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Rapid advancements in medical technology are resulting in more reliable diagnostic imaging, shorter recovery periods, and less invasive surgical procedures for patients. Bangkok Hospital Medical Center is committed to applying the latest innovations in medical technology throughout all our clinics and specialized centers.
 Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Scanner
The first combination PET/CT scanner in Thailand is a major advancement in imaging technology and patient care and is the most functional imaging technology available today. Applications range from the early detection of cancers and assessment of heart muscle viability, to the evaluation of functional brain anatomy in dementia, epilepsy and stroke.
 Novalis is a dedicated system for non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery (a high dose of radiation applied in a single session) and stereotactic radiotherapy (radiation administered in a series of treatment sessions). What makes Novalis special is the precision with which it applies doses of radiation, allowing it to destroy diseased tissue or cauterize a problem area without affecting healthy adjacent tissue. Novalis has numerous treatment applications, including cancerous tumors, arteriovenous malformations and Parkinson's disease.
Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a complex medical treatment program that can offer a cure for many otherwise incurable blood or bone marrow diseases, beta-thalassemias, hemoglobinopathies, immunodeficiencies, leukemias, lymphomas, and some certain cancers in adult and children.
Endovascular and interventional radiology is treatment of veins and arteries by either inserting a catheter or other medical devices into the desired spot in those blood vessels or organs using DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography).
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is an FDA approved minimal-invasive procedure used to remove fibroid tumors in the uterus. The procedure does not require general anesthesia and recovery time is faster compared to open surgery.
 Advances in MRI technology are paving the way for a wide range of treatments and procedures by providing extremely accurate, high-contrast images of internal organs. Unlike conventional x-rays, MRI scans yield the detailed information necessary to discover blood circulation abnormalities and are particularly useful in the early detection of brain cancer. BMC is proud to possess the latest and most advanced MRI to date, the 3.0 Tesla.
IMRT is an innovative cancer treatment that utilizes ionizing radiation in the treatment of malignant tumors. Using high-powered computers, IMRT is able to focus radiation doses on tumors without damaging the surrounding tissue. This advance in tumor targeting results in fewer side effects and better overall treatment.
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