription Podcast are all copyrighted, to Prescription Podcast. All posts, podcasts, and show notes that are distributed to the public for free can be re-distributed via hard copy or electronic copy for free ONLY if “Prescription Podcast” is included as the acknowledged author within the actual media that is re-distributed.

    Ep 37: High blood pressure

    Ep 37: High blood pressure

    Stress, lack of sleep, troubled relationships are some possible causes of transient increase in blood pressure. However, about 30% of our adult population has actual high blood pressure. In this episode, we talk on what is hypertension or high blood pressure, its prevention and treatment. Listen in to learn more about this disease!

    Guest: Dr David Yong
    Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)

    Music : Roa - Trees
    https://roa-music.com

    Logo artwork by Yifan

    • 26 min
    Ep 36: Heart attack!

    Ep 36: Heart attack!

    Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in Malaysia, and is brought upon by coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease. Listen in on this podcast to hear practical steps one can take to prevent this heart disease, and the urgency of treatment when having symptoms!  

    Guest: Dr David Yong
    Cardiologist, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)

    Music : Roa - Trees
    https://roa-music.com

    Logo artwork by Yifan

    • 27 min
    Ep 35: Parkinson's disease

    Ep 35: Parkinson's disease

    Originally, discovered by a surgeon, Parkinson's disease can be a debilitating disease for many. Once thought to have no curative treatments, now has many options to reduce symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. In this episode, we discuss about some early signs and symptoms of the disease, and available treatment!

    Guest: Teh Pei Chiek
    Consultant neurologist in KPJ Damansara 2

    Music : Roa - Trees
    https://roa-music.com

    Logo artwork by Yifan

    • 28 min
    Ep 34: Stroke

    Ep 34: Stroke

    One of the sequelae of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and high cholesterol - stroke remains a debilitating disease. However, if caught early, there is better outcome. Listen in on this episode as we talk about current treatments and also prevention of this disease!

    Stroke hospital locator: https://www.nasam.org/

    Guest: Teh Pei Chiek
    Consultant neurologist in KPJ Damansara 2

    Music : Roa - Trees
    https://roa-music.com

    Logo artwork by Yifan

    • 25 min
    S3 Ep 7: Diabetes

    S3 Ep 7: Diabetes

    The sweetest nation in Asia, Malaysia has 1 in 5 adults who has diabetes. A silent and slow killer, diabetes can lead to many other diseases and health issues. In this episode, we talk about how to detect diabetes, and how best to manage it.

    Guest: Raja Nurazni binti Raja Azwan
    Physician and endocrinologist from a Malaysian government hospital

    Music : Roa - Focus
    Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA
    Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz
    License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic
     
    Logo artwork by Yifan 

    • 28 min
    S3 Ep 6: Prostate cancer

    S3 Ep 6: Prostate cancer

    The third commonest cancer in Malaysian men, is most often found in men aged 55 years and above. Early detection can be done by screening, leading to early treatment. In this episode, we discuss all things related prostate cancer with a urologist.

    Prostate cancer support group:
    https://onlymencan.com/support-group/
    https://www.facebook.com/NPCSG/

    *Did you know, the month of November is also known as Movember, in support of prostate cancer?

    Guest: Dr. Lim Li Yi,  urologist in Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, UKM, Kuala Lumpur

    Music : Roa - Focus
    Watch : youtu.be/YhwGJ3r7KyA
    Stream / Download : hypeddit.com/link/bso5rz
    License : roamusic.wixsite.com/roamusic
     
    Logo artwork by Yifan 

    • 21 min

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