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T: +66 (0) 2291 7575 | W: www.classicscan.co.th Printed by: Grand Prix International Public Company Limited | T: +66 (0) 2522 1731-8 #530 THE TEAM BDMS Coordinator Pongsakorn Chindawatana, M.D. Editor Urasa Chittamvanich Assistant Editor Thanisara Ruangdej Pakvipa Rimdusit Sub-Editor Jenjira van der Linden Contributor Hansa Mahamongkol Orawee K. Hodge Graphic Designer Laphat-rada Yencham Sales & Marketing Director Amarin Kocharat T: +66 (0) 8 1682 3500 Advertising Sales Team Prim Narindrankura Na Ayudhya T: +66 (0) 9 8828 5474 Thanaporn Sae-Lee T: +66 (0) 8 1812 6800 Media Respresentative Team Suppanut Awasanaphan T: +66 (0) 8 1900 5436 Jirach Satornkij T: +66 (0) 8 9669 6611 Ponvipa Klahran T: +66 (0) 8 6097 2887 Accounting Manager Jarukan Lertauchanukulchai Distribution Supervisor Rachanee Pairoj-euaanan Traffic Coordinator Jessada Hirunyabut MESSAGE From The Doctor Technology is an integral part of life in the digital era and its’ role is becoming even more all-encompassing. 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We urge you to maximise use of trustworthy proven technology to benefit your health and your lifestyle, as recommended in the pages that follow. เทคโนโลยีมีบทบาทส�าคัญยิ่งในยุคดิจิตอลนี้ และจะทวีความส�าคัญต่อชีวิตประจ�าวัน คนเราอย่างต่อเนื่องไปเรื่อยๆ เนื่องจากเทคโนโลยีได้แทรกซึมไปยังแขนงต่างๆ อย่างกว้างขวาง ในทุกๆ ขณะของการใช้ชีวิตจึงต้องเกี่ยวเนื่องไปกับเทคโนโลยี อย่างหลีกเลี่ยงไม่ได้ ตัวอย่างที่เห็นได้ชัดเจนคือสังคมก้มหน้าในปัจจุบัน โดยเป็นภาพ เจนตาเห็นได้ทั่วไปที่ผู้คนจะหมกมุ่นอยู่กับโทรศัพท์มือถือในมือบ่อยครั้ง อย่างไรก็ดี เทคโนโลยีก็สามารถช่วยให้มนุษย์ยุคดิจิตอลมีคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดียิ่งขึ้นได้ในหลายๆ ด้าน และยังช่วยป้องกันเหตุการณ์ไม่คาดคิดที่อาจเกิดขึ้น โดยเฉพาะเรื่องสุขภาพร่างกายได้ การพึ่งเทคโนโลยีทางการแพทย์ที่ได้รับการยอมรับในระดับสากลจึงเป็นเรื่องที่ควรท�า และปฏิบัติตาม ดังที่นิตยสารฉบับนี้จะน�าเสนอต่อไป DR. 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Kindly provide us your name and posting address ... as simple as that and a calendar from BDMS will knock on your door! Hurry up, limited to first twenty entries only./ ISSUE_21 16 Update around the world YOUR HEALTHY BRAIN BLOOD TEST CAN DETECT ALZHEIMER’S A new blood test can determine whether someone is likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease an impressive 16 years before noticeable symptoms start AIR POLLUTION INCREASES RISK OF MISCARRIAGE A mounting number of studies have linked poor air quality to a host of nasty health problems, culminating in millions of deaths each year. More recently, researchers from the University of Utah have found that air pollution is associated with a 16% higher risk of miscarriage. They found that there is a slight, but notable, increased risk of miscarriage after there is a spike in nitrogen dioxide levels, of which a prominent source are motor vehicles' internal combustion engines that burn fossil fuels. เป็นที่ทราบกันว่ามลพิษทางอากาศส่งผลเสีย หลากหลายต่อสุขภาพและอาจก่อให้เกิด การเสียชีวิตก่อนวัยอันควร ล่าสุดทีมนักวิจัย จากมหาวิทยาลัยยูทาห์ยังพบว่ามลพิษเหล่านี้ ยังส่งผลกระทบไปถึงเด็กในท้อง เพราะระดับ ไนโตรเจนไดออกไซด์ซึ่งมาจากการเผาผลาญ เชื้อเพลิง โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งรถที่ใช้เครื่องยนต์ ดีเซลนั้น จะเพิ่มความเสี่ยงของการแท้งลูก ถึง 16 เปอร์เซ็นต์ to appear. An international team of researchers found that they could predict whether someone was likely to develop Alzheimer’s based on the level of a specific protein in their blood called neurofilament light change (NLC). The people with rapidly rising protein levels in their blood were more likely to show signs of cognitive decline and brain cell degeneration two years later. มีงานวิจัยที่เพิ่งตีพิมพ์เผยว่า การทดสอบ ความเปลี่ยนแปลงของระดับโปรตีนในเลือด (Neurofilament Light Chain: NfL) สามารถบ่งชี้ว่าคนๆ นั้นมีแนวโน้มเป็น อัลไซเมอร์หรือไม่ในอนาคต โดยสามารถ ทดสอบได้เร็วถึง 16 ปี ก่อนผู้ป่วยจะแสดง อาการออกมา ความน่าทึ่งของ NfL คือ เป็นตัววัดระดับโปรตีนในเลือด และ สามารถบอกได้ว่าเราสูญเสียเซลล์ประสาท ในสมองไปมากเท่าไหร่ / ISSUE_21 18 YOUR HEALTHY SOUL Lastest shopping guide The act of self-care varies from person to person. Whichever way you choose to practice this lifestyle concept, taking time to stop and show yourself some love is a necessary to-do. Here are self-care essentials you might need: THE SELF-CARE GIFT GUIDE PORTABLE SATIN BODY PILLOW This bone-shape pillow supports the natural curve of the neck, and helps relieve stress and tension associated with neck and shoulder pain. Ideal for use at home or for extra support in the car. An elastic strap keeps it in place and the satiny cover adds a soothing finish. hermell.com ORIGINAL ROOM PERFUME SPRAY This spray is formulated from concentrated aromatic oils of flowers and plants. Spray in any areas such as your bathroom, bedroom and car, and even on your curtains, carpets and bed sheets to create a pleasant atmosphere with a long-lasting scent. karmakamet.co.th ROSE QUARTZ FACIAL ROLLER Bestow this beautiful rose quartz roller upon a beloved in need of calming facial massages and tension relief. It helps to instantly contour and reduce facial puffiness while promoting lymphatic drainage, and helps to tighten and reduce the appearance of pores. beautybio.com LIFEBEAM VI Now you can have a fitness trainer with you anywhere! The special earphones speak to you just like a personal trainer. She can help motivates you, trains you on breathing, heart rate, and more, while simultaneously play your favourite workout music. getvi.com/ ISSUE_21 19 A JOURNAL FOR SELF- EXPLORATION This beautifully designed journal features supportive prompts such as writing exercises, charts and drawings that will nurture your mindfulness and push you to reflect. With questions like: "What are your three most frequent thoughts" interspersed with water-colour quotes like: "We become what we think", this soft- cover notebook offers 128 pages to explore your conscious. meeralee.com RABBIT AIR MINUS A2 This innovative home air purifier comes with 6-stage air purification to ensure that you have freshest air all day long. The artistically designed purifier can help trapping allergens, dust particles, chemical vapours, and other toxins, as well as pre-filter to prolong the quality of other filters. rabbitair.com TAHITIAN LAGOON & ALPS MINERAL WATER FACE MIST THANN mineral water face mist combines the benefits from the essential rich mineral waters from the heart of the French Alps and crystal clear lagoon from Tahiti Island to instantly replenishes moisture and skin hydration. These pure waters contain various skin beneficial minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfate, Chloride, Sodium, Zinc and Potassium to help strengthen and repair damaged skin cell. The skin nutrient-rich formula freshens up skin from dullness while balances the skin pH and restore nourishment to the skin. thann.co.th WEARABLE AIR PURIFIER Breathe fresh air wherever you are with the Wearable Air Purifier from EOS that produced healthy air by HEPA Filtering classification of H12 with removal rate of 99.5%, and Negative Ion Generations of 150million/30cm. Weight only 230 g, this wearable air purifier comes in a stylish appearance. amazon.co.jpNext >