Health Articles
Ebola: A Severe Viral Infection from Abroad
Will Ebola spread to Thailand? It's highly unlikely that Ebola will reach Thailand. The disease is highly virulent, with a high mortality rate of up to 50%. Those infected will experience severe symptoms. The chances of traveling by plane or long-distance travel...
Getting to Know Hantavirus: What It Is
Getting to know Hantavirus: What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus is an RNA virus belonging to the Hantaviridae family. Rats and other rodents are the primary reservoir hosts, but humans are most commonly infected...
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
This condition is caused by abnormalities in the retina, a vital organ for vision. Patients often begin with symptoms such as blurred vision, distorted images, or a black spot in the center of their vision, which are signs of macular degeneration. If left untreated...
Tuberculosis: Symptoms, Contagion, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is tuberculosis, how is it transmitted, and what are the symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis? Learn about diagnosis, treatment, guidelines, and prevention by the Internal Medicine Center, Piyavate Hospital.
What is a CT Calcium Score for Coronary Artery Calcification?
CT Calcium Score is a test to detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, helping to assess the risk of coronary artery disease before symptoms appear, including how to interpret results and who should get tested.
