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What is influenza? how many days to infect What kind of symptoms do you need to see a doctor?

  Thailand right now can't guess what season it is in. Now it's hot, stuffy, raining, cold weather. It can be said that the weather changes every day. As a result, the body shows various symptoms such as runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, and voice changes. Therefore, it is not uncommon to be concerned about health. Which symptoms like this are not sure if it's the flu or not, so in order to preliminarily screen yourself Let's see what influenza is. How can I spread the infection? If sick, use health insurance rights for inpatients or outpatients. Is there a  flu vaccine  to be injected?     What is influenza? how many days incubation How can I spread the virus?   Influenza is caused by infection with the influenza virus (Influenza Virus) that enters the acute respiratory system. The symptoms that are shown are high fever, headache, body pain . feeling exhausted In which influenza is a recurring disease, one infected person spreads to many people as well. So it's c

Can health insurance be tax deductible? How much? What are the conditions?

  The tax filing season is back once again. Those who earn income must file tax returns with the Revenue Department as required by law. Which people who have been working for many years would probably close their eyes to easily file their taxes online and know that there are also tax deductions , one of which is the use of tax deductible health insurance. But for newbies who have just stepped into the arena, paying taxes may be confusing, so Ngern Tid Lor will answer questions about how much tax deduction health insurance can offer. What are the conditions? If it is health insurance for parents, can it be used as a tax deduction? How many baht will be tax deductible, etc. Read this article!   What is a tax deduction? Can health insurance  be tax deductible? tax deduction Is an item that is required by law to be deducted from money after all expenses have been deducted in order to get "net money" and then use the net money to calculate tax according to the personal income tax

Transition Energy, Health and High-tech in acceleration

  The Energy, Health and High-tech innovations: what does that mean concretely for the Arnhem Nijmegen region? General director Jan van Dellen of The Economic Board Region Arnhem Nijmegen sees opportunities for sustainable energy, higher quality of care with fewer people, from which both the business community and residents reap the benefits: “The knife cuts both ways. The technology makes it possible, now only the regulations remain…”     In The Economic Board Region Arnhem Nijmegen, government, education and entrepreneurs know how to find each other for economic innovation, also when it comes to the energy transition and healthcare.   “The energy transition is very broad,” emphasizes director Jan van Dellen. “In this region, we have the entire energy network less than ten kilometers apart. From TenneT, which supplies high-voltage pylons, and Alliander as an energy supplier for electricity in urban areas, to Allego, which supplies electric charging stations. The healthcare sector is a

Health Valley accelerates innovation for health and care

  As the care innovation ecosystem of East Netherlands, we accelerate innovations with the use of technology to help people live healthier lives for longer. We identify healthcare issues and connect them to the business community to accelerate the development, application and upscaling of innovative technological solutions.   The healthcare system is under pressure due to an aging population, increasing demands for care, rising costs and staff shortages. We are convinced that the solution to these problems can be found in the acceleration of innovation and digitization in healthcare . Through the smart use of technology, we give patients and citizens more control, we improve cooperation, communication and information in the sector and we save costs at the same time. Moreover, there is room to work more preventively. From curative to effective. From standard to person-centred care.   We have been pursuing this turnaround since 2006, putting the interests of all patients and consumers fi

The Telehealth Volunteer Doctor Experience

  Picture yourself sitting in your most comfortable desk chair – perhaps the one you’re in now as you read this.     You’re sipping tea or coffee and reading information on your computer monitor about the patient you’re going to see next.   ​   A few minutes ago, your smartphone, tablet and laptop computer all went off to tell you that there is a situation somewhere in the world that meets all of the criteria that you’ve established for people and places where you would be willing and able to help.   ​   A physician in need of a specialty consultation – or a nurse or other health worker located in a place where there are no doctors at all – has accessed the Global Telehealth Network   (GTN) website to obtain help for a patient whose needs exceed the capabilities of anyone at that site.   ​   If you’re a primary care physician, it’s most likely a nurse or other health worker who has no nearby physician backup but who has been specially trained to facilitate telehealth services, and who

Reducing Health Disparities in Africa

  Global Telehealth Network, IEEE Smart Village and Rotarians are collaborating to improve access to healthcare  In medically underserved regions and to enhance schooling and financial improvement in rural communities.   Our initial efforts are focused on a response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and improvement in maternal and child health services through pilot projects in East Africa. Our long-term objective is to advance progress toward most of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) to end poverty throughout the world.     THE PROBLEM     Relatively limited numbers of cases of COVID-19 have been reported so far in Africa, but it is difficult to determine how many cases and deaths have actually occurred. Especially with the emergence of new variants, there is still the   danger of surges of cases, and there will not be enough health workers on the ground to provide the care that is needed.     Other severe shortages exist in maternal and child health, non-communi

Typical Telehealth Encounter: Perspective of the Health Worker

  If you’re a physician whose patient has a complex problem and would benefit from consultation with a medical, surgical or mental health specialist but none is available locally, you can access a volunteer specialist through the Global Telehealth Network.   ​   You’ll enter the patient’s history, exam findings, lab results, tentative diagnosis , perceived degree of urgency and other relevant information into a standardized health record and upload it to GTN’s website.   ​   You or an assistant will have already pre-entered baseline information about your training, experience and practice situation, including the organization with which you work, the resources available at your site, and the languages you speak, so you won’t need to waste time repeating that task.         When you upload your request, GTN’s matching algorithm will immediately determine which volunteer somewhere in the world is best qualified to help you and your patient. Depending on your specified degree of urgency, t

Public Healthcare in Cyprus

Cyprus has a state-run healthcare system that expatriates can qualify for once they get their residence permit through the local immigration office. All expatriates working in the country must register for social insurance in Cyprus with the District Labor Office.   The Labor Office will then issue one of two medical cards   Medical Card A: Provides free medical benefits - issued to individuals with a maximum annual income of 15,000 euros, or families with a maximum annual income of 30,000 euros. Medical Card B: Offers partial payments for medical services and medicines - issued to individuals with a monthly income of between 15,000 and 20,000 euros, or families with three children who have an annual income between 30,000 and 37,000 euros.   If you make more than the amounts listed above, you can still expect to pay no more than 12 euros for a medical consultation, and about 85 euros per day for inpatient hospital care. State hospitals offer free  medical services , so consider visitin

HEALTHCARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

  History and current system   After the 2ndworld war, public health in Cyprus steadily improved due to increasing prosperity and the eradication of malaria. Since 1960, the relevant ministry has been working to improve  public health  facilities and the supervision of the private sector in health care. Due to the Turkish occupation of 1974, a lot of new medical infrastructure had to be set up. Because the University of Cyprus has no medical school, doctors, specialists, dentists, veterinarians and pharmacists are trained abroad. For each of these categories there is a government supervisory board that recognizes diplomas. As of 2003, less relevant recognition criteria (eg Cypriot citizenship) have been abolished. There is a separate training for nurses and midwives. In Greek Cyprus, disease prevention and health education are at the forefront. Around 2000, for example, information campaigns about healthier eating were on the rise. In the field of mental health, educational institution

Shedding light on the idea of creating a sustainable 'health system' in Thailand where everyone can 'access to treatment' from a global perspective of the private sector

  “Health” is a fundamental human factor, but “access to the health system” is not a fundamental factor that everyone receives equally and equally. Especially when the important base of the equation still has the word “cost” located as a barrier that prevents people from being able to access this necessity differently.   For Thai people, of course, over the past 20 years, we have had the National Health Security System  (gold card) as an important supporting mechanism. that support almost the entire population to have access to the health system without having to bear the burden of expenses as an obstacle   If it cannot be denied that under certain gaps Including images of situations with new challenging factors. come in continuously As a result, there are some people who may escape. Get out of the shadows of these health coverages.   Asked how we can successfully create a health system with sustainable access to healthcare , “The Coverage” took the opportunity to hear from private sec

Mental health

  Psychological problems of personality and options for their solution   Mental health is a state of the intellectual and emotional sphere, the basis of which is a feeling of mental comfort, which ensures an adequate behavioral response. Such a state is determined by both biological and social needs, as well as the possibilities of their satisfaction.   It is worth remembering that physical health and mental state are inseparable and interconnected. Therefore, a harmonious personality  should take care not only of his mental state, intellectual development, social status, but also of his general health.   Portrait of a psychologically healthy person   Healthy Lifestyle; acceptance of oneself as a person worthy of respect: individuality - acceptance of yourself as you are; ecological skill - a person's ability to actively choose and create his own environment that corresponds to the psychological conditions of his life and a person's ability to maintain positive, warm, trusting

Ischemic heart disease

   Ischemic heart disease means a disease that occurs due to coronary artery stenosis or blockage. Causing the heart muscle to have less or no blood supply As a result, the work of the heart muscle is abnormal. If severe, it can cause myocardial infarction. The coronary arteries are constricted or blocked. In most cases, it is caused by hardening of the arteries. due to the accumulation of fat in the inner walls of blood vessels  As a result, the path through which blood flows is narrowed. Difficulty in bleeding The heart muscle receives less blood than usual. It can also be caused by platelets and blood clots.   What are the symptoms?   The main symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. especially while exerting It's better after resting, with a tight, uncomfortable feeling in the middle of the chest. Or rather to the left, deep pain, difficult to breathe There may be other symptoms as well, such as nausea, vomiting, sweating, palpitations, and fainting. It may also hurt to