CLINICAL MATTERS I was preparing to do a vaccine talk when I saw the post on social media. Pope Francis was dead. Since you cannot trust anything that comes up on social media these days at face value, I quickly checked mainstream media webpages, and it was confirmed. The Pope had died in the early...
Unilever’s unmissable deodorant brand, Rexona, has kicked off its Metro Manila 10 Miler Series, empowering runners to conquer the metro with confidence. Organized in partnership with Runrio, the series features six thrilling runs through some of Metro Manila’s most iconic landmarks. The series...
Many Filipinos have heard about myo-inositol – a vitamin-like supplement often touted to tame hormonal acne and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) related breakouts. It’s easy to see the appeal: as a natural insulin sensitizer, myo-inositol can help rebalance hormones and even reduce oily...
We live in a broken world. Unpleasant experiences may happen anytime, whether it is a consequence of our own doing or an effect of other people’s choices, actions, or words. As much as we want to avoid stress, conflict, and disappointments in life, our world is imperfect. Each individual...
CLINICAL MATTERS COVID-19 was a watershed moment for the world. Whole countries were shut down by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and millions of people died despite all the advances in modern medicine. It was the first pandemic to play out in real time on mainstream and social media, and it was the...
For 11 years, Filinvest City’s Carless Sundays has turned busy streets into a playground for runners, bikers, families, and even fur babies, proof that urban life and open spaces can—and do—coexist. This year, the movement grows even bigger, with expanded routes giving the community more room...
Ramadan recently ended for the Islamic community, and now the Christian community is anticipating Holy Week. Many of us are reminded to fast around this time for the observance of spiritual practices. Some avoid eating meat on specific days. Others go on a more restrictive fast that...
In today’s world of fast-paced innovation, it’s rare to encounter something that doesn’t just keep up with the times but redefines them. Enter Ultherapy Prime, a next-generation, non-invasive skin-lifting technology that is changing the way we see, treat, and talk about beauty. As a...
CLINICAL MATTERS Whenever I see a sick patient in my clinic or in the hospital, I always make it a point to tell him or her to slow down, get some rest, and let their body heal. As an infectious diseases doctor, I give a lot of antibiotics for bacterial infections, some of which can be quite...
The Medical City Enterprise receives multiple major awards at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2025. In photo, L-R, TMC Group Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Dr. Christian Delos Reyes, TMC Clinic CEO Mr. Roberto Muñoz, TMC President and Group CEO Dr. Stuart Bennett, TMC Clark CEO Dr....
Sometimes a seemingly harmless lump on your body could be an early sign of a rare, deadly form of cancer. Sarcoma cancer is notorious for being hard to spot due to its early stage being small lumps that come across as nothing too serious. At the start, the lumps are small and painless, leading most...
A groundbreaking collagen-based dermal filler has officially launched in the Philippines, promising a new approach to facial rejuvenation. Deusaderm LIDO, an injectable Type I collagen gel with lidocaine, was introduced on March 26, 2025, by Taiwan’s Sunmax Biotechnology in partnership...
