Medical Innovations & Advancements Archives - George Lee.my

World AIDS Day 2025: Will We Eliminate AIDS By 2030?

intreek_admin — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:04:00 +0000

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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When Medications Fuel The Next Superbug

intreek_admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0000

Medicines save lives, but they’re also fuelling a silent but grave threat: antimicrobial resistance. After years of warning and education, are we still struggling to keep this global health threat in check? How can we also do our parts as patients and ensure that medicines are safely disposed of? Consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by consultant infectious diseases physician Dato’ Dr Suresh Kumar Chidambaram and pharmacist Ng Yi Ling to find out.

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Bariatric Surgery Is Changing

intreek_admin — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:21:00 +0000

Typically, we’ve thought of bariatric surgery as invasive procedures that remove part of the stomach, or bypass it. As the technology improves, surgeons are now able to move towards minimally invasive procedures, such as the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty. But how effective is this procedure for weight-loss, are there any risks or complications to manage, and is it a quick-fix for treating obesity? Our conversation with Dato’ Dr Tikfu Gee, consultant general and bariatric surgeon tries to clarify these questions.

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How Safe Are MRIs?

intreek_admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:02:00 +0000

Recently, Keith McAllister, a 61 year-old man in the US, died after being sucked in by an MRI machine’s magnetic force. We explore the safety of using MRI machines, and why screening measures are important to ensure that objects like the chain McAllister had been wearing are removed to prevent accidents.

Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Tee Shiao Eek

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What Happens When Doctors Use AI?

intreek_admin — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:23:00 +0000

Can generative AI tools like ChatGPT improve workflow in clinics and hospitals, allowing doctors and nurses to focus on the most important areas of patient care? We speak to Dr Vaikunthan Rajaratnam, Nerve Surgeon, Educator, and AI Ethicist, about how he uses these tools in his clinical and surgical practice, and what are the risks that we need to safeguard against.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Tee Shiao Eek

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Are Generic Drugs Less Effective?

intreek_admin — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 07:10:00 +0000

Are generic drugs less effective than brand-name ones? Generics are often described as cheaper but just as effective alternatives to brand-name drugs, but some people have claimed that generics simply don’t work as well for them. In this episode, consultant urologist Dr George Lee is joined by Prof Dr PT Thomas, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University, to dive into this age-old debate, and understand how doctors decide when to prescribe generics.

Image credit: Shutterstock

Presenter: Tee Shiao Eek

Producer: Lim Sue Ann

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For Chronically Ill Patients, How Can They Get Financial Help?

intreek_admin — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:20:00 +0000

For patients with chronic diseases, it’s not just managing their health and treatment to think about, but how the costs could add up over time. Especially for diseases like cancer, it’s not uncommon to hear of patients who struggle to pay for treatments that would be lifesaving. While there are avenues for patients to seek financial aid, how effective have these been? What are the gaps that remain? We speak to Dr Anas Nofal, Chief Business Officer of Axios International to find out and discuss how Axios also sees their On-Time Access model changing the landscape.

Image credit: Shutterstock
Produced by:Lim Sue Ann
Presented by:Tee Shiao Eek

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Facing Mpox in 202

intreek_admin — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:39:00 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. This doesn’t make it a pandemic like COVID-19 was, but it does mean that countries have to introduce measures to ensure that mpox doesn’t turn into a pandemic. Infectious diseases consultant Dr Timothy William explains what we need to know about mpox strains, symptoms, transmission and vaccination.

Image credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Ruqayya Zuhair

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Is The Tobacco Industry Targeting Our Kids?

intreek_admin — Fri, 31 May 2024 08:50:00 +0000

Tobacco companies have had decades of experience marketing their products to appeal to a wider consumer base, including the youths, and these strategies have seemed to only grow more aggressive as companies pivot to selling vapes and e-cigarettes. In conjunction with World No Tobacco Day (commemorated yearly on 31st May) and this year’s theme, we discuss how we can protect our youths from tobacco industry interference and ultimately where the responsibility to do so lies.

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Can Malaysia Be A Regional Hub for Clinical Trials?

intreek_admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:33:00 +0000

Malaysia’s healthcare system, skilled workforce, and diverse population presents an attractive proposition for global pharmaceutical companies looking to conduct multicentre clinical trials. In 2023, Malaysia ranked second in the Southeast Asian region in terms of the number of global industry-sponsored studies. How do we maintain our potential as a regional hub for clinical trials, especially moving up the value chain to focus more on Phase 1, or first-in-human, clinical trials? Dr Akhmal Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of Clinical Research Malaysia, and Dr Mohamed Elwakil, Country President of Novartis Malaysia, join Dr George Lee to discuss.

Image credit: Clinical Research Malaysia Facebook

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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