The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Nov. 26, that initial results of the clinical study on tawa-tawa (Euphorbia hirta) as adjunctive treatment for coronavirus disease showed that tawa-tawa capsules are safe for patients who are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms. Tawa-tawa...
Results of the virgin coconut oil (VCO) trial at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) showed that hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients did not significantly benefit from VCO as an adjunct therapy. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) The results of the VCO clinical trial at the PGH were presented by...
More than 96,000 indigent patients have been given medical and financial assistance through the Malasakit Centers, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Monday, Nov. 15. The 101st Malasakit Center in the country was launched in Ilocos Norte, particularly at the Governor Roque...
Using lagundi as herbal medicine for mild coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients yielded positive results, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said. Lagundi (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Undersecretary for Research and Development (R&D) Rowena Cristina Guevara bared the initial...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Sunday, Oct. 17, that the results of the virgin coconut oil (VCO) trial at Philippine General Hospital (PGH) which aims to determine the safety and efficacy of VCO as adjunctive therapy for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases may be out by end...
PARIS, France -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday recommended the synthetic antibody treatment Regeneron for COVID-19, but only in patients with specific health profiles. Persons with non-severe COVID-19 who are nonetheless at high risk of hospitalization can take the antibody combo,...
(FILE PHOTO) The Department of Health (DOH) is urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to look for ways on how coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients will be able to vote in the upcoming national and local elections next year. “Sana po (We hope) Comelec will have an alternative way of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has opened its isolation facility in Adamson University (AdU) in response to Hospicio de San Jose’s appeal for assistance. (Photo by Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Senator Richard Gordon gave in to Hospicio de San Jose...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has invested P8.4 million to determine the safety and efficacy of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as adjunctive therapy for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, and to evaluate its beneficial effects for probable COVID-19 patients who are quarantined in...
About 70 to 75 percent of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in Manila are not vaccinated, Dr. Arnold "Poks" Pangan, the city health officer, reported on Tuesday (Aug. 24). (Manila Public Information Office photo / File photo / MANILA BULLETIN) "Base po sa datos na nakalap natin, 70 to 75...
TOKYO, Japan -- Japan's health ministry and the Tokyo metropolitan government on Monday directed hospitals in the capital to secure beds and accept as many COVID-19 patients as possible amid pressure on the city's medical system in a recent resurgence of infections. Japanese Prime Minister...
The San Juan City local government continues to boost its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, particularly of its bedridden residents amid the growing threat of the more transmissible Delta variant. (Photo from Mayor Francis Zamora Facebook) "Patuloy po tayong nagsasagawa ng home vaccination para sa mga...
