Health stories from BIMC.
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 filtersType I Hernia Surgery at BIMC
Visitors to Bali are increasingly seeking medical advice on the common condition of hernias. BIMC routinely provides local and overseas patients knowledge and treatment for Type I hernia surgery, Hiatal Hernia, defined as herniation of the stomach into the chest, as the stomach pushes up from the abdomen into the chest cavity. Herniation occurs through
Juvederm: Gateway to Radiance
Juvéderm is the only FDA approved Hyalurnic Acid filler that is effective up to one year after a single treatment. The long-lasting, advanced skin product treats those “parentheses” lines on the sides of your nose and mouth and so effective that other fillers are normally not recommended for this purpose. Aesthetic doctors customize treatments to
Cuckoo for Coconuts: A Worldwide Health Craze Falls from the Trees
For the global health conscious, coconut oil isn’t just an ingredient in cooking, it’s a invaluable and perfectly natural tonic used to promote heart health, lose weight, control diabetes, fight candida and for general well being, and it comes from a resource that grows right above our heads here in Bali. At many roadside warung
Tiny Organ Controls Blood Pressure
The mere size of a grain of rice, the carotid body, located between two major arteries of the neck that supply the brain with blood, has recently been discovered to control blood pressure. Clinical scientists at the University of Bristol found a new way to treat high blood pressure in their research “Unilateral carotid body
To Vape or Not to Vape
The 67 percent of Indonesian males and five percent of females over 15 years old trying to wean themselves off smoking tobacco have been provided controversial assistance with the advent of the electronic cigarette, those handheld devices that vaporize a flavored liquid usually made of nicotine, propylene glycol, glycerin and other chemical concentrations. Invented in
Anti – Aging Workshop: Mid Face Augmentation
The BIMC CosMedic Centre together with Restylane Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Treatments, held a one-day workshop, Mid Face Augmentation, Asian vs. Caucasian, at BIMC Nusa Dua ballroom on Sept. 25. The workshop was attended by 40 aesthetic doctor and dermatologist from Bali and Mataram area, with keynote speaker Dr. Arnold Jonathan Young, an aesthetic doctor from
BIMC Nusa Dua adds Pediatric Specialist
In a continuous effort to grow its medical services, BIMC Nusa Dua has added a pediatrician to provide comprehensive care to the children and families in the communities of Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, and Uluwatu and Pecatu area. Dr. Emelyana Permatasari, Sp.A MPH is a highly recognized pediatrician with a wealth of experience and training from
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
BIMC Hospital Participates in Catholic Ritual Forum
It’s not everyday BIMC Hospital is asked to take part in a “liturgy” forum. And what exactly is liturgy? The Federation of Asian Bishop’s Conference established the Asian Liturgy Forum in 1996 to provide a setting for leaders of the Catholic community in Asia to discuss ritual matters pertaining to each country. This year’s forum,
Think Pink in the Month of October
October is once again wonderfully awash in pink for worldwide breast cancer awareness and for good reason —breast cancer remains the top cancer in women around the globe with incidence in countries like Indonesia only increasing due to urbanization and the adoption of western lifestyles. Early detection (see mammogram screening below) remains paramount to improve
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
Merdeka! Independence day Celebration at Bali Collections
On August 7-14, Bali Collection Nusa Dua held Indonesia Merdeka Challenge events consisting of a running competition in conjunction with the Indonesia Independence Day celebration, followed by a fashion design competition; costume carnival; music performances and fashion show. The celebration commenced with a 5k fun run with runners from the local community joining in around
Growth Factor Treatment at the Cosmedic Centre
Growth Factors (GF) in skin care are proteins that regulate cellular development under controlled conditions, which play an important role in maintaining healthy skin structure and function. The best source of GF for skin comes from human fibroblast cells. This finding has been supported by numerous scientific publications and is considered the key cells in
Exercise matters: it will look after your body, wellbeing and mental health
Valuing physical activity for the positive effects it brings to your body and soul is the first step in creating a lifestyle that adds value to your well being, physical and mental health. Contributions to health and welfare come from several dimensions and include social and mental health, emotional and intellectual being and physical health.
Nursing Seminar Reveals Revolutionary Technique
Increasingly recognized for its medical seminars attended by Bali doctors and nurses and hospital administrators, BIMC Nusa Dua held its 3rd annual nursing seminar August 13 highlighting an advanced new treatment. Leading the talk, BIMC’s internal medicine specialist Dr. Raymond Sebastian Purwanta, Sp.PD and senior ICU nurse Ni Made Sudiati, Amd. Kep spoke to over
Brown Rice versus White Rice: It All Started in Java
Bali’s neighboring island of Java is curiously where the benefits of brown rice over white rice were discovered in the 1890s by Dutch military physician Christian Eijkman who was assigned to try to grow the microbe responsible for beriberi,a disease that causes inflammation of the nerves and heart failure due to deficiency of vitamin B1.
2016: A Year of Amazing Medical Technology
Millions of people are living longer and in better health thanks to major advances in medical technology that have produced new high-quality, cost-effective therapies, from Microsoft to university researchers to a simple medical lab in Cuba. Clot Retriever for Stroke Victims Medical teams use clot-dissolving drugs to treat the most common type of stroke, but
Broga: It’s Yoga Dude
A new male-oriented exercise technique offers a workout that combines traditional yoga with functional fitness exercises and high-intensity interval training to improve core-strength, cardio and muscle tone while reducing stress and sharpening clarity. Can’t touch your toes? No worries mate. Broga is designed for guys who may have been heavily into sports but their bodies
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
Liposuction at CosMedic Centre
Known as lipoplasty, or “liposuction”, the cosmetic procedure effectively removes deposits of excess fat from specific areas of the body including the face and neck and can slim hips and thighs, flatten the abdomen, shape the calves and ankles, or reduce a double chin. The procedure is often ideal for localized fat deposits that frustratingly
Red Bull Night Riders Get Extreme
On July 30 Red Bull held their international surfing competition, Bali Night Riders. Red Bull Night Riders always takes place under unique conditions, at night under the moon and stars. Each of the six pro surfers competing in this “tow-at” contest has the opportunity to capture big air, pull off their best tricks and push
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