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Aortic Valve Stenosis: A Silent, Deadly Threat
Published on 01/04/2025
» “Aortic valve stenosis” is an often-overlooked condition and a growing health concern in ageing societies such as Thailand. With an increasing elderly population and a rise in age-related valve degeneration, this condition poses a serious threat to public health. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s 2022 report, cardiovascular diseases claimed 70,000 Thai lives — equivalent to eight deaths every hour. Among these, heart valve disease is a key contributor, particularly aortic valve stenosis, which is increasingly prevalent among individuals aged 65 and older. As people age, calcium deposits can cause the aortic valve to thicken and stiffen, reducing its ability to open fully and thus restricting blood flow.
Another 110kg of cannabis seized at Samui airport
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 14/03/2025
» SURAT THANI - Four more foreign nationals have been arrested at Samui international airport on the southern tourist island with bags containing 110 kilogrammes of cannabis buds.
3D mammograms offer different angles and greater detail
Life, Published on 11/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: I am a 65-year-old woman in remission from breast cancer. I had a single mastectomy and now have an annual mammogram on my remaining breast. I recently learned about 3D mammograms. Is there any advantage of this type over the standard kind? I am told I have dense breast tissue.
Autopsy finds blood infection, swollen spine in singer's death
News, Published on 10/12/2024
» An autopsy has found that the death of the Udon Thani-native singer, who died after having a series of "neck-cracking" massages, was due to a blood infection and a swollen spinal cord.
Swiss man arrested with gun at Phuket airport
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2024
» An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket international airport after a handgun was found hidden in his luggage.
Swiss man arrested with gun at Phuket airport
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 08/10/2024
» PHUKET: An 82-year-old Swiss man has been arrested at Phuket international airport after a handgun was found hidden in his luggage.
Tourist arrivals at Samui airport up 66.65%
Supapong Chaolan, Published on 01/02/2024
» SURAT THANI: The number of tourist arrivals at Samui airport in 2023 reached 2.2 million people, marking a 66.65% increase from the year before.
Police seize 25m speed pills in 8 drug cases
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2024
» Drug suppression police have seized 25 million methamphetamine pills, 1,000 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and assets worth 15 million baht in eight major drug cases in December and January, with 16 suspects arrested.
Trio spearhead sharing medical AI data
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/08/2023
» The National Science and Technology Developmeny Agency (NSTDA) has teamed up with the Public Health Ministry's Department of Medical Services and Ramathibodi Hospital's Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, to drive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to bolster the medical sector through their project concerning medical AI data sharing.
Siriraj joins AI venture
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 26/08/2023
» The Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital under Mahidol University is joining with local artificial intelligence (AI) startup Cariva (Thailand) to leverage AI to enhance medical treatment and offer innovative medical products and services.