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Guidance on staying well in Bali, travel-health advice and updates from across the BIMC network — written by our medical teams.
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closeClear filtersCedera Ligamen Saat Olahraga
Cedera Ligamen Saat Olahraga — Cedera olahraga adalah kesalahan yang terjadi pada rangka dan otot tubuh selama melakukan olahraga. cedera olahraga sering terjadi pada anak-anak karena anak-anak cenderung tidak pernah memikirkan pemanasan terlebih dahulu. Tetapi orang dewasa juga sering merasakan cedera pada saat olahraga karena kelalaiannya sendiri. ciri-ciri orang yang beresiko mengalami cedera olahraga jika
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini!
Lihat Si Kecil Kejang Demam? Lakukan 6 Langkah Pertolongan Pertama Ini! — Dalam banyak kasus, sebagian demam yang dialami oleh anak seringkali disertai dengan kejang. Kondisi ini dikenal dengan istilah kejang demam atau febrile seizure, serta umum terjadi pada anak usia 3 bulan sampai 5 tahun. Sampai saat ini, penyebab kejang demam belum diketahui penyebabnya
Terapi Radiofrekuensi di BIMC Pain Clinic
Terapi Radiofrekuensi di BIMC Pain Clinic — Terapi radiofrekuensi (RF) adalah salah satu tindakan yang dilakukan di BIMC Pain Clinic untuk mengurangi nyeri. Tindakan ini adalah tindakan minimal invasif, yaitu tanpa pembedahan, dengan cara menyuntikkan sebuah jarum khusus yang dapat menghantarkan listrik. Aliran listrik radiofrekuensi akan menghasilkan gelombang khusus dan panas yang menumpulkan rasa nyeri
Hotel Nikko Bali Partners With Indonesia Medical Tourism Board & Bimc Siloam Hospital To Welcome Medical Tourist
HOTEL NIKKO BALI PARTNERS WITH INDONESIA MEDICAL TOURISM BOARD & BIMC SILOAM HOSPITAL TO WELCOME MEDICAL TOURISTS Nusa Dua, September 2020 – Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is ready to welcome medical tourists to Bali through its recent partnership with Indonesia Medical Tourism Board (IMTB) and BIMC Siloam Hospital in a joint effort to promote
Berlibur Sambil Operasi Plastik, Bagaimana Caranya ?
Berlibur Sambil Operasi Plastik, Bagaimana Caranya ? — Berlibur sembari merencanakan untuk menjalani operasi plastik di tempat tujuan wisata sudah menjadi tren tersendiri, khususnya bagi masyarakat menengah ke atas. Kebiasaan ini populer karena memberikan dua kepuasan sekaligus, yakni menikmati pemandangan dan petualangan seru selama berlibur, serta berkesempatan mempercantik dan memperindah diri demi kebutuhan estetika. Maka
Tips Travelling Aman dan Nyaman Bagi Pasien Hemodialisis
Tips Travelling Aman dan Nyaman Bagi Pasien Hemodialisis — Siapa bilang pasien hemodialisis tidak diperbolehkan liburan? Justru sebaliknya, berlibur sejenak bagi pasien hemodialisis sangatlah disarankan karena akan menyegarkan dan menyehatkan pikiran pasien yang telah lama berkutat menjalani rutinitas pengobatan. Walau demikian, bukan berarti pasien hemodialis dapat berlibur tanpa perencanaan matang. Terdapat sejumlah persiapan penting yang
Should I be wearing Face Shield or Cloth Mask?
Should I be wearing Face Shield or Cloth Mask? — Cloth face coverings are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the cloth face covering coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice. This recommendation is based on what we
Hotel Nikko Bali Partners with BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua, July 2020 – Hotel Nikko Bali is collaborating with Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) Siloam Nusa Dua in a mutual partnership that allows both parties to enhance their services in the era of new normal in traveling. With the newly forged partnership, Hotel Nikko Bali Benoa Beach is able to assist their guests
Best Practice for Safety During The Corona Virus Outbreak
Best Practice for Safety During The Corona Virus Outbreak — BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua has implemented several best practices for the safety of patients, visitors, medical personnel, and surrounding communities. However, the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 must be done by the whole communities and started from each individual. BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua
Stay Fit This Holiday Season at These 10 Bali Gyms
Stay Fit This Holiday Season at These 10 Bali Gyms — Bali gyms are increasing in numbers, from high-intensity circuit training and group classes, to serious CrossFit and boutique workouts. Odyssey MVMT – Canggu Here you’ll find workouts that balance both yoga and functional movement with a passionate community of like-minded movers. Drop-in classes and
Surge in worldwide measles deaths
Surge in worldwide measles deaths — More than 140,000 people died from measles in 2018, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization. The WHO has identified stagnating vaccination rates as a cause for the increased number of cases. The figures, produced in consultation with the United States Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention
2020 Fitness Trends
2020 Fitness Trends — According to an exhaustive ACSM’s annual survey of worldwide fitness trends, now in its 14th year, fitness professionals conclude these trends are here to stay: Wearable technology. Wearable technology was again the no. 1 trend as it has been since 2016 and includes fitness trackers, smart watches, HR monitors, and GPS
Health Experts: Make a New Year Health Plan That’s Realistic!
Health Experts: Make a New Year Health Plan That’s Realistic! — Start by making exercise fun so you actually do it “Move your body. I don’t care if you walk halfway around the block or if you get on the bicycle and bike 50 miles, or go to the gym—you’ve got to keep your body
Surviving the Christmas Holidays With Your Health Intact
Surviving the Christmas Holidays With Your Health Intact — Each holiday season Health-e reminds readers to keep your health in check despite the many temptations to indulge here in Bali. Here are our tips to help you step into 2020 feeling great. Watch your sugar levels Number one on our list is to limit your sugar consumption throughout the season.
December 1: Worlds Aids Day
December 1: Worlds Aids Day — The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Communities make the difference” and the essential role that communities have played and continue to play in the AIDS response at the international, national and local levels. Communities contribute to the AIDS response in many different ways. Their leadership and
How Parents Can Cut Down on a Child’s Obesity Risk
How Parents Can Cut Down on a Child’s Obesity Risk — There are specific, logical and straightforward actions parents can take to maintain children’s weight at healthy levels. Start by monitoring what your children are eating to prevent unhealthy weight gain. Keeping an eye on intake begins by ensuring they have a nutritious breakfast every
Indonesia’s Cataract Issue
Indonesia’s Cataract Issue — Hundreds of thousands of Indonesians require treatment for sight-threatening cataracts, but fewer than half of patients, usually urban dwellers who can afford to pay privately for care, ever undergo the procedure. Estimates for all of Asia suggest that 50% of blindness is caused by cataract, but for Indonesia the estimate is
Study: Fast Walkers May Live 15–20 Years Longer
Study: Fast Walkers May Live 15–20 Years Longer — Researchers say quicker than average walking is a good cardiovascular workout and may also be an indicator of a person’s overall health. Brisk walking could increase your odds of living longer, and it doesn’t matter how much you weigh when you slip on your walking shoes,
November 14: World Diabetes Day
November 14: World Diabetes Day — World Diabetes Day is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over one billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. Nearly 16
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News
Deadly Alcohol Back in the News — In November 2016 Health-e posted “Dying for a Drink” about unregulated bars that pour illicitly produced and deadly alcoholic drinks containing methanol, an urgent health issue that doesn’t seem to be going away. This past October Perth native, Bailey Chalmers, visited Bali like many young Australians, to have
Be Aware of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
Be Aware of Counterfeit Prescription Drugs — According to an extensive article published in the European Pharmaceutical Review, counterfeit and falsified drugs can have a serious impact upon human health. Such “fake” drugs can also influence microbial resistance as well as have an effect on pharmaceutical companies’ profits and branding. Tackling counterfeit drugs is therefore
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — The worldwide annual campaign takes place in October involving thousands of organisations to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and research. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, “Breast Cancer Now” aims to get as many people as possible involved in raising awareness and funds to help support our
Vapers Beware: Deaths on the rise
Vapers Beware: Deaths on the rise — According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), initial findings point to clinical similarities in illnesses among people who use e-cigarettes or “vape” The investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected. Patients report similar exposures, symptoms and clinical findings
Study: Never Too Late to Start Exercising
Study: Never Too Late to Start Exercising — New research suggests people who start exercising later in life — and yes as late as your 50s and 60s — reduce their mortality risk just as much as people who’ve been exercising their whole lives as compared to folks who are completely sedentary. And no better