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...
Latest Stories
Pattaya ensures smooth pedestrian movement and maintains order during Beach Music Festival
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City authorities have intensified efforts to regulate sidewalk vendors along the beachfront during the ongoing Pattaya Music Festival (March 7-8)...
A Scapegoat in Limited Space Issue – Are street vendors really the cause of...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s traffic congestion has long been a hot topic among residents and tourists alike. While authorities frequently crack down on illegal...
Progress on artificial turf installation at Jomtien Beach playground
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Jomtien Beach area, known for its serene 6-kilometer stretch lined with resorts and eateries, is enhancing its recreational facilities by...
Public reactions on Pattaya’s traffic clampdown – Concerns over inconsistent enforcement
PATTAYA, Thailand – Following the recent crackdown by Pattaya traffic police, many residents have expressed mixed opinions about the effectiveness of the ongoing enforcement...
Pattaya Traffic Police step up action against double parking, and vendors blocking roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pol. Lt. Col. Phanuphong Nimsuwan, Traffic Police Officer of Pattaya City Police Station, along with his team, carried out a crackdown...