OMG (OneMilligram)

OMG

One Milli Gram is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating intersection of healthcare and self-help. Join us as we uncover the power of small, incremental changes in optimizing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each episode delves into the latest research, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you cultivate a life of vitality and fulfillment, one milligram at a time. Tune in and discover the transformative impact of tiny doses on your journey to a happier, healthier life.

  1. Aug 22

    OMG #29mg - Anak Sendiri Pun Jauh, Worth It Ker?

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #29mg: Anak Sendiri Pun Jauh, Worth It Ker? Join Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Dr. Moventhiran, founding Head of the Neurosurgery Unit at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) Klang, and visiting consultant at Columbia Asia Bukit Rimau and Assunta Hospital Petaling Jaya. Two years ago he walked into HTAR to start a neurosurgical service that didn't exist. No room. No table. No parking. Six borrowed people and a specialty everyone treats like an intruder — kita macam alien, in his words. Two years on the unit is running, the trauma numbers are among the highest in the state, his number two has resigned, and he drives 200km a day between Ampang, Klang, Shah Alam and Sungai Buloh. And his two-year-old daughter shuts the door when he leaves for work. This episode covers: ▸ Building a unit from zero inside an established hospital, resistance, resources, and not feeling like you belong▸ Why neurosurgery gets treated as the top of the surgical hierarchy, and whether that reputation is earned▸ Failing his Master's final on the first attempt and why he now says he's grateful for it▸ Favouritism, seniority and potong line: how he decides who gets sent for Masters, and why he stopped counting years of service▸ Teaching instead of punishing you forget, you rot, and letting juniors make the mistakes that aren't fatal▸ Why specialists leave, and why he insists it isn't about money▸ Why he thinks the real fix is a dedicated commission for health because JPA and KKM have never been in the same room▸ What it costs to speak up, and what happens after you do The most quoted line in this episode isn't about pay. As a KKM, you need to make sure that question never reaches your consultant, the question being whether any of it was worth it. By the time a specialist is asking it out loud, the decision has usually already been made. Follow Dr. Moventhiran on TikTok: @moven7886 Special thanks to our sponsors: TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders. Careflix - a Digital Care Experience Platform by Bnetworks, powered by bWave. Careflix turns the hospital stay into a connected digital experience through the Careflix App, Careflix TV and Patient Infotainment Terminal — patient education, care information and engagement, not just entertainment. Now live in over 10 Malaysian hospitals including KPJ Healthcare, Prince Court Medical Centre and ParkCity Medical Centre, with the roadmap extending into Hospital-at-Home, remote monitoring and video consultations. Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg! Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host dalam kapasiti persendirian, dan tidak mewakili Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, atau mana-mana institusi berkaitan.

  2. Aug 14

    OMG #28mg - 10 Tahun Wad, Nurse Nampak Semua

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #28mg: 10 Tahun Wad, Nurse Nampak SemuaDr. Akmal dan Dr. Aizzat berbual dengan SN Laily, staff nurse dengan 10 tahun pengalaman di wad pembedahan hospital di KKM. Dari latar belakang perakaunan ke wad bedah dan 10 tahun berdiri di tempat yang nampak semua: houseman baru masuk, nurse baru masuk, dan semua yang berlaku di antara.Dalam episod ini:▸ Dari akaun ke sains, cabaran sebenar transisi latar belakang dan kenapa dia tak berpatah balik▸ Kenapa hands-on jadi sebab dia kekal 10 tahun▸ Realiti wad pembedahan, apa yang tak diajar masa belajar▸ Pandangan nurse senior tentang generasi nurse baru▸ Houseman di wad, apa yang nurse nampak, dan apa yang houseman tak sedar▸ Momen paling diingati sepanjang 10 tahun berkhidmat▸ Laluan kerjaya penuh: staff nurse → post basic → sister → matronRamai houseman masuk wad ingat nurse cuma jalankan arahan. Hakikatnya, nurse dengan 10 tahun pengalaman dah tengok ratusan houseman datang dan pergi, dan tahu dalam minggu pertama siapa yang akan struggle.Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders.Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg!Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host. Ia tidak mewakili Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Hospital, atau mana-mana institusi berkaitan.

  3. Aug 5

    OMG #27mg - Jalanan: Antara Popular dan Niat

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #27mg: Jalanan: Antara Popular dan NiatJoin Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Mejar Dr Ali, ex-military doctor and spokeperson of Dr Jalanan, whose weekly Chow Kit street rounds treating the homeless have been covered by Majalah 3, Zayyan Radio, and racked up thousands of views on TikTok.This episode covers:▸ How eleven ex-ATM doctors, bonded since their Maktab Tentera Diraja days, built a street medicine initiative from scratch, funded entirely by their own clinic, no cash donations accepted▸ The real logistics of running a 7-hour street clinic every Wednesday: what's in the bag, how patients are triaged, and what happens when a case needs more than wound care▸ Why Dr Ali says he can't plan beyond a week at a time and how "niat" gets reset before every single visit▸ The tension every content-creating doctor faces: doing real good while building real visibility, and whether the two can stay separate▸ What sustainability looks like when your funding model is "barakah" and donated dressing sets, not spreadsheetsKey insight from this episode: Some of the best work in medicine happens off the books. No long-term plan, no cash trail, just a standing weekly promise. Whether that's the model's greatest strength or its biggest risk, we'll let you be the judge.Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders.Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg!Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi berkaitan.

  4. Aug 2

    OMG #26mg - Gagal MRCP, Viral 3M Views

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #26mg: Gagal MRCP, Viral 3M ViewsJoin Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Dr Hanif Arshad; "Smile Doctor" to his 100K+ TikTok followers — a private GP who built a content career after the conventional path closed on him. Three attempts at MRCP and other entrance exams like MEDEX. Three failures. What came next wasn't a comeback story the system would ever have written for him.Nota: Dr Hanif turut menjalankan perniagaan sampingan sebagai dealer Public Gold. Ia disentuh dalam episod ini sebagai sebahagian kisah kerjaya beliau, bukan sebagai promosi atau nasihat kewangan.This episode covers:▸ Zaman HO dan MO — dan saat kegagalan exam berulang memaksa soalan berbeza: adakah specialisation satu-satunya jalan?▸ Dari ebook Facebook ke TikTok: bagaimana side income senyap-senyap memintas gaji kerajaan▸ Formula content medical yang sampai kepada rakyat biasa dan disiplin di sebalik konsistensi bertahun▸ Keputusan tinggalkan government service untuk private GP sambil terus produce content▸ Realiti pendapatan doktor-influencer: berbaloi ke berbanding jalan konvensional?▸ Nasihat untuk junior doctor yang tengok content creation sebagai escape routeKey insight from this episode: The system measures doctors by exams. The internet measures them by trust. Dr Hanif failed the first metric and won the second and his story forces a harder question about which one actually decides a doctor's future.Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders.Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg!Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi berkaitan.

  5. Jul 8

    OMG #25mg - PrEP: Antara Nyawa atau Akhlak

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #25mg: PrEP, Antara Nyawa atau Akhlak Malaysia ada 3,185 kes HIV baru pada 2024. 96% daripada jangkitan tu melalui hubungan seksual. Ubat pencegahan dah wujud. Tapi kenapa ia masih jadi isu paling sensitif dalam sistem kesihatan negara? Dalam episod ni, Dr Aizul dan Ustaz Dr Jihad duduk semeja, bukan untuk bersetuju, tapi untuk menjawab soalan yang ramai takut nak tanya. Episod ini membincangkan: ▸ Apa sebenarnya PrEP dan siapa yang betul-betul perlukan ia, bukan versi sanitized, tapi realiti klinikal di Malaysia ▸ Adakah PrEP mencegah penyakit atau menggalakkan perbuatan yang dilarang dan kenapa jawapan tu tak semudah yang disangka ▸ Malaysia dah jalankan program tukar jarum untuk penagih dadah atas nama "mudarat lebih kecil" kenapa logik yang sama tak dipakai untuk jangkitan seksual? ▸ Stigma HIV dalam kalangan doktor sendiri bukan sekadar dalam masyarakat ▸ Di mana garis antara maslahah dan mafsadah apabila nyawa dan akhlak berada di hujung yang berbeza ▸ Kenapa kontroversi PrEP mungkin bukan tentang ubatnya tapi tentang siapa yang kita sanggup selamatkan Ustaz Dr Jihad kembali selepas episod #20mg dengan perspektif yang lebih tajam. Dr Aizul membawa realiti klinikal yang jarang didengari secara terbuka. Dua bidang, satu persoalan yang Malaysia masih belum selesaikan.Kata kunci episod ini: Mudah untuk bersetuju bahawa nyawa perlu dijaga dan akhlak perlu dipertahankan. Yang susah bila kedua-duanya tidak boleh dipenuhi dalam masa yang sama, mana satu yang kita pilih dahulu? Sokongan kami:TheScrubLab (TSL): Scrub berkualiti untuk profesional kesihatan Malaysia. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my atau WhatsApp 019-707-3287 untuk tempahan pukal. Subscribe dan ikuti perjalanan kami dari mg ke g ke kg — satu episod pada satu masa. Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi atau organisasi berkaitan. 00:00, Introduction to OMG #25mg and the topic of PrEP 00:01, Explanation of the difference between HIV and AIDS 00:02, Introduction of guests: Dr. Aizul Hafizi and Dr. Ahmad Jihad 00:04, Discussion on the viral social media post and the "enabler" controversy 00:06, The landscape of HIV in Malaysia from 1986 to present 00:08, Impact of the needle exchange program on HIV rates among drug users 00:10, Misperceptions of HIV as only affecting the LGBT community 00:12, Dr. Aizul's intention behind his viral comment and awareness efforts 00:14, Religious perspective: Lack of law enforcement vs. health complications 00:16, Fatwa position on the three specific groups eligible for PrEP 00:19, How doctors handle requests for PrEP while respecting patient privacy 00:20, Methods of PrEP administration: Oral medication vs. injection 00:22, Importance of awareness for high-risk individuals regardless of sexual orientation 00:27, The breakdown of government funding for HIV prevention and treatment 00:30, Strategic ways to provide awareness within religious guidelines 00:35, The psychological experience of patients seeking PrEP 00:38, Comparison of behavioral changes: PrEP vs. smoking cessation 00:43, Clinical complications of untreated HIV 00:48, Religious debate: Is PrEP a "mukadimah" to sin? 00:50, Explanation of the Perlis Fatwa on the permissibility of PrEP 00:53, Discussion on PrEP within the framework of Maqasid Syariah 00:58, Difference between PrEP (pre-exposure) and PEP (post-exposure) 01:01, Costs and medical screening procedures for starting PrEP 01:04, Clarification that PrEP does not prevent other STIs 01:08, Reducing stigma and supporting "People Living with HIV" (PLHIV) 01:14, Final messages: Hope, repentance, and the doctor's duty to the community

  6. Jun 27

    OMG #24mg - Rasa Malu, Buasir Besar

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #24mg: Rasa Malu, Buasir Besar Join Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Dr. Shahril, Consultant General Surgeon at Selgate Hospital Rawang with a background in robotic surgery, for a conversation that starts with hemorrhoids and ends up somewhere far more uncomfortable: why so many Malaysians would rather suffer in silence than see a doctor. This episode covers: ▸ Hemorrhoid symptoms most people ignore until it's an emergency ▸ How to actually choose between treatment options and why "just get it cut" isn't always the answer ▸ The rasa malu factor: why anything involving "bahagian bawah" gets buried instead of treated ▸ Why even the word "buasir" from Arabic "bawasir" carries the same silence we put on the condition itself ▸ What's actually happening in the exam room when patients refuse to be examined properly ▸ Exroid: how it works, why it appeals to patients avoiding surgical pain, and where it fits versus surgery (and where it doesn't) ▸ Where shame costs more than the disease itself Disclosure: Dr. Shahril is a provider of Exroid treatment at his practice. His comments on Exroid reflect his clinical experience and should not be taken as a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis and treatment choice always require an in-person consultation. Key insight from this episode: The biggest barrier to treating hemorrhoids isn't medical, it's cultural and no amount of new technology fixes that until people are willing to walk through the door. Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders. Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg! Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi berkaitan. 00:00 Intro: OMG Podcast Episode #24mg00:22 Milestone: Reaching the 24th Episode00:32 New Focus: Medical Trends & Advanced Therapies02:21 Announcement: New Podcast Guest Manager03:40 Discussion: Sensitive Medical Policies (LMPT)05:35 Topic Intro: Hemorrhoids (Buasir)06:48 Guest Introduction: Dr. Shahril (General Surgeon)07:48 Etymology: The Arabic Origin of 'Buasir'08:32 Defining Hemorrhoids vs. Other Conditions09:19 Dr. Shahril’s Practice at Selgate Hospital Rawang11:08 How Common are Hemorrhoids?11:45 Anatomy: Hemorrhoids as a Normal Organ12:23 Identifying Symptoms: Swelling, Bleeding, & Pain15:55 Common Causes: Lifestyle, Pressure, & Pregnancy17:40 The "Gadget Effect": Phone Use in the Toilet23:14 When to See a Surgeon: The Significance of Bleeding25:20 Bridging the Gap: Conservative vs. Surgical Care27:50 Modern Treatment: Laser vs. Gentle Therapies29:30 Electrotherapy: A Non-Cutting Daycare Alternative31:35 Xroid Treatment: Mechanism & Accessibility34:30 Evaluating "Miracle" Creams & Supplements38:10 Breaking the Stigma: Addressing Patient Embarrassment41:20 Fear Factor: Ruling Out Cancer as Motivation45:45 Limitations of General Physical Examinations (PR)53:10 Patient Experience: What to Expect During Procedures56:30 Understanding Thrombosed Hemorrhoids (Blood Clots)1:03:30 Grades of Hemorrhoids (1-4) & Risks1:12:50 Cost & Insurance: Daycare Procedures in Malaysia1:21:00 Recurrence: Can Hemorrhoids Return?1:23:45 Myth Busting: Does Spicy Food Cause Hemorrhoids?1:26:50 Final Message: Do Not Ignore Bleeding1:31:40 Closing & Acknowledgments

  7. Jun 10

    OMG #23mg - Kurus Kejap. Kurus Kekal.

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #23mg: Kurus Kejap, Kurus Kekal.Join Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Dr. Gafoor, a private bariatric surgeon based in Penang with an expanding practice across Perak, Johor, Kelantan, and Klang Valley for the most honest conversation about weight loss you'll hear from someone who's seen both sides of the scale.Spoiler: he's not here to sell you surgery.This episode covers:▸ Medication vs surgery, why a bariatric surgeon thinks both have a place, and what actually determines which is right for you▸ What to monitor if you're on weight loss medication: the markers, the milestones, the red flags▸ Failure rates and success rates, the real numbers, not the brochure version▸ Sustainability: what "kurus kekal" actually requires, regardless of which route you take▸ The surgical options explained, laparoscopic sleeve, endoscopic sleeve, intragastric balloon, and bypass▸ Patient journey from first consult to post-op life▸ Complications, what can go wrong and how surgeons manage itDr. Gafoor's take challenges both camps: injection users who think medication is a long-term solution, and surgery skeptics who think going under the knife is the easy way out. Neither assumption survives this episode.Key insight: Medication and surgery aren't competing options. Used right, they're a sequence.Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders.Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg!Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi berkaitan.

  8. May 24

    OMG #22mg - Doc Jaga Semua, Kecuali Diri

    🎙️ OMG Podcast - Episode #22mg: Doc Jaga Semua, Kecuali DiriJoin Dr. Akmal and Dr. Aizzat as we sit down with Dr. Hazli, a psychiatrist, for the conversation Malaysian medical culture keeps avoiding. Doctors are trained to prioritize patients above everything else; but who's looking out for the doctor?This isn't a wellness talk. This is an honest breakdown of why the people most equipped to recognize mental health struggles are often the last to address their own.This episode covers:1. Why doctors are disproportionately vulnerable to mental health issues and why the system keeps producing them2. The personality trap: high achievers and lifelong learners who never learned how to fail3. Trauma isn't just for those who experience it. Bystanders carry it too, and nobody talks about that4. Why bystanders need to be empowered, not just informed5. The underrated power of just being there and why we're not doing it enough6. Why doctors default to giving advice when someone in trauma just needs a person to sit with them7. What KKM can actually learn from corporate leadership culture8. Why leadership, not policy, is the real bottleneck in doctor mental healthKey insight from this episode: Doctors are trained to fix. But some things don't need fixing. They need witnessing.Special thanks to our sponsors:TheScrubLab (TSL) - Quality medical scrubs for healthcare professionals. Email dr.aizzat@thescrublab.com.my or WhatsApp 019-707-3287 for bulk orders.Subscribe and follow for more episodes as we progress from mg to g to kg!Disclaimer: Pandangan yang dikongsi adalah pendapat peribadi tetamu dan host, dan tidak mewakili institusi berkaitan. 00:00 Intro & The "Infectious Laughter" of OMG01:30 Sponsor Spotlight: The Scrub Lab (TSL)02:30 Announcement: Brain Cancer & Nursing Awareness Month06:20 Guest Introduction: Dr. Hazli (Psychiatrist)10:10 Why Doctors are the Hardest Patients to Treat11:40 The Culture of Competition in Medicine13:30 Fear of Making Mistakes & The Hierarchy17:30 Dealing with Bullying & Harsh Remarks in Rounds21:00 The "Bystander Effect" in Medical Fraternities23:00 Why Doctors Aren't Trained to be Leaders28:30 The Missing Culture of Mentoring & Peer Support32:00 "Hospitality" in Healthcare: Treating Patients as Humans41:10 The Power of Validation & Emotional Safety45:20 A Vulnerable Moment: The Significance of a Hug51:00 Signs of Burnout & The Impact of Social Media Criticism55:10 The "Brotherhood" Concept: Helping Male Doctors Open Up59:00 The Loneliness of the "C-Suite" & Business Leaders1:06:00 Self-Priority vs. Selfishness for Healthcare Workers1:13:30 Addressing "Ragging" and Tradition in Medical School1:22:30 Improving the System: From Seniority to Leadership1:34:00 Final Advice: Accepting Imperfection to Become Better1:39:00 Closing & "We Believe in You"

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One Milli Gram is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating intersection of healthcare and self-help. Join us as we uncover the power of small, incremental changes in optimizing your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each episode delves into the latest research, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you cultivate a life of vitality and fulfillment, one milligram at a time. Tune in and discover the transformative impact of tiny doses on your journey to a happier, healthier life.