Showing 1 - 7 of 7
Robotic surgery at Rajavithi Hospital saves girl, 12
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» Rajavithi Hospital has performed a robotic-assisted operation to remove a pancreatic tumour in a 12-year-old girl, making her one of the youngest patients in Thailand to undergo this advanced surgical procedure.
Sanofi Expands KiDS Health Program Across Thailand
Published on 17/06/2025
» Rayong, Thailand, – Diabetes continues to emerge as a critical public health challenge globally and in Thailand, with alarming increases among children and youth. This includes both Type 1 diabetes, which requires insulin treatment due to pancreatic cell destruction, and Type 2 diabetes linked to obesity and lifestyle factors such as poor diet and insufficient physical activity. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), over 1.52 million children and adolescents under 20 worldwide had diabetes in 2022, with projections reaching 2 million by 2045. Building proper knowledge and instilling healthy behaviours from an early age is therefore essential for creating a healthier future for Thai youth.
Cannabis inhibits cancer cells in early tests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2021
» Extracts of local cannabis strains have been found in a lab that can suppress cancer cells, the Department of Medical Sciences said.
Patients 'improving' on weed treatment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/09/2020
» Initial studies have found that patients, including those with cancer, have benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell growth, according to the Government Pharmaceuticals Organisation.
GPO: Cannabis extracts work well in patients
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2020
» Initial studies find patients, including those with cancer, have benefited from cannabis extract treatment and it may inhibit cancer cell growth, according to the Government Pharmaceuticals Organization.
Mahidol inks deal to boost cancer fight
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2019
» Mahidol University and the National Cancer Institute of Thailand (NCIT) on Wednesday signed an MoU to cooperate in the sharing and storing of cancer patients' tissue and blood samples at the university's Biobank.
Mor Saeng's herbs don't cure cancer, tests show
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2018
» The herbal medicines of folk healer Saengchai "Mor Saeng" Haelerttrakul do not hold anti-cancer properties, the Department of Medical Services says.