There is only one hepatologist for every 100,000 Filipinos, with fewer than 100 liver specialists currently practicing nationwide, the Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP) said on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Per HSP, around 32 Filipinos die from liver cancer every day, making it the fourth most...
The Manila City Government has allocated more than P16 million for 13 child patients who will undergo life-saving operations here and abroad, Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, Feb. 20. According to Domagoso, the beneficiaries include eight children scheduled...
Five children in Manila in need of liver transplants in India have received financial aid from the city government under its Special Health Fund on Friday, Dec. 12. Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said four of the young patients will undergo surgery at Indraprastha...
A nine-year-old boy diagnosed with biliary atresia became the patient of the country 's first successful pediatric liver transplant performed in a government hospital, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Domagoso visited the boy at the UP Philippine...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has reiterated her call to have children inoculated with three doses of vaccine against Hepatitis B to prevent a possible liver cancer...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) If low vaccination rates continue to persist, House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says a hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cancer outbreak could...
(Unsplash) Are you through with all the food binging this holiday season? AnaKalusugan Party-list Rep. Ray Reyes has warned Filipinos about the rising cases of fatty liver disease, which are common in people who have diabetes and are overweight. ...
Words by Dr. Jose Sollano, M.D. In the Philippines, a silent epidemic demands our attention—a growing health crisis known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), also referred to as Fatty Liver Disease. As a practicing gastroenterologist/hepatologist in the country for several years, I am...
Reelectionist Senator Leila de Lima has expressed her gratitude to a Muntinlupa City court handling one of her cases for allowing her to go on a medical furlough and undergo a general medical examination as prescribed by her doctors. Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 256 Judge Romeo...
The top official of the Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) or the Italian Liver Foundation described Italy’s partnership with the Philippines on liver research as a “love story.” Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF Facebook page) FIF president Dr. Decio Ripandelli made the remarks during the 5th...
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCHRD) is supporting a study seeking to develop a prediction model to detect the effects of alcohol on human liver and kidneys using animal model. (Photo by DiamondRehab Thailand on...
Ate Shawee, born Marvin Martinez, recently passed away. He was 45. Many from showbiz mourned the death of the stand-up comedian. Among them is his manager Freddie Bautista. "Isa na namang nakakalungkot na balita. Pumanaw ngayon ang # 1 Impersonator ni Mega Star Sharon Cuneta na si Marvin...
