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Doing away with stigma
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/02/2022
» Ae* was a healthy 80-year-old woman who played tennis two or three times a week, but when a physical examination showed a lump in her lung, she refused further medical examinations. Instead, she met Dr Nuttapon Kanprugse, the head of the Palliative Care Team at Camillian Hospital in Bangkok. Dr Nuttapon, who is also a family physician, told her that if the results of further tests showed the lump to be cancerous, she could possibly be cured because the tumour was small. However, Ae said as she was already 80, she preferred to live the rest of her life naturally rather than undergo surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Breaking down Covid-19 tests
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/11/2021
» An entire school in Mukdahan province was in shock earlier this month following results of antigen test kits (ATKs) which showed many students, teachers and officers were positive for Covid-19 after the school's reopening. More than 1,000 students were left with no choice but to self-quarantine.
Dr Rienthong Nanna needs your help
Life, Published on 05/05/2021
» The Covid-19 situation is worrying. The number of infected cases is soaring amid concerns that there will not be enough space at hospitals. This is why Dr Rienthong Nanna, owner and director of Mongkutwattana General Hospital, decided to urgently set up a level-3 field hospital especially for Covid-19 patients in moderate to critical condition.
Coronavirus disease mimics an old one
Life, Gina Kolata, New York Times, Published on 07/07/2020
» NEW YORK: At the beginning of the pandemic, the coronavirus looked to be another respiratory illness. But the virus has turned out to affect not just the lungs, but the kidneys, the heart and the circulatory system -- even, somehow, our senses of smell and taste.
Long time no see, ICU
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/06/2018
» Years ago, every time at the start of a downhill run, I secretly prayed to make it to the end of the trail with no bone broken. But mountain biking is no different from other activities that require skill. The more you do it, the more experienced and confident you become.