MOHIVATE
Hosted by Dr. Mohi Sarawgee, a GP, MOHIvate is your doctor’s dose of heart and science — with just a touch of humour — because health and feeling good shouldn’t feel complicated. Each episode breaks down medicine and everyday science in a simple, thoughtful way, serving as a reminder that real health can still feel human. I hope you enjoy listening, learning, and carrying a little feel-good factor with you. Thank you for tuning in!
Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your own doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health, and never ignore or delay professional medical advice because of something you’ve heard here. The views expressed are my own and do not represent the views of any organizations or institutions I’m affiliated with.
MOHIVATE
2. Making Sense of Medical Tests | Why Your Story Comes First
Lab results in your inbox? Breathe. In this episode of MOHIvate, Dr Mohi Sarawgee makes sense of medical tests—why they aren’t crystal balls, what they’re good at, where they mislead, and why your story matters most.
She shares real examples, the screenings that save lives, the simple rule that keeps care kind, and the one key question to ask before any test: Will this change what happens next?
Citations :
South Korea thyroid overdiagnosis
• NEJM: Korea's Thyroid-Cancer “Epidemic” — Screening and Overdiagnosis
https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMp1409841
• The Lancet: "Overdiagnosis and screening for thyroid cancer in Korea"
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(14)62242-X/fulltext
PCOS and insulin resistance
• PMC: "Markers of insulin resistance in Polycystic ovary syndrome"
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8984569/
• BMC Ovarian Research: "Insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome across various tissues"
https://ovarianresearch.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13048-022-01091-0
Just a gentle reminder: this episode is for information, education, and inspiration only. It’s not a substitute for your doctor’s advice. For any personal health concerns, always seek guidance from your doctor.