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closeHapus filterHealth-E by BIMC – February 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – February 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Decoding Your Health Screening (Part 2)
In this second of our three part Health-e series, we look at further blood works and what they mean. Sometimes called blood panels, examining your blood is one of a physician’s most vital tools in determining the status of your health. Four blood tests you’ll find in the red blood cell (RBC) section are: Hemoglobin,
BIMC Supports Bali Pink Ribbon
Recognizing World Cancer Day, the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation will hold an educational event at Bali Discovery Shopping Mall on Feb. 4. The event will begin in the morning by offering passersby free blood glucose and blood pressure checks along with a talk show on healthy lifestyles and breast cancer awareness. BIMC Hospitals supports the
Careful with Tuberculosis
The Indonesian Health Ministry is getting tough on unreported and unidentified tuberculosis (TB) cases, the country suffering from the second-highest number of unreported cases in the world. The latest global TB report by the World Health Organization (WHO), states as many as 690,000 TB cases in Indonesia may not be detected or reported. Such unreported
Silent Signs of Coronary Thrombosis
Typical symptoms of heart attacks such as chest pain and/or pressure, cold sweat, extreme weakness, are well understood. But there are more subtle signs you’re having a heart attack that can be easily missed. If you experience any of the following symptoms, see a BIMC doctor immediately. If a couple flights of stairs are usually
Decoding Your Health Screening (Part I)
Understanding the state of your health all starts with a close look at your blood. Consider that your blood is like an oxygen delivery system and waste removal mechanism. Certain organs in the body, namely the liver, kidney, spleen, and lungs, act as processing stations. Normal values on a lab report basically indicate healthy organ
Is a Cure for HIV and AIDS Around the Corner?
World AIDS Day falls on December 1 and with numerous reports of advances towards a cure surfacing in a variety of online media, Health-e sorts the fact from the hearsay… Here are the facts There’s no discounting that HIV continues to be a major global public health issue that has claimed more than 35 million
BIMC to support the 2016 ASITA Bali Congress
Every four years, the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) holds their regional conference to elect a new chairman and to develop and refine the association’s policies and tourism program. Current chairman, Mr. Ketut Ardana, has called for the holistic management of the island’s tourism by focusing on sustainability and supporting other stakeholders
Managing Gastritis at the BIMC Specialist Clinic
If you feel pain in your abdomen or feel bloated after eating even a small amount of food you may be suffering from gastritis, inflammation of the stomach lining, that could last for a short period, called Acute Gastritis, or persist for months or even years, referred to as Chronic Gastritis. The condition needs to
Dying for a Drink
The lists of countries with unregulated bars that’ll pour you a deadly, illicitly produced drink containing methanol are many and growing. Numerous outbreaks due to drinking fake alcohol in recent years were reported in Cambodia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, India, Kenya, Libya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Turkey — even normally vice-free Norway. But it’s the young travelers
Is Zika Really the Cause of Microcephaly?
An insecticide was recently rumored to be the real cause of increased cases of microcephaly in Brazil, unrelated to the Zika virus according to a group of scientists who claim their studies show the crop protecting spray,pyriproxyfen, is the real culprit. Many take for granted that the Zika virus is the reason for the spate
Melanoma can be deadly. Are you at risk of skin cancer?
Prevention is better than misguided beliefs Skin cancer is responsible for 80% of new cancers diagnosed each year in Australia and the incidence and mortality rate of melanoma has increased significantly. Prevention is the best strategy. An attitude that understands that a tan is not a sign of good health and wellbeing is a great
No Emergencies Reported at 2016 Sanur Village Festival
The 11th annual Sanur Village Festival (SVF) held at Inna Grand Bali Beach from August 24-28, attracted more than one hundred thousand visitors and despite the record-breaking turnout that left traffic in chaos, only minor injuries were reported. BIMC Hospitals provided medical tents, doctors and nurses, ambulance and first – response motorcycle in cooperation with
BIMC Supports the 2016 Bali International Triathlon
Local and international athletes participated in the 2016 Bali International Triathlon held Sunday August 14 attracting thousands of onlookers to the Sanur area. BIMC Hospitals supported the event providing two ambulances, a first – response motorbike and medical tent with doctors and nurses, and like the Sanur Village Festival held in the same month of
Rabies Then and Now
In 2011 the Balinese government made a significant effort to curb the spread of rabies through vaccinations and culling however the 500,000 dogs on the island at the time presented enormous challenges they weren’t prepared for. A total of 55 patients were treated, 30 of them succumbing to the fatal virus while 25 tested positive
BIMC Supports the 2016 Bali Ocean Swim
Held July 3rd and in its 7th year, the Bali Ocean Swim, organized by the Bali Sports Foundation (BSF) was held at Kuta Beach (at Bali Garden Hotel) with 1.2km and the 5 & 10k swims along the coastline as far as Seminyak. All swimmers were monitored by professional lifeguards from the Balawista with medical
Use your body or lose it also rings true with your mind and they both work together
A recent US medical study put over 100 elderly people on a brain fitness regimen for three months that included meditation training, cognitive behavior therapy, and education about the Mediterranean diet, exercise, stress reduction and proper sleep habits. At the end of the program, over 80% of participants said they experienced significant improvements in cognitive
Two Zika Cases Prompt Australian Advisory to Indonesia
Urging its citizens to protect themselves from mosquito bites and other dangers while traveling in Indonesia,the Australian Dept. of Health website listed the country with “sporadic and limited” Zika virus cases amongst 49 countries with varying degrees of transmission. Sporadic transmission means from time-to-time there is a case yet Indonesia has only two confirmed cases
Conrad Resort to the Rescue
In recent months, BIMC hospitals have reported an increase in drowning and near drowning cases, many sadly involving children holidaying at hotels and villa complexes. BIMC is constantly reminding the hospitality community that the speed in which first aid and medical care is given has a major impact on the survival of the person
A New Medical Threat: Antibiotic Resistance
In May a “superbug” that is resistant to colistin — the antibiotic of absolute last resort — was found in a U.S. patient’s urinary tract infection. Colistin is used to treat people infected with a type of bacteria called CRE, or carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae. E. coli is one type of enterobacteria, though not all E. coli strains have acquired
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Makes News in Asia
In March a medical research team in Shanghai were reported to have developed an effective antibody that could dramatically curb the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), which has been troubling children, mostly in Asia, for decades. As recent as June HFMD reached outbreak proportions in Malaysia prompting its Health Ministry to
BIMC and Balawista: Providing Safety at Bali Beaches
As the high season approaches BIMC Hospitals will once again prepare for its role working alongside Balawista, an organization that saves and protects lives on Bali beaches through education, prevention and rescue, by providing first-aid kits for Balawista lifeguard stations along the busy beaches of Badung regency. As tourism numbers to Bali swell, safety for
BIMC First Aid Kit: An Absolute Must Have
No matter where you live (perhaps especially Bali and SE Asia), a first aid kit is essential to have on hand for all homes (and don’t forget your automobile) helping you deal effectively with common injuries before emergency assistance arrives. Think about tailoring the contents of your kit based on your specific activities and store
Keep Kids Free of Ringworm
Bali schools can often be prime locations to come in contact with ringworm, which is not at all a worm but referred to as “tinea corporis” and easy to treat. Tinea infections are caused by several types of mold-like fungi that thrive on the dead tissue of the skin. In addition to the skin, ringworm