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closeClear filtersKnee Arthroscopy at BIMC
Knee Arthroscopy at BIMC — This past April witnessed Tiger Woods winning the Masters for the fifth time, his first since 2008. And what makes his return to prominence, at 43 years old, nothing short of miraculous is that it came after a series of well-documented knee problems. In December 1994 Woods underwent his first
Big Tobacco Using Social Media to Lure Youth
Big Tobacco Using Social Media to Lure Youth — May 31 is “World No Tobacco Day” and this year Health-e looks at how social media is helping tobacco companies hook a new generation of Indonesian smokers. Major cities worldwide such as Cairo, Jakarta and Milan are witnessing a scary trend: tobacco companies are holding big-budget
Study : Jakarta Air Pollution a Major Health Concern
Jakarta Air Pollution a Major Health Concern — There is no disputing Jakarta living conditions have advanced considerably with vastly improved infrastructure, MRT trains now underway and better walking conditions although as good as all that sounds the capital today has the worst air pollution in SE Asia sharing the grim fact with Hanoi. According
Is Genomic Medicine for All Finally Here?
Is Genomic Medicine for All Finally Here? — As reported in the Clinical OMICs, there is a possibility the next great transformation in healthcare started in the Queen Mary University of London. It was here in the summer of 2013 that the first handful of workers for a new entity funded by the UK Department
The Truth About Cooking Oils
The Truth About Cooking Oils — Much of Indonesian cuisine is made by goreng (fried) though if you enjoy eating locally you need to consider the oil you are consuming. The oils that are least damaging to your health are high-oleic oils such as the widely available coconut oils found in abundance throughout Bali and
World Immunization Week: Theme: #VaccinesWork
World Immunization Week: Theme: #VaccinesWork — BIMC is doing its part the week of April 24-30, which aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease saving millions of lives every year — simply referred to as the world’s most successful and cost-effective health intervention. As one example, Indonesia
Healthy People Sleep Well
Healthy People Sleep Well — March 15 is World Sleep Day, created to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life. A consistent seven to nine-hour sleep each night is the most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health and
Vaccines for the Elderly
Vaccines for the Elderly — Almost one out of every three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and your risk of the virus increases as you grow older when our immune systems tend to weaken over time, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. Chickenpox and shingles won’t likely kill you although for
The Continuing Fight Against Dengue
Fight Against Dengue — The dengue virus infection incidence has grown dramatically in recent years, with some 390 million infections annually. In January, various news media reported that Jakarta was on alert as cases of dengue fever surged, claiming more than 100 lives across Indonesia since the start of the year. Our country’s Health Ministry
Can You Lose Weight with the Help of an App?
Lose Weight with the Help of an App — Getting that weight down doesn’t have to feel like a chore. It’s totally possible to make working toward a goal fun and rewarding, and apps that keep you motivated definitely help. From keeping track of what you’re eating to providing encouraging reminders, they are a must-try
Watching Your Blood Pressure
Watching Your Blood Pressure — Recently released, the first FDA-approved smart watch blood pressure cuff is highly lauded for its easeful design and convenience. High blood pressure affects hundreds of millions worldwide and is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease with a mere half of all patients able to adequately manage the issue. The Heart
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet
Prevent Disease with High Fiber Diet — A recent meta-analysis looks at 40 years of medical research to find out the ideal amount of dietary fiber to prevent chronic disease and premature mortality. The study finds that whole grain cereals and fruit are superb sources which have long have long been hailed for their benefits…
The Breakfast and Diabetes Connection
Breakfast and Diabetes Connection — You’ve heard it often — “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” — and recent research published in the Journal of Nutrition backs up that claim for more reasons than we had thought. German researchers summarized that forgoing breakfast even on occasion is associated with a greater risk
Health Myths
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day Health Myths — No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to stay healthy and hydrated. Water-rich foods like soup, fruit, and vegetables and drinks like juice, tea, and coffee all help you get your fill. You
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
Resolution to Eat Right: 2019 Healthy Food Trends
Healthy Food Trends — Each New Year we distill eating right down several key thoughts that are easy to maintain to trim weight, feel better and keep your health in check. Digestive Wellness Digestive wellness is propelled by new ingredients and backed by emerging science. The desire for consumers to feel benefits from food
Resolution to Get in shape: 2019 Fitness Trends
2019 Fitness Trends : Get in shape Resolution — Every New Year we can expect new ways to get healthier, from mental fitness to next-gen equipment and nutritional supplements. Health-e cuts through the fads from so you can take advantage of only the best. Multi-function machines Bali gyms are today varied and offer the
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
BIMC Kuta Roundtable
BIMC Hospital Kuta held a group workshop in November on the topic “Emergency Management Transportation Pre Hospitals Setting for Nursing.” Leading the discussion were speakers Dr. I Wayan Purna, Head of ER Department of BIMC Hospital Kuta, Ns.Putu Agus Kresna Wardhana, S.Kep and Ns.I Wayan Juliarta, A. Med.Kep, each ATLS/ACLS certified trainers. The gathering is intended to support
Understanding the Value of Knee Arthroscopy
Understanding the Value of Knee Arthroscopy — BIMC today offers knee arthroscopy, a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint by allowing a very small incision where a tiny camera is inserted for our surgeon to view inside for a look at the issue clearly. According to a Health Line
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas
Make Yours a Healthy Bali Christmas — Overindulging and Bali go hand-in-hand but this holiday season a few slight dietary adjustments will allow you to feel better about yourself without that uncomfortable bloating feeling. Perhaps you already lost weight and wish to maintain or, you are just beginning your new eating program, the consumption of
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors
Worried About Stroke? Here Are the Treatable Risk Factors — The most important treatable risk factors for stroke are easily understood according to the Institute of Neurological Disorders — take them seriously and you just might live a long and healthy life: Start by getting your blood pressure under control: Hypertension is by far the
Understand Talk and Die
Understand Talk and Die — December 29 will mark five years since legend Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher suffered life-threatening head injuries following a ski accident and he’s alive today because of quick emergency response despite having no initial signs of trauma. Far from the French Alps, BIMC hospitals has seen its fair share of
Bali Wake Boarding Competition Gets BIMC Support
In Oct., held over three days, the best of international wake boarders gathered at the Bali Wake Park, Benoa Harbor, for the “world wakeboard cable competition. ”Now in its third year, BIMC supported the event as the official medical sponsor. “We are always happy to see BIMC on hand in the wakeboarding competition,” said Bali