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Early start needed to save lives
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 07/01/2014
» Cervical cancer, a condition caused by malignant cells forming in the cervix, is one of the most common forms of cancer and is responsible for a high number of fatalities worldwide each year. In this country it is the second most common cancer in women (after breast cancer) and the one that causes the most deaths among the female population: it is estimated that cervical cancer takes an average of 14 lives every single day.
Healing in motion
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 10/09/2013
» The room looked dull at first glance. But when the music came on, there was no room for boredom. Women were ready to move. A warm-up of gentle movements of the upper body accompanied by rhythmic steps was performed. When the music increased in tempo, there was fluid motion across the floor.
A healthy environment
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/07/2013
» When illness strikes, the first thing that typically comes to mind is a visit to the doctor. For King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, healing means much more than just prescription pads and pills.
The headaches of paracetamol
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 16/10/2012
» It helps reduce a high temperature. It helps with a terrible toothache. It helps relieve the pain of menstrual cramps. It helps manage mild pain and swelling of joints. It helps ease migraine attacks. It's paracetamol.
The Needle and the damage done
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 02/10/2012
» Although Looksorn (surname withheld) realises that ageing is inevitable, he is committed to doing whatever it takes to preserve his youthful looks for as long as possible. He went to see a dermatologist for the first time back when he had just entered secondary school and was plagued by acne. Ever since then he has made great efforts to keep his skin looking fresh and healthy, consulting beauticians and investing in high-quality imported cosmetic products, mostly collagen-based.
Getting a hold on incontinence
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 17/04/2012
» Do you happen to intentionally leak urine when you're laughing, coughing or exercising? Or do you often have an intense urge to urinate immediately? This matter may sound a light issue when shared with friends, but it can be a big burden for those with the condition. Take leading disc jockey Salinee Panyarachun, for example. The matter once embarrassed her in public.
Hope for liver cancer patients
Life, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 21/02/2012
» Once diagnosed with cancer, what a patient needs is morale support from friends and family to cope with their overwhelming grief, fear and confusion.