The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced on Monday, Nov. 20, a significant increase in benefits for individuals affected by stroke, addressing a pressing health issue in the country. Photo from PhilHealth Facebook page The health insurer underscored the alarming fact that...
BACOLOD CITY – A person under police custody (PUPC) died from a stroke at the custodial facility of the Himamaylan City Police Station in Negros Occidental on Sunday, July 16. Police Lt. Col. Reynante Jomocan, Himamaylan police chief, identified the victim as Arthur James Vargas, 37, of...
ILOILO CITY – The city government is set to open a rehabilitation center for stroke survivors. (https://images.mb.com.ph/production/mb-mkt-neo-prod-1-uploads/REHAB_CENTER_STROKE_9440b0d7ac/REHAB_CENTER_STROKE_9440b0d7ac.jfif) THE Iloilo City Stroke Rehabilitation Center is set to open in the third...
The Department of Health (DOH) warned the public against heat stroke as such illness is possible at this time amid the hot weather this dry season. The DOH said that heat stroke "occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. In this situation, the body’s temperature rises...
A ship captain was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after he suffered from mild stroke while sailing in Surigao City on Sunday, Feb. 5 Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG Virgelio Palado, 59, was steering MV Pearl Orient at the city’s anchorage area when he suddenly had a mild stroke,...
THE TECHNOLOGY is being used across 11 stroke treatment networks in the NHS. (Shutterstock) LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Artificial intelligence technology has tripled the number of UK stroke patients recovering to a point where they can perform daily activities, according to new research...
Filipino-American Bishop Alejandro “Alex” Aclan, the auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles, was pronounced stable on Monday. Auxiliary Bishop Alejandro Aclan of Los Angeles (left) greets Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila in Tagaytay City on July 8, 2022. (Photo CBCP NEWS) CBCP News said according to...
Kristoffer Arevalo used a solid start to break away from Perry Bucay and went on to fire a 69 and beat Rho Hyun Ho by two while Mafy Singson pounced on Lois Kaye Go’s backside meltdown to rally from two down and snare a one-stroke triumph in the National Stroke Play Championship at Manila...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reminded Filipinos to take extra precaution amid the dry season to avoid suffering from heat-related illnesses. (PRC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Ang heat stroke ay delikadong kondisyon, kaya ang bawat pamilyang Pilipino ay dapat na mag-ingat sa mga problema dulot...
(Unsplash) As the start of dry season in the Philippines has been declared officially, Filipinos should be mindful of their health amid the rising temperature to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the heat...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) reminded Filipinos to keep themselves hydrated this dry season to prevent them from having heat-related illnesses. “Ang atin pong paalala sa ating mga mamamayan ay yung laging rehydration. Laging umiinom ng tubig, iwasan yung sobra, labis na exposure sa init ng...
The highest heat index so far in 2022 was recorded in Dagupan City, Pangasinan at a sizzling 51 degrees Celsius (°C), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, March 12. (Pixabay) “Sa nakalipas po na dalawang linggo,...
