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Hope on the horizon
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/05/2018
» Life can be very complicated for patients falling victim to thalassaemia. First, the inherited blood disorder leads to anaemia so patients require very frequent blood transfusions for the rest of their lives -- an expense of around 10 million baht through the age of 30.
Getting precise
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/02/2017
» Medical technologies to treat infertility have evolved quickly in response to modern people's difficulties having babies. In the past, an assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilisation would only suggest trial procedures, meaning the chance of success can vary and is never guaranteed. But the latest science to help with pregnancy has developed to the point that it leaves almost no room for failure.
Beyond the womb
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/09/2015
» Gordon Lake and Manuel Santos had a strong desire to be parents. With zero odds of a pregnancy, their only hope was a Thai surrogate.
Gene testing at what cost?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 27/05/2013
» Since Hollywood megastar Angelina Jolie announced she underwent a double mastectomy after discovering she has a genetic mutation that put her at an extremely high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, women around the world have asked themselves whether they should do the same.