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Dugong Alay Dugtong Buhay Inc., founded in 1994 is a non-stock, non-profit and non-government organization, founded by Mr. Napoleon “Nap” Marilag, whose main objective is to organize bloodletting events to provide immediate, safe and free blood to needy hospital patients regardless of their socioeconomic status. In its almost 27 years of existence, it has about 40 tertiary partner hospitals in the National Capital Region and other provinces. Furthermore, numerous loyal and inspired members and supporters are continuously organizing bloodletting events for continuous supply of blood.

PARIS, France (AFP) – As global trade in red and processed meats has increased, so have chronic diseases associated with meat consumption, a study looking at data from 154 countries found on Thursday, Nov. 18.

One of the biggest challenges in promoting prostate healthis awareness. The prostate glandplays a vital reproductive role in men but can have several issues with advancing age. Awareness of the two most important prostate-related illnesses—prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—is an important advocacy for urologists.Enlargement of the prostate may present with gradual onset of symptoms such as too-frequent urinations in the day or night, the need to strain, a weak urine flow, or difficulty in starting urination. BPH, the most common form of prostate enlargement, usually presents with such symptoms, which can range from mild, to the most severe manifestation of being unable to urinate altogether.Prostate cancer, another form of prostate enlargement, is the third most common cancer among men in the Philippines, with symptoms that are relatively silent in the early course of the disease but which can later present with similar symptoms as BPH. Some can have additional concerning symptoms of blood in the urine or symptoms of cancer spread, like bone pains. We also check on factors like a strong family history of prostate disease, or high-risk lifestyle factors like a history of smoking. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish BPH from cancer with these symptoms and history alone. It’s the urologist’s task to distinguish which is which; fortunately, we are now equipped with skills and tools to detect, to slow the progression of, or even cure prostate cancer. The key is to talk to your favorite urologist and seek his or her guidance.Many aging men accept deterioration in urinary habits as inevitable, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Wenow have an armamentarium of medications, surgical techniques, and non-invasive modalities to manage prostate disease well and give our patients the best possible quality of life. As such, urologists have an advocacy to spread awareness about prostate health. We encourage males aged 45 and above to seek consultation early for general counseling on prostate health, as well as timely prostate cancer screening. Families, friends, wives, and partners also have a great role in encouraging male friends and family to seek this care, since we often encounter men who are embarrassed or shy to seek help. Prostate related diseases might not be preventable, but with the help of good health education, we can help Filipino men to detect and address them early.

The Manila Bulletin has partnered with Pfizer Philippines to raise awareness and understanding of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) through a webinar aptly titled “Let’s Duet Better” Preventing the Next Potential Health Pandemic: AMR. With support from Mercury Drug, Rose Pharmacy, Southstar Drug, Watsons Philippines, Drugstores Association of the Philippines and Sun Life Philippines, the webinar will be a gathering of experts on Infectious Diseases to discuss AMR and how a potential pandemic can be prevented.

The US-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and partners remind the medical sector and the public to be more vigilant of Fungal Disease Infection through its awareness campaign: “Think Fungus.” Understanding the disease can aid in combating fungal infections that can be life threatening.

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With the ongoing pandemic, more and more people are becoming more aware of the lifestyle choices that they make. Angelo King Foundation Inc. and Adventist Medical Center Manila know this all to well which is why they are hosting the very first Dr. Angelo King Memorial Lecture.

When your doctor orders a laboratory test for you, it is for the purpose of understanding your health situation better after a preliminary history taking and physical examination. It takes into account your past medical history (your previous illnesses as well as your risk factors) and your current signs and symptoms. Laboratory tests are objective evidence of the presence or absence of diseases or predisposition to illnesses which can be minimized by proper lifestyle or medical interventions.

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