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close絞り込みを解除Flying with a Medical Condition: Your Guide to Pre Flight Clearance
Flying with a Medical Condition: Your Guide to Pre Flight Clearance – Traveling across the world is an exciting experience for everyone. Having a chronic medical condition should not stop you from exploring new places. However, international flights require careful planning and preparation to keep you safe. We want to help you understand how to
What to expect from a CT scan at BIMC
A CT scan is quick, painless and one of the most useful tools in modern diagnosis. Here is how the appointment works from arrival to results.
Lifestyle Choices and Cancer: You Have More Control Than You Think
Lifestyle Choices and Cancer: You Have More Control Than You Think – You probably view your health as a mix of genetics and luck. You might think that if cancer is going to happen, there isn’t much you can do to stop it. However, the medical reality tells a different story. A massive portion of
How STD Screening Helps Reduce the Risk of HIV/AIDS
How STD Screening Helps Reduce the Risk of HIV/AIDS – Bali is a place where people come to relax, meet new people, and often let their guard down. It is natural to want to enjoy your holiday to the fullest. However, casual encounters can sometimes lead to unexpected health consequences. While many people worry about
Breast Cancer Awareness & Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
October 13 – Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day When we talk about breast cancer, most people think of one thing: lumps. But the truth is more complex. This disease often speaks in whispers before it shouts. Why This Matters Now Breast cancer affects 2.3 million women worldwide. In Indonesia, the numbers are sobering. Every day,
10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Liver This World Liver Day
World Liver Day, April 19, 2025, is another opportunity to talk about the most important organ in our body, the liver. The liver works tirelessly behind the scenes, so it is often taken for granted and finally forgotten in most discussions of health. This time, we want to talk about how this World Liver Day
Special World Cancer Day 2025: The Life-Saving Impact of Early Cancer Detection
At BIMC Hospital Kuta, we know what a huge burden cancer can be. Perhaps the greatest ally in the battle against cancer is: early detection. It drastically alters the effectiveness of treatment and the rates of survival when we catch cancers in their infancy. In our reaffirmation of this commitment on World Cancer Day, celebrated
The Reasons Why STD Testing Is Important
Everyone knows how dangerous STDs are. It is not all about the effect on health. But, its ability to spread and infect others is worrying many people. Once someone gets it, it will most likely be spread to other people, especially those who are close to that person. For that reason, a regular STD test
Understanding The Importance of Early Detection for Breast Cancer
We all understand cancer is a severe health issue. For women, breast cancer is one of the most dangerous cases. WHO also found that this is the most frequent cancer many women suffer. According to their data, 2.1 million women get this cancer every year. Worst of all, many of them didn’t survive. The data
The Role of HIV Testing and Early Diagnosis
No need to be ashamed to take an HIV test. By taking this test, you can handle the virus earlier. The earlier you know your HIV status, the faster you can treat the virus. At the same time, you can also limit HIV transmission to others. Here, we want to explain the role of testing
The Pros and Cons of Including CT Scans in Regular Check-Ups: What You Need to Know
Introduction to CT Scans and Regular Check-Ups In the world of modern healthcare, advancements in medical imaging technology have revolutionized the way we approach preventive care and disease detection. One such technology that has gained significant attention is the Computed Tomography (CT) scan. As we delve into the topic of whether CT scans should be
Understanding the Different Types of Cancer
Cancer is a complex and devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a leading cause of death, and its prevalence continues to rise. Understanding the different types of cancer is crucial for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the various forms of cancer, their characteristics,
Detecting Glaucoma: Why Regular Eye Examinations are Crucial for Early Detection
Detecting Glaucoma: Why Regular Eye Examinations are Crucial for Early Detection – Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. It is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it typically does not cause any noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Glaucoma occurs when there
How Often Should You Get a Medical Checkup?
How Often Should You Get a Medical Checkup? — Medical checkups are important in order to make sure you are healthy. They help make sure you don’t have any underlying problems that might require medical attention. They also help doctors keep an eye on your overall health and provide information on your progress. Regular checkups
What makes women more susceptible to osteoporosis
What makes women more susceptible to osteoporosis — Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens bones, increasing the risk of unforeseen fractures. There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss, that is why osteoporosis called silent disease. Once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have signs and symptoms
Mengenal Diabetes Mellitus
Oleh dr. Ari Kurnianingrum Sp. PD Spesialis Penyakit Dalam di BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua Mengenal Diabetes Mellitus — Diabetes mellitus (DM) sampai saat ini masih menjadi tantangan bagi masyarakat maupun tenaga kesehatan. Badan Kesehatan Dunia (WHO) memprediksi adanya peningkatan jumlah penyandang DM yang menjadi salah satu ancaman kesehatan global. WHO memprediksi kenaikan jumlah penyandang DM
Pemeriksaan MCU pasca pemulihan Covid-19
Pemeriksaan MCU pasca pemulihan Covid-19 — Medical Check Up (MCU) adalah pemeriksaan kesehatan rutin yang dilakukan untuk mencegah dan mengindikasi penyakit berbahaya di dalam tubuh agar segera dapat ditangani supaya tidak berlanjut dan semakin parah. Semakin cepat suatu penyakit dapat terdeteksi, maka semakin cepat juga pertolongan yang dapat di berikan. Dengan ini, penyakit tidak berlanjut
World Kidney Day : March 14
World Kidney Day : March 14 — This year’s campaign will focus on the burden of kidney disease, the disparities and access to healthcare with the theme — “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere.” Did you know… * That kidney failure imposes the second largest cost to Indonesia’s healthcare system after heart disease * That the Indonesian
2019: The Year for Preventive Health Screenings
Preventive Health Screenings — There’s an easy way to chart a course for better health and possibly avoid such diseases as diabetes and heart disease and you can do so with only a few hours out of your schedule a few times a year whether you are visiting Bali or are a resident here. Ensuring
Understanding Body Mass Index
Understanding Body Mass Index — BMI has two numbers that combine one’s weight with height to know whether a person has the correct weight for their height, which can also indicate how healthy they are. BMI is a screening tool that can reveal whether a person is underweight or if they have a healthy weight, excess
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. And it all starts right here with the Bali Pink Ribbon Foundation (BPR) annual charity 5km Fun Walk & Run set for
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity causing almost all cases of cervical cancer. Just one in five Indonesian women are aware of cervical cancer screening, according to a study presented at the ESMO Asia 2017 Congress. The research in nearly 5,400 women
The age old question: how long will I live
This past May numerous local and international news outlets reported the death of a Central Javanese man who claimed to be 146 years old, the longest living human ever. He was taken to hospital on April 12 because of deteriorating health. Six days later he insisted on checking out to return home only to die
Decoding Your Health Screening (Part 3)
In this third 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. Lipids are broken down and used for energy and the lipid panel is a