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Some Facts About Cancer

According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 report by the World Health Organization (WHO), Thailand recorded 183,541 new cancer cases over a single year— that’s more than 500 people diagnosed every day.

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Know Early, Act Early! Why You Should Get Screened for Cancer Even Without Symptoms

Today, cancer is no longer a distant threat. Proactive health check-ups can help detect risks before symptoms even begin. Did you know that over 70% of cancer patients in Thailand are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when treatments become more complex and chances of survival are significantly reduced?

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Introducing Impella, a support for survival in critical cardiac situations

Impella is a percutaneous microaxial flow pump. It is a tiny blood pumping device inserted via catheter through an artery in the groin or arm. With its tip positioned in the left ventricle, the device pumps blood into the aorta. It can pump up to 4.3 liters of blood per minute, equivalent to the amount that a normal human heart can pump, approximately 3-5 liters per minute. Studies have shown that Impella improves the heart's blood supply to the body and reduces the risk of death from cardiogenic shock.

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Heart Transplant Surgery From Heart Failure… to a New Life Again

The Bumrungrad Heart Institute is ready to care for patients with end-stage heart failure through heart transplant surgery, an advanced treatment when other method are not effective. Our team of specialized physicians and multidisciplinary experts provides comprehensive care before and after surgery, achieving survival rates of up to 85–90% and allowing our patients to return to a normal life.

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Never Smoke? : The Hidden Genetic Drivers of Lung Cancer

"You might have heard that smoking is the main cause of lung cancer — and while that’s still true, recent research and clinical experience reveal a rising trend: people who have never touched a cigarette, especially women, Asians, and younger individuals, are being diagnosed with lung cancer at a significantly higher rate. So, what’s really behind this? The secret isn’t out there. It’s in you. ""The Hidden Genetic Drivers of Lung Cancer """

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Improving Quality of Life through our Expertise in Liver Transplant Surgery

Bumrungrad’s Digestive Disease and Liver Center cares for patients with liver conditions through a team of specialized physicians including: prevention, treatment, and liver transplantation when needed, such as in cases of acute liver failure, end-stage cirrhosis, or liver cancer.

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How to Prepare for Your Annual Health Check-up

Avoid food and beverages for 12 hours prior to the check-up; drinking water is allowed. If you are taking medication for high blood pressure, you may take it before the examination.

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Getting Started with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation: In-Depth Q&A for Better Sleep Quality

For those experiencing sleep problems and looking for alternatives to conventional treatment approaches, in this Q&A article, we will introduce you to the Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation procedure, providing answers to all the major questions you may have. With a better understanding of the treatment, you can then decide on the most appropriate alternative for quality sleep.

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Kidney Transplant Surgery: A Better Life for Patients with End-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease

With over 37 years of expertise in kidney transplant surgery, Bumrungrad is dedicated to caring for patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease through a multidisciplinary team and advanced technology. A kidney transplant is not merely a surgical procedure, an opportunity enabling patients to return to a quality of life close to what they once had.

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