Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Sec. Renato Solidum, Jr. cited the country's genomic research which has contributed to various areas, such as disease diagnosis and management and the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response. “In the Philippines, genomics research has significantly...
Researchers from the Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISATU) have come up with a new wine product as a result of a project focusing on underutilized seaweeds with support from the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD)....
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has disclosed that the Filipino invention "AGAPAY" for stroke rehabilitation received its first international patent (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCHRD) In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 14, DOST said that the invention got its first international patent...
The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) is currently working together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for a new insurance package benefiting patients suffering from heart disease. MB file photo In a...
Who knew that music through guitar lessons can help restore lost functions in a stroke patient? (Photo courtesy of DOST-PCHRD) This is now being developed by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) together with the University...
The University of the Philippines System (UPS) failed to use P61,360,410.20 sourced from the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Commission on...
The De La Salle University – Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Health Technologies (DLSU-IBEHT) secured its first patent certificate for the Agapay Project, a 3D-printed wearable robotic exoskeleton for upper extremity rehabilitation of post-stroke or injured patients. (Photo courtesy of...
The status of the mixing and matching of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines was provided by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through its weekly report of accomplishments. File Photo / Unsplash DOST’s Philippine Council for Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) reported through...
While the use of virgin coconut oil (VCO) was proven effective in alleviating mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) symptoms, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reiterated that this may not be used as a replacement for COVID-19 vaccines. (File Photo / Unsplash)...
The results of the clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of the over-the-counter Lagundi syrup and tablet in treating mild symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cannot be used for marketing lagundi products, the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development Department of Science...
A study conducted by the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) showed that less barriers in public transport vehicles will reduce the risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Friday, Dec. 24. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE) DOST Secretary...
Using convalescent plasma transfusion as adjunctive therapy may not help prevent disease progression among hospitalized coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Thursday, Dec. 9. (Photo by Rodrigo ARANGUA / AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Results of the...
