Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, or NAD, is not just another fleeting trend. It’s a coenzyme found in living cells that plays a crucial role in energy production and cellular repair. NAD boosts mitochondrial function by facilitating electron transfer for ATP production, supporting...
A person may seem physically healthy yet have trouble making sense of his or her surroundings. This happened to my maternal grandmother in her early sixties. She looked perfectly fine but we noticed that she kept repeating questions and had difficulty recalling recent memories and information. The...
CLINICAL MATTERS Last month, the Department of Health warned that dengue had reached outbreak levels. In addition, the number of cases from Jan. to Aug. 2024 exceeded the 2023 levels by 33 percent for the same period, with nearly 400 deaths reported. Dengue remains hyperendemic in the Philippines,...
By Veronica V. Wuson Who doesn’t appreciate a second chance? Just as a mulligan in golf offers a do-over without penalty, the healing garden at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) aims to provide a space for renewal and a fresh start. To bring this vision to life, the Friends of PGH...
Illustration from Freepik Being hospitalized is a process no one wants to go through, though at times it is inescapable. Our body can only handle so much that sometimes a stay becomes inevitable. Should such a scenario occur for you, here are a few handy essentials you’ll need during your stay....
The Philippine League Against Epilepsy, in collaboration with ZydusPH, proudly announces the launch of #STEPS: Stop The Epilepsy Stigma—a groundbreaking advocacy campaign dedicated to raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and promoting a deeper understanding of epilepsy. Epilepsy affects...
Albert Einstein once said, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase our chances of survival for life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” If the genius Einstein said that a diet based on plants is beneficial to health, then coffee must be healthy considering that...
In the fast paced world of cosmetic medicine, hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have secured their place as a popular, non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation. These fillers, celebrated for their ability to restore volume and smooth out wrinkles, are typically lauded for their safety and efficacy....
In a milestone move that promises to transform healthcare accessibility in the Philippines, PHILUSA Corporation forged a partnership with Bayer Philippines to bring forth a new era of world-class quality medicines at affordable prices through RHEA Generics. The ceremonial signing event was...
Asian Hospital and Medical Center proudly clinched major honors at the prestigious 2024 Hospital Management Asia (HMA) Awards, held in Bali, Indonesia, on August 29, 2024. Competing against 307 entries from 113 hospitals across 15 countries, Asian Hospital’s victories underscore its unwavering...
CLINICAL MATTERS A few weeks ago, a medical intern set social media ablaze for all the wrong reasons. She posted a TikTok video of her experience at a public hospital while performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a patient. The backlash was instant and massive. She got called out for...
As of 2022, the World Health Organization reported that one out of eight people globally were living with obesity. That is approximately 890 million adults our of 2.5 billion individuals above 18 years old that are considered overweight. This data was released two years ago. Just imagine the added...
