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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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World Heart Day (WHD) is celebrated on Sept. 29 each year. Started by the World Heart Federation, WHD informs people around the globe that cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the world’s leading cause of death claiming 17.5 million lives each year. Through the campaign, the World Heart Federation unites people across Indonesia
Bad Sleep Found to Increase Alzheimer’s Related Brain Proteins
Scientists have shown that a single night of interrupted sleep can cause an increase in brain proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings could answer the question of how broken sleep is possibly linked to Alzheimer’s and could help protect those who suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. “We showed that poor sleep is associated with
Monitoring Health Inequality in Indonesia
Childbirth can be dangerous even in the most sterile hospitals but unhygienic conditions add an additional deadly threat to women and their babies: tetanus. Tetanus can be prevented with an inexpensive vaccine, but women who are poor or live in remote areas often lack access to essential services such as immunization and are at greater
BIMC Sponsors the 2017 Red Bull Night Riders Event
The Red Bull Night Riders event will return to Bali Sept. 2 with a spectacular tow-at surf contest at Berawa beach. The nighttime towing competition is considered only for pro surfers, considering the skillset required to wave ride tough surf in the inky darkness. Given the decent potential of emergency risk, BIMC Hospital will be
Health Talk by ENT Specialist in Sekolah Tunas Kasih
On July 28, a team from the medical practice of BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua visited Sekolah Tunas Kasih in Taman Mumbul Nusa Dua, to provide health talks to parents and eighty-five students. Students were given first-aid knowledge by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua ER GP, Dr. Dewa Wijaya; vital tips to handle choking, bleeding, insect bites,
ITDC Celebrates Independence Day with BIMC
ITDC will hold a two-day event on Independence Day, August 16-17. The ITDC’s “Festival Merdeka” will honor the spirit of Indonesia’s Merah Putih (red and white) flag. The highlights of every Independence Day are festival games such as attempting to eat crackers (kerupuk) off a string, bakiak races and zumba dance and futsal competitions. The BIMC Siloam
BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua Introduces Cervical Cancer Prevention Package
What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells on the cervix grow out of control. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it’s found early. What causes cervical cancer? Most cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, or HPV. You can
Youth Day 2017 All About Building Peace
In 1999 the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that August 12 be declared International Youth Day. With a growing recognition that as agents of change, young people are critical actors in conflict prevention and sustaining peace and social justice, International Youth Day 2017
Link Between Lack of Sleep and Alzheimer’s Discovered
Just one night of poor sleep is enough to trigger a spike in a brain chemical linked to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has shown. Although scientists knew there was a link between dementia and lack of sleep, it was unclear whether the disease was driving insomnia or vice versa. Now researchers at Stanford University
Left Handed Health
In 1976, August 13 was designated International Left-Handers Day by Lefthanders International. As the name suggests, it is meant to promote awareness of the inconveniences faced by left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world. Left-handed people make up 10 percent of the human population on average yet chances are you know a southpaw. Why some
Measles Remains Issue in Indonesia
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced Bhutan and the Maldives as measles free, having eliminated the infectious viral disease becoming the first countries in their region to stop the highly contagious child killer. WHO said the Maldives has not reported any case of indigenous measles since 2009, and Bhutan since 2012. Bhutan and
Health-E by BIMC – August 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – August 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health Talk at the Conrad Bali
Doing its part to support the local Nusa Dua community, BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua held a Health Talk June 17 hosted by the Conrad Bali on the subject of chronic pain by BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua anesthesiologist, Dr. Cindy Herientta. Attended by some 50 staff of the Conrad Bali, the talk provided an interactive discussion
Cholesterol Test in BIMC Siloam Nusa Dua: Understand Your Numbers
When and who should have their cholesterol tested? If you are between 40-75 years of age, it is recommended to have the test every five years. However, it is also advised to have yearly cholesterol tests if patients are on cholesterol lowering medication. What does a cholesterol test involve? Health care professionals in a hospital
BIMC Hospital Supports Bali & Beyond Travel Fair
The annual Bali & Beyond Travel Fair is recognized as Indonesia largest industry exhibition focused on promoting the burgeoning tourism sector in Indonesia by bringing together global buyers with sellers under one roof at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre. This past June 8-10 marked the fair’s fourth year running with the theme “Meet, Connect
A Safe Bali Beach Vacation
Bali’s beaches are famous for their surfing and their sheer beauty with hundreds of thousands of tourists arriving specifically to swim, body-board or surf along the island’s coastal fringe. Yet accidents happen often with visitors vulnerable to sunburn, treacherous undercurrents — even a small but very real risk of tsunamis. Here are six key tips
Avoid Sunburn on Your Bali Vacation
A sunny Bali day is the source of great pleasure but also pain if you don’t protect yourself. Understand the science to keep you without reddening, inflammation, and, in severe cases, blistering and peeling caused by overexposure to ultraviolet rays. Let’s shed some light so to speak on how to keep you comfortable in the
Why Jet Lag Is Worse When You Fly East
Jet lag is awful no matter where you’re heading yet regular travellers will know that your body clock seems to take longer to recover when you’re flying east, rather than west. Physicists have finally been able to explain why this could be happening, using a mathematical model to show that our brain cells respond differently
Show Your Face and Help Eliminate Hepatitis
This year’s World Hepatitis Day (WHD) held July 28 is not just another calendar date to remind us of greater prevention measures but a day that signals we are one step closer to the elimination of the viral disease. At the 69th World Health Assembly in Geneva, 194 governments including Indonesia adopted WHO’s Global Strategy
Health-E by BIMC – July 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
Health-E by BIMC – July 2017 Health & lifestyle Newsletter
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
Statins Still Likely the Best Choice
A new cholesterol-lowering drug was recently reported to further reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for those already taking statins, a class of lipid-lowering medications found to reduce cardiovascular disease and mortality in those who are at high risk. This past May, Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, announced new data from the
Top Four Healthiest Beans Found in Bali Markets
Diets that include more plant foods, especially beans, have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer and provide a source of protein, fiber and healthy fats, along with a host of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Here are four… Lentils This small dried bean is part of the pulse family
Keep Fit the Indonesian Way: Pencak Silat
If Thailand has muay thai, then Indonesia has pencak silat, a full-body martial art involving strikes, grappling and throwing, even weaponry, and practiced for physical defense and optimal fitness offering visitors and residents an intense and accessible workout. At last month’s 2017 Pencak Silat Open held in Belgian, the Indonesian team won seven gold, one silver,