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Proper use of antibiotics helps tackle antimicrobial resistance

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Misuse and overuse of antibiotics drive Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), making bacterial infections untreatable and increasing mortality, a critical issue compounded by low public understanding in Thailand.
ThaiHealth and its partners launched campaigns, including the 'AMR Smart School' program, to boost health literacy among the general public and students on proper antibiotic use and AMR dangers.
Efforts address common reasons for antibiotic misuse, such as incomplete treatment courses and self-medication, and extend education to veterinary and agricultural sectors to prevent antibiotic use as feed additives.
The 'AMR Smart School' program successfully empowered students with critical knowledge through interactive curricula and creative activities, significantly improving their understanding of responsible antibiotic use.
Future strategies call for simplified communication, visual aids, and leveraging community leaders to foster widespread awareness and ensure sustained efforts in combating AMR across all demographics.

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Professor Dr. Thiravat Hemachudha warns that neck massages and violent neck tilting carry a significant risk of paralysis by impacting blood vessels leading to the brain.
The warning follows the tragic death of a well-known Thai singer who suffered paralysis and became bed-ridden after several neck massage sessions.
Dr. Thiravat explains that these practices can overly stress important blood vessels, potentially leading to thrombosis (blood clots) and severe neurological damage.
He advises against violent neck tilting, citing cases of patients, including one hospitalized for months, who developed paralysis from this habit.