CLINICAL MATTERS Almost every December, I am the adult infectious diseases supervising consultant assigned to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at the Philippine General Hospital. I personally prefer doing charity MICU instead of the ward service because it means that I can concentrate on...
The SM Foundation, in partnership with the Quezon City Schools Division Office, inaugurated the Schools Division Office (SDO) Wellness Center for Teachers & Employees, a facility designed to promote the health and well-being of teachers and staff in the city. The foundation...
FACING A SILENT EPIDEMIC Students from the San Jose National High School participated in a World AIDS Day program headed by the City Health Office and the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City The City Health Office, in collaboration with the Local AIDS Council of Puerto Princesa City,...
For individuals suffering from moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD), the daily struggle with red, itchy, and inflamed skin can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Many patients try a variety of treatments—from moisturizers and steroid creams to antihistamines—yet the...
Cholesterol is not fat. It is a fat-like substance that is a component of our cells and is essential for the body to make hormones and other body functions. It is not bad unless you have an excess of it that causes it to build up in the blood vessels. Thus, impeding proper blood circulation,...
CLINICAL MATTERS The Christmas season in December also coincides with the start of the flu season in the Philippines. As the Amihan wind brings cooler temperatures, people tend to spend more time indoors and in close proximity to one another. This makes respiratory viruses much easier to transmit,...
Empowering Health and Sustainability Through Clean Water In a world increasingly confronted with water quality concerns, access to clean and safe drinking water has become a pressing health and environmental issue. Contaminated water sources can lead to a host of health problems, including...
Every pharmacy student undergoes intensive study in various subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, and therapeutics in multiple medical fields. They are also trained to work in different settings including community, hospitals, institutions, and others. These extensive learning and...
Illustration from Freepik In recent holiday seasons, many prefer receiving practical gifts. As younger generations have easier access to social media and tools to guide them in their daily routines, many have learned how to care for themselves from an early age. It’s not uncommon these days to...
It is both a delight and customary for us to give Christmas presents to our loved ones. But have you thought about giving someone special something special this Christmas? That someone is you. You deserve to have a treat too! After all, how can you give when you have not gotten anything in the...
Botulinum toxin, widely known as Botox, has long been associated with cosmetic procedures aimed at reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Recent scientific exploration suggests that its benefits may extend beyond aesthetics, offering a novel therapeutic option for androgenic alopecia (AGA), or pattern...
CLINICAL MATTERS There have been recent news reports of a strain of bird flu that is infecting cows in the US. But the most unusual aspect of this specific outbreak is that some humans may have been infected with this strain of avian influenza from drinking raw (unpasteurized) milk from an infected...
