Travel Tips For Kidney Patients
Traveling when you have to manage kidney disease presents challenges. However, there are plenty of ways you can satisfy your wanderlust and still keep on top of your treatment plan. Safety is the most
More(ton) on BSE
My recent column on breast cancer and Breast Self Examination (BSE) produced a response from Dr Michael Moreton,
What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of cancer death in Thailand.
How to lower the risk and impact of a stroke
Preventing a stroke Having a stroke can be deeply debilitating—yet there are many ways you can prevent a stroke and minimize its effects. “In the present time, there are so many easy food options avai
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Aortic stenosis, the progressive failure of the aortic valve to open fully, is one of the most common types of heart disease in elderly people. 3% of elderlies aged 75 years and above have this condition. As you age, calcium can build up on the valve, making it harder and thicker. As a result, your aortic valve is unable to open properly, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood through the narrowed valve. This can lead to heart failure. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a new minimally invasive surgical technique. It is suitable for high risk elderly patients who cannot undergo open-heart surgery.
Depressed again?
We are not positive all the time. We do, and naturally I might add, get depressed.
Breastfeeding: Best for Baby, Best for You
Breast milk is nature's perfect food for newborns — uniquely designed to meet every nutritional need a baby has in the early stages of life.
10 Tips for taking care of your toddler’s teeth
Anyone with a toddler knows that tooth brushing can sometimes end in a tantrum, but don’t give up! Baby teeth are important too, just ask the tooth fairy, or Siriroj dentist D.D.S Tipapat Attathom. D
Acute Diarrhea
Appendicitis - a pain in the belly
Since the appendix is a vestigial organ, I often get asked why do we still have an appendix.
The 5 Best Exercises for Heart Health
It is no secret that a regular exercise program is a great way to make your body look good and feel good, in addition it is also an ideal way to take care of your heart.
Regular Exercise Is Important When You Have Heart Disease
When you have heart disease, exercise is an important part of keeping your condition under control. Exercise causes the heart to pump blood into the circulation more efficiently, increased perfusion of tissues and organs with blood, and increased oxygen delivery. Exercise is protective against metabolic syndrome, lowers blood pressure, works against blood clotting, and lowers stress, all of which contribute to improved cardiovascular health.