Colorectal polyps are small clumps of cells that form on the lining of the colon and rectum. Colorectal cancer is the development of cancer cells from the colon or rectum. Sometimes polyps or cancerous tumors develop relatively close to the anal canal, a short tube at the end of the rectum through which stool leaves body, resulting in complicated treatment which essentially requires highly experienced multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes.
Hemorrhoids are the most common cause of rectal bleeding, but colorectal cancer can also cause rectal bleeding. Due to the similarity of manifestations, patients are often confused, leading to delayed diagnosis and ineffective treatments.
In Thailand, particularly in Bangkok and metropolitan region, a massive cloud of ultra-fine dust particles known as PM2.5 has recently returned. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the concentration of PM2.5 pollutants should not exceed the safe threshold of 10-25 µg/m³.
Due to the advancements in skin care and esthetic technology, radiofrequency skin tightening is an aesthetic technique that uses radio frequency, shortly called RF energy to heat skin in order to stimulate cutaneous collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production for reducing the appearance of fine lines wrinkles and loose skin.
Vaccination is a highly effective method for preventing certain infectious diseases in babies and children. Not only to boost immunity to reach the optimal level that acts efficiently against infections, but vaccination also helps reducing epidemic spread and disease severity that largely affect child development.
Since a normal pregnancy usually lasts about 40 weeks, a healthy diet is an important part for both mothers and babies. Healthy eating during pregnancy is critical to the baby’s growth and development. A number of medical researches has strongly indicated that lack of adequate nutrition of good quality and quantity during pregnancy can potentially cause health-related problems for both mothers and babies.
Pneumonia causes the oxygen exchange process of the lungs to deteriorate. This affects the body’s respiratory system, leading to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. Breastfeeding offers tremendous health benefits to the babies since breast milk is primarily composed of high amount of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals which are essentially required for growth and development.
Vaccines protect travellers from serious diseases that might potentially occur during the trips. Depending on traveling destinations, travellers may come into contact with certain diseases. Some vaccines are also compulsorily required for traveling to some places.
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a type of virus that causes respiratory infections, both upper and lower tract. It can infect both children and adults, but it primarily occurs in young children under the age of 3. In Thailand, outbreaks may be more common during the rainy season or from late rain to early winter.