While science is still evolving, current studies revealed that the pediatric dose of the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective in preventing severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) illness among children aged five to 11 years old, medical societies reiterated on Tuesday, Feb. 8. In a media conference,...
St. Luke’s introduces COVID-19 home care services for corporate patients In response to the growing demands for accessible medical care during the pandemic, St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) is now offering Care@Home services to assist companies in providing quality COVID-19-related care to...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) asked hospitals and laboratories to dispose of their waste properly. “Pinapaalalahanan natin ang ating mga laboratories, hospitals, local governments, please dispose of your medical wastes properly kasi pag hindi natin ginawa yan maaari pang kumalat ang ibang...
To minimize the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission, St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) has ramped up its telemedicine and testing. St. Luke’s Medical Center (Photo from SLMC) "We are continuously finding ways to ensure that suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients receive immediate medical...
All new passers of the Medical Technologists Licensure Examination are set to have their online oathtaking on Feb. 28, 2022, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, Jan. 28. (PRC / MANILA BULLETIN) In a Facebook post, PRC said that the event will be spearheaded by PRC...
"If cramming works for you, then cram." Kyle Magistrado, who bested 1,306 passers of the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination (MTLE), admitted in a now-viral post that he was "a huge crammer ever since." Kyle Magistrado Magistrado, a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, shared his...
An official of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) assured on Wednesday, Jan. 26, that it's safe to vaccinate kids aged 5 to 11 years against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN) In an interview over DZBB, PMS President Dr. Benito Atienza stressed kids will...
St. Luke’s ramps up efforts through enhanced telemedicine and swab testing services TELECONSULT St. Luke's specialized consultation over the phone or the internet is designed for both adults and children Amid the surging cases, St. Luke’s Medical Center has ramped up efforts to fight COVID-19...
Medical experts on Monday, Jan. 24, urged President Rodrigo Duterte to veto the controversial Vape Bill, reiterating that the measure could bring harm to the public, especially the youth and children. (Unsplash) The controversial Senate Bill 2239 or the Vaporized Nicotine Product bill seeks to...
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) collaborated with Medical Research Council-United Kingdom for three projects on infectious diseases in the country. DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña (Screencap from DOSTv)...
The Paranaque City government distributed a total of 1,334 home care kits to COVID-19 positive residents isolating at home from 16 barangays in the city on Jan. 17 to 19. Mayor Edwin Olivarez said that based on the report of the city Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), the...
The Office of the Presidential Spokesperson (OPS) cautioned the public about individuals using the name of Cabinet members to solicit money for an unauthorized medical bond/medical insurance that would be used in applying for a government position. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Malacañang...
