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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BIMC Hospital – Celebrating 12 Years of Service
BIMC Hospital recently celebrated their 12 Years of Service. A range of activities took place to mark this celebration. One of the planned events to commemorate this anniversary was to visit Dharma Jati I Orphanage in Bakas Village, Kabupaten, Klungkung. This visit took place on Friday 30th July 2010. The social event held at the
Safe Diving
Since 4500 BC, humans have engaged in free (breath-hold) diving to obtain food and substances from shallow ocean floors at depths of 100 ft or more. Humans, always ready for new inventions and exploring new areas, created several equipments to make water exploration possible. The invention of SCUBA was one of the biggest inventions. Scuba
Formalin in Food
The widespread use of formalin, in preservation of fish, fruit and other food items is posing a threat to public health. The chemical used as a solution in water keeps fish fresh and makes fruits like mangoes attractive. This chemical, usually used to stop dead bodies from rotting, is now being used to preserve edible
The Right Way to Drink Coffee
The main substance in coffee is caffeine, which stimulates every part of the body: It stimulates the brain and makes you feel wide awake, energetic and better able to concentrate. It increases the heartbeat and improves circulation. It enables muscles to work better. It aids digestion by increasing acid production in the stomach. It stimulates
Bali Belly
The tropical paradise island of Bali has many things to offer; the unique artwork, the beautiful scenery, and great parties. One other event you won’t forget is if you experience gastroenteritis or as it is commonly called on this island, ”Bali Belly”! Another term commonly used to describe Bali Belly is Traveler’s Diarrhea. Seem familiar?
Before You Go to the Beach
Bali’s beaches are one of the main interests that draw visitors to the island. Did you know you could get sick from swimming in the beaches? Some can even result in serious illnesses that may last longer than your vacation. Here are some things you should know before swimming at the beach. Although the beach
BIMC Hospital Visits Orphanage for 12th Anniversary Celebrations
BIMC Hospital is a superb international standard hospital celebrating their 12th anniversary. One of the planned events to commemorate this anniversary was to visit Dharma Jati I Orphanage in Bakas Village, Kabupaten, Klungkung. This visit took place on Friday the 30th July 2010. BIMC Hospital was officially opened on 27th July 1998 and was established
Hemodialysis
Imagine your kidney as the filter and waste disposal machine of your body. The human body produces and metabolizes several substances. Blood transports the waste of metabolized substances to the kidney which will filter and remove extra fluid and toxins from the body. When the kidneys fail to work, which can be caused by several
Watch out for Dengue Fever!
Watch out for Dengue Fever! We think it’s time to remind you about dengue fever… again. The tropics and the rainy season… One unique combination that reminds us of dengue fever. Indonesia is an endemic region of dengue fever. This disease can be found in almost every region and anytime of the year, with a
Bali Medical Evacuation
Bali Medical Evacuation Medical evacuation or often referred to as a “Medivac”, was initially developed to transfer injured soldiers from the battlefield to a proper medical facility for better treatment. The military were first to establish a specially designed aircraft for medivacs. By time, air medical evacuations have became available for civilians and operated
BIMC Hospital joins Kuta Beach Cleaning
Hard Rock commemorates the 14th of June as their “Founder’s day” as 39 years ago, in 1971, was the opening of the first Hard Rock Cafe in London. This year, Hard Rock Bali, organized a beach cleaning event involving Bali’s paramedics, in accordance of their mantra “Save The Planet”. Two hundred staff and management from
Home Pregnancy Test
Positive or negative? This is the big question for every woman taking the home pregnancy test. In fact, then another question should pop-up, “Is it false-positive or false-negative?” Read on. Home pregnancy tests are designed to detect the presence of hCG, the hormone manufactured by the blatocyst (the name for the hollow clump of cells
Pulmonary Embolism
You must have heard about people having a heart attack, where there is a blood clot blocking the blood supply to the heart. Similar to a heart attack, pulmonary embolism is a lung attack, where a blood clot is blocking the blood supply to a certain part of the lung. In most cases, the clots
Quit Smoking Today!
Smoking kills more than 440,000 people a year, making it more lethal than AIDS, automobile accidents, homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and fires combined. Think twice before you smoke that cigarette. Smoking may be even more dangerous now than 30 years ago, most likely because the lower tar and nicotine levels in most cigarette brands cause
Surfing Injuries
Surfing Injuries Although surfing is thought to be a relatively risk free sport, with an incidence between 3 – 4 injuries per 1000 days of surfing, we think it’s wise that you know what to expect and what to do before riding the waves. Surfing is an ancient sport originally from Hawaii. There is written
Sore throat
Sore Throat We might just call the sore throat a common sore, since it is as common as the common cold. It could happen to anyone, anywhere and anytime. It can be an early sign of many diseases, even some serious diseases. The key is “Pay attention, but don’t panic”. What are the dangers of
BIMC Ambulance Fleet
“In an emergency situation, time is of the essence”. Everyone would agree with this statement, however, more should be added, time is of the essence “to get help” for complete treatment. First aid help from a bystander could be lifesaving and prolong someone’s life, but there is no argument that professional help is much more
Saved One Soul
AYANA Resort and Spa Bali is not only a lovely resort to spend your holiday in Bali, but also a safe place to stay. Among the many qualifications of their staff, is first aid certification. Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Medical assistance is not always readily available on the spot. It takes time for a
BIMC Hospital has installed GPS into their ambulances
BIMC Hospital has recently installed Global Positioning System (GPS) units into their Advanced Life Support Ambulances in order to improve response times and streamline dispatch operations. BIMC Hospital is proud to be the first to use GPS in their ambulances and is happy to be part of a new era of technology in emergency services
Athlete’s Foot
Don’t be fooled if you ever get this diagnosis. It doesn’t mean you’re eligible to compete for a gold medal. Here’s the real truth about athlete’s foot. The official medical term is tinea pedis. Tinea means infection from dermatophyte fungi and pedis means foot, so it clearly is a fungus infection of the foot. Although
What is swine flu?
Swine flu is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs caused by influenza A virus. It causes high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate amongst pigs throughout the year. Studies show 30-50% of commercial US swine have been infected with swine flu. The mortality rate is
BIMC Hospital, 11 Years of Service
Another year has past, and this year in 2009, BIMC celebrated its 11th anniversary on July 27th. This is not just a celebration of 11 years of existance, it is also a celebration of the accomplishments since it was first established in 1998 from a 2-consultation-room clinic to a 4-level-hospital. Education and training is still
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
More than 30% of adults snore, at least a few nights each week. Imagine how many people’s sleep are disrupted from one person’s loud snore and what is more a concern is when snoring causes health problems. Snoring happens when the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat vibrates in
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