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closeHapus filterMigraine Headache
Did you know? – The word migraine is derived from the Greek word meaning “pain involving half the head”. It affects at least 1 out of 10 people, mostly females and peaks between the ages of 20 and 50 years. – Headache is a very common complaint in general practice. – 85% of the population
Obesity
BMI There are several ways to calculate whether you are within a healthy weight range or not. One of the simple ways is by calculating your body mass index (BMI). To know your BMI is by dividing your weight in kilograms with your height in metres squared. For example, if you weigh 65 kg and
Swine Flu Discovered In The UK
Recent news reports the discovery of H1N1 virus infection in poultry for the first time in the UK. Experts found the virus was similar to the H1N1 strain from the recent human swine flu outbreak. The poultry infected turkeys, showed mild signs of the disease and none of the birds died. The UK government stress
BIMC Hospital Supporting the Younger Generation
During the month of November and December 2010, BIMC Hospital arranged basic training for the children at Taman Rama – International school. The training was conducted by BIMC doctor Dr. Mieke Magnasofa, M. Med (WH) and BIMC nurse Sudi. The training topics covered: body parts, First Aid Training for children and the correct way to
Charity Event – Joint cooperation between BIMC Hospital and Department of Social Services and Labor
To close the year of 2010, BIMC Hospital arranged a charity event on the 22 December 2010. This charity event is a joint cooperation between BIMC Hospital, Dinas Sosial and Tenaga Kerja (Department of social services and labor) and is supported by PUSKESMAS Kecamatan Kuta and Posyandu Cengiling Village. The event started at 10 am
Vertigo
A spinning sensation is the best way to describe the main symptom of vertigo. Statistically, this is the chief complain of 5 – 10% of the general population. It may also be associated with nausea, vomiting and ringing in one or both ears (tinnitus). Vertigo can be divided into two major categories, peripheral vertigo and
Conscious Sedation
Some medical procedures may be uncomfortable or painful. In these cases, general anesthesia might not always be necessary, while without medication it may be traumatizing for the patient. Therefore, clinicians developed “conscious sedation”, a procedure giving moderate sedation while the patient can still respond to verbal direction. It is also known as procedural sedation. Patients,
Health Assessment Programs
Comprehensive Health Assessment The benefits of a regular medical check are well known. BIMC Hospital has established this health assessment program as a comprehensive examination which will be an important factor for early detection of a specific disease or as a baseline examination for further check ups. Comprehensive Questionnaire Medical history Family medical history Life
Swimmer’s Ears
Swimmer’s ear is another term to describe outer ear canal infection or otitis external. Since this condition frequently occurs to people who swim a lot, it is also called swimmer’s ears. Actually the infection can happen in any situation causing a moist environment of the ear canal. A moist environment aids bacterial growth infecting the
Prodia Service
Prodia at your service Some people need to have their blood tested to make sure that the blood is negative from any kind of virus. An example of this is people who have Dengue Fever. Dengue Fever is an acute disease transmitted by mosquitoes, which occurs in the tropics and can be life-threatening. When someone
Hygiene and Sanitations
On 15th November 2010, BIMC Hospital held training at the Bali Dynasty Resort for their staffs. The training conducted was on Hygiene and Sanitation. The hotel acknowledges the importance of Hygiene and Sanitation particularly with food handling for guests. By providing the staffs with training and a high standard of Hygiene and Sanitation, the cleanliness
Bali Rabies – Update
Since the emergence of rabies in Bali in late 2008, this viral disease has been problematic for the government. One of the factors causing difficulties in the eradication of rabies on the island is the Balinese culture towards dogs. The Balinese people have close companionships with dogs, even with the strays. They tend to let
Concussion
Doctors may describe it as a “mild head injury”, because it’s usually not life threatening, but believe us, the effects of a concussion can be more than just mild! Of course, at least once, you’ve heard someone you know say that they’ve had a head injury. In America alone, head injuries are one of the
BIMC Hospital – Celebrating 12 Years of Service
BIMC Hospital recently celebrated their 12 Years of Service. A range of activities took place to mark this celebration. One of the planned events to commemorate this anniversary was to visit Dharma Jati I Orphanage in Bakas Village, Kabupaten, Klungkung. This visit took place on Friday 30th July 2010. The social event held at the
Safe Diving
Since 4500 BC, humans have engaged in free (breath-hold) diving to obtain food and substances from shallow ocean floors at depths of 100 ft or more. Humans, always ready for new inventions and exploring new areas, created several equipments to make water exploration possible. The invention of SCUBA was one of the biggest inventions. Scuba
Formalin in Food
The widespread use of formalin, in preservation of fish, fruit and other food items is posing a threat to public health. The chemical used as a solution in water keeps fish fresh and makes fruits like mangoes attractive. This chemical, usually used to stop dead bodies from rotting, is now being used to preserve edible
The Right Way to Drink Coffee
The main substance in coffee is caffeine, which stimulates every part of the body: It stimulates the brain and makes you feel wide awake, energetic and better able to concentrate. It increases the heartbeat and improves circulation. It enables muscles to work better. It aids digestion by increasing acid production in the stomach. It stimulates
Bali Belly
The tropical paradise island of Bali has many things to offer; the unique artwork, the beautiful scenery, and great parties. One other event you won’t forget is if you experience gastroenteritis or as it is commonly called on this island, ”Bali Belly”! Another term commonly used to describe Bali Belly is Traveler’s Diarrhea. Seem familiar?
Before You Go to the Beach
Bali’s beaches are one of the main interests that draw visitors to the island. Did you know you could get sick from swimming in the beaches? Some can even result in serious illnesses that may last longer than your vacation. Here are some things you should know before swimming at the beach. Although the beach
BIMC Hospital Visits Orphanage for 12th Anniversary Celebrations
BIMC Hospital is a superb international standard hospital celebrating their 12th anniversary. One of the planned events to commemorate this anniversary was to visit Dharma Jati I Orphanage in Bakas Village, Kabupaten, Klungkung. This visit took place on Friday the 30th July 2010. BIMC Hospital was officially opened on 27th July 1998 and was established
Watch out for Dengue Fever!
Watch out for Dengue Fever! We think it’s time to remind you about dengue fever… again. The tropics and the rainy season… One unique combination that reminds us of dengue fever. Indonesia is an endemic region of dengue fever. This disease can be found in almost every region and anytime of the year, with a
Bali Medical Evacuation
Bali Medical Evacuation Medical evacuation or often referred to as a “Medivac”, was initially developed to transfer injured soldiers from the battlefield to a proper medical facility for better treatment. The military were first to establish a specially designed aircraft for medivacs. By time, air medical evacuations have became available for civilians and operated
BIMC Hospital joins Kuta Beach Cleaning
Hard Rock commemorates the 14th of June as their “Founder’s day” as 39 years ago, in 1971, was the opening of the first Hard Rock Cafe in London. This year, Hard Rock Bali, organized a beach cleaning event involving Bali’s paramedics, in accordance of their mantra “Save The Planet”. Two hundred staff and management from
Home Pregnancy Test
Positive or negative? This is the big question for every woman taking the home pregnancy test. In fact, then another question should pop-up, “Is it false-positive or false-negative?” Read on. Home pregnancy tests are designed to detect the presence of hCG, the hormone manufactured by the blatocyst (the name for the hollow clump of cells