During the recently concluded Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Annual Convention last Nov. 18-20, 2025, I was asked to engage in a friendly debate with colleagues. The issue was whether post-exposure prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using...
The newly inaugurated Evelyn D. Ang/Dāna Charity Ward at St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City, marks a significant milestone for the St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation, Inc. (SLMCFI). This remarkable 40-bed facility stands as a testament to the profound impact that compassion and generosity...
The Christmas season brings reunions, festivities, and well-deserved breaks. It also happens to be one of the busiest times for emergency care. Slips and falls, food-related illnesses, and time-sensitive conditions such as stroke and heart attack tend to rise during the holidays due to stress,...
Did you know that our bones or skeletal system not only provide body support, movement, and protection like the skull does to the brain and the ribs to the lungs, but also serve as a storage site for minerals and the production of blood cells? The bones play a role in keeping the body’s immune...
As a medical aesthetics specialist, I’ve learned to spot the difference between marketing promises and actual results. So when someone told me about a facial treatment that uses five different technologies in sequence, my first thought was: here we go again. But the Préime DermaFacial is turning...
Last Nov. 17, 2025, I had the distinct honor of delivering the seventh Dr. Thelma Tupasi Memorial Lecture at the Makati Medical Center. Dr. Thelma Tupasi was one of the pillars of infectious diseases in the Philippines, and her contributions to the proper treatment of tuberculosis are acknowledged...
Many Filipinos are often one hospital bill away from losing everything. It’s widely known that medical expenses can often cost families a lot, especially if the sickness persists. How then do the poorest of the poor afford to receive quality treatment for their ailments? St Luke’s Medical...
Are you struggling with high blood sugar or glucose levels? Perhaps you have tried to avoid all forms of carbohydrates but still fail to maintain a regular blood glucose level. Have you been prescribed anti-diabetic medications, and you end up feeling so dizzy and hungry that you tend to eat more...
After two decades in preventive medicine and dermatology, I’ve learned that the most profound medical advances often come not from doing something entirely new, but from orchestrating existing science in smarter ways. The latest development in treating hair pathologies, a technology called...
A few weeks ago, I was taking care of a patient in the intensive care unit who was using a ventilator when the resident on duty informed me that there was something in the breathing tube. Looking closely, there was a wriggling, flesh colored worm which we promptly fished out and sent to the...
Residents of Barangay 598 in Old Sta. Mesa, Manila, can look forward to more health and social services for their community as Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso ordered the repair and renovation of its dilapidated multi-purpose building on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Domagoso made the statement...
The Medical City South Luzon (TMCSL) announces the opening of its New Wellness and Lifestyle Center. This advanced facility will provide comprehensive, preventive, and diagnostic healthcare services in a single convenient location. The New Wellness and Lifestyle Center demonstrates TMCSL 's...
