Dr. Edsel Salvana
When even doctors are stumped
April 16, 2024 9:47 am
Society looks upon doctors as among the smartest people around
Why I chose to return home and serve a broken and corrupt Philippines
March 26, 2024 8:20 am
While scrolling through my social media feed a couple of weeks ago, I saw some younger friends posting about the United States Residency Match results. The Residency Match is a process, which the US and foreign medical graduates (FMGs) use to find a spot at a US hospital for training in their field specialization.
Staying safe when you travel
March 21, 2024 11:13 am
As tourism continues to recover from the pandemic, more and more people are going locally and abroad on holiday. The yearly exodus from the cities that occurs every Holy Week is expected to be busier than ever this year. The crush of travelers means that there are a multitude of health hazards that can easily ruin one’s vacation. Here are some tips on what to do in order to stay healthy and safe this summer.
So you have Covid—do you still need to isolate?
March 17, 2024 8:45 am
The US Centers for Disease Control recently changed its guidance on isolation for patients who test positive for Covid-19. From Covid-19 focused advice, the CDC is increasingly shifting to a broader respiratory virus guidance given the high rates of vaccination and the availability of effective treatment for SARS-CoV-2 (https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/background/index.html).