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Laos and the Internet
Laos has virtually no restrictions on internet use. The only problem is that few have any internet access at all.
Southeast Asia’s Forgotten Wars
Westerners have varying images of Southeast Asia. Few of them, though, include the region’s many conflicts.
Southeast Asia’s Forgotten Wars
Westerners have varying images of Southeast Asia. Few of them, though, include the region’s many conflicts.
Laos’ Unethical Monkeys
A new report warns that thousands of monkeys are being held in overcrowded and appalling conditions.
Laos’ Unethical Monkeys
A new report warns that thousands of monkeys are being held in overcrowded and appalling conditions.
Mekong Battle Delayed
The announcement that a decision over whether to proceed with the controversial Xayaburi dam has been delayed has been welcomed by NGOs. But will Laos push ahead anyway?
Murder on the Mekong
The killing of a dozen Chinese workers in Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has prompted an assertive response from China. Too assertive for some of its neighbors.
Laos’ Murky War on Drugs
Laos has vowed to be drug free by 2015. But the Somsanga ‘treatment centre’ offers a glimpse into a world of abuse, beatings and suicide.
WikiLeaks on Laos
WikiLeaks has some interesting and candid US Embassy insights on corruption and poverty in Laos.
Hundreds Dead in Floods
Hundreds have so far been killed in some of the worst flooding in a decade in Southeast Asia.
World’s Most Cutthroat Cell Market?
Despite an average income of $650, Cambodians enjoy arguably the most competitive mobile market in the world. Still, the eight operators’ numbers don’t add up.
Vietnam, Laos and Wildlife
Vietnamese and Laos are finally moving to crack down on wildlife smuggling across their border.
Lao Death Sparks Thai Outrage
A car accident involving the death of a young Lao girl is a reminder of class divisions in Thailand.
Mekong Damned in Laos
Despite environmental concerns and local protests, Laos is determined to follow through on a new dam project.
The CIA’s 'Secret War'
Decades after US forces exited the Vietnam War the remnants of a CIA-backed force of Lao villagers still live in fear in the jungle.
Asia’s Opium Resurgence
Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle has seen a jump in opium production. Will Laos ever be allowed to cash-in legally on its booming crop?
Laos’s Chinese Gamble
A new casino complex is supposed to transform poor Ton Pheung into a ‘Macau on the Mekong’. But some locals are already nervous.
Vietnam’s Cluster Bomb Shadow
Decades after the Vietnam War ended, cluster bombs still leave large swathes of land in Laos off-limits. But the foot-dragging on a ban continues.
Golden Triangle Comeback
One of Asia’s main opium producing areas, the Golden Triangle, is back in business—with a helping hand from Iran.
Laos Travel Consequences
Laos continues to attract more visitors yearly. Will too much tourism lead to exploitation and destruction?
Laos on Camera, Camera
As tourism surges in Laos, a new documentary explores the phenomenon and its impact.
鼠径ヘルニアの短期滞在手術
中高年男性に多い鼠径（そけい）ヘルニア 鼠径ヘルニアは、鼠径部といわれる太ももの付け根から腹膜（腹の内側を包む膜）や小腸、大腸の一部が飛び出し、瘤（こぶ）となって現れる病気で、脱腸とも呼ばれる。小児と成人の鼠径ヘルニアがあり、成人の場合は、加齢によって鼠径部の筋膜が弱くなった中高年男性がかかりやすい。 鼠径ヘルニアは、放っておいて自然に治ることは少ないため、根治させるには手術が必要になる。
慢性頭痛治療
専門の医師による適切な診断と治療が重要 頭痛という病気は経験したことがない人がいないくらいありふれたものですから、これは病気の仲間に入らないと考えていらっしゃる方も多いと思います。しかし、「頭痛もち」といわれる慢性頭痛の患者さんだけで人口の40%近いというデータもあります。慢性頭痛は、片頭痛、緊張型頭痛、群発頭痛の大きく3つに分けられます。
現代人を煩わせる睡眠障害
睡眠時無呼吸症候群に対するCPAP療法 近年では、睡眠時無呼吸症候群（SAS）を中心として、睡眠障害に対する認識が一般的に非常に高まってきました。SASは107種類ある睡眠障害の1つで、「呼吸が10秒以上停止する無呼吸の状態が、夜間睡眠中に1時間あたり5回以上生じるもの」のことです。SASの臨床症状は多彩ですが、その2大症状はいびきと日中の耐え難い眠気です。いびきは寝ている間に起きるため、自覚症状がないまま進行してしまうケースも少なくありません。また、「眠気は事故のもと」ですが、私は「眠気は生活習慣病のもと」とも主張しています。