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Donating kidney does not affect life expectancy
Life, Published on 28/03/2023
» DEAR DOCTORS: I was surprised to find out that a co-worker gave his nephew a kidney several years ago. He never mentions it and I don't want to invade his privacy, but I would like to know more about the process. What does it take for someone to donate a kidney? Is it safe for them to do it?
Disappearing lifeline
Life, Published on 11/05/2021
» Blood is a liquid tissue that transports oxygen, important materials and heat around the body. However, when it was given to Pha Sutha, it brought her back to life. Like other elderly people, she suffers from fatigue and loss of appetite and when she went to the doctor, it was revealed that she had a low red blood cell count.
Donors want money back, teen bully lament, fraudster strikes
News, Mae Moo, Published on 17/05/2020
» Squeeze out a tear for me
Change the world, one photo at a time
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 04/05/2018
» Theerachat "Tom" Potisit is a freelance photographer who's behind many iconic images that went viral in recent years. On top of countless fashion shoots, you may have already seen his work, which stimulates conversation on relevant social issues without knowing the man. In 2014, he saw an opportunity to raise awareness on marine life conservation when a Bryde's whale beached in Samut Prakarn and staged a fashion shoot there. Remember the "Anatomy 101" exhibition at Chulalongkorn Hospital in 2015? It was a photo exhibition where Tom and Surachai "Pui" Saengsuwan, a noted fashion photographer, took beautiful, haunting pictures of models and celebs in a hospital setting to raise awareness on organ donation. Most recently, he organised "Know-R", a photography exhibition to highlight livelihood of communities along the Chao Phraya River. It was staged on an old rice barge in February. Tom has also earned a reputation as a photographer/conservationist for his contribution to raising awareness on endangered species over the years. Guru spoke with this fascinating photographer whose works combine art, fashion and raising awareness.
Shaking the salt habit
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/03/2015
» As World Kidney Day draws near, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health is marking the occasion by encouraging Thais to eat less salt.
No time like the present
Life, Published on 22/12/2014
» Give back to society and help those in need with Life's charity gift guide for the season of goodwill
Cambodian arrest in Thai organ scam
dpa, Published on 08/07/2014
» A Cambodian woman allegedly trafficked donor organs to wealthy Cambodian transplant patients in Thai hospitals, police in Phnom Penh said Tuesday.
Two held for kidney trafficking scam
News, Published on 04/07/2014
» Two Cambodians arrested for trafficking in human kidneys allegedly sent donors they had paid to give up their organs to Thailand for the operation.
Transplant costs covered by SSO
Online Reporters, Published on 17/05/2014
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has approved coverage for the costs of five types of organ transplantation for its members.
Give and let live
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 11/03/2014
» Picture a motorbike messenger delivering your dying mother, father, sister or lover a heart for transplant. The donated heart must be preserved in a solution at about 4C and can only remain viable for transplant for no more than four hours, though a kidney can last up to 24 hours. And not all dead bodies are viable for organ donation. Only donors who have been declared brain-dead by three doctors, or on life support and with functioning disease-free organs, will be considered. More importantly, the organ must match the body of the recipient.