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 filtersIs Zika Really the Cause of Microcephaly?
An insecticide was recently rumored to be the real cause of increased cases of microcephaly in Brazil, unrelated to the Zika virus according to a group of scientists who claim their studies show the crop protecting spray,pyriproxyfen, is the real culprit. Many take for granted that the Zika virus is the reason for the spate
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
Managing Chronic Back Pain
By Dr. Ketut Ngurah Gunapriya, SpAn,KIC,FIPP Back pain is one of the most common reasons someone seeks medical attention in fact about 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Men and women are equally affected by lower back pain, which can range in intensity from a
Keep Cancer at Bay by Starting 2016 with Life-Saving Screening
At what age is it best to do the right thing and get tested and what are the specifics? Age 20-29 At this age, a cancer-related check-up should be part of your periodic health exams and might include exams for cancers of the thyroid, mouth, skin, lymph nodes, testicles, and ovaries. A check-up
Children and Diabetes
First the bad news The are two kinds of diabetes. But before explaining, it should be understood that the incidence in children is increasing in both types, especially in environments such as those found in Indonesia. The different types No point paraphrasing an expert source, so here is what www.webmd.com says: “In general, people with diabetes either
The Facts on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Without surprise many people who learn they have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) are devastated. Remember, STDs can be very common and getting one does not mean you are horrible. The first important step is to get help by talking with your health care provider. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections you can get by
Elevated Dengue Numbers in Bali
The year’s rainy season has witnessed a spike in dengue fever with BIMC Hospitals Bali receiving more cases than previous years. Know the facts and keep safe. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus, transmitted through the Aedes Aegypti mosquito characterized by white dots on its abdomen and legs. It
Breast Augmentation: Before and After
Nowadays, plastic surgery has made it possible for anyone to transform just about every part of their body to suit their preference. Even though sports and a healthy diet are still the most popular ways to get the desired body shape, plastic surgery often comes up as a quick solution. BEFORE Breast augmentation is a
Cancer Screening
Some types of cancer can be found before they cause symptoms. Checking for cancer (or for conditions that may lead to cancer) in people who have no symptoms is called screening. Screening can help doctors find and treat some types of cancer early. Generally, cancer treatment is more effective when the disease is found early. However,
Kidney Failure
Your kidneys filter waste from your blood and also regulate other functions of your body. Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals, and waste. They also produce hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, harmful waste build up in your body, your blood pressure may
Helicobacter Pyloria Infection
Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori, are a bacterium that is commonly found in the stomach. It is present in approximately one-half of the world’s population. H. pylori are probably spread by consuming food or water contaminated with fecal matter. H. pylori cause changes to the stomach and duodenum, the first part of the
Toxoplasmosis
Human exposure to toxoplasmosis is common wherever cats are found. About 20 to 40% of healthy adults in the US are sero-positive, these are people who are evidently found infected but have no symptoms. The health consequence of toxoplasmosis is actually small, but it may be fatal for the unborn or people with a low
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis by definition is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. It is a general term to describe inflammation of the joints, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain within the joint. As many of 100 medical conditions have symptoms of arthritis. While rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of
Digital Imaging X-ray
The discovery of x-ray by Wilhem Roentgen in the late 1800s is one of the greatest contribution in medicine. From an X-ray we can know problems happening inside the human’s body. Further studies have developed the conventional X-ray to the more advanced diagnostic equipments, such as the CT-Scan, Ultrasound, etc. But the famous black and