Dr. Iain Corness
Modern medicine: The waiting list
Long before personal computers, smart-phones and other digital devices were given to us, there was the Dictaphone. This was really just a fancy name...
Modern medicine: Growing old – the end game
Many seniors will tell you just how dreadful old age really is. However, even if you don’t like getting older, with all the attendant...
Modern medicine: Feeling a little ‘liverish’ today?
Have you ever stopped to consider that the most important organs you have are all singletons, while with the less important ones you have...
Modern medicine: True tales from the examination couch
I have been a doctor for more years than the length of time some of the readers here have propped up a long wooden...
Driving in Thailand – in “Farang, the Sequel”
If you have never heard of or seen the book “Farang, the Sequel”, don’t worry, because you have now. It’s a brilliant book, even...
The Tale of Tanujin
The item you are about to read is one of my favorite medical case histories. Bruises on a child’s body are often considered proof...
Modern medicine: Check-ups. Worthwhile? Or a waste of time?
Check-ups are inherently involved in that important feature called the Quality of Life. Longevity alone, with no Quality, just isn’t worth having. Being stuck...
Modern medicine: Why the sphygmomanometer is a liar
Before we delve into this, please understand that the sphygmomanometer is merely an instrument that measures Blood Pressure (BP), but the difficulty in using...
Modern medicine: Are you in a blue funk?
Have you noticed the number of suburban houses being painted in bright contrasting colors these days? Psychologists will tell you that hues chosen for...
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Romantic retreats at the Landmark Bangkok
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Thailand’s immigration crackdown at airports
When “Proof of Funds” becomes a barrier to entry and why expats are concerned
PATTAYA, Thailand - Over the past week, reports have emerged from...
Police intensify hunt after woman flees for help on East Pattaya hillside
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police are continuing their investigation into a disturbing incident in which a young woman ran onto the roadside seeking help on...
Senior police inspector reviews Pattaya City Police Station, pushes service standards and readiness
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwphan, Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Thai Police, conducted an official inspection of Pattaya City Police...
Undercover sting nets Chinese dealer in Pattaya ketamine vape case
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya police, working jointly with Region 2 Provincial Police, have arrested a Chinese national accused of trafficking ketamine-infused vape pods, commonly...