Diabetes and the elderly
Most countries in the world have rising life expectancy and ageing population due to advanced medical technology. Particularly in Thailand, the number of population aged over 60 has been increasing continuously, allowing for the country to become super aged society.
Questions and answers for the 9-valent HPV vaccine that women should know
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are a large number of discovered HPV strains that lead to different diseases.
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Beliefs about Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Understanding Knee Replacement Surgery
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Osteoporosis and the Elderly
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that can occur in bones throughout the body. Its main characteristic is a decrease in bone mass or quantity, coupled with poorer bone quality, resulting in bones in the body breaking easily, even from forces that would not normally break the bones of younger, healthier people.
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Address Every Concern: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery
"Relieve all doubts and concerns about hip replacement surgery, making you more confident in every step of the treatment process."
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Is osteoporosis prone to curved spine and fractures? True or not?
The main complication of osteoporosis is "bone fracture". The more fractures there are, the more likely it is to result in a hunched back. However, these conditions can be detected and prevented. Join us in exploring prevention methods and treatments for osteoporosis with Prof. Pol. Lt. Dr. Tawee Songpatanasilp, orthopedic surgeon at Bangkok International Hospital.
Reboot Your Step: Restore Your Confidence and Strength Your Stride
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Holiday Heart Syndrome: Warning Signs of an Emergency Heart Condition During New Year
Even if one takes good care of their physical health, it doesn't guarantee that they will be free from illness or disease forever. For example, emergency heart conditions can occur suddenly. One might be enjoying a New Year's party and suddenly experience symptoms of a heart disease, even if they have never detected any abnormalities before. However, if there is a risk, one may still encounter such conditions.
Cardiac arrest – the abrupt loss of heart function that silently kills people without warning sign
Regarding current statistics, cardiac arrest becomes a public health issue with widespread incidence and severe impact on human health and well-being worldwide. Particularly in Thailand, cardiac arrest has killed approximately 50,000 people each year.
