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Facial Injury Among Travelers in Bali – Injury, particularly road traffic accident-related injury, was the leading cause of mortality among foreign travelers globally. More than a million people are estimated to have died or been disabled as a result of an accident. The most prevalent injury in the field of plastic surgery sector among overseas
Sleep Apnea Testing: What You Need to Know for a Restful Night’s Sleep
Sleep Apnea Testing: What You Need to Know for a Restful Night’s Sleep – Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths during sleep. These pauses can last from a few seconds to a few minutes and can occur multiple
Understanding Pneumonia in Children and The Best Place to Get the Treatment
Understanding Pneumonia in Children and The Best Place to Get the Treatment – Understanding Pneumonia is a respiratory health problem that could happen to anyone, including children. Pneumonia in Children is the largest cause of death by diseases that kill many children. According to the data from the World Health Organization, Pneumonia killed 740,180 children
Monkeypox Symptoms: What You Need to Know to Stay Informed
Monkeypox Symptoms: What You Need to Know to Stay Informed – Monkeypox is a rare viral disease that belongs to the same family as smallpox. While it is less severe than smallpox, monkeypox can still cause significant health issues. The disease was first discovered in 1958 when outbreaks occurred in monkeys kept for research purposes.
4 Reasons You Should Call Ambulance in Emergency Situation
4 Reasons You Should Call Ambulance in Emergency Situation – Do you know the default setting in your phone always has an ambulance phone number in the fast dial button? It shows how critical this number and ambulance service is, especially in Emergency Situation. Then, it comes to this question. Why do we need to
Everything You Need to Know About Gastric Balloon: A Comprehensive Guide
Gastric Balloon is a non-surgical weight loss procedure that involves placing a deflated balloon in the stomach to promote feelings of fullness and reduce appetite. This procedure is often recommended for individuals who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. The balloon is typically made of silicone and is filled with either
Water Sport Injuries: Tips For Prevention
Water Sport Injuries: Tips For Prevention – During the hot summer months, Water Sport Injuries activities are a terrific way to keep active, cool down, and have fun. We are lucky to live on the island of Bali, which is surrounded by sea. Many of us love hobbies such as swimming, sailing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, and
5 Types of Common Orthopedic Disorder Anyone Can Have
5 Types of Common Orthopedic Disorder Anyone Can Have – Orthopedics is a medical science that deals with various problems of the human musculoskeletal system. It treats many kinds of injury, pain, disorder, and other problems that could happen to that system. Currently, medical science has found various problems that could occur with this system.
Diabetes In Children – Things That Every Parents Must Know
Diabetes can occur because of an unhealthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, this condition does not only appear in adults. Diabetes in Children is also common these days. Many young kids have unhealthy lifestyles because of the environment where they live. It has happened since they were babies. Thus, diabetes could occur at a much younger age than
Understanding Monkey Pox Disease and The Place to Get Help
Understanding Monkey Pox Disease and The Place to Get Help – Monkey Pox is one of the rare diseases caused by a virus called mpox virus. Two types of mpox virus cause this disease, which are Clade I from Central Africa and Clade II from West Africa. Even though it is a rare disease, we
Call a Paramedic Right Away If Your Friends Suffer from These 6 Concussion Signs and Symptoms Below!
Call a Paramedic Right Away If Your Friends Suffer from These 6 Concussion Signs and Symptoms Below! – You should go to the hospital and check your condition after facing accidents, injuries in the workplace, falls, and many more. Ensure that you go to the hospital right away, especially if the events involve your head.
Limb Pain Causes, Definition, Symptoms, And Medications
Limb Pain Causes, Definition, Symptoms, And Medications – Anyone who often experiences some sort of pain in either arms or legs may need to find out about limb pain causes in the first place. It is mandatory to understand a specific condition before attempting to seek appropriate medication. Therefore, it is necessary not to ignore any form
The Principles of Wound Management You Should Know
The Principles of Wound Management You Should Know – Accidents could happen anywhere and anytime, resulting in different kinds of injuries like wounds. It’s really important and would be really helpful for you and people around you if you can deal with wounds immediately for temporary treatment before you go to a hospital for more
Sprains Vs Strain: What’s the Difference? Let’s Find Out
Sprains Vs Strain: What’s the Difference? Let’s Find Out – Sprains and strains arе two conditions that can occur during еxеrcisе. Usually, both conditions arе triggеrеd by a lack of warm-up bеforе starting physical activity. Howеvеr, it is important to know that sprain and strain arе two diffеrеnt conditions. Lеt’s rеcognizе sprains vs strain: what’s
Kebiasaan Kebiasaan Buruk Pemicu Radang Sendi
Apa itu Radang Sendi? Radang sendi, atau arthritis, adalah kondisi yang ditandai oleh peradangan pada satu atau beberapa sendi di tubuh. Gejala yang umum yang sering muncul adalah nyeri, kemerahan, bengkak, dan kekakuan pada sendi yang terkena. Radang sendi dapat mempengaruhi mobilitas dan kualitas hidup seseorang jika tidak ditangani dengan baik. Umumnya kondisi radang sendi
Smoking & Its Impact on Children’s Health: Parents Must Know!
Smoking & Its Impact on Children’s Health: Parents Must Know! — Smoking is a harmful habit. Not only for smokers, smoking is also dangerous for other people, especially children. Therefore, this article will provide an explanation for you, especially smokers, to find out about smoking & its impact on children’s health. With these explanations, you
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Nyeri Otot Pasca Olahraga
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): Nyeri Otot Pasca Olahraga — Olahraga merupakan aktivitas yang baik dilakukan untuk menjaga kesehatan dan kebugaran tubuh. Namun, pernahkah sahabat BIMC merasakan nyeri 24 jam setelah melakukan kegiatan tersebut. Alih alih merasa bugar, mengapa justru badan menjadi sakit? Setelah menjalani sesi latihan, sering kali kita mengalami nyeri otot yang muncul
Facts about Lupus: One of the Autoimmune Diseases You Need to Know!
Facts about Lupus: One of the Autoimmune Diseases You Need to Know! — Do you know what lupus disease is? This disease is a type of chronic autoimmune disease that is said to be incurable. So, until now doctors have not been able to cure patients who have this disease. The medical community also has
Smooth Sailing: 5 Practical Ways to Combat Seasickness on a Boat Trip
Smooth Sailing: 5 Practical Ways to Combat Seasickness on a Boat Trip — With its stunning coastline and proximity to Lombok and Nusa Lembongan, tourists in Bali is offered excellent opportunities for boat trips. Whether you’re planning a leisurely sail or crossing the strait to explore other islands, the motion of the boat on the
Asthma Treatment & How to Use Inhaler
Asthma Treatment & How to Use Inhaler — Living with asthma can be pretty challenging because patients need to take preventive steps to avoid the attack. They must also be prepared with quick-relief medications when asthma symptoms are unavoidable. If you are in Bali and cannot control your asthma symptoms, BIMC Hospital Kuta will always
5 Most Common Injuries During River Rafting in Bali
5 Most Common Injuries During River Rafting in Bali — Bali is known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, also offers an exhilarating adventure for adrenaline enthusiasts, such as rafting. In Ubud area, Bali boasts an impressive range of rivers that cater to rafting enthusiasts of all skill levels. From the challenging rapids
How Important is Air for Our Life?
How Important is Air for Our Life? – With the increasing levels of air pollution in many cities around the world, air purifiers have become essential household appliances. An air purifier is a device that filters out pollutants, allergens, and other harmful particles from the air. However, with so many models available in the market,
5 Simple Tips to Maintain and Improve Kids Health Every Parent Must Do
5 Simple Tips to Maintain and Improve Kids Health Every Parent Must Do – Maintaining kids health is very important to every parent. Yes, when a kid is healthy, it guarantees him or her to have optimal growth. Besides, a healthy body causes a healthy mind also. This way, the kid can be happier, more
5 Types of Malaria and Their Symptoms, the Same or Different?
5 Types of Malaria and Their Symptoms, the Same or Different? – What are the types of Malaria and their Symptoms? Malaria is a dangerous disease in which the transmission is caused by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The mosquito brings Plasmodium parasites that enter the bloodstream when it bites your skin. Generally, there are