Chest pain is one of the most worrying reasons to go to seek emergency treatment. While many of these people are having a heart attack, some folks may just have severe heartburn. Often, the pain from a heart attack and a severe heartburn episode is so hard to tell apart that doctors need sophisticated tests to discover what’s going on. […]
The government set an April 4, 2019 deadline for all private hospitals, regardless of size, to submit the data or face penalties under the 1999 Prices of Goods and Services Act. According to the Act, those that refuse to supply information to the regulator violate Section 18 and are subject to up to three months […]
Is there a fine line between a moderate or social drinker and an alcoholic? How much alcohol is too much? Some theories suggest that alcoholism has nothing to do with the amount people drink. A leading psychiatrist says, “Some people who drink just a little can become addicted, whilst others who drink a lot, are […]
They are probably the most difficult cancer patients to treat – around 150,000 men worldwide every year whose cancer is aggressive enough to defy standard hormonal therapy, though has not yet spread to the point where it can be seen on scans. These patients enter a tense period which can often end too quickly with […]
In recent years strokes have become more common among people under 60 years of age. Elderly people, working age adults and even teenagers can be threatened by strokes depending upon a range of factors. Types of strokes include Embolic strokes that occur when blood clots form, possibly in the heart or elsewhere, travel in the […]
Anyone can have a fall, but older people are more vulnerable and likely to fall. Falls are a common cause of injury. If you have a fall, it’s important to keep calm. If you’re not hurt and you feel strong enough to get up, don’t get up quickly. If you’re hurt or unable to get […]
They are probably the most difficult cancer patients to treat – around 150,000 men worldwide every year whose cancer is aggressive enough to defy standard hormonal therapy, though has not yet spread to the point where it can be seen on scans. These patients enter a tense period which can often end too quickly with […]
Despite many reports and theories to the contrary, there is inconclusive evidence that using talcum powder can cause cancer. In its natural form, some talc may contain asbestos, which is known to cause cancer. However, modern domestic talcum powder does not contain asbestos. Asbestos free talc, such as that found in modern talcum powder has […]
Cotton buds could soon be banned to cut plastic pollution. They’re small, but are actually one of the most serious sources of marine pollution because so many people flush them down the toilet. They’re small enough to be eaten by birds and sea life, too, so they’re pretty harmful. Recently, a whale died in southern […]
Many foreigners choose to visit, or permanently relocate to Thailand because of the high- quality healthcare services that the country can offer. Thailand has become world famous for the high levels of care, professional and experienced staff, and quality treatment that it can offer to all patients in its hospitals, whether they are Thai citizens […]